Wednesday night and we did manage to run a few trains.  Just the five members again, but some slightly younger and keener ones!  No photos, due to the natural laziness of the club secretary (who again was acting charman.)

Meanwhile, Allan and Ron are back on the Isle of Man.  Wisely they flew there this time, avoiding the disruption of the ferries due to storms and gales.  Ron writes….

Train to Gatwick under blue skies for flight to Isle of Man and landed early under cloudy skies. During bus journey to hotel it started to rain. Leaving cases in room caught horse tram to Derby Castle for Manx Electric railway to Laxey to meet friends from Vancouver Island who fly home tomorrow. On arrival it was raining heavily so adjourned to Mines Tavern for two pints of local beer. On return to Derby Castle it was still raining with strong wind blowing waves onto promenade. What could the four of us do but dash into The Terminus for another pint and a pub meal. Weather forecast is not looking good for tomorrow.

This trip is turning out as bad as Ron’s German jaunts – just count the pints of real ale rather than the gluvines?  Statue at the airport looks like it was made after a few pints….

Laxey in the rain…..

And a few trams – also in the rain.

Waves over the promenade….