Pictures from Dortmund will follow next week, after Sunday’s club report. But in the meantime, this rather amused me….
Sunday, and Allan and Ron visit the Severn Valley Railway. Their train arrives at the platform….
And the rest of the pictures are a rather different view of the line taken from the back of the DMU. (At least, I assume it’s the back as I can’t see them being let in to drive the thing.)
I’ve a string of photos to post from Allan, plus some musings and workbench action from myself. Life may have calmed down enough for me to write a little – Maxine’s new hip is doing very well, and she’s beginning to resemble an antique gazelle. Son Michael is established in his new flat. And church business is in hand (sometimes.)
So it’s off to the Swiss Railway Society AGM….
Next post, pictures of the Severn Valley Railway. You may (or may not) be relieved that Allan’s Halt is still operational.
And a handful of pictures to lead into the next post….
And the rest of the French trip. Dortmund to follow soon…..
We were missing a few regulars on Wednesday, so just four members turned up. We ended up with a chat meeting, and Derek went home for his test track to run a few trains. Graham turned up just in time for chips, but it was too late to put the layout up. We have had few failures to run trains over the past year, so no worries. My only complaint was that the Cha(i)rman and Assistant Tea Boy were both absent again – Dortmund this time – and I had to make the tea.
But here are a few more French photos….
Eight members turned out for this afternoon’s club meeting. This was despite both the Cha(i)rman and the Assistant Tea Boy being away, so the Secretary was forced to operate the kettle.
There seemed to be an initial preference for multiple (and push-pull) units…..
But a few real trains turned up later on.
And here’s Brian’s view of procedings….
Better report on the first meeting of the month, on that auspicious day, April 1st. Just five members risked attending, and I was coming and going, on chauffeur duty for Mrs B. So just the three photos…..
But Michael has been spending plenty of time working on the Bluebell Railway. Here are a few photos from the Spring Steam Gala.
Better get Sunday’s meeting posted, having been distracted by furniture moving and and Ikea visit…..
Sunday afternoon there were just the seven members present, but a good selection of trains took the rails. as shown below….
And thank you Brian….
I’ve got some more photos to post, from Allan and Michael. Will try to get these posted…..
Sorry, this blog is a bit late. It’s been a busy week (just for a change) decorating. I drafted this blog a couple of days ago, then somehow lost it all. I walked away in disgust until this evening.
We had nine members present, though not all at the same time (except for dinner.) Simon ran this delightful little railcar….
Simon also ran some very long US goods trains, with a reasonable degree of success – not too many uncouplings!
And goods, old and new….
Winter returned, but ten members turned out to play on Sunday. This meant that all four tracks were kept busy for most of the afternoon – and I could trainspot from the comfort of my armchair..,,,
There was a strong European start to the afternoon, with the occasional American interloper….
A parked ‘Peak’. Must be summer if it’s going to pull those coaches (the Class 44 Peaks had no boiler for carriage heating.)
And plenty of trainspotting from my armchair….
The afternoon ended, as ever with a curry – but with a bumper five diners attending!
And thanks, as ever, Brian, for the video that perfectly captures a busy afternoon.
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