The next locomotive in the series from Simon’s 35005 ‘Canadian Pacific’ is 35006 ‘Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co.’ (usually called P&O!) and is a rebuilt Merchant Navy Class. During its working life it had a very similar life to Canadian Pacific being rebuilt some time in the 50’s. 35005 was of course bought by Steamtown…
5542 is a very popular engine full of character, known to many as the “Sweet sixteen” (sum of its digits) or the PFP (Planet’s favourite prairie) it is a regular runner to the GWSR, as well as many other lines including the South Devon Railway and the West Somerset Railway. Somehow I managed to…
On the 2nd June 1944, the small market town of Soham was awaken by an almighty bang. The case of this was a ammunition train, coming through the town. The story in the video above is told by my grandfather, who lived though the experience, remembers the night well.
Although not especially fitting in with the theme of the gala, 4270 was definitely one of the stars of the weekend, hauling her first service trains for the first time in 50 years or so. After a 10 year long restoration she only had steam in her belly 4 days before the gala and…
A relatively new home fleet locomotive for the GWSR, Dinmore Manor made its gala debut at the railway in style, carrying a number of different headboards over the weekend and double heading with the group’s other locomotive on loan, 3580. Appearing in unlined black livery, it really looked the part on the freight train,…
Originally posted on Calling All Stations:
It has been my intention for a while to offer some insights in to some of the models and stock I run on my layouts: why I’ve chosen them, what I think of them and would I recommend them to a friend. To accommodate this, welcome to the new…
REBLOG: From Carl’s Railway Photos (www.carlswatson.com) I am a big fan of Carl Watsons photography at Eastleigh works and he has recently announced a special offer which would give you the chance to have a tour of Eastleigh Works. From my experience working on 35005 I have found that Eastleigh is a treasure trove and…
Owned by the Dinmore Manor group, 3850 appeared along with the group’s flagship loco Dinmore manor and their latest rust bucket, 2874. I might write a bit more about the Dinmore manor LTD’s aims in another post, but they seem to have some good solid plans to ensure the future of all four…
This little character is Hawksworth’s 15xx pannier tank courtesy of the Severn Valley railway. It might look small but it can pack a fair punch, on a visit to the Severn valley some time ago it hauled a very full eight coach passenger train! On the GWSR however it coped adequately well with our…
The Kent and East Sussex Railway used to be my local railway when I was growing up. I used to regularly visit with my father. The railway was always in the background, even when at home, as the thunderous sound of steam engines climbing Tenterden bank echoed for miles around. When I heard that the…
Loco Yard 