RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted June 11, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 11, 2010 Hi all Another enjoyable day out on Friday for the "Leaford on the road crew" after last month's visit to Swanage was made to the West Somerset railway's mixed traffic event. Hampshire Hog (Kevin) was transported back to his youth by the Hydraulic fest on offer, whilst myself and Pitbull1845 (Scott) experienced them for the first time on account of our age! A superb day out all round with perfect weather, trains on time and good company, roll on the next event. I attached a few pics to record the day. Western D1010 at Crowcombe Heathfield double heading D821. "Thunderbird" 33048 at Wiliton. Warship D832 at Wiliton. Hymek D7017 approaching Blue Anchor. A fine looking loco that unfortunately failed when it reached Bishops Lydeyard. Western D1062 also at Blue Anchor. "A sad moment" as a glum faced Scott waits at Wiliton for his early train home to work! After arrival at Minehead double-headed, D832 is about to be split from its partner before running to the turntable for photos. D821 is left to run round and return the train to BL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Nice pictures Ian, apart from the obvious one! It was a great day and a new experience being hauled by the varied diesels of old... It was also my first visit to the West Somerset railway, very impressed. Cheers Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mow Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Is the first caption wrong? Do you mean Crowcombe Heathfield not Churston? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted June 12, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 12, 2010 Has that Hymek got white cab window surrounds? If it has it's rather a shame they couldn't get it right because otherwise if looks superb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted June 12, 2010 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted June 12, 2010 Is the first caption wrong? Do you mean Crowcombe Heathfield not Churston? I guess so, not sure where I got that from! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted June 12, 2010 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted June 12, 2010 Has that Hymek got white cab window surrounds? If it has it's rather a shame they couldn't get it right because otherwise if looks superb. Yes they are white but I thought that was authentic (not old enough to know for sure!). If they can paint a 50 in loadhaul who cares it looks good to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted June 12, 2010 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted June 12, 2010 Nice pictures Ian, apart from the obvious one! It was a great day and a new experience being hauled by the varied diesels of old... It was also my first visit to the West Somerset railway, very impressed. Cheers Scott Did you get to catch up on your sleep at work then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 No I didn't, I managed to stay awake until I got home at 03:30. Then up at 9. I love my family!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDiesel Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Great pix and neat locos -- although not as cool as steam ! I'd still enjoy seeing those diesels though My family & I visited the WSR last summer and really enjoyed it. Hope to get back there again some day. (We live in Canada but visit my wife's parents & family every 18 months or so.) Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mow Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 I should have added that I liked the shots from the Gala at the WSR. The diesels did look in good running order, but I'm not a fan of the full yellow front on the Warships. It looked as if the trip was worth it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted June 13, 2010 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted June 13, 2010 I should have added that I liked the shots from the Gala at the WSR. The diesels did look in good running order, but I'm not a fan of the full yellow front on the Warships. It looked as if the trip was worth it. The trip was definitely worth it, but I have to agree about the full yellow ends it makes the front end look too bulbous, the small yellow panel sits much better to my untrained eye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
floydeeeee Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 some cracking photos, looked like a fantastic day out with some great engines running Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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