Live steam on the PLR !!!

[ge_rik]

A video marking the visitation to the Peckforton Light Railway of locos and stock from the Deben Valley Railway.

The first time in its history that a live steam loco has graced the metals of the PLR - the video marks this occasion.

https://youtu.be/jJhcyxvlKTY

Many thanks to Zach Bond for navigating to this remote corner of Cheshire from the Suffolk coast and for braving the almost continuous rain to make it happen

Rik

 

[trammayo]

Great video - the visitors look really at home!

 

[ge_rik]

Great video - the visitors look really at home!

Thanks Mick. Yes, there is some overlap of the philosophies behind our railways - both rural, both set in real locations, both aim to reflect UK light railway practice - though Zach would be the first to admit that the DVLR is probably slightly more eccentric in its stock and practices than the PLR.

I must say, though, I was chuffed (sorry about the pun) to have a former Compton Down loco running on the line.

Rik

 

[playmofire]

A trip well worth while, and impressively realistic amounts of steam.

 

[JRinTawa]

Brilliant, the DVR stock looked right at home. And live steamed looked ace on your railway. A great team effort

 

[ge_rik]

Thanks chaps. Despite the weather it was an enjoyable day. I'm not certain my railway is the best design for live steam though - I think 'challenging' is the word

Rik