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Baguley Drewry battery locomotive NG24 on 25th June 2008 Deutz 10249 locomotive is the oldest known diesel with its original power unit - in the shed on 25th June 2008 Baguley Drewry 3753 'Darcy' on 25th June 2008 Simplex 'Holwell Castle' on 25th June 2008 Hunslet AD34 in the sidings on 25th June 2008 Another view of Hunslet AD34 on 25th June 2008 Simplex 'Tubby' in the yard on 25th June 2008 Simplex 40SD-529 in the sunshine on 25th June 2008 Simplex T Class 101T020 hauls a special working into Swanwick Junction on 25th June 2008 0-4-2 Inverted saddle tank 'Pearl 2' in the shed on 25th June 2008 0-4-2 Inverted saddle tank 'Pearl 2' in the yard on 24th June 2009 0-4-2 Inverted saddle tank 'Pearl 2' giving footplate rides down the line on 24th June 2009 0-4-2 Inverted saddle tank 'Pearl 2' arrives at Swanwick on 24th June 2009 Simplex 'Tubby' running in the yard on 24th June 2009 Former Ashover Light Railway coach No.4 under restoration on 24th June 2009 Baguley Drewry battery locomotive NG24 in the yard on 24th June 2009 An unusual bogie wagon in the sidings on 24th June 2009 Deutz 10249 ticks over in the yard on 24th June 2009 Three members having a chinwag on 24th June 2009 Hunslet AD34 resting between trips on 24th June 2009 Hunslet AD34 running in the sidings on 24th June 2009 General view inside the running shed on 24th June 2009 Lister 3742-31 in the running shed on 24th June 2009 Motor-Rail Simplex 117 'Holwell_Castle' in the shed on 24th June 2009 Orenstein and Koppel 0-4-0 well tank No.7529 loco during its restoration on 24th June 2009 Ruston 222068 'Berry Hill' on 24th June 2009 Simplex 40SD in the running shed on 24th June 2009 General view of the yard with 0-4-2 on running line to the right on 24th June 2009

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]]> Sun Jun 29 2008 North Gloucester Railway http://davesnarrow-gaugetravels.fotopic.net/c980892.html The North Gloucestershire Railway operates its 2 ft gauge line along a 1/2 mile route based at the GWSR Toddington station. Sunday 4 June 2006: The North Gloucestershire Railway operates its 2 ft gauge line along a 1/2 mile route based at the GWSR Toddington station.

Chaka's Kraal runs round its train at Toddington on 3rd June 2006 0-4-2T Hunslet locomotive No:6 'Chaka's Kraal' on 3rd June 2006 No:6 hooks up to its train at the Toddington terminus on 3rd June 2006 Jung 0-4-0WT 'Justine' at Toddington on 31st May 2008 Jung 0-4-0WT 'Justine' at Toddington on 31st May 2008

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]]> Sun Jun 4 2006 Reseau Guerledan Chemin de Fer Touristique http://davesnarrow-gaugetravels.fotopic.net/c915140.html The ‘Reseau Guerledan Chemin de Fer Touristique' railway in Brittany, France was built in 1978 by John Ellerton on the former standard gauge route between Carhaix and Loudéac but after two seasons and a litigation with the local authority the venture failed. Some of the rolling stock is now running on the Evesham Vale Light Railway in the UK Thursday 6 April 2006: The _Reseau Guerledan Chemin de Fer Touristique' railway in Brittany, France was built in 1978 by John Ellerton on the former standard gauge route between Carhaix and Loud_ac but after two seasons and a litigation with the local authority the venture failed. Some of the rolling stock is now running on the Evesham Vale Light Railway in the UK

Galloping Goose railcar The intermediate station at Gouarec The intermediate station at Rostrenen

