Today it was the Severn Valley Railway at Bridgnorth and Highley. There was a Diesel Gala and it was ok for numbers, not too busy, but with the usual amount of "spotters". You know the ones, who buy two glasses of beer then sit at a table to give everybody the impression that they are with someone.
Class 52 Western Ranger was there, click to see video:
Class 52 Western Ranger
I went to the new Engine House a sort of small museum for locos, (compared to STEAM) that is, which cost 4.3 million pounds to build using Lottery money Bridgnorth Council money and European Grants.
In there was Gordon the Longmoor Military Railway Loco an Austerity, some of these were built at Swindon Works during the war, I went to see it as I have a photo of my father and his comrades that used to drive it. My father is second in from left.
I couldn't resist getting my own photo.
The staff and volunteers were very friendly and helpful and the coaching stock was in a very good condition. Allround a good day out.
Watched the vid,
very good.
Wot I did like woz the foto's innit.
The contrast between the black n white one and the colour one.
Same engine, different era.
Incidently, is ya dad the little short bloke under the letter G?
Chav
Watched the vid,
very good.
Wot I did like woz the foto's innit.
The contrast between the black n white one and the colour one.
Same engine, different era.
Incidently, is ya dad the little short bloke under the letter G?
Chav
I agree with chav, good video and the photos are excellent.
Infact I do find all your posts informative and interesting.
Steamy
I agree with chav, good video and the photos are excellent.
Infact I do find all your posts informative and interesting.
Steamy
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