A Nod To Brent - a friendly thread, filled with frivolity, cream teas and pasties. Longing for the happy days in the South Hams 1947.

[Captain Kernow]

It wouldn't be a problem for me to drive to Toddington, it's only an hour from Brent.For others it would be a trek.

It's a bit more from the other Brent, but that's not a problem. It's a journey I've done by road many times (Brent to Cotswolds, for work), so count me in (and I'm sure Re6/6 will also be interested).

[gwrrob]

It's a bit more from the other Brent, but that's not a problem. It's a journey I've done by road many times (Brent to Cotswolds, for work), so count me in (and I'm sure Re6/6 will also be interested).

Another chance to stop at that glorious farm shop in Gloucester Services to buy some sausages CK.

[Captain Kernow]

Another chance to stop at that glorious farm shop in Gloucester Services to buy some sausages CK.

Both directions possible now, Robin.

[colin penfold]

I have done Bluebell and back in a day by train from Norwich but would also happily do SVR GWR or WSR with an overnight. Bluebell does lack GWR interest of course, but does allow us to continue Robs suvvern hedumacation

[Mallard60022]

Right, I'm up for G & W . Spring time I should think? Not a gala day though............................

Ducky.

[Clearwater]

I have done Bluebell and back in a day by train from Norwich but would also happily do SVR GWR or WSR with an overnight. Bluebell does lack GWR interest of course, but does allow us to continue Robs suvvern hedumacation

That's a long day... Easier now you can board at East Grinstead though

 

In the bluebell's favour, they do have the Dukedog. Against them, it's out of ticket and was separated from its tender in the stock shed earlier this summer. Think there was also a 56xx in the shed too though I agree that on balance it's all rather a different shade of green!

[colin penfold]

That's a long day... Easier now you can board at East Grinstead though

In the bluebell's favour, they do have the Dukedog. Against them, it's out of ticket and was separated from its tender in the stock shed earlier this summer. Think there was also a 56xx in the shed too though I agree that on balance it's all rather a different shade of green!

long you're not kidding. 0415 national express to London Victoria and got back to Nch about 2230. The things we do, eh?

[Taz]

It's a bit more from the other Brent, but that's not a problem. It's a journey I've done by road many times (Brent to Cotswolds, for work), so count me in (and I'm sure Re6/6 will also be interested).

I could be interested as well so that would be 3 from our neck of the woods.

[Clearwater]

long you're not kidding. 0415 national express to London Victoria and got back to Nch about 2230. The things we do, eh?

Ouch - hopefully worth it though. I think the bluebell's great - they get most things right in my view

[Trains&armour]

My vote is for bluebell     About a 8 to 9 hour drive...

 

(Although the Kent & East Sussex Railway would be even closer ... They do have some GWR      And it's only 7 hours away   )

[46444]

Count me in as well!

 

G&WSR or SVR would be good....

 

A few Manors on the SVR for a fix!

 

Cheers,

 

Mark

 

Or the DFR?!

Edited October 21, 2015 by 46444

[St Enodoc]

There's a pub in Winchcombe (can't remember the name) opposite the station, with a garden which backs onto the railway.

Is the railway museum in Winchcombe still going? I only went once, about 30 years ago (on honeymoon!) and it was a curious but fascinating set-up, essentially someone's back garden full of signalling bits and pieces.

[Captain Kernow]

Is the railway museum in Winchcombe still going? I only went once, about 30 years ago (on honeymoon!) and it was a curious but fascinating set-up, essentially someone's back garden full of signalling bits and pieces.

I do believe it is still open.

 

I once stopped in Winchcombe to check out a fish bar.

[Captain Kernow]

suvvern hedumacation

'Savvan' surely?

 

A former colleague who used to work on the footplate side, once told me of a time when a preserved Southern loco was shedded overnight at somewhere like Stewarts Lane (or what was left of it). When the supervisor came out of his office in the morning, someone had covered over the word 'Southern' on the tender with the legend 'Savvan' in the same typeface, on paper the same colour as the loco's livery. What larks!

[Mallard60022]

Is the railway museum in Winchcombe still going? I only went once, about 30 years ago (on honeymoon!) and it was a curious but fascinating set-up, essentially someone's back garden full of signalling bits and pieces.

Honeymoons can be a little curious and yet, if one has remained chaste, fascinating. Now, let's not get caught up in that sort of smut. Much more fun to get really smutty at the G & W R. If and when we come to decision I am prepared to reccy the joint early next year. That is unless someone else lives close and knows the gaff?

GWR fix required after what is reported as going to be the worst winter we will be having since '47 (coincidence with ANTB there).

I couldn't get anywhere near Colin's superb planning but could check out the facilities and local feeding troughs. 2016 Timetable should be available soon (if not already) and a suitable timetable day can be chosen.

Ar$e

[45568]

Another little bit of (ex.) G.W. wagonry...Parkside's latest. Built straight out of the bag, transfers a mixture of CCT and Modelmaster, Hollar 'Geest' labels.

A lovely little kit all round.

Cheers from Oz,

Peter C.

[Captain Kernow]

Honeymoons can be a little curious and yet, if one has remained chaste, fascinating. 

Does that mean you were chased on your honeymoon, Dr Quackstaffe?

[Mallard60022]

Chased with Besoms me old fruit.

Love that Parkside. Those little labels are good. I particularly like the 'Slag' ones. Many of my wagons will done up as Slags.

 

Quackers.

Edited October 21, 2015 by Mallard60022

[Welchester]

Is the railway museum in Winchcombe still going? I only went once, about 30 years ago (on honeymoon!) and it was a curious but fascinating set-up, essentially someone's back garden full of signalling bits and pieces.

 

Now sadly closed: http://www.winchcomberailwaymuseum.co.uk/

 

When you went, did you see the late Roger Wilson (author of Go Great Western) dressed as a GWR porter, as was his wont?

[St Enodoc]

Now sadly closed: http://www.winchcomberailwaymuseum.co.uk/

 

When you went, did you see the late Roger Wilson (author of Go Great Western) dressed as a GWR porter, as was his wont?

Not that I recall, your Grace. Even if I had I wouldn't have known who he was.

[Killybegs]

One can take luncheon at the Royal Oak in Gretton and watch the trains go by. What Ho!

[gwrrob]

Another little bit of (ex.) G.W. wagonry...Parkside's latest. Built straight out of the bag, transfers a mixture of CCT and Modelmaster, Hollar 'Geest' labels.

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A lovely little kit all round.

Cheers from Oz,

Peter C.

 

Very nice job Peter.

[NHY 581]

I'd be up for this. Never been to G&W R. Always enjoy the WSR though and Bishops Lydeard is not far frpm Taunton so close to M5......

 

 

Rob.

[Mallard60022]

One can take luncheon at the Royal Oak in Gretton and watch the trains go by. What Ho!

I say Beggs, That sounds spiffing old chap.

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/The+Royal+Oak/@51.9728202,-1.9805964,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1s-RCK8TNIoscM%2FUDNy-P_ky-I%2FAAAAAAAACpo%2FcacC-f2dBmY!2e4!3e12!6s%2F%2Flh3.googleusercontent.com%2F-RCK8TNIoscM%2FUDNy-P_ky-I%2FAAAAAAAACpo%2FcacC-f2dBmY%2Fs203-k-no%2F!7i1632!8i976!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x7dc362b8ff64f491!6m1!1e1

Presumably one needs one's motor to attend?

Quackers.

[Mallard60022]

Very nice job Peter.

It's all that nice weather that helps.............................bit weird building stuff whilst being upside down though...............................

Q