Atomic Systems

Reg, It was quite a surprise to see this thread re-opened after so long, but well worth it to hear that you are working on Lydbrook2. I really look forward to the extension of such a lovely and fascinating route. I have just finished reading 'The Ross, Monmouth and Pontypool Road Line' by Stanley Je...

Part 3 No.48431 continues the climb through Clayton... [album 214021 Clayton01.jpg] [album 214021 Clayton02.jpg] [album 214021 Clayton03.jpg] The exhaust echoes round the cutting leading to Clayton Tunnel, then peace returns to the platforms... [album 214021 Clayton04.jpg] [album 214021 Clayton05.j...

Thank you all for your comments. This is a great route, full of interest, especially as it is almost on my home territory. Part 2 On the approach to Great Horton, No.48431 passes the coal drops and the goods yard... [album 214021 GreatHorton01.jpg] [album 214021 GreatHorton02.jpg] [album 214021 Grea...

[album 214021 HortonPark01pt.jpg] The ex-GNR lines which linked Bradford, Halifax and Keighley were completed in 1884 and converged at the triangular station of Queensbury, at about 800 feet above sea level. The steep gradients and the growth of road transport, including trams, militated against the...

Winter Afternoon at Bradford Exchange A train for King's Cross is about to depart, whilst N1 No 69471 waits with an all-stations to Halifax via Queensbury. B1 No 61386 stands at the buffers before reversing to Low Moor shed... [album 214021 BradfordExchange02.jpg] [album 214021 BradfordExchange03.j...

'Black Five' No 45212 is about to leave Bradford Exchange for Wakefield with through coaches for King's Cross...

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Dave

Kieran,

Very tempting shots. With thanks and best wishes to you and all the group in your endeavours. I would certainly like to get hold of this route.

Dave

As daylight fades and snow begins to fall, 8F 48431 climbs past Wilsden with coal empties from Keighley GN Goods to Ardsley...

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Dave

Ruf, it was nice to meet you at Keighley today and to see the slideshow. It's looking very good. Your presentation does show MSTS to advantage.

Dave

Part 4 Livingston Thompson crosses a mountain stream on the approach to Tanygrisiau station, with the slopes of Moelwyn Mawr and Moelwyn Bach forming a scenic backdrop... [album 214021 Tanygrisiau01.jpg] [album 214021 Tanygrisiau02.jpg] [album 214021 Tanygrisiau04.jpg] At Tanygrisiau, Prince is at ...

Thank you Kevin and Kieran. Part 3 We catch up with Livingston Thompson working hard up the gradient at Minffordd crossing... [album 214021 MinfforddCrossing01.jpg] [album 214021 MinfforddCrossing02.jpg] Shortly afterwards, it pulls into Minffordd station where Taliesin is waiting in the loop with a...

Thank you Ali and Kevin. Smashing route. Part 2 There is some lunchtime activity at Porthmadog to keep the visitors interested. After Livingston Thompson has run round its train, Moel Tryfan is shunting stock in the yard and takes its turn at the water crane... [album 214021 Porthmadog02.jpg] [album...

[album 214021 Porthmadog01pt.jpg] Imagine a summer holiday spent exploring the narrow guage railways of Wales, including a glorious day on and around the Festiniog from Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog. Part 1 We make an early morning start at Boston Lodge depot, as mist rolls in off the estuary and...

Lovely shots and model. You are quite right Kieran about MT if my 1955/56 Ian Allan guide is anything to go by. All the Standard classes are listed as MT, apart from 71000 Duke of Gloucester, the WDs and the 9Fs.

Dave

Lovely shots Ash, and many thanks to Reg for another great looking route. I'm just a sucker for steam branches.

Dave