Southwold Railway

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ge_rik

British narrow gauge (esp. Southwold and W&LLR)
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Latest addition to the Railway Channel - Stephen Bazire's depiction of the Southwold Railway.

I just wish there was a little more info about the rolling stock

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKZOFd3oez8[/youtube]

Enjoy!

Rik
 
I am not sure whether your quest is for information about the 1:1 Southwold Railway or a large scalers interpretation of it.

http://www.southwoldrailway.co.uk/index.php

There were some fascinating and quaint railways in East Anglia viz. Southwold Railway, Tollesbury Light Railway and The Wisbech Tramway to name just three. If I were to model former small, interesting lines of Britain, it would be this kind of line, or some of the Col. H.F. Stephens ones that I would choose.
 
That's a cracking video, Rik, well filmed, good use of music, an informative commentary, and a nice mix of real life and the model and a gem of a garden railway. Thanks for posting the link.
 
Really enjoyed that Rik, many thanks for posting it.
Love your depiction of the line, it felt almost like being there 90 years ago.
Excellent.
next time I am up that way (not that far from me really), I will search out the bits that are still accessible.
 
Stainzmeister said:
A very enjoyable video of a superb railway.
I'm guessing the motive power is battery powered Rik ?
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That's my thinking as well, Paul. In one shot I think there's a glimpse of a motor mounted vertically between the frames. Looks as if the body is metal but somehow it looks commercial rather than scratchbuilt - or maybe I'm just comparing it with my own efforts.

Rik
 
The Devonian said:
I am not sure whether your quest is for information about the 1:1 Southwold Railway or a large scalers interpretation of it.

http://www.southwoldrailway.co.uk/index.php

There were some fascinating and quaint railways in East Anglia viz. Southwold Railway, Tollesbury Light Railway and The Wisbech Tramway to name just three. If I were to model former small, interesting lines of Britain, it would be this kind of line, or some of the Col. H.F. Stephens ones that I would choose.
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I agree - great part of the world with some interesting railways. The Crab & Winkle has always been a favourite of mine as well - but the Southwold is the one I return to East Anglia to visit. It's become a family joke - Rik's just off to get his "Southwold fix!"

beavercreek said:
Really enjoyed that Rik, many thanks for posting it.
Love your depiction of the line, it felt almost like being there 90 years ago.
Excellent.
next time I am up that way (not that far from me really), I will search out the bits that are still accessible.
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Not my depiction, unfortunately. I have however blogged my last visit to the area if that is of interest.

http://ngruk.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/southwold-railway.html

Rik
 
Many thanks for the heads-up - I loved the video (apart from the irritating music ::) ). I'd never seen any old film of the SR, so a double treat. I grew up in the area and had fun trying to spot bits of the line from my bike, though my association these days is limited to supporting the local brewery as much as possible.
 
viaEstrecha said:
Many thanks for the heads-up - I loved the video (apart from the irritating music ::) ). I'd never seen any old film of the SR, so a double treat. I grew up in the area and had fun trying to spot bits of the line from my bike, though my association these days is limited to supporting the local brewery as much as possible.
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Let's hear it for Adnams Broadside

Rik
 
ge_rik said:
Let's hear it for Adnams Broadside

Rik
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Had a couple of pints of that yesterday evening at The Sun in Dedham........bootiful it whas.
 
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