RMweb Gold Derails Models Posted October 22, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 22, 2016 (edited) To clairfy these three - Left, DFR Driver and Flour Mill Foreman Geoff, Middle, DFR staff member and eccentric South African Brian (not the Flour Mill owner, god help us if he was!), Station manager for Lydney Town and Junction Station, Right, DFR Staff member Andrew, Guard, Ticker Inspector, etc. Edited October 22, 2016 by Derails Models Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkeNd Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 (edited) Thanks to Dan Winter for clarifying the identities above.As the summer/autumn part of 2016 draws to a close a reminder of the stunning guest locos appearing this year - all photos at Parkend. How ever will DFR follow that?[/Mind you, as apparently demonstrated below, give resident star 5541 her head and she can get her tail out!! [/url] Edited October 23, 2016 by ParkeNd 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Derails Models Posted October 22, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 22, 2016 Lovely pictures and a lovely montage of engines, and no, I really don't know how we're gonna follow this.......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkeNd Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 Lovely pictures and a lovely montage of engines, and no, I really don't know how we're gonna follow this.......... Even picking my favourite is impossible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Derails Models Posted October 23, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 23, 2016 (edited) Even picking my favourite is impossible. Well, I don't think there's much competition really: http://s841.photobucket.com/user/csaywoodParkeNd1/media/_DSC1925_zpsgopduryt.jpg.html"] Edited October 23, 2016 by Derails Models 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkeNd Posted October 23, 2016 Author Share Posted October 23, 2016 (edited) If all 7 above are considered Dan then your 1st Choice is both logical and loyal. But to choose a favourite from only the guests is what I had in mind. Had the Hymek materialised I might have been swayed that way even though it's a diesel - but it didn't. Working the other way around I would probably be tempted to jettison 5521 and MET1 first from the list - see how hard this is. Of those left the Class 26 is better than I thought it would be, the Beattie Well Tank was seductive, the Greyhound was awesome, and Iris just unarguably cute. Possibly a toss up between Iris and the Greyhound if my arm was twisted. Edited October 23, 2016 by ParkeNd 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted October 24, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 24, 2016 I think there should always be at least one ex-GWR steam loco carrying LT red livery at any one time in the country, I think it's a great look. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D826 Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 (edited) Captain Kernow A gentleman of discerning taste and cultured opinions....spot on there Cap'n. Is it any coincidence that amongst the nicknames of Dad's mates at Neasden were: Blossom, Hazel, Persil, some others which are no longer repeatable in the manner that some of the humour in 'It Aint Half Hot Mum' would be regarded as questionable in certain quarters and....... The Captain !! - a relative from 'the smoke' Captain ? Long live the LT liveried pannier. Best regards Matt Wood. Edited October 24, 2016 by D826 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Its obvious that repainted GW locos in any colour other than green is either loathed or loved. I don't loathe any engine but I do like my GW locos in green. BR black is bad enough but when painted in a foreign livery (although it may apply to the Pannier) or worse still when a 45xx with no precedent is so treated, then acrimony does spring to mind! But they're someone's toys who paid for them and their upkeep so is entitled to do what he likes with them and for better or worse, I'm glad they're still around. They can always be painted back! Brian. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted October 25, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 25, 2016 I'm sorry about that, Brian! However, I do like a red engine, and I do like GWR engines. The solution is obvious! However, my favourite livery for them is usually BR black, although I do like BR (WR) lined green too, it's certainly the best livery that 6412 has ever carried. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Cap'n, are you sure you're not a closet LMS fan? Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted October 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 26, 2016 Cap'n, are you sure you're not a closet LMS fan? Brian. I've never needed a closet to admire the Midland Railway and the S&DJR! