Operation of this line is best described as "interesting", since the owner didn't neccessarily pay attention to the new members guide, especially with regard to gradients which I think may be somewhere between 1 in 20 and 1 in 15 on the steepest bits! However, the line is very scenic and the track layout interesting to operate.
For the first time in its life so far, my Russell was given quite a challenge, and it did show up where the cylinder end cap screws needed re-tightening
The Linda from the IMR performed well on the grades with a slate train. The waggons went down the hill by gravity at least once!
Resident Leader "Pettril" with a short goods
PTLRcecil's Guenevere passing behind Summits Up halt
Pettril on the viaduct
Guenevere in extreme hill climb mode
Even Black Combe, the "King of the NWAG" powerhouse locobox garratt wasn't exactly tearing up the hill with 2 coaches and its imitation water carrier wagon
Black Combe on the curve towards the sheds
The traditional ANLR/PTLR double header with the NWNG style pair again. The double header is normally some mighty long train, however the grades and slippery condition reduced the train length to a pittiful 3 carriages
Me and Si will try harder next timeDespite the at times torrential rain, I think everyone enjoyed themselves, thanks very much to the staff of the L&BBR and we look forward to visiting again when it is a bit drier...