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]]> Thu Apr 6 2006 Welsh Highland Railway http://davesnarrow-gaugetravels.fotopic.net/c912520.html A picture of the trackbed at the former Beddgelert station in 1972. A couple of pictures of the Welsh Highland at Portmadoc terminus in July 1983. Finally a visit to the line as it is today terminating at Rhyd Ddu. Unluckily on the day of my visit the SAR NGG16 Garratt had failed Tuesday 4 April 2006: A picture of the trackbed at the former Beddgelert station in 1972. A couple of pictures of the Welsh Highland at Portmadoc terminus in July 1983. Finally a visit to the line as it is today terminating at Rhyd Ddu. Unluckily on the day of my visit the SAR NGG16 Garratt had failed

WHR Peckett 0-4-2 ex-Rhodesia Chrome Mines 'Karen' on shed following restoration in July 1983 WHR Ruston & Hornsby 4w diesel 'Kinnerley' at the Portmadoc terminus on 21st July 1983 The trackbed complete with abandoned wagons at Beddgelert station area in May 1972 Ex SAR NG15 2-8-2 at Dinas on 8th May 2008 Failed SAR NGG16 Garratt inside the shed at Dinas on 8th May 2008 Funkey bo-bo diesel 'Castell Caernarfon' at Caernarfon on 8th May 2008 Funkey bo-bo diesel 'Castell Caernarfon' runs round its train at Caernarfon on 8th May 2008 K1 Tasmanian 0-4-0+0-4-0 Garratt at Waunfawr on 8th May 2008 K1 Tasmanian Garratt at Waunfawr on 8th May 2008 Funkey bo-bo diesel 'Castell Caernarfon' at Rhyd Ddu on 8th May 2008 Funkey bo-bo diesel 'Castell Caernarfon' waiting to leave Rhyd Ddu on 8th May 2008 View from train near Rhyd Ddu on 8th May 2008 View from train near Rhyd Ddu on 8th May 2008 View from train near Snowdon Ranger on 8th May 2008 Viw of Lynn Cwellyn on 8th May 2008

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]]> Tue Apr 4 2006 Vale of Rheidol Railway http://davesnarrow-gaugetravels.fotopic.net/c888669.html A few trips on BR's only narrow gauge line which runs from Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge in mid-Wales. These pictures of the Vale of Rheidol railway were taken between 1969 and 1983 Sunday 12 March 2006: A few trips on BR's only narrow gauge line which runs from Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge in mid-Wales. These pictures of the Vale of Rheidol railway were taken between 1969 and 1983

No7 at Devil's Bridge in July 1969 No7 at Devil's Bridge in July 1969 'Owain Glyndwr' at Devil's Bridge July 1969 No7 at Devil's Bridge in May 1973 'Owain Glyndwr' at Aberystwyth in May 1973 Devil's Bridge in July 1969 No8 arriving at Devil's Bridge in May 1973 Devil's Bridge in summer 1970 No:7 taking water - summer 1970 No7 at Devil's Bridge July 1983 No7 at Devil's Bridge July 1983 No7 at Devil's Bridge July 1983 No7 at Devil's Bridge July 1983 Devils Bridge station July 1983 'Owain Glyndwr' at Aberystwyth in summer 1983 Running round at Aberystwyth in July 1983

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]]> Sun Mar 12 2006 Talyllyn Railway http://davesnarrow-gaugetravels.fotopic.net/c888667.html Some appalling pictures of the Talyllyn Railway in July 1969 taken with an Instamatic using Boots colour slide film which unfortunately has a nasty habit of deteriorating, hence the blue and purple patches. Sunday 12 March 2006: Some appalling pictures of the Talyllyn Railway in July 1969 taken with an Instamatic using Boots colour slide film which unfortunately has a nasty habit of deteriorating, hence the blue and purple patches.

Departing Talyllyn July 1969 Edward Thomson on Dolgoch viaduct 1969 Dolgoch July 1969 Taking water at Talyllyn July 1969

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]]> Sun Mar 12 2006 Llanberis Lake railway http://davesnarrow-gaugetravels.fotopic.net/c888666.html The Llanberis Lake Railway in May 1972 when it was only just starting up. Sunday 12 March 2006: The Llanberis Lake Railway in May 1972 when it was only just starting up.

