A Ramsbottom Return
Posted in Railways on 4th July 2009
It's almost exactly a year since my last quick dash up to the East Lancashire Railway for their gala. I recall last year, it came in the midst of a summer which was short on interesting railtours and thus was a welcome event. Having thought about staying locally for the...
Fruits of the Forest
Posted in Railways on 27th June 2009
The day started ominously misty. Given the pretty amazing weather we've been having this left the awkward British summertime conundrum - to take a coat or not. Decided to throw caution to the wind and go without. I need not have worried, as by the time we were scudding over...
The Western Chieftain
Posted in Railways on 22nd June 2009
It's my custom here to try to comment on things as soon after they happen as possible, but this weekend has been extraordinary in a number of ways, and the need to get some rest and reflect on a fantastic few days has been welcome. I've tried to recollect the...