Hi there

We had a lovely running day on Saturday (20th August), when we ran only battery electric locos as a precaution against fire as we have had no rain to speak of here and everything is still tinder dry. So we ran ‘Chieftain, ‘Viceroy’ and the Class  08 with all of our rolling stock at some time, and had a great afternoon in the lovely sunshine.

‘Chieftain’ in charge of the afternoon freight

The Class 08 also did some freight runs !

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Viceroy’ with Keith driving

We also thought we would run everything round in the opposite direction which was fun too . Oh yes, and we used our newly commissioned turntable to turn some stock round which is very easy to use and we are delighted with it, it is a very useful addition to the railway

. Peter give the ‘Shay’ a spin on the new turntable

 

                                                   Preparing the locos on 16th Running Day

Hi, not a lot to report for July, we had a good running day on the 16th when we steamed ‘isabel’ and ‘Prospero’, gave the Shay a trundle round,  (think we have found the oil leak !) and Chieftain was popular with Stuart and Isaac ! Stuart’s family came along and enjoyed a picnic in the shade under the trees in the station. We had to postpone the steam tests on ‘Isabel’ and ‘Bronwyn’ due to the fire risk, especially as there was, as you may have seen, a serious fire which destroyed two properties in the village just near East View Farm, scary..

 

Isaac and Stuart enjoying ‘Chieftain’ while the family picnic on the station

Work continues on the turntable installation which is coming on well, and we have been looking at altering the track plan slightly !! More later once we are agreed, (which we nearly are now !!!). 

 

 

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John, Peter and Keith concreting the turntable approach ramps

Think that’s about all, July was busier than I thought !!!! lets hope for some more rain soon, take care.