'Dolbadarn' at Llanberis May 1972 'Dolbadarn' at Llanberis May 1972 Leaving Gilfach Ddu on Llanberis Lake Railway 1972

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]]> Sun Mar 12 2006 Snowdon Mountain railway http://davesnarrow-gaugetravels.fotopic.net/c888664.html A trip to the Snowdon Mountain railway at Whitsuntide 1971. I recollect that we walked up and down Snowdon following the railway track on the descent. Sunday 12 March 2006: A trip to the Snowdon Mountain railway at Whitsuntide 1971. I recollect that we walked up and down Snowdon following the railway track on the descent.

On the way up Snowdon 1972 'Snowdon' at Llanberis terminal May 1971 Snowdon Railway Summit Station May 1971 'Eryri' at Llanberis in May 1971

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]]> Sun Mar 12 2006 Ffestiniog Railway http://davesnarrow-gaugetravels.fotopic.net/c580967.html A few trips to the Ffestiniog between 1969 and 1984. In the early pictures the line terminated at Dduallt. Wednesday 15 June 2005: A few trips to the Ffestiniog between 1969 and 1984. In the early pictures the line terminated at Dduallt.

'Blanche' at Dduallt 1969 'Blanche' at Portmadoc 1969 Penrhyn level crossing 1969 Portmadoc station 1969 'Merddin Emrys' at Dduallt 1972 'Linda' at Portmadoc Whitsuntide 1972 Oil-fired 'Linda' at Portmadoc Whitsuntide 1972 'Merddin Emrys' at Portmadoc at Whitsuntide 1972 'Merddin Emrys' at Dduallt Whitsuntide 1972 'Merddin Emrys' taking water at Portmadoc Whitsuntide 1972 'Linda' & 'Mountaineer' Whitsuntide 1972 'Merddin Emrys' at Portmadoc in Whitsuntide 1972 'Linda' at Portmadoc on 21st July 1983 'Merddin Emrys' at Blaenau on 21st July 1983 'Merddin Emrys' at Portmadoc on 21st July 1983 'Prince' at Rhiw Goch en route on 21st July 1983 'Earl of Merioneth' on 26th August 1984 Penrhyn LC 26th August 1984 'Linda' at Tan Y Blwch 26th August 1984 'Mountaineer' Tan Y Blwch 26th August 1984 'Mountaineer' leaving Tan Y Blwch 26th August 1984 'Mountaineer' leaving Tan Y Blwch 26th August 1984 'Mountaineer' at Portmadoc 26th August 1984 'Mountaineer' leaving Tan Y Blwch 26th August 1984 'Mountaineer' waiting to leave Portmadoc 26th August 1984 'Merddin Emrys' arriving at Portmadoc 26th August 1984

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]]> Wed Jun 15 2005 Miscellaneous UK http://davesnarrow-gaugetravels.fotopic.net/c537417.html Some views of various narrow gauge railways in the UK including Rev Teddy Boston's much lamented Cadeby Light Railway which was recently broken up following his death Thursday 12 May 2005: Some views of various narrow gauge railways in the UK including Rev Teddy Boston's much lamented Cadeby Light Railway which was recently broken up following his death

The late Rev. Teddy Boston's Cadeby Light Railway in June 1982 The late Rev. Teddy Boston's Cadeby Light Railway in June 1982 Teifi Valley Railway 'Alan George' on 28th July 1987 Teifi Valley Railway 'Sholto' on 28th July 1987 'Lion' at the Amberley Chalk Pits museum 30th August 1987 'Polar Bear' at the Amberley Chalk Pits museum 30th August 1987

