Return to the Ferry http://fairbourne.fotopic.net/ 11 rows en-gb 60 Ian Goodman Collection http://fairbourne.fotopic.net/c1708842.html 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 Sunday 7 June 2009: 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

1975, Sian inside the main station building at Fairbourne 1975: David Black carefully inches up to the closed coach set at Fairbourne copyright Ian Goodman 1976, Sian with Hugh Sykes at the controls at the old Ferry before the 1977 extension was built 1977, Ernest W Twinning runs round its train at Fairbourne 1977, Ernest W Twinning driven by Dylan (David Black's cousin) crosses the river bridge at Failrbourne 1977, Ernest W Twinning crossing Penhryn bridge on its way to the old Ferry 1978, Ernest W Twinning rests in the main station shed at Fairbourne 1978, Count Louis with Gwril behind in the main building at Fairbourne 1978, Sian & Katie being prepared for the days work at the Gala weekend 1978:Sian and Katie at Fairbourne during the gala weekend copyright Ian Goodman 1978, Ernest W Twinning & train just arrived from the Ferry 1979, classic Fairbourne view of the Sian at the point with Barmouth Bridge behind 1978, Ernest W Twinning is posed on