The Rishton Riviera Light Railway

[SLRmidge]

A small group of us NWAGS set forth into the wilds of East Lancashire today to see The Rishton Riviera Light Railway at work. Apart from a shower or two (which didnt interupt running) a great afternoon was had.

[SillyBilly]

Awsome photos especially the panning shot of Gwydion.

[LMS-Jools]

Yes all most excellent.

[laalratty]

Here are my pics, although there is a possibility that the name of the railway is completely the from the imagination of SLRmidge

Gwydion seen in front of the great view from the garden. The Leeds-Liverpool canal runs past the bottom of the garden, although we saw only one narrowboat all afternoon.

Not seen one of these before, a Smith and Harrison Hurricane, which purred sedatly round. The tippers it was hauling were also interesting, 6 of 500 made by Roundhouse.

A Pease Countess climbs the steep hill between the lower loop and the main circuit.

Double Headed Roundhouse Billys, the rear one is a resident of the line.

A Roundhouse Russell, which apparantly hadn't been steamed for a long time.

SLRmidge did have some trouble with some sections of the track...
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A video of Kittiwake storming up the bank
Thanks to the owner of the line, and SLRmidge for the transport

[mhlr]

WOW Looks like I have a contender for backdrops Stunning line, some lovely shots!