Category Archives: gauges

Sunshine at Bredgar

Posted on 8 October, 2011 by Steve

Through the woods towards Stony Shaw with Eigiau That freak October heatwave coincided with one of the 2′ gauge Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway‘s open days, so what better way to round off the summer than an afternoon of small … Continue reading →

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Barog, Kalka-Shimla Railway

Posted on 8 April, 2011 by Steve

Uncompressed, this would be about 11′x5′ in 4mm scale. It’s basically a loop, a siding and some reverse curves. There’s a tunnel right at the end of the loop. Almost too convenient. Barog station by Gits’ Pics I really really … Continue reading →

Posted in 2' 6" gauge, ideas, indian, model railways, narrow gauge, track plans | 1 Comment

Amberley Rail Gala 2010

Posted on 13 July, 2010 by Steve

In what is becoming a bit of an annual ritual, at the weekend I took my daughter (3) to the excellent Rail Gala at Amberley Working Museum. Don’t worry, she enjoys it! Actually this year she showed a lot more … Continue reading →

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There’s no school like the old school pt II

Posted on 22 June, 2010 by Steve

The owners of the cottage at Rhyd Ddu were clearly fans and supporters of the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways. There was a great print of K1 on the wall of the living room, and the traditional holiday cottage bookshelf … Continue reading →

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Garratt spotting

Posted on 21 June, 2010 by Steve

One of the advantages (or disadvantages) of a cottage near the WHR is that you get to see the trains a lot. Although, with the two Garratts running the service most of the time, what you actually see is the … Continue reading →

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