Train of the week #4

 Weekly train of the week film.  A newly built / finished Slaters tank wagon appears in the daily goods train, with pannier tank 7711 in charge as typical for the line at the moment.  A local artist attempts to capture the scene. 

Salvaged Tank Wagon

Latest rolling stock to leave the workshops.  A salvaged Slaters 14T tank wagon that was purchased cheap off the Bay of E.  Missing lots of parts and was "converted" to a German type tanker.  I added brake gear from my spares box,  and scratch made support straps and the cross wires.  Painted,  and utilized spare transfers to make up a fictional livery for a suitable looking "layout wagon".  Not too bad for $9.

Sunday Snap

 Just a quick upclose photo of the GWR small prairie about to depart Windrush Junction with the afternoon goods.  Something about these 45xx locos,  I just really like them.

Tale of 2 Railways

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 !

Note the economizing, both the converted Itala auto/rail car and the shed, have utilized the same tin of paint !

Sunday Snap

 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

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 !