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  1. I watched the film this evening, and yes it is Cashelnagor. We were on holiday in the area last year and had a mooch around the station, which is now two holiday cottages. Graham
  2. I ordered a loco with free postage on Wednesday evening and it arrived on Friday morning. Super service. Graham
  3. Off to Cov this morning to see the Thunderbolt event in the market. SWMBO is coming along and we can make it a combined day out/xmas shopping trip. Travel to Cov is free for us with our bus passes so should be a cheapish day out, unless I can find a 'bargain' at the event. Graham
  4. Suggest you take the M1/M45/A45 as far as the Phantom Coach pub, turn left and follow Charter Avenue to its end and turn right to Tile Hill station. Big car park with free parking at the weekend. Cheap day return to B'ham Intl is £2.90. This saves parking charges in Coventry and having to tangle with Saturday traffic in Cov. Graham
  5. Yes I thought he'd bought the Lionel company but the website doesn't mention it. I don't know what the current situation is with the company or Neil Young's layout. Graham
  6. I'd like to see Neil Young's set-up. Apparently much of it has been influenced by his wish to build a layout that his disabled son can operate. Graham
  7. No, it is New Bilton. The track in the photos is the beginning of the old line to Leamington. From the cement works, if you cross Parkfield road going due East, you will get to the where this is happening. The rest of the line to Marton Junction and beyond makes for interesting walking, most of it is now a recognised pathway, though some bits are still a bit rough. Graham
  8. I popped down for another look today from the other side of the quarry. The scale of the operation is better appreciated here; Below is the whole quarry, it's a big hole to fill; on the far side you can see a class 350 on the flyover. There was a different class 66 on the train today. This was the early train; A local chap walked by at this point and said there would be another one at midday so I presume we are now getting two workings a day. Graham
  9. You can see him a bit clearer in this shot Graham
  10. The quarry is over the road (Parkfield road) from the cement works. I don't think the double track has ever been lifted at this location because it used to serve the cement works. Graham
  11. I've heard talk today on the radio that trains from the north of Birmingham will still have reduced journey times to London by using HS2 from Brum onwards. How are trains from the north going to access HS2?
  12. The spoil trains to Rugby started recently. I saw this on Monday. I chatted to one or two of the Freightliner people who were there and it is intended to run two trains a day, one arriving at 0630 and another at 1115. I think this week there is only likely to be one train a day (this one was the 0630). The spoil (it looked like mud) comes from the HS2 tunnel boring near London. The train heads into the loop engine first, the 66 then runs around. There were 22 wagons and unloading takes 3-4 hours. The 'dozer just shoves the spoil into the old quarry. We walked to the front of the train to see it leave: I was behind a fence when I took this photo. Graham
  13. dagrizz

    Hornby Turbomotive

    I seem to remember that David Jenkinson had a Gauge 1 Turbomotive model. Is this the same beast or another one? Graham
  14. Well, I spent a non-stop 5 hours at the show today. Super layouts and a good selection of traders. Great show. Graham
  15. I saw that stand E42 was very conveniently placed for the Bingley Arms. I also noted that all those pesky punters were keeping the layout very well occupied and probably prevented you from sneaking away for a swift half........ hope you had a runner to bring you some refreshment. Graham
  16. As I was in the area I thought I'd pop in for a look around but it has now closed down. Peering thru the glass, you could still see some stock on the shelves but the back door to the shop was open and there was a van parked there, presumably to clear the stock. I therefore assume closure was very recent. Shame Graham
  17. Can anyone identify the four vehicle types in J348? Thanks. Graham
  18. Yes, these programmes appeal to people in general, not just us anoraks. SWMBO loves every episode. Graham
  19. Great to see J1568 Dave, the final day of GC working between Rugby and Nottingham. I travelled from Rugby to Leicester and back that day and do wonder if I was on the train in the photo. However, a small point, I did the trip on Saturday 3rd May. The 5th May (a Monday) is given as the closure date in the records as no trains ran from that date onwards. There was no Sunday service. I'd love to be able to do the journey again, Rugby used to have two train lines to Leicester, now we have none. The bus today takes ages so is it any wonder people use cars? Graham, listening to the Stones singing 'Wild Horses' and getting sentimental for the old days.
  20. I inadvertently marked a thread as read but can't undo it; I'd like to be able to see the unread posts. I've been into account settings and can't find anything there. Anyone know how to do it? Thanks Graham
  21. Saw another one in Ireland today. The track was 3ft gauge, but the stock was not - the 3ft West Clare Railway also has standard gauge stock in storage. It's at Moyasta in south Clare but I didn't have time to explore further as we had a ferry to catch. Graham
  22. I saw this one today. The rails are further apart than standard and a slightly different view suggests we are in Ireland. Turning around, one can see the original site of the station. It is Fenit, in Kerry. Graham
  23. I visited the museum and running track in Listowel yesterday. Great value, 5 euros for a senior gets you entry to the museum and a ride on the train. The staff are all volunteers and lovely people. Graham
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