1st Open Day of the Newton Light Railway
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1st Open Day of the Newton Light Railway
Originally the Clyde Valley Light Railway that company went into liquidation following the bankruptcy of their building contractor.
The assets were bought from the liquidation sale, and a new company, the Newton Light Railway, was formed.
Building contractors are scarce in this area, so the company has had to resort to employing a part time building contractor.
In memory of their Consultant Engineer, the late Peter Longfils, the Newton Light Railway held its 1st Open Day with a temporary layout to increase public awareness and promote an uptake in shareholdings. Visitors included the Strathclyde Police Helicopter, one of the Scottish Air Ambulance helicopters, plus a helicopter which is currently undertaking trials for Strathclyde Fire & Rescue. The Open Day was officially opened by the clone 'Fred Dibnah', a product of the University of Glasgow's Medical School, although still somewhat controversial as he is bigger than the average person.
And for those who prefer YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMjigGNkJu4
1st train was hauled by the Company's loco 'Sìne', which is nearing the end of a complete makeover, and is running very well. It was hauling an example coal train as there will be a mine connected to the railway, although a geological survey has yet to confirm whether it will be a coal mine or an iron ore mine, as the railway is being built close to the site of the former Newton Iron Works.
I'm glad I finally got to run a loco in my garden, albeit on a temporary track.
I hope you enjoyed it. Thanks for looking at this posting.
Chris Cairns.
(edited to correct video link)
The assets were bought from the liquidation sale, and a new company, the Newton Light Railway, was formed.
Building contractors are scarce in this area, so the company has had to resort to employing a part time building contractor.
In memory of their Consultant Engineer, the late Peter Longfils, the Newton Light Railway held its 1st Open Day with a temporary layout to increase public awareness and promote an uptake in shareholdings. Visitors included the Strathclyde Police Helicopter, one of the Scottish Air Ambulance helicopters, plus a helicopter which is currently undertaking trials for Strathclyde Fire & Rescue. The Open Day was officially opened by the clone 'Fred Dibnah', a product of the University of Glasgow's Medical School, although still somewhat controversial as he is bigger than the average person.
And for those who prefer YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMjigGNkJu4
1st train was hauled by the Company's loco 'Sìne', which is nearing the end of a complete makeover, and is running very well. It was hauling an example coal train as there will be a mine connected to the railway, although a geological survey has yet to confirm whether it will be a coal mine or an iron ore mine, as the railway is being built close to the site of the former Newton Iron Works.
I'm glad I finally got to run a loco in my garden, albeit on a temporary track.
I hope you enjoyed it. Thanks for looking at this posting.
Chris Cairns.
(edited to correct video link)
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Please ignore the comment by govan44 on YouTube.
Seems that he/she has just joined YouTube to wind up other members as he/she has only posted negative comments on others videos. Not posted any videos himself/herself.
I've decided not to answer his/her comment to stop any further pleasure that he/she gets out of this process.
Seems that he/she has just joined YouTube to wind up other members as he/she has only posted negative comments on others videos. Not posted any videos himself/herself.
I've decided not to answer his/her comment to stop any further pleasure that he/she gets out of this process.
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