1st Open Day of the Newton Light Railway
Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 4:43 pm
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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