30th Anniversary of the Coniston Railway

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30th Anniversary of the Coniston Railway

Post by laalratty » Sat Oct 01, 2011 8:48 pm

Today, the oldest railway in the North West Area Group celebrated 30 years of operation with a full NWAG steamup, themed around locos from the 1970's and 80's. As a result there were a few vintage items in evidence, along with more modern locos from those who don't anything heritage (ie me!). Mr T of the Coniston Railway had provided a number of photo albums showing the past 30 years of the CR, plus pics of other NWAG lines over the years. The Coniston Railway you may remember is small, but perfectly formed with possibly the best scenary of any 16mm scale line I've visited.
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The Compton Down Railway was represented by number 8, now owned by SLRmidge
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As number 8 rolls back in, locos from the Poolend Garden Railway await their turn of duty at Greenodd sheds
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Having nothing heritage, I'd thought I'd at least go for heritage style. A Millie really is a modern day "old" Roundhouse engine, with a pot boiler and slip eccentric valve gear
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Gwydion eases into the picturesque station of Blawith
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Yes, its true, PTLRcecils Chaloner can now do more then pull the skin off a rice pudding. He's upped the voltage to 18v, whilst making the battery truck more appropriate. The loco has also had its name made official with tiny nameplates, "Starbuck" :roll:
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Guillimot eases towards the junction on the return line
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Mr and Mrs T toast 30 years of the railway, together with the first loco and a birthday cake
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The loco on the special was this Merlin-beck, still with its original radio control and running gear
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Mr T blows out the birthday candles
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PTLRcecil bought Gussie the rare and possibly unique Beeson-Beck. Its seen here coming from Blawith under the bridge
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More heritage with an 0-4-0 Roundhouse Dylan
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Compton Down train
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Number 8 and Dylan on shed
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Starbuck *sigh* and the tippers
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Finally Gussie brings the last train passed Lowick junction
Many thanks to Mr T at the Coniston Railway for a great afternoon, here's to the next 30 years!
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Post by SLRmidge » Sat Oct 01, 2011 9:16 pm

Some great pics of a memorable afternoon. :D
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Post by Pendo Pilot » Sun Oct 02, 2011 12:26 am

Superb stuff, looks a lovely railway & some really nice stuff running as well.
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Post by MDLR » Sun Oct 02, 2011 4:29 pm

Excellent pictures and some VERY interesting locos - thanks for sharing those with us!
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Post by Dr. Bond of the DVLR » Sun Oct 02, 2011 6:59 pm

Brilliant pictures!
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Post by taliesin001 » Sun Oct 02, 2011 7:23 pm

great photos, really like the de winton :D

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Post by R31 Mark » Mon Oct 03, 2011 4:38 am

Any more pics of the Anna/ beck loco's? Lovely pics :)
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Post by hussra » Mon Oct 03, 2011 9:22 am

Love the track - really nice lightweight, narrow gauge look. Is it those pre-pinned sleepers Brandbright used to do?
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Post by Narrow Minded » Mon Oct 03, 2011 11:22 am

Excellent stuff :D
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Post by laalratty » Mon Oct 03, 2011 8:50 pm

hussra:59539 wrote:Love the track - really nice lightweight, narrow gauge look. Is it those pre-pinned sleepers Brandbright used to do?
I think so, not 100% sure. The rail is Tenmille and is actually taller then Peco sm32
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Post by LMS-Jools » Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:34 pm

Looks Like Fun was had by all. :D
Sorry I could note make it myself. :(

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Post by Joe » Wed Mar 04, 2015 7:01 pm

Very nice collection , is your merlin/beck loco still running? i have to say i do like that unique beck loco just shows what a different body can do to a loco!
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Post by Big Jim » Wed Mar 04, 2015 7:26 pm

Very nice pics and an interesting collection of motive power. Any more pics?
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Post by Joe » Wed Mar 04, 2015 7:55 pm

is that beeson back the same as a merlin midas just with different body? if so that is definitely on my to do list!
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Post by laalratty » Wed Mar 04, 2015 8:42 pm

Big Jim:108733 wrote:Very nice pics and an interesting collection of motive power. Any more pics?
No, unfortunately. I've only ever visited this line twice, and this topic contained most of the pics from the second visit.
The Beeson beck is probably more then a re-body, it is an 0-4-2T for a start, and also has other mods I believe.
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Post by Joe » Wed Mar 04, 2015 8:43 pm

well it looks very nice anyway, its a shame more werent made
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Post by kandnwlr » Wed Mar 04, 2015 9:05 pm

Excellent pics. And a lot of stuff that you really don´t see often ... :shock:

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Post by Roberts wood light railwa » Sun Mar 22, 2015 7:53 pm

lovely line and very inspirational
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