A tale of 2 railways. The very impressive GWR 45xx gliding by with the morning goods. An example of a mighty railway company that reaches far and wide. The other, a small, struggling independent light railway of a handful of miles, that can just about make it yet another month in existence. Held together with a few dedicated souls, spit, wire & a prayer or two !
Local photographer and railway enthusiast Tristan managed to catch this shot of the afternoon branch passenger, about to depart Windrush Junction, calling at all stations to Taunton.
Train of the week #3. Again GWR Pannier 7711 is on the branch goods, passing by the countryside. Afterwards, we take a brief stroll down to have a look at the goods yard at Windrush Junction. A fine Spring day !
Managed to get a little work done on the Saloon coach kit. It's now up on it's wheels and starting to look like it could be ready for the Summer season service on the BBR. This was the first time in 20 years I soldered white metal castings on an etched kit, and it went fairly easily with thanks to Carrs low melt solder. Excellent stuff it appears. Now to press on and get it finished.
#7711 goes about shunting the daily branch goods. A few more wagons than normal, business must be surprisingly good.
Old vs. New. The GWR Pannier, state of the art RTR product, manufactured just a few years ago. The Fruit van, scratchbuilt, in the 1970s. They make quite a contrast. Both very enjoyable models to have on the railway.
Next chapter in the occasional "Train of the week" films. This one features the very nice, sweet running Minerva 57xx / 77xx Pannier tank, with the daily branch goods. Here's 2 short films caught by our local photographer Tristan. Sometimes even just 20 minutes of running trains helps bring one to a calm inner peace.
