A bit of History #7 – Monmouth Quarry

April 10, 2011

A bit of history #7 – Monmouth Quarry Whilst on holiday in Lyme Regis in April 2011, I went for a short walk up Monmouth Beach… As you do. I knew there used to be a quarry here, and was told there was some old track still there, and while on my walk, I finally [...]

Share
Read the full article →

Herefordshires two little secrets

February 15, 2011

Herefordshires two little secrets You may wonder what this is all about, Herefordshires two little secrets! Well, the answer is the two lovingly restored Ex-GWR Railway Stations. They are in Private hands, both of which open one day a year to the Public, it appears that both stations are owned by the same owner! The stations [...]

Share
Read the full article →

Hawes Railway Station and Museum

February 15, 2011

Hawes Railway Station and Museum Picture Right: © Copyright John Firth and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence. Hawes Railway Station and Museum is situated in the little Yorkshire town of Hawes. This station is found on the original track bed of the LNER branch from Northallerton to Hellifield, via Bedale, Layburn and Redmire, the station [...]

Share
Read the full article →

A bit of History #6 – Island Line

February 9, 2011

A bit of History #6 – Island Line Class ’02′ 0-4-4T entering Ryde Esplanade Picture Right: © Copyright OLU and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence. The Isle of Wight boasted a vast rail system for such a small Island, with over 50 miles track, sadly now all gone!… All except for a short nine mile [...]

Share
Read the full article →

Andrew Barclay ‘Lord Fisher’ to move to Yeovil

February 3, 2011

Andrew Barclay Lord Fisher to move to Yeovil Picture Right: © Copyright John Grayson and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence. Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST No.1398 Lord Fisher is to move from it’s current home at the East Somerset Railway to the Yeovil railway Centre! The 1915 built 0-4-0 has been out of service at the ESR [...]

Share
Read the full article →

← Previous Entries

Next Entries →