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It’s spring (more-or-less) – the daffodils are in flower, the sap is rising – and small steam locomotives are coming out of hibernation. This weekend the Chasewater Railway held a Gala – four locos in steam, passenger and freight working to an intensive timetable. Here’s a taster – the diminutive Barclay “Colin McAndrew” on the brake vans shuttle. More to come…
71000 “Duke of Gloucester” came to Shropshire today – sadly, the weather forecast was spot on. Dull, misty, light drizzle… At least there was no wind. Seen near Allscott (opposite the sugar factory that’s no longer there…)
The photos taken in July 2008 at the Trevithick 200 event in Severn Park, Bridgnorth, have been lurking on my hard disk for over two years. I had a few busy weeks immediately after the event, and they ended up on the back burner, so to speak. I think the gas must have gone out. Anyway, here they are – the event that marked the 200th anniversary of the building of “Catch me who can” in Bridgnorth, and the first public appearance of the (nearing completion?) working replica. Visit “Catch me who can” on Geoff’s Rail Diaries.
The forecast suggests temperatures as low as -12°C tonight… Here’s a page from one of the hottest days of the year – a visit to Beamish museum. I never quite got around to publishing this one at the time – too many other things going on…
Visit Beamish on Geoff’s Rail Diaries
Re-opening to Cauldon Lowe – 71000 “Duke of Gloucester” lays a smokescreen near Ipstones, with the first public train.
For more photos and the full(ish) story visit “Cauldon Lowe reopens” on Geoff’s Rail Diaries
Just published to Geoff’s Rail Diaries – the illustrated account of Sunday’s superb day out. Visit “Foxfield Autumn Gala“.
“The Autumn Steam Gala”: Sunday’s weather looked a better prospect than Saturday’s – and so it proved, the kind of lighting that makes for a touch of drama.
More will follow in a “Rail Diaries” page…
The “Severn Valley Limited” on its way to Blackpool from Bridgnorth – seen near Shifnal, several hours after departure, and running early – but still less than 10 miles (as the crow flies) from its starting point.
(Two) More photos at “Leander” on Geoff’s Rail Diaries
It’s the annual open day at the works of 
Alan Keef Ltd, near Ross-on-Wye – always an interesting event (not to mention the hot pork baps). Star attractions this year were vertical boilered “Chaloner” and “Taffy” – built in 1877 and 1994 respectively – not forgetting the widely-travelled “Peter Pan”
Visit “Coffee Pots at Keefs” on Geoff’s Rail Diaries for more…
The Apedale Valley Light Railway, constructed by the Moseley Railway Trust, officially opens this weekend. For more pictures etc. visit Apedale – open for traffic on Geoff’s Rail Diaries
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