First proper running day of 2014 on the WGLR

[yb281]

Having spent a couple of pleasant days clearing the track and checking for damage from all the rain we`ve had, I spent a couple of hours this afternoon running a proper service for the first time in 2014. These photos show the last up train of the day being put away for the night, ready to form the next morning`s first down service.

Due to it`s confined site, Gooey station has no run-round facility. Therefore, after No.4 bought it`s train into platform 1, diesel No.10 has to shunt the stock into platform 2 in order to release the steam loco.

 

[yb281]

Having been released, No.4 can make it`s way light engine from the station on one side of town to the depot on the other. She is seen here in the Narrows slowing to a stop prior to crossing Church Street.

 

[yb281]

No.10 is now clear to follow with the empty rolling stock. Seen here crossing Foggy Bottom viaduct.

 

[bobg]

Nice one Mel! That actually has just given me an idea. Off to take a look and a measure, see if it might fit.

 

[yb281]

Both locos are seen at the site of the old tram shed where their crews will prepare them ready to cross the mainline where they will be shedded for the night at Gooey depot.

 

[steinman]

Lovely pic's Mel, it seems a long time since you posted an update of the WGLR

 

[KandNWLR]

Both locos are seen at the site of the old tram shed where their crews will prepare them ready to cross the mainline where they will be shedded for the night at Gooey depot.

Hooray Been waiting for some more photos ???

 

[Gizzy]

Nice to see the W&GLR again Mel....

 

[owlpool]

looking Good Mel
that shot of No. 4 in #2 is cracking
Foggy Bottom maturing nicely too, including the moss

 

[railwayman198]

Great to see it running again Mel. A few days of warm sunshine makes all the difference.

 

[playmofire]

Great photos and encouraging to know that my thoughts on dealing with a station without room for a runaround are used by someone else.

 

[Nemo]

Glad to see the W&GLR back up and running, looking forward to seeing some more stunning piccys during 2014.

 

[garrymartin]

It's always a pleasure to see the WGLR

 

[Richie]

Fantastic photos Mel good to see some trains running also had a train running yesterday

 

[yb281]

Cheers lads. TBH the last thing I made in 45mm was the bogie parcels van seen in these photos which I`m fairly sure I posted on here? Also made up a 32mm gauge train which I also posted, but other than that, I haven`t done much railway wise for about 5 months.

I did make this last week though - an Emhar 1/24 Bedford O series breakdown lorry kit. It`s got custom made decals ready for parking alongside Station Road Garage at the rear of Wetton station.

 

[beavercreek]

Mel, it is terrific to see your line operating again after the winter layoff. As you know, my line is yank (some might replace a consonant!) but I just love seeing pictures of your Brit based layout. It sparks off the new year.
Greta pics as usual

 

[yb281]

Somebody on facebook came up with the top tip of pouring a kettle full of boiling water over it Paul and it works an absolute treat. Knocks it right back around the trackwork (especially points), but leaves the rest still growing where you want it. Ding dang do.

 

[shropshire lad]

Good to see the WGLR operational again Mel
Looking great too mate

 

[stockers]

Magic pics (as usual) mel. Thanks.

 

[mike]

great photos mell, love the break down truck..