Statfold Barn Railway Enthusiast Days 2014

Steady Now Ian !!!!

 

Having seen the big Hudswell today just one word WOW

 

So myself and a friend have worked it out to be 17 narrow gauge engines in steam?
Anyone have any ideas or clues?
Henry could you divulge or is it a surprise?

 

I agree with the count, I make it 17 as well!

 

I guess...

HC1056
HC972
Corpet
Marchlyn
Sybil Mary
Sragi 1
Sragi 11
Pakis Baru 1
Pakis Baru 4
Saccharine
Isibutu
Djatibarung 9
Bronyllwd
Jack Lane
Statfold
Harrogate
Trankgil 4

Which leaves the 0-4-0 ex Bredgar cold and Josephine in the works...

Ben

 

Whatever is running will be a great day, The team at Statfold never fail to provide an entertaining day.

 

One week to go can't wait to see the Lakota pair

 

On an aside, if anyone could get me some detail pictures of HC972, I can then refine my MSTS model

Thanks

Henry - is there a new guidebook for this year?

Ben

 

What kind of detail you after Ben?

 

All of the close up detail really...cab details etc.

Ben

 

Ben

We`re only running 15 due to the new signalling and infrastructure changes.

As follows:-

HC1056
HC972
Corpet
Marchlyn
Sybil Mary
Sragi 1
Max
Saccharine
Isibutu
Djatibarung 9
Bronyllwd
Jack Lane
Statfold
Harrogate
Trankgil 4

Plus, of course the Land Rover

Yes there is a new guide too

Henry

 

Interesting that the two 2'6" locos aren't running...

...I will stop speculating now...promise!

I hope the day goes well and I look forward to seeing pictures!

Ben

 

Another great day at Statfold, thanks to whole team for another fascinating day of narrow gauge trains. Completion of the second running line, new signals, new toilets; just amazing what has been achieved since last year. Not sure who arranged the weather but it made the day.

 

I had been looking forward to seeing the newly restored Hudswell at Statfold.
What a magnificent machine, the icing on the cake being the spark arresting chimney.

The Plymouth diesel, newly restored and regauged was a surprise. It sounded great too.
I was lucky to film it rescuing the failed Mallet.
It would be nice to see it in service at the next gala - any chance Henry?

Many thanks to all at Statfold for making this such a great day.

Keith Hall

 

It looks great, are there two plymouths? Green and Red?

Ben

 

A big thank you from me to all the team at Statfold Barn Farm for their efforts on Saturday. The restored big Hudswell looked and sounded great, but unfair to highlight one loco out of such a superb line up.

Sad to see the Mallet fail, as I've a soft spot for it after seeing it on the Welsh Highland, hope it is back in action soon

 

It's a STEAM gala - it would not be nice to see a diesel in service at the next gala Henry

 

I think the more variety the better, especially with different and unusual diesel locomotives such as found at Statfold. With the amount of steam locomotives though of course the majority is always going to be that way, but surely that doesn't mean never running a diesel.

 

My photos from the March open day http://railways.mjspencer.com/gallery/v/Statfold2014/



It's been a few years since I went and lots has changed. The grain store with the loco storage was very impressive. Running an odd diesel would add a bit of interest as well plus the rail Land Rover wasn't steam powered either

 

Hey, remember that Statfold regular Issinsyd (I think that's correct!) isn't a steam engine either. Or is that allowed because it sounds like one?

Excellent set of photos there, Matt. Can hardly wait for June 7th when I can finally be there in person!

Jon