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WDMES Picture Gallery 12
Inauguration of The New 2.5" Gauge TrackWe organised a grand inauguration event, inviting most of the 2.5" community. September 23rd turned out to be better than the weather forecast predicted, with the rain holding off until our visitors had departed. A good time was had by all concerned and our track received many compliments! Click on any of the photos to view a larger image. Photos provided by Roy Allen, Thanks Roy! | |
The crowds gather around the steaming bays. In view of the weather forecast - showers expected - we erected our large gazebo over some of the bays to protect our visitors. In the event, the rain didn't materialise until after everyone had gone home! |
The grand opening. Our youngest member, Ben Williams, cut the ribbon to allow his granddad, our Chairman Barry, make the first official lap, closely followed by several other locos. |
Chairman Barry, steaming round on the first official lap of the track. |
Slight holdup at the top end of the track. Well, it is the longest UK 2.5" track. These little engines need a rest sometimes.... Dave Illett of Stockport, with his Dyak Queen |
Dave Illett heading up from the station. |
Peter de Salis-Johnston from Stafford with his Millenium Faye |
John Baguley with his almost-finished 4-8-4 tank engine, Helen Long(ish). He can't decide what colour to paint it! He's not risking running out of water around our longgg... track. |
Norman Almond from Fylde. |
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The following photos were supplied by our Hon Sec, Duncan
Webster:
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Bruce Ellis' 0-6-4 Fairlie (or should that be 0-6-0-4?) under construction. This should be a powerful little engine when she's finished. |
Another view of Bruce's Fairlie. Also in the picture is a 2.5" boiler under construction, also by Bruce. |
Our interpid chairman struggles against the odds to get his Crab to brew up. |
Dave Illet was having a bit more success with his Dyak Queen. That's real steam blowing off! |
Norma Almond's little electric loco. Despite only having one small electric motor it succeeded in taking him around the track at a modest pace while the steam locos were still thinking about lighting up. |
Millenium Faye taking a moments rest. This loco won the Curly Bowl a few years back. A very nice little engine. |
John Baguley's Helen Long(ish) hauls him up the bank approaching the station. |
Dave Illet cleans out the smokebox after a days running. |
Millenium Faye gets a bit more oil before setting off again. |
Another engine to the LBSC Fayette design. This one hails from Stockport. |
Another shot of Norman Almond's Southern loco. |
A better shot of the opening ceremony. Ben cuts the tape as proud grandfather prepares to set off on the first lap. Thanks to Jenny Harrison for this photo. |
| Some photos supplied by Norman Fairhurst. These are only low resolution shots, so it's no good clicking for higher resolution versions. | |
Another shot of Bruce Ellis' Fairlie |
Dave Illet on his Dyak Queen |
Norman Almond coasting down the back straight. |
Millenium Faye pulls away from the station. |
Steam and Smoke as a Dave Illet's loco is being fired up. | |