The Logging, Gravel & Brickworks Railway
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Gizzy
A gentleman, a scholar, and a railway modeller....
Following a visit to a convention of G Scale Train Operating Companies (TOCs) in Nottingham this weekend, the CME of the W&GLR, informed the GM of the LG&B of the availability of a bogie wagon, suitable for dual use both for carrying longer logs or for infrastructure duties.
Thus, when V51/52 were despatched to Notts to tow back a Mallet Loco for the EM&BHR, as reported elsewhere on this forum, the newly purchased bogie wagon was used as a barrier vehicle between V51/52 and 'Sumpter Valley'.
The picture shows the special on its arrival back at Sheringham, 'Sumpter Valley' having just departed with a train of gravel wagons to Jackschurch. Not that the former TOC logos had been hastily painted out before shipment....
Thus, when V51/52 were despatched to Notts to tow back a Mallet Loco for the EM&BHR, as reported elsewhere on this forum, the newly purchased bogie wagon was used as a barrier vehicle between V51/52 and 'Sumpter Valley'.
The picture shows the special on its arrival back at Sheringham, 'Sumpter Valley' having just departed with a train of gravel wagons to Jackschurch. Not that the former TOC logos had been hastily painted out before shipment....
Gizzy
A gentleman, a scholar, and a railway modeller....
The new wagon was immediately taken into the works for the paintwork to be cleaned up and re-painted as required. The wagon was in good condition and minimal painting was needed, as the livery of the LG&B Infrastructure Dept is also yellow.
Although allocated primarilly to Infrastructure, carrying rails and sleepers, the wagon can also be used in revenue service for longer loads of logs that the local Forestry Customer now requires transporting. It is hoped another similar vehicle will be transferred from the EM&BHR in the not too distance future.
The repainted wagon No 1526 can be seen having met the approval of the CME, today sporting his new Hi-viz jacket, his previous one having faded in the strong Suffolk sun....
Although allocated primarilly to Infrastructure, carrying rails and sleepers, the wagon can also be used in revenue service for longer loads of logs that the local Forestry Customer now requires transporting. It is hoped another similar vehicle will be transferred from the EM&BHR in the not too distance future.
The repainted wagon No 1526 can be seen having met the approval of the CME, today sporting his new Hi-viz jacket, his previous one having faded in the strong Suffolk sun....
Gizzy
A gentleman, a scholar, and a railway modeller....
However, before the new vehicles were accepted into revenue service, some loading and gauging checks were carried out, with the wagons being ballasted with some track. The Matra Crane, being one of the heaviest vehicles in the LG&B's fleet, was added to the rear of the train....
Gizzy
A gentleman, a scholar, and a railway modeller....
It was found that the longer vehicles were slightly out of gauge when travelling around the inside curve at Weybourne, so the train was authorised to work 'wrong line'.
The wagons caught the trackside fencing between the Weybourne Ring Road and the curve, but this fencing is due to be replaced as part of the LG&B's Infrastructure Plan later this year....
The wagons caught the trackside fencing between the Weybourne Ring Road and the curve, but this fencing is due to be replaced as part of the LG&B's Infrastructure Plan later this year....
