Last Friday Dad and I had a wander around the Trimley area. Must've walked the best part of five miles I reckon, I'll stick to the docks next time I think!
Boxing Days
A disappearing part of the railway is the signalbox, as centralised electronics are installed on the network, replacing some of the oldest structures and mechanical train control, although crossing management is still an important role.
With opening windows on a tour, it is often possible to nab a snap of a 'box, and on a freight only route it's often the only indicator of where you actually are! Here's some from various trains.
21st-23rd June Tour Weekend Pt.3
On the journey home the morning after the night before, we paused at Barrow Hill Roundhouse. I personally wanted to check-up on progress on The Class 56 Group's other charge 56006.
Assistant Traction Officer Mick Palfreyman was on hand and reported restoration was advancing steadily. He didn't tell me at the time but I subsequently learnt Mick was successful in starting Grid 6 later in the day. A major achievement for the C56G volunteers as the loco has been dormant for some time. Well done!
21st-23rd June Tour Weekend Pt.2
Saturday was tour day itself, Matlock to Derby initially, to board the tour for a trundle round South Yorkshire with plenty of red bits thrown in. Paperwork issues though saw Ferrybridge depot caped and the Hunslet branch barely amounted to a few yards in length.
66148 at Leeds pic courtesy Andrew Wilson.
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