Just published to “Geoff’s Rail Diaries“, a brief account of a visit to the tremendous new facility at Highley on the Severn Valley Railway. Visit “The Engine House” for pictures and more…
The other side of the Mynd
It’s almost the end of May, and a pretty poor week it’s been, weatherwise. But the forecast for Thursday was good – time for a walk, in the south Shropshire hills. We’ve walked up the Long Mynd’s eastern valleys many times – today we would walk from the west, exploring some very quiet country (and finishing with a fine pint at the Horseshoe Inn). Visit “Back of the Mynd” on “Walks with a Camera”
Manning "Matthew Murray" at Middleton…
Paid a return visit to the Middleton Railway, Leeds, yesterday. I was last there in 1974 – things have changed a little… Visit “Middleton revisited” on Geoff’s Rail Diaries for a trip up the line, in the company of a fine little Manning Wardle, and a glimpse of the splendid new “Engine House”.
Sir Gomer of Shackerstone
As promised, here’s the illustrated account of a trip to the Battlefield Line, and our ride down the line in the company of “Sir Gomer”.
Visit “Sir Gomer of Shackerstone“, the first 2008 entry (what a miserable spring it’s been!) on “Geoff’s Rail Diaries”
Sir Gomer
Just back from a pleasant little trip to Shackerstone, home of the Leicestershire’s “Battlefield Line” – and a ride behind a very fine ex-S Wales NCB Peckett 0-6-0ST “Sir Gomer”
A Rail Diaries entry will, of course, follow in due course…
Little Moreton Hall – Cheshire Contrast
The 15th century moated manor house near Congleton, Cheshire. Click the thumbnail for more photos
Originally uploaded by geoffspages
Cheshire Contrast
Zodiac clock, Snowshill
Zodiac clock, Snowshill
Originally uploaded by geoffspages
An outing to the Cotswolds – ending with a visit to Snowshill Manor and its amazing collection of – er – collectables… Follow the thumbnail for more photos of the exterior; visit the National Trust’s Snowshill page for more information.
Berrington Peacock
Easter Sunday – a cold wind, sleety showers, the sun doing its best to stay behind the clouds… Not a great day for an outing to Berrington Hall, just inside Herefordshire, between Ludlow and Leominster. Nevertheless, there were one or two opportunities for the cameras – follow the thumbnail to Flickr for more.
Steamy old slides
I’ve been scanning some old slides, taken 20 – 30 years ago, when I spent perhaps more time than I should have, going out snapping steam specials on the main lines (haven’t bothered so much in recent years – too many people – and trees – and inevitably photos identical to those of many others…)
Click the thumbnail to follow through to lots more steamy old slides on Flickr
