…even when it’s gloomy
Never dull at Statfold
© Geoff’s Rail Diaries 2018
Geoff’s Rail Diaries
24 March 2018
Undoubtedly, the weather could have been better.
Other than a brief spell of sunshine earlier on, it was
unremittingly gloomy. Thinking of the previous
Saturday’s weather, it could have been much worse…
The real eye-opener for today is the mezzanine floor at
Oak Tree - complete with elevated locomotives. There’s
a fine new display line of internal combustion locos at
the back of the shed, and various other “old friends”
standing around, not in action today.
Outside, things seem to have ground to a halt, temporarily.
GP39 (the locomotive formerly known as Bronllwyd) has had a
contretemps with that clever (but redundant) little bit of
track on the balloon loop, which was needed when the line
was dual gauge. He’s soon back on his feet (wheels) and
happily is perfectly able to take himself back to the
shed, when he will retire for a checkup.
In addition to the familiar faces on the railway, a visitor
steams quietly on shed. Gelert, from the Welsh
Highland, has had a new boiler fitted at Statfold. I
rather hoped I might see Gelert move. Perhaps it did; I
didn’t see it…
Enough said. Scenes from the day are below. They needed a
little “shopping”, as can be imagined…
Link: Statfold Barn Railway
