Originally posted on Penlowry:
I have an 08 shunter. It’s a Bachmann one. They’re good and they’re outside framed (OK I know the new Hornby one is considered better but that doesn’t make the Bachmann one bad). I’ve always wanted an 08 and a BR blue one too. This in itself is a little odd…
Originally posted on Bristol Harbour Railway Blog:
The Xmas steam up event was a success, with all tickets selling out. Rich Skuse and Zoe Robinson were among the lucky people to try their hand at driving ‘Portbury’ and the Steam Crane. Rich has kindly allowed these photos to be reproduced here!
Looks very interesting, the next demo is on 14th February
Originally posted on Calling All Stations:
I have recently been on somewhat of a ‘modern image’ binge. As well as the Class 67 previously reviewed I’ve added to my collection by having a go at recreating the Virgin Charter Relief ‘Pretendolino’ (R2955) formation. This was quite a well anticipated model and pack when it was originally released so…
Originally posted on Bristol Harbour Railway Blog:
As previously mentioned on this blog, in 1981, the Western Fuel Co.’s diesel shunter Western Pride was in need of an overhaul. This locomotive was used to shunt wagons on the dockside and into the WFC compound, as well as trip workings along the New Cut to Ashton…
A truly brilliant achievement by the 125 group, I have been tracking the groups process for a while now and have been very impressed with there work 🙂
Originally posted on Chasewaterstuff's Railway & Canal Blog:
Steam Railways in Preservation in the 1980s-90s From May 14, 1993 Two Bulleid Pacifics, two from Festiniog, and 34046 Braunton 100 at Festiniog Gwyn Roberts Braunton in the rough! May 14 1993 ? BR(SR) Rebuilt Bulleid Light Pacific locomotive no 34046 Braunton is owned and operated…
Another interesting piece by one of the NRMs volunteers. Got to admit I have never cleaned a loco but plan to take a cleaners course at the MHR in a couple of years 🙂
Less than 10 years ago but its amazing how much things change in the railway world. Some great photos of the Taff Vale Railway No. 85 locomotive on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway
Originally posted on NVR Wagon Group:
It’s been quite some time but an opportunity has finally arisen to start posting some of the backlog of updates that have accumulated over the last few months. A lot of progress has been made since the last update, with completion now firmly in sight – below is a…
Loco Yard 