A steaming session on a different PTLR
A steaming session on a different PTLR
Yesterday, five of us 20-something nutters had a running session on the PTLR, but rather unusually for me and PTLRcecil, it was on Resurgum05's Pear Tree Light Railway, rather then the Pine Tree Light Railway. Joining us was Laurence and James, plus a couple of older local members. Unfortunately, the weather was typically Welsh in the afternoon, leading to running being curtailed for an hour. Despite this, I think everyone enjoyed themselves, and plenty of good photos resulted. Here are some of mine.
After arrival of me and PTLRcecil, Mordred was first out trying out the line. The PTLR is effectively a figure of 8, but squashed over with the loops one inside the other.
Carrying on the World Tour, Caradoc was next out.
Laurence's Leader, which put in a good performance. Then again, it always did when it was owned by Barnacle Bay Charlie and running as "Petterill".
On day release from the PTLR works (and that's Pine Tree Light Railway this time), Pheonix went for a run. This engine has returned to South Cumbria, mainly as James didn't have room in his bag.
Also from day release from the PTLR works, the loco formally known as Gwyn Murphet, Matt's Lady Anne, which has had the Super Lady Anne treatment, and full cosmetic works.
Gwydion crosses one of the bridges, this one based on those used on the rebuilt Welsh Highland Railway.
Gwyn Murphet now has a number instead, which I can't remember..
Double trouble, the famous pair of Britomart and Ofario. Surprisingly the skips all stayed on the rails.
With the mamods out of something, it was time to deploy Boxcab!
The original Super Lady Anne, Snowdon, which is also back at the PTLR, again because of bag space issues. For this reason, Brit is also visiting the ANLR currently!
Gavin, one of the local members, bought along this Rheidol tank and train.
Super Lady Anne Super Power.
Laurence's Superior plods uphill with his Bowaters train.
Hopefully, I should get a video onto youtube from this event (if James didn't spoil too many of the clips with comments about the weather) although it might not appear for a week or two. Anyhow, many thanks to Resurgum05 for letting us all invade for the day, I look forward to visiting again when the weather is a bit nicer...!
After arrival of me and PTLRcecil, Mordred was first out trying out the line. The PTLR is effectively a figure of 8, but squashed over with the loops one inside the other.
Carrying on the World Tour, Caradoc was next out.
Laurence's Leader, which put in a good performance. Then again, it always did when it was owned by Barnacle Bay Charlie and running as "Petterill".
On day release from the PTLR works (and that's Pine Tree Light Railway this time), Pheonix went for a run. This engine has returned to South Cumbria, mainly as James didn't have room in his bag.
Also from day release from the PTLR works, the loco formally known as Gwyn Murphet, Matt's Lady Anne, which has had the Super Lady Anne treatment, and full cosmetic works.
Gwydion crosses one of the bridges, this one based on those used on the rebuilt Welsh Highland Railway.
Gwyn Murphet now has a number instead, which I can't remember..
Double trouble, the famous pair of Britomart and Ofario. Surprisingly the skips all stayed on the rails.
With the mamods out of something, it was time to deploy Boxcab!
The original Super Lady Anne, Snowdon, which is also back at the PTLR, again because of bag space issues. For this reason, Brit is also visiting the ANLR currently!
Gavin, one of the local members, bought along this Rheidol tank and train.
Super Lady Anne Super Power.
Laurence's Superior plods uphill with his Bowaters train.
Hopefully, I should get a video onto youtube from this event (if James didn't spoil too many of the clips with comments about the weather) although it might not appear for a week or two. Anyhow, many thanks to Resurgum05 for letting us all invade for the day, I look forward to visiting again when the weather is a bit nicer...!
"What the hell is that?"
"It's a model icebreaker sir."
"It's a bit big isn't it?"
"It's a full scale model sir....."
"It's a model icebreaker sir."
"It's a bit big isn't it?"
"It's a full scale model sir....."
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Re: A steaming session on a different PTLR
Lovely photos of a very attractive line.laalratty:101006 wrote:Hopefully, I should get a video onto youtube from this event (if James didn't spoil too many of the clips with comments about the weather)
Your videos are usually very good so I wouldn't spoil them by trying to remove bits with unwanted verbals.
Just a thought.
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The main change is the addition of steel blocks to the front and rear to increase traction (and it certainly does), additionally the valves and faces have been polished up I believe. Snowdon also had some work done on the motion. PTLRcecil should be able to say more (if he ever shows up on here).williamfj:101058 wrote: What exactly goes into creating a super lady anne?
"What the hell is that?"
"It's a model icebreaker sir."
"It's a bit big isn't it?"
"It's a full scale model sir....."
"It's a model icebreaker sir."
"It's a bit big isn't it?"
"It's a full scale model sir....."
Thanks for explaininglaalratty:101072 wrote: The main change is the addition of steel blocks to the front and rear to increase traction (and it certainly does), additionally the valves and faces have been polished up I believe. Snowdon also had some work done on the motion. PTLRcecil should be able to say more (if he ever shows up on here).
Never tried it. Would probably work if I recalculate for the extended over hang on the rear ballast weight. The closest Ive done is a JB King Arthur 0-6-2 but that had a bunker to stuff the rear weight in. A fowler would need one of the frame stretcher replacer block under the cab floor as done on bunkerless lady annes.TTHLRMatt:101078 wrote:Do you reckon he can ever do a Super Fowler?
P.S Yes laalratty I do show up on here :-)
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Finally managed to get the video complete and uploaded, so now you can see how civilised a steamup hosted by someone under 25 and mostly ended by people under 25 can be!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnWP7Iq ... e=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnWP7Iq ... e=youtu.be
"What the hell is that?"
"It's a model icebreaker sir."
"It's a bit big isn't it?"
"It's a full scale model sir....."
"It's a model icebreaker sir."
"It's a bit big isn't it?"
"It's a full scale model sir....."
Civilised? Under 25? Commence laughter :-)
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Its a Mamod it does that.
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