Reflecting on the MHR Autumn Gala

Good evening, Tonight we are looking at some of my better photos from this years Watercress Line Autumn Steam gala. With Dave working on the Canadian Pacific stand I was left to my own devices in my hunt for some good photos. In the morning we also had the pleasure of meeting Stephen of Cornish…

The T9 – Drummond’s Diamond

When the line up for the Mid Hants gala was released the locomotive I was most excited to see was one I saw only a few years ago – the T9. Nicknamed “greyhounds”, the T9 class were a very successful design of Dugald Drummond.  Built in 1899, the locomotive has worn many liveries including Southern…

Bitterns Final Surprise

One of the headline acts at this years Mid Hants Autumn Steam gala was the final runs of the legendary A4 Bittern. During her ticket she set a new speed record for steam in the preservation era. The Great Gathering at York in 2013 was a stand out highlight and rather fittingly she was able to…

Canadian Pacific in Steam Railway Magazine

Tonight we have a quick blog post, just to say that the Canadian Pacific project can be found in this months edition of Steam Railway magazine!  It’s great to see our CanPac in print and hope it helps attract support and donations for the project. The magazine this month has a “Big Engines” theme and includes an…

Bulleids at the NRM

Good afternoon, In July I visited the National Railway Museum with my family and tonight we are looking at some of the various photos of Bulleids I took. In the museums Great Hall you can see 35029 Ellerman Lines (albeit sectioned in 2 to show the internal workings of a steam loco) and 34051 Winston…