Last month I paid what was only my second visit to my local preserved railway: The Swindon and Cricklade Railway. The weekend of 14th and 15th September was the railways Wartime Weekend. And as one of my mates, who I also play cricket with, was taking his WW2 American truck along, it was an idea chance for a visit.

There was no mainline loco on loan at the S&CR this summer so Andrew Barclay 0-6-0ST "Salmon" was doing the duties. Seen here approaching Blunsdon with a rake of four maroon BR MK1s from Hayes Knoll.

Salmon upon arrival at Blunsdon.

Running around at Taw Valley Halt. The current southern limit of the railway.

Back at Blunsdon awaiting to depart southwards towards Taw Valley.

Blunsdon crossing, which links the main car park with the station.

Exchanging single line tokens.

Last year the railway suffered a long period of disruption due to essential bridge maintenance of the road bridges across and near the railway. Work carried out on the bridge over railway is clearly visible.

The next big restoration project arrived at the railway recently. GWR Modified Hall No 6984 Owsden Hall.

And finally my mates 1942 GMC 352 CCKW "Jimmy".