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]]> Thu May 12 2005 Portuguese metre gauge http://davesnarrow-gaugetravels.fotopic.net/c517829.html A number of pictures of the extensive Portuguese narrow gauge system around Oporto which I came upon by chance in the summer of 1974. This marvellous system was steam powered at the time and many services were hauled by Henschell 2-8-2's and Mallet 0-4-4-0 tanks. Today part of the line has been converted to standard gauge and forms the Oporto excellent Metro system Wednesday 27 April 2005: A number of pictures of the extensive Portuguese narrow gauge system around Oporto which I came upon by chance in the summer of 1974. This marvellous system was steam powered at the time and many services were hauled by Henschell 2-8-2's and Mallet 0-4-4-0 tanks. Today part of the line has been converted to standard gauge and forms the Oporto excellent Metro system

Henschell 2-8-2T built in 1931 leaving Avenida da Franca station Henschell 2-8-2T leaving Estadio do Mar 0-4-4-0T Mallet No:E163 built by Henschel from 1905-1908 waiting for departure at Guimaraes 0-4-4-0T Mallet No:E163 at Guimaraes Henschell 2-8-2T on the turntable at Boavista sheds 0-4-4-0T Mallet No:E166 entering Avenida da Franca 0-4-4-0T Mallet at Boavista sheds 0-4-4-0T Mallet E164 at Estadio do Mar - - this loco is preserved and running in Switzerland Henschell 2-8-2T No:E141 leaving Avenida da Franca A DSU-9300 trailer on the rear of a train at Avenida de Franca 0-4-4-0T Mallet E163 waiting to leave Guimaraes 0-4-4-0T Mallet E164 entering Estadio do Mar - this loco is preserved and running in Switzerland 0-4-4-0T Mallet E164 entering Estadio do Mar - this loco is preserved and running in Switzerland 0-4-4-0T Mallet E164 leaving Estadio do Mar - this loco is preserved and running in Switzerland 0-4-4-0T Mallet E168 on Boavista shed 2-6-0T receiving attention on Boavista shed Locomotive E103 was a 2-6-0T and was built by Kessler in 1907. Pictured on Boavista shed 0-4-4-0T Mallet E168 on Boavista shed General view of Boavista shed A general view of Boavista shed taken from the platform at Avenida de Franca Henschel 2-8-2T on Boavista shed Locomotive E103 was a 2-6-0T built by Kessler in 1907 pictured on Boavista shed Boavista shed Mallet E169 on Boavista shed Boavista shed E141 and E162 Avenida de Franca station Avenida de Franca station

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]]> Wed Apr 27 2005 Welshpool & Llanfair Railway http://davesnarrow-gaugetravels.fotopic.net/c517797.html A few pictures of the 2' 6-1/2" gauge Welshpool and Llanfair Railway in mid-Wales, mainly at Llanfair but includes 'chasing' the train through the countryside in 1974. Latest visit and the first time I have ever ridden on the line was in June 2004 Wednesday 27 April 2005: A few pictures of the 2' 6-1/2" gauge Welshpool and Llanfair Railway in mid-Wales, mainly at Llanfair but includes 'chasing' the train through the countryside in 1974. Latest visit and the first time I have ever ridden on the line was in June 2004

'The Earl' at Llanfair in May 1974 'The Earl' at Llanfair in May 1974 'The Earl' at Llanfair in May 1974 'The Earl' at Llanfair in May 1974 'The Earl' en route in May 1974 'The Earl' en route in May 1974 'The Earl' en route in May 1974 'Joan' at Llanfair in August 1984 'Joan' at Llanfair in August 1984 Sierra Leone 14 at Llanfair in August 1984 Sierra Leone 14 taking water summer 1986 Sierra Leone 14 and 'The Countess' summer 1986 'Countess' at Llanfair on 26th June 2004 'Countess' at Llanfair 26th June 2004 'Countess at' Welshpool on 26th June 2004 Shunting at Llanfair on 26th June 2004 Sierra Leone 14 at Llanfair on 26th June 2004 About to leave on 26th June 2004 Sierra Leone 14 on 26th June 2004 Watering at Welshpool on 26th June 2004 Watering at Welshpool on 26th June 2004 Welshpool 26th June 2004 Speaks for itself

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