feemcg Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Sitting here in our ' country house' in Abington, which overlooks a field then the railway line. Became aware of cars lining up and parking outside the house then people getting out and taking photos and videos of a train sitting stationary. Realised it was a steam train, and more people are stopping and flashes going off everywhere. OH away out to find out more! Any ideas what it could be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Any pics Fee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted April 9, 2007 Author Share Posted April 9, 2007 Theres now about 15 cars - going out to sell juice and crisps! No camera, as usual never got it when I need it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 oooh - I'm intrigued ... C'mon Dan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Any ideas what line it is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted April 9, 2007 Author Share Posted April 9, 2007 Its the main line, usually the Virgin trains are flying past and we don't take any notice. OH went out and spoke to one of the chaps and its the 'Duchess of Hamilton'. He said it hasn't come north for many years and it had paying passengers on board (£400!) for the trip to Glasgow. He - and many others - had followed it up the motorway from Preston and they were all really excited when it stopped. Some of them walked over the field to take pics and were talking to the railwaymen - there was a big bunch of them too! It sat for about an hour then steamed off towards Lanark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Well I'm not Dan, but my Dad loves trains. It sounds a bit like a steam Gala was taking place. We had one of those a few months ago at Pen Mill station and another one a few weeks ago at Yeovil Junction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Oh yes, certain locomotives can be a huge draw for those who are interested. I went on a trip on 29th January 2005 to Pwllheli via the Barmouth Bridge. It was the first loco-hauled train to go over the Barmouth Bridge for a good number of years and really brought the crowds out! The scenery was stunning and the trip really did feel as though it had a sense of occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted April 10, 2007 Author Share Posted April 10, 2007 Hi Daniel - I knew you'd know all about it! I read up a bit about it last night and it said it had been to America for the World Trade Fair in 1939, had the streamlining removed in 1947 and was purchased by Butlins in 1964 for display at their holiday camps! I'm afraid I didn't notice if it was streamlined or not, but then I wouldn't have known that was something to look out for! Ah well, nice to know I've seen a wee bit of history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted April 10, 2007 Author Share Posted April 10, 2007 Just asked OH and he said it wasn't streamlined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted April 10, 2007 Author Share Posted April 10, 2007 Mmm..... OH says chap def said Duchess of Hamilton - he remembers as we live only a few miles from Hamilton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 My fil has a beautiful 7 1/4 inch Duchess of Sutherland. Will have to find you a pic sometime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted April 10, 2007 Author Share Posted April 10, 2007 Looks like the chap from Preston followed the wrong train , either that or my OH picked him up wrong (surely not, my OH is always right ). Thanks for the info Dan, very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 (edited) ok here she is just for you I have no idea where he got it from though I think he bought it made. He has done a huge amount of work on it though edited cos Dh doesnt want me saying where it is but pointless cos its been quoted Don't worry - I've edited the quote for you as well ! - Lesley Edited April 10, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 That is a beautiful engine! My Dad has a garden railway, but he only has little jintys and 0-4-0's on it at present. He would LOVE this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Theyre burgundy and cream I think Same as the real one anyway My sons were both bought hats and overalls for christmas so I suspect we'll be over there quite a lot Snowey my dad only manages 00. Nothing fancy for my side of the family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted April 10, 2007 Author Share Posted April 10, 2007 The real one had carriages with little curtains at the windows yesterday. I thought it looked very quaint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Here's my Dads little train, 0 gauge, and only runs backwards at present because he's fidddled with the gears But great fun for the boys to chase round the garden Pulls two troublesome trucks and a lovely burgundy brake van. He would have loved to see the Duchess though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 My Dad makes narrowgauge model trains and his model railway group have a huge track in an old chicken shed out at Martock!!! Dan, are you going to the Dorset get together? If you are you could take a detour with my Dad and look at their trains, I'm sure you'd like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted April 25, 2007 Author Share Posted April 25, 2007 Wow Dan, very interesting and stunning pics - especially the one of the Findhorn Viaduct. Nice to have seen a wee part of the tour (even if I knew nothing about it beforehand ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 I love steam anything Dan, you guys will have to come over for the Bloxham rally... great country fair with a super steam rally - traction engines, steam farm machinery.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 It's in June Dan http://www.banburysteam.co.uk/ Any other Omleteers coming? We coudl all meet at my place, consolidate transport and go from there, it's only 3 miles from us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 What are you having done Dan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Good on yer Dan. My house is still 'ongoing' due to lack of funds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Contain yourself Dan! I love steam, but I'm not bothered about diesel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