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium corneliuslundie Posted October 26, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 26, 2016 So that's easy. In the Forest you can run a nice Midland engine with GWR carriages (or vice versa) and be prototypical. Or of course a green GWR loco and red GWR carriages. Jonathan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkeNd Posted October 30, 2016 Author Share Posted October 30, 2016 Not counting a few Mince Pie Specials the end of DFR's season is rapidly approaching so I went down to Parkend to take a look at the new level crossing gates on Friday last week. It was a Thomas Day so Norchard was a no go area for old men. I was really surprised to see 5541 in party mood already at Parkend (my memory tells me it's usually the DMU) and the last few touches (except the targets) being added to the gates. Aron Stenning tipped me off that at about 12.15 the gates would be opened for the first time to let 5541 through to run round enough to fill up with water so I waited. Sure enough that all happened but I hadn't spotted the Class 14 on the back of the train and was surprised when 5541 returned to the front of the train and was towed out backwards with the train and coaches. Here it is in photos. An finally being towed backwards whilst looking surprised - see exhaust going the "wrong" way. I shall go back Wednesday for some final Autumn colour shots. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Derails Models Posted October 30, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 30, 2016 (edited) Some great photos there! Edited October 30, 2016 by Derails Models Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 St Thomas - patron saint of railway preservation! Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium corneliuslundie Posted November 1, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 1, 2016 The seventh photo is as real gem. Jonathan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkeNd Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 (edited) Will post a few photos of Wed 2 Nov ride on DFR. Last running until Christmas. Edited November 5, 2016 by ParkeNd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Derails Models Posted November 6, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 6, 2016 I look forward to your images :-) In the meantime, please read here: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/116574-wilbert-the-forest-engine-a-fundraising-appeal/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkeNd Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 As threatened earlier here are a few photos taken at Lydney Junction and Norchard of the last conventional day's steam running this year - Wed 2nd Nov 2016. Santa has the show at Christmas time. There were two separate school trips on "my" train - shattering piercing row - two days after half term!! Whatever happened to double maths, PT in the frost, and detentions? Not sure what happens over the next few weeks - the cafe is a good place to escape from the missus. I it open? Any idea Dan? 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Derails Models Posted November 7, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 7, 2016 As threatened earlier here are a few photos taken at Lydney Junction and Norchard of the last conventional day's steam running this year - Wed 2nd Nov 2016. Santa has the show at Christmas time. There were two separate school trips on "my" train - shattering piercing row - two days after half term!! Whatever happened to double maths, PT in the frost, and detentions? Not sure what happens over the next few weeks - the cafe is a good place to escape from the missus. I it open? Any idea Dan? A great picture, will let Andrew know there's one of hime dancing on the engine! The cafe is open every day at the moment, I was in there yesterday to do some work as it is a good place to get away and get something done! Free WiFi too! Also, there is a chance of work trains too at this time of year, a different photography challenge! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkeNd Posted December 12, 2016 Author Share Posted December 12, 2016 Its ages since I posted anything. DFR are in the quiet period punctuated by only the various children's events but there have been a few photos. In the meantime I have been posting on the Official DFR Society website. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkeNd Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 2017 and it's Dean Forest Railway's first serious steam outing this year over this coming weekend 11th and 12th February. The weather forecast is for it to be a maximum of 3 degrees C all weekend, but with no rain forecast on Saturday I plan to get to Parkend with the camera before the first train arrives at 10.59 am. Will post a few - in view of the temperature there should be lots of steam. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Its ages since I posted anything. DFR are in the quiet period punctuated by only the various children's events but there have been a few photos. In the meantime I have been posting on the Official DFR Society website. Don't know how I missed this before, but have to say, it's very nice to see a photo of Whitecroft from a different angle to the 'norm' - i.e. from the other side of the line by the level crossing!! The engine is neatly framed between Station building and the sign. Nice photo! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkeNd Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 Saturday 11th Feb was DFR's first real steam day this year. Here are a few photos of what was a cold and dark day with snow flurries - but good fun too. First three are Parkend - note the short train enabled two photos to be taken that would normally be obscured by carriages. The 4th is Norchard - which I find a difficult place to take interesting photos. Last two are at Whitecroft - note the extra ballast wagon renovated over winter. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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