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Sun 7th Jun 2009 Ian Goodman Collection Over a number of years during the mid 1970's through to late 1980's Ian Goodman recorded events at the Fairbourne Railway. There are two parts to the collection - the 15" Fairbourne Railway and the transition to and eventual operation of the 12.25 inch line NWNGR line (this will form a second collection soon to be added) - if you think the dates are wrong, please let me know and I will adjust |
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Fri 6th Oct 2006 Chris Holloway Collection These photo's were taken by Chris and his family during the late 1960's and early 1970's. Apologies for the quality of some, but the content is worthy of being shown. |
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Wed 8th Mar 2006 The Early Years Fairbourne Railway from 1800's to the purchase by the Wilkins consortium |
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Wed 26th Oct 2005 1950's Pictures from the late John C Wilkins collection of the railway during its rebuld phase - it was completely abandoned during WW11, with much of the track churned up by army tanks |
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Wed 26th Oct 2005 1960's The 1960's startted out as a period of consolidation, where the new company could add both internal combustion & steam locos, new carriages & wagons. It latterly became the railways busiest & most profitable period wiith packed trains carrying visitors to & from the ferry |
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Sat 19th Nov 2005 1970's The 1970's started brightly, was very busy in the middle years but the decline had definitely set in by the close of the decade....the 1970's was tthe decade when volunteer labour was the major factor keeping the railway afloat |
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Mon 21st Nov 2005 1980-84 The begining of the end of fifteen inch but it didn't go out with a whimper. The railway was extensively volunteer run with gala's held each summer to boost traffic. Early 1985 saw the Ellerton clan take over the line and start the changes that are still evident today. |
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Sun 14th Aug 2005 1981: Fairbourne on Tour 1981 and Fairbourne loco's Sian & Count Louis travelled to New Romney for the RHDR October gala weekend |
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Sun 14th Aug 2005 1985: All change Bill Hyde, James Waite & Les Richardson took some photo's during 1985 & 1986 of the initial changes being made by the railway's new owners, who would go on to change to 12.25 gauge in 1986 |
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Thu 14th Jul 2005 2003: Fairbourne Collection at Southport The 15 inch gauge Fairbourne Railway ceased to be in 1985 and it's equipment was dispersed around the world. Two of the steam loco's, 2 of the internal combustion and some of the rolling stock has now been added to the collections at Windmill Farm near Southport
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Fri 19th Aug 2005 Fairbourne at the Bure Valley The railway changed hands in 1985, the new owners converted to 12.25 gauge in 1986 & the 15 inch gauge equipment was sold on to various locations, including the Bure Valley Railway |
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