RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted August 1, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 1, 2021 Hi Guys, today we went to the Foxfield Railway as they were running trains made up of the Victorian “Knotty” carriages. Tickets were sold out for every train. Luckily we managed to get a ticket for the 3.30pm train. We arrived early so we could have good look around and grab a bite to eat. I can recommend the sausage baps! 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted August 1, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 1, 2021 The railway has lots of locomotives. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted August 1, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 1, 2021 The loco shed was open and staff on hand if you had any questions 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted August 1, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 1, 2021 The carriages were fantastic 15 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Adrian Stevenson Posted August 1, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted August 1, 2021 We had the compartment next to the loco on the outward journey. Really enjoyed the ride and another great day out. Cheers, Ade. 22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon A Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Are they using the platform at the colliery yet? Gordon A Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Are the carriages on their original chassis or scrapped PMVs? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Scary thing is the last time I went there the Pacer wasn't even built.... Jason 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted August 2, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 2, 2021 The platform at the other end of the line is now in use. Here is a stock list with the history of the carriages: https://knottycoachtrust.org.uk/stock-list/ 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Didn’t go overboard on creature comforts on the NSR, did they? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium uax6 Posted August 2, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 2, 2021 Nice to see the Kerr-Stuart diesel shunter is undercover. Easily overlooked, but one of the first purpose designed diesel shunters... The carriages are wonderful, a real labour of love to get them so nice, I love the detail of having all the screw heads aligned... Andy G 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted August 2, 2021 Moderators Share Posted August 2, 2021 11 hours ago, Gordon A said: Are they using the platform at the colliery yet? 2 hours ago, Adrian Stevenson said: The platform at the other end of the line is now in use. You'll have only gone as far as Caverswall Road Adrian; the colliery (which is almost as far again as you rode and at the bottom a significant bank) is still only used for freight workings on gala weekends. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted August 2, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 2, 2021 "Florence?" said Zebedee. "Yes?" said Florence. "Have you got a Giesl ejector?" asked Zebedee "Slap!" 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea506 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Those wooden seats would be marginally less comfortable than riding the Pacer, just! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 2, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 2, 2021 I use to be a volunteer at Foxfield in my early twenties before my youngest was born and my priorities changed 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poor Old Bruce Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 22 hours ago, AY Mod said: You'll have only gone as far as Caverswall Road Adrian; the colliery (which is almost as far again as you rode and at the bottom a significant bank) is still only used for freight workings on gala weekends. Wrong way round Andy. The train starts from Caverswall Road, where all the sheds and cafe etc. are located, and goes to Dilhorne Park. The colliery is beyond Dilhorne Park. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted August 3, 2021 Moderators Share Posted August 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Poor Old Bruce said: Wrong way round Andy. The train starts from Caverswall Road, where all the sheds and cafe etc. are located, and goes to Dilhorne Park. The colliery is beyond Dilhorne Park. Absolutely right Richard, don't know why I said that! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
great central Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 On 02/08/2021 at 13:53, Andrea506 said: Those wooden seats would be marginally less comfortable than riding the Pacer, just! Possibly true, but at least Pacer seats are padded, some new trains have the modern equivalent of wooden seats! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 On 02/08/2021 at 08:48, uax6 said: Nice to see the Kerr-Stuart diesel shunter is undercover. Easily overlooked, but one of the first purpose designed diesel shunters... The carriages are wonderful, a real labour of love to get them so nice, I love the detail of having all the screw heads aligned... Andy G The Kerr Stuart diesel has had some attention recently including a full inspection and the engine started with a view to returning it to traffic for a visit to the Middleton Railway in 2022. There is also a plan to fit it with vacuum to enable it to haul passenger trains... watch out the the Kerr Stuart diesel on the Knotties in the future 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 On 01/08/2021 at 23:49, PenrithBeacon said: Are the carriages on their original chassis or scrapped PMVs? None of them are on original chassis, 127 is on a Tube wagon chassis, 61 is on an ex-Midland Rly 4 wheel passenger van chassis and 23 is on an ex-Midland brakevan chassis - all modified to suit. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 The next operating days for the Knotty Coaches is the weekend of the 4th/5th September, pre-booking essential! It is anticipated that the 1879 0-4-0ST Beyer Peacock works shunter will be making a return after maintenance including new front and rear wooden buffer beams and a new smokebox. She will also be sporting a smart new livery that will match the coaches very nicely. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Beyer Peacock 1827 looking very smart in its new livery ready for two days of knotty trains this weekend 4th:5th September 2021 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted September 1, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 1, 2021 Very nice! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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