Hi.

Not much to report re the Glyn Valley Tramway. I went to Chirk and to the little industrial estate and made some enquires only to draw a blank. Back at the station I asked a chap who was a local if he knew where there might be any activity re the refurbishment of the G.V.T. He thought there was but couldn't say where. I wandered around a bit but without success. It was real hot so I ambled back to Chirk station car park only to find my car blocked in with a couple of lorries which were delivering some equipment for track work. The gate at the end of the car part was locked..Job stopped. The drivers and myself shunted around a bit and I managed to escape! I went down the valley to Glynceirog. Its a lovely little valley and I never fail to enjoy it. It will be a really nice train journey If ever the line gets rebuilt. I don't think I will ever see it running. I didn't look very hard mainly once again to the heat. The engine shed and the short section of track are still there along with a brand new notice stating some aims.. I took a photo of the track and attach it in all it's isolation and returned to Ellesmere.

On the Saturday I went with my family ( four generations) for a trip on the Welshpool and Llanfair line. where both the Earl and Countess were in steam. It,a bit if a stop start go slow journey in several places due to , I guess the extreme caution at level crossings but none the less a pleasant ride. The Raven Square shed was open and I took the opportunity to take a photo of Manarch looking rather sad but having built two models of her, A.V.R. and Semerdale it was a must.

More on modelling next time. Derek.