avonside1563 Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 The first official train to include No23 and very smart it looked. Special guest on this private train was Lucy Worsley who's father had given a substantial donation to the restoration and who was also present along with most of the Worsley family and a myriad of guests. Visiting loco Hawthorn Leslie No.2 departs with the 1st train. A very smart No23 seen at the tail of the train, spot the smart new white roof, yet to be smutted on. Yes the engine has become Beyer Peacock 1927 which was waiting at Dilhorne Park to return the train as it was facing the opposite direction to No.2 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 The knotty train will be in service throughout the May bank holiday weekend along with many other suitably Victorian attractions around Caverswall Road. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Young Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Had a very enjoyable trip over to Foxfield yesterday for a ride in the Knotty carriages. Fine restorations and it’s the perfect train for Foxfield. No 2 from Tanfield was the perfect Loco to haul it. Andrew 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
numpty Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 On 24/10/2015 at 14:07, hartleymartin said: Has anyone thought to release models/kits of these coaches which could have a portion of the sales profits donated to the restoration of the prototype? I realise it’s an old post but why isn’t that common practice? Different manufactures seem to be duplicating models ( e.g.Terrier) yet there are numerous subjects to make models of. Any such models either “ready to run” or “kit” produce could easily help funding of their prototype through such a donation scheme! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted May 8, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 8, 2019 Probably because of the cost. Tooling costs tens of thousands of pounds and there's the risk of not even getting that back let alone making money for the upkeep of the subject. I like the business model of Little Loco Company - in return for full access to the prototype they donate to it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted May 8, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 8, 2019 Rather ironically (and very sadly) it looks like Little Loco Company is no more 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted May 10, 2019 Author Share Posted May 10, 2019 The Knotty Coach Trust have hardly paused to draw breath before ploughing on with fund raising to restore the next vehicle, NSR 1st class No.28. Whilst the main fabric of the body is in reasonably good condition the interior will require complete restoration and the Trust's efforts have been aimed at fund raising and researching the details of the interior. Once restored and in service 1st class No.28, along with 3rd class No.61, 3rd class No.127 and Brake 3rd class No.23, will recreate a complete NSR Loop Line train as would have been seen working through the middle of Hanley, Burslem and Kidsgrove in the 1880s. Will this make the Foxfield Railway the only place you can experience a complete 19th Century rake of 4 wheel coaches? If you would like to follow progress or find out how to contribute visit the Knotty Trust website, http://www.knottycoachtrust.org.uk/ 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Young Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 18 minutes ago, avonside1563 said: The Knotty Coach Trust have hardly paused to draw breath before ploughing on with fund raising to restore the next vehicle, NSR 1st class No.28. Whilst the main fabric of the body is in reasonably good condition the interior will require complete restoration and the Trust's efforts have been aimed at fund raising and researching the details of the interior. Once restored and in service 1st class No.28, along with 3rd class No.61, 3rd class No.127 and Brake 3rd class No.23, will recreate a complete NSR Loop Line train as would have been seen working through the middle of Hanley, Burslem and Kidsgrove in the 1880s. Will this make the Foxfield Railway the only place you can experience a complete 19th Century rake of 4 wheel coaches? If you would like to follow progress or find out how to contribute visit the Knotty Trust website, http://www.knottycoachtrust.org.uk/ Great to see that work is already underway on the fourth carriage, will be a great sight and look forward to many more trips in the Knotty train. A fantastic restoration effort. Not quite unique though, the Talyllyn still has its complete set of five four wheeled carriages from the 1860s running and a pair of 1860s built locos to haul them. Andrew 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted May 10, 2019 Author Share Posted May 10, 2019 Good point Andrew, perhaps I should add the caveat 'Standard Gauge' to the question. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Young Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 11 hours ago, avonside1563 said: Good point Andrew, perhaps I should add the caveat 'Standard Gauge' to the question. Good point. It’s great that the standard gauge version is just down the road for times when I can’t be in Tywyn Think the Knotty Train is a fantastic achievement and a great development for Foxfield. For me, far more appropriate to the railway than a Mk 1. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWCR Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 The Isle of Wight Railway runs a rake up to 7 victorian 4 wheelers every time the service has two trains running. The full set is of mixed origin however a set of 4 LCDR vehicles has been run on their own. All have a IOW pedigree. These are in Southern livery which is appropriate to their period of use on the Island. 3 of the railways preserved locomotives would have been used with these at the time. A start has been made on an original IWR rake which will contain several vehicles from the 1860's built for the opening of the line from Ryde to Shanklin but this will be some time. Pete 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
numpty Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 When will Bellerophon be back in service? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 On 15/05/2019 at 19:13, numpty said: When will Bellerophon be back in service? At present we are working with the Vintage Carriage Trust to establish the costs of the overhaul and funding routes. It is anticipated that the overhaul should begin next year. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
numpty Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 If I could get to the Foxfield ( physical constraints of life) I would lend a hand. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmay2002 Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 On 11/05/2019 at 21:25, IWCR said: The Isle of Wight Railway runs a rake up to 7 victorian 4 wheelers every time the service has two trains running. The full set is of mixed origin however a set of 4 LCDR vehicles has been run on their own. All have a IOW pedigree. These are in Southern livery which is appropriate to their period of use on the Island. 3 of the railways preserved locomotives would have been used with these at the time. A start has been made on an original IWR rake which will contain several vehicles from the 1860's built for the opening of the line from Ryde to Shanklin but this will be some time. Pete The Bluebell has a set of 4 wheelers too. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 Next outing for the Knotty train at Foxfield is this coming Sunday 4th August. Come along and enjoy the experience. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir douglas Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 forgot about this thread, had a ride in in the knotty set on the gala weekend, although we were only on them for a few minutes and going slowly,it was not uncomfortable at all and the carriage i was in felt spacious because there isnt any partition walls between the compartments 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Reorte Posted July 29, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 29, 2019 2 hours ago, avonside1563 said: Next outing for the Knotty train at Foxfield is this coming Sunday 4th August. Come along and enjoy the experience. There's an idea... maybe a birthday treat to myself, wasn't planning on doing anything else. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 3 hours ago, Reorte said: There's an idea... maybe a birthday treat to myself, wasn't planning on doing anything else. The real ale bar will also be open from 12pm on Sunday 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Reorte Posted July 29, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 29, 2019 8 minutes ago, avonside1563 said: The real ale bar will also be open from 12pm on Sunday I'll have to drive myself to get there 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 Ah well, loco for the day should be the Beyer Peacock and I'm driving so do make yourself known if you come. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Reorte Posted August 4, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 4, 2019 Thanks for a pleasant afternoon at the Foxfield Railway with the Knotty coaches - a rather different preserved railway experience to most. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 The Knotty train is out and about on the 1st September with a newly repainted Beyer Peacock which is now sporting a coat of Mid Chrome Green (yet to be lined out) in place of the black it has run in for the last 20 years. Interestingly North Staffordshire Railway locomotives were painted green up to the mid 1880s when a new red-brown colour was introduced. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir douglas Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 and one day have the 0-6-2 running with the set 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 On 29/08/2019 at 12:09, sir douglas said: and one day have the 0-6-2 running with the set A little bit out of period, but you never know. Plans are definitely afoot for NSR No.2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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