Another Private Visit...
Hi everyone. This was another visit to a private railway; in this case a very lengthy 7.25" gauge example. As usual, no names or locations so as to protect the security of the site. The lucky owner of this beautiful railway must be very proud indeed. His steeply graded line runs in an unusual 'figure of eight' shape around his grounds for just over 3/4 of a mile. Features include a large lake, a wooded section and, at the furthest point, a field line. The line is also served by steaming bays, a turntable and a large storage shed. Today, four locomotives were spotted on the line; one steam and three electric. Indeed, many of us (including myself) got a go at driving the resident Class 08 Diesel Shunter. At 6mph, it took quite a long time to traverse the track...
Another electric, brought in by a visitor, is spotted below...
There was also another electric, in a striking red livery, but unfortunately I didn't manage to catch a photo of that one. The solitary steamer in operation was, I believe, a Romulus in an Austrian guise; named "Romburg". "Romburg" and her owner were visiting from Rugby MES and seemed to be enjoying their little day out! Myself and my family caught a ride behind this lovely little loco around the circuit...
"Romburg" rounds one of the curves on the field section...
After our trip, "Romburg" receives attention to her fire before taking more passengers around the scenic track...
The track was, to say the least, very impressive. (Even my mother was impressed and she is normally hard to please!). We didn't stay too long; just long enough to have a chat with a few other CMES members and to have a ride behind "Romburg" and a drive on the Class 08. Thank you to the owner of the site for the invite and the drive of the 7.25" 'Jocko'. What a wonderful set-up. Indeed, it's a good job we left when we did as as soon as we pulled out of the gates the heavens opened and very heavy rain fell...thank goodness we don't have a convertable! Thank you for reading folks. Good Evening...
Hi everyone. This was another visit to a private railway; in this case a very lengthy 7.25" gauge example. As usual, no names or locations so as to protect the security of the site. The lucky owner of this beautiful railway must be very proud indeed. His steeply graded line runs in an unusual 'figure of eight' shape around his grounds for just over 3/4 of a mile. Features include a large lake, a wooded section and, at the furthest point, a field line. The line is also served by steaming bays, a turntable and a large storage shed. Today, four locomotives were spotted on the line; one steam and three electric. Indeed, many of us (including myself) got a go at driving the resident Class 08 Diesel Shunter. At 6mph, it took quite a long time to traverse the track...
Another electric, brought in by a visitor, is spotted below...
There was also another electric, in a striking red livery, but unfortunately I didn't manage to catch a photo of that one. The solitary steamer in operation was, I believe, a Romulus in an Austrian guise; named "Romburg". "Romburg" and her owner were visiting from Rugby MES and seemed to be enjoying their little day out! Myself and my family caught a ride behind this lovely little loco around the circuit...
"Romburg" rounds one of the curves on the field section...
After our trip, "Romburg" receives attention to her fire before taking more passengers around the scenic track...
The track was, to say the least, very impressive. (Even my mother was impressed and she is normally hard to please!). We didn't stay too long; just long enough to have a chat with a few other CMES members and to have a ride behind "Romburg" and a drive on the Class 08. Thank you to the owner of the site for the invite and the drive of the 7.25" 'Jocko'. What a wonderful set-up. Indeed, it's a good job we left when we did as as soon as we pulled out of the gates the heavens opened and very heavy rain fell...thank goodness we don't have a convertable! Thank you for reading folks. Good Evening...
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