Strike a pose

Received this photo of Mike showing people around the engine shed on one of the August Sundays. Strike a pose Mike.

Watch out. The penny's are about

Over the last millennium, the 2 Penny's, like the chuckle brother only larger & older (i know pot & kettle), have been rewiring the complete system at the GLR. One of the final things was the re-wire of Pinesway Junction Signal Box. This was 99% completed by the autumn. With the final part being the mains supply upgrade completed by a qualified sparky in December. Pinesway is now complete, ish. Below are some photos of their work.


Before

After
The Penny's. Their not related, must just be the breeding. Both called John Penny. Easier if you go with the one with the braces is Bertie & the one with the smug grin or trapped wind is CJ

More on the steam show from the Drifters

Received some photos from the Shepton Mallet Drifters.

Thank You for the photos

August Bank Holiday Weekend

A few piccys from the August Bank Holiday weekend. I wasn't their myself, i had a lovely time over at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway for their annual steam show before heading up to the Dorset steam fair. 11 day's in chateau "Ivor Williams."

Photo's kindly sent from J Penny

Numbers 1, 5 & 9 in Common Lane yard

Number 9 passing under the bridge on her return to Common Lane. The bridge you won't find on any of the S & D maps. Newly constructed by the GLR several years ago. Still the newest construction on the S & D with trains using it???

No 9 on Pineway bank heading for the junction. Passing "SID" on the northern extension line. Sid was over the railway for boiler work & overhaul for the Lynton & Barnstable. Sid was cold on this day but was tried a couple of days after before returning to the L&B for their Steam Gala

No 1 "Amanda" thumping up through Common Lane bank

GLR Steam show 2009

Late update but you know that from me now anyway.

Our 2nd Steam show at the GLR was for the first time over 2 days with lots more interest than before however the weather prior to the show in other regions kept people away, although in the end we had a good & varied selection of machinery & displays. Saturday was excellent weather-wise but Sunday the grey cloud loomed most of the day but never opened.

Being only 2nd show, things can only go on the up, as word spreads, etc. Lots of new faces again this year. Steam shows take anywhere up to 10 years to get a footing, so fingers crossed we're doing it right.

Still have some piccy's to enjoy

Classic cars on the Sunday. Under the cover is a Model T but it doesn't like the rain.
Foden Steam Wagon No 13752 "Reliance"
The Foden was parked up next to the bar which stocked Cottage Brewery's beer including Somerset & Dorset Ale.

J C Carpenter & Joinery hard at it. He builds furniture like this aswell! "Erbie" 4" scale foster. Shown by Carl Humpries

Drifters were back again causing mayhym on the lake again

Townsend Amusments were in attendance.

BSA Taylor Dow Racing machine

Blimey its christmas

OK. Where has the last 6 months gone. Blimey. So first off an apology. I didn't realize its been that long since i done a update. Steam engines, model railways & beer (sometimes not even in that order) have kept me a little on the busy side.

Still, IT'S CHRISTMAS.

Err, if you don't know, its our Santa's Specials THIS WEEKEND. 12/13 December. Bit short notice i know. These are BOOKING only. For bookings please call 01963 370752 & ask for Charlie.

Still I'll get some photos on here through the today & tomorrow. Starting from the Steam show back in July, how long ago was that now.

See ya soon