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yb281

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Mark and Neil came over for their first visits to the WGLR today. Unfortunately Gareth couldn't make it due to car issues, ironic really as Mark's front brakes went just as he got to Bewdley - this was a bit of an issue as anybody who's been down the hill to our house will know!!!!! So, first job was a ride into town for new pads followed by a lightening quick pit-stop. 20 minutes to change the pads, not bad eh? All down to the fact that we were panting to start running trains ......... that and the fact that Fiat Punto front brake calipers are really well designed :bigsmile:.

So soon trains were running including Neil's Accucraft Caledonia (ran worryingly well and as got me re-considering a Countess/Earl) and Mark's lovely self built tram with a nice train of L&B wagons.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3b-bze-B4Ec
 
Then it was time for the big guns - Neil's gorgeous Garrett. Ran round like a dream, only requiring a slight tweek to one fence as far as clearances were concerned.

Eat your hear out Welsh Highland :bigsmile:.

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And 2 laps behind the beast;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BIG1wnrQXU
 
Caradoc and the Tram Engine really suit your railway Mel.

Great video....
 
Looks great i take it your saving for a garret now then Mel:bigsmile:
 
yb281 said:
Then it was time for the big guns - Neil's gorgeous Garrett. Ran round like a dream, only requiring a slight tweek to one fence as far as clearances were concerned.

Eat your hear out Welsh Highland :bigsmile:.

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And 2 laps behind the beast;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BIG1wnrQXU
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Ooooh, woooow!

I'd never have thought such a monster machine would look so good on a small railway, but it does....
 
The Garret would be well worth the wait Mel it looks and sounds great on your line :thumbup:
 
Gizzy said:
Ooooh, woooow!

I'd never have thought such a monster machine would look so good on a small railway, but it does....
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Spot on Gizzy! I think that I could even sacrifice a Mallet for one of those. What a machine! :love:
 
whatlep said:
Gizzy said:
Ooooh, woooow!

I'd never have thought such a monster machine would look so good on a small railway, but it does....
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Spot on Gizzy! I think that I could even sacrifice a Mallet for one of those. What a machine! :love:
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Mel,
Many thanks for your excellent hospitality and a most entertaining day. :bigsmile:
 
Neil Robinson said:
whatlep said:
Gizzy said:
Ooooh, woooow!

I'd never have thought such a monster machine would look so good on a small railway, but it does....
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Spot on Gizzy! I think that I could even sacrifice a Mallet for one of those. What a machine! :love:
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Mel,
Many thanks for your excellent hospitality and a most entertaining day. :bigsmile:
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You're very welcome any time Neil.
 
Nice to see trains running on your rebuilt line Mel very nice :clap: By the way how do you keep your grass so green in this hot weather :laugh:
 
what charming pics -thanks 

that Caledonia is amazing-so smooth and steady-elegant indeed
 
Getting a right regular Stephen Spielberg aren't you Mel:thumbup: Great video's:thumbup:

Love that Garrett, who know's, one day, might get my hands on one:admire:
 
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