It's been some considerable time since my last blog entry, but the model railway has unfortunately been put on the back burner, hopefully to be resumed very soon.

but in that time it's not all doom and gloom..........during that time we have been able to visit some interesting train related locations. The most recent our first visit to "The North Yorkshire Moors Railway" and on another day being able to incorporate a day excursion from York to Scarborough on the "The Scarborough Spa Express". So as I'm trigger happy with the old camera I decided to include some of my photo's for those who may be interested.

On our first visit to the Yorkshire moors we were not disappointed, The North Yorkshire Moors Railway meanders through some fascinating countryside from Pickering to Whitby, with stop offs at Goathland station, which goes without saying was made well known by the "Heartbeat TV series" being filmed there. Our second stop was Grosmont station which incorporated a visit to the engine sheds etc, you are able to have a fascinating walk around the workshops which incorporates a fully functional coaling plant. The stand out attractions for me was seeing the 4-6-2 Sir Nigel Gresley tucked up in one of the sheds together with a Cowans Shelton 45 ton crane in the sidings. Our final destination being Whitby, which incorporated having the pleasant view of the marina while slowly entering the station. The visit finally being capped off with some of the most tastiest fish and chips we had ever eaten, the chips being served up with scraps, which I haven't had for years. My only disappointment of the day was our train being pulled by a diesel railcar instead of the intended 2-6-0 Great Marquess engine, which incurred problems on the day............but hay ho, still a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

Our second train day was spent on the more recently overhauled LMS Jubilee class 4-6-0 "Galatea" engine which ran from York to Scarborough, unfortunately this day was hampered by weather, as you will be able to see by the photos. It decided to rain most of the day, which certainly brought back memories of old train travel as we spent much of the journey wiping the condensation off the dirty windows to be able see out.

Thanks for looking and until next time !

76079 (BR 4MT 2-6-0) Passing through Levisham.

Diesel Railcar & 45428 LMS Eric Treacy engine sitting in Grosmont Station.

LMS 45428 Eric Treacy engine leaving Grosmont Station.

LMS 45428 Eric Treacy engine & the Railcar passing at Grosmont Station

2 photo's of the Coaling Stage at Grosmont Sheds.

45428 Eric Treacy passing the Coaling Stage & sidings at Grosmont.

3 photo's of the Cowans Shelton 45 ton crane situated in the sidings at Grosmont.

76079 (BR 4MT 2-6-0) leaving Whitby Station.

Water tower & water crane at Goathland Station.

Goathland Station at dusk.

5 photo's of the LMS Jubilee class 4-6-0 Galatea engine on a murky day at Scarborough Station.

The Galatea engine waiting to set off on the return journey to York.