Northern Highlights
Posted in Railways on 21st May 2005
Back from a week away in the north. Accompanied some friends on what was originally to be a holiday based in a cottage fronting the West Coast Mainline. When this proved uninhabitable, moved on to Penrith as a base. A very pleasant small town indeed. Took the advantage of being...
Gala Day on the West Somerset Railway
Posted in Railways on 8th May 2005
As Sundays go, an early start from Highbridge in bright sunshine and high wind. Mr Spinks had volunteered to drive to Bishops Lydeard to miss the crowds and get off on the first train of the day. Arrived in time to explore a bit and board the 0915 hauled by...
The Clans Gather/The Scrapper is Cancelled
Posted in Updates on 25th April 2005
After all of the preparation and anticipation, my nephew's christening service went very smoothly yesterday. Set out on the 0933 to Highbridge in much improved weather, meeting an old friend who was slightly surprised to see me dressed smartly on a Sunday! Chatted, then walked to my parents house. People...