If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.

Chevalier

Discussion in 'Narrow Gauge Railways' started by paullad1984, Feb 3, 2010.

Page 5 of 5
  1. Kre1979

    Kre1979 New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 26, 2011
    Messages:
    3
    Likes Received:
    1
    Occupation:
    Railway Manager
    Chevallier is currently back at whipsnade, and is running well. A good sight to see.
     
    Kre1979, Jul 27, 2011
    #81
  2. Richieboy

    Richieboy New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 17, 2009
    Messages:
    131
    Likes Received:
    60
    I don't suppose anyone has any pic's of her at the Zoo per chance?
     
    Richieboy, Jul 27, 2011
    #82
  3. Kre1979

    Kre1979 New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 26, 2011
    Messages:
    3
    Likes Received:
    1
    Occupation:
    Railway Manager
    IMG_0118.JPG a photo of Chevallier takin in one of the paddocks in the evening on monday.
     
    Kre1979, Jul 27, 2011
    #83
  4. kscanes

    kscanes Resident of Nat Pres

    Joined:
    Jan 1, 2008
    Messages:
    8,951
    Likes Received:
    4,249
    Any idea how long he will be staying?
     
    kscanes, Jul 27, 2011
    #84
  5. lynbarn

    lynbarn Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2006
    Messages:
    1,538
    Likes Received:
    531
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Working in the NHS as a Maintenance Electrician
    Location:
    Kent
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Been told hopefully the rest of the summer
     
    lynbarn, Jul 27, 2011
    #85
  6. Richieboy

    Richieboy New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 17, 2009
    Messages:
    131
    Likes Received:
    60
    Thanks ever so much for that, she is looking mighty fine indeed. Lovely machine in my opinion.

    I wonder if the move will become permanent, thought I expect that she is very powerfull compared to the other loco's in the fleet.

    R.
     
    Richieboy, Jul 28, 2011
    #86
  7. kscanes

    kscanes Resident of Nat Pres

    Joined:
    Jan 1, 2008
    Messages:
    8,951
    Likes Received:
    4,249
    Of course, he (or she?) has been there before ..... attached was taken in 1983. Note the differences.
     

    Attached Files:

    kscanes, Jul 28, 2011
    #87
  8. steamdream

    steamdream Member

    Joined:
    May 5, 2011
    Messages:
    285
    Likes Received:
    15
    Occupation:
    Teacher
    Location:
    Avranches(france)
    regauge the Corris or the Tallylin to 2'6"!:behindsofa:would be better!
    regards
    noel
     
    steamdream, Jul 28, 2011
    #88
  9. Foxhunter

    Foxhunter Member

    Joined:
    Jun 9, 2011
    Messages:
    590
    Likes Received:
    709
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Mmmm..... I know the new Glyn Valley Tramway has been mooted as a 2' 6" line (given that the original was 2' 4" plus or minus a bit) but I wonder why they didn't consider 2' 3" - it would have allowed the preserved Glyn Valley stock from the TR to visit......

    Foxy
     
    Foxhunter, Jul 28, 2011
    #89
  10. paulhitch

    paulhitch Guest

    It is difficult enough to source equipment for 2ft.6ins let alone the infinitely more obscure 2ft.3ins or 2ft4.5ins.

    Paul H.
     
    paulhitch, Jul 28, 2011
    #90
  11. SillyBilly

    SillyBilly Member

    Joined:
    May 19, 2007
    Messages:
    512
    Likes Received:
    6
    Occupation:
    Student
    Location:
    Penrhyndeudraeth
    I'd say more the opposite, it's really easy to obtain 2ft 6in equipment, most railways are busy regauging it to 2ft!
     
    SillyBilly, Jul 28, 2011
    #91
  12. paulhitch

    paulhitch Guest

    A case of exaggeration I suspect

    Paul H.
     
    paulhitch, Jul 28, 2011
    #92
  13. 61624

    61624 Part of the furniture

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2006
    Messages:
    5,294
    Likes Received:
    3,598
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    There's an element of reality in this - the last big MoD systems to close at Trecwm, Dean Hill and the one in Scotland were all 2ft 6" gauge, I think and these provided a great deal of rolling stock such as box vans.
     
    61624, Jul 28, 2011
    #93
    lynbarn likes this.
  14. paullad1984

    paullad1984 Member

    Joined:
    Oct 16, 2007
    Messages:
    922
    Likes Received:
    435
    Nice to see her out and about, next stop S&KLR perhaps?
     
    paullad1984, Jul 31, 2011
    #94
    lynbarn likes this.
  15. Kre1979

    Kre1979 New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 26, 2011
    Messages:
    3
    Likes Received:
    1
    Occupation:
    Railway Manager
    Doubt she will go there due to her weight. She is however running well at Whipsnade.
     
    Kre1979, Aug 9, 2011
    #95
    lynbarn likes this.
  16. 5944

    5944 Resident of Nat Pres

    Joined:
    Jan 14, 2006
    Messages:
    8,597
    Likes Received:
    8,661
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Train Maintainer for GTR at Hornsey
    Location:
    Letchworth
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Posted this morning on the Narrow Gauge Enthusiasts Group on Facebook, Chevallier is having a little holiday at The Flour Mill's "twin" railway in Romania this weekend. Looks good fully lined out.

    Screenshot_20230907-074233~2.png
     
    5944, Sep 7, 2023
    #96
    S.A.C. Martin, lynbarn, clinker and 13 others like this.
Page 5 of 5

Share This Page