“Summer Spectacle of Steam”
Statfold Scenes
8 June 2024
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Last time I was here (March last year) I got soaked... The forecast for the weekend is good - let’s go for it! I may have missed one or two, but I counted eleven steam locomotives in action on the lines down to the loop, plus Victoria and Carol Ann on the 12¼”-gauge Mease Valley Light Railway. Also taking part was Carnegie, the 18”-gauge articulated Hunslet diesel ex- Woolwich Arsenal, trundling slowly up and down its line. Visitors for the event were Sir Tom, the Bagnall from
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Threlkeld (WB 2135 of 1925) and Fowler 15513 of 1920 from the West Lancs Light Railway; the rest of the action was provided by a selection of now-familiar residents. Statfold has changed greatly as it has developed over the years, but these special events remain as great occasions for an enjoyable day out - it’s almost impossible to do justice to Statfold in a single day. Link: Statfold Barn Railway
In the museum: Minas de Aller (and smoke machine) Oak Tree Halt: Sir Tom & Jack Lane (Sybil Mary looks on) 18"-gauge Carnegie Garratt K1 Trangkil No 4 and Carnegie Ryam Sugar No1 The visiting Fowler and CSR 19 FIJI CSR 11 Trangkil No4 returns Isibutu arrives at Oak Tree Ryam Sugar No 1 returns The Fowler on the freight... ... and returning from the loop Sybil Mary and Ogwen approach the loop The Goose takes the token Sybil Mary and Ogwen pull away Sir Tom and Jack Lane approach the loop Sybil Mary and Ogwen leave the loop Sir Tom and Jack Lane approach Oak Tree Smoke and steam at Oak Tree Back in the museum Also from the arsenal - 18"-gauge Woolwich Black Hawthorn 'Portugesa' - ready for restoration Three buses! Carol Ann on the Mease Valley Railway Victoria on the Mease Valley Railway Hodbarrow and friends The Eclipse and The Coalition Fowler on shed Beyer-Garratt arrival Statfold's Wild West Taking a ride - reflection Taking a ride - up the bank to Oak Tree Last look at the Fowler: time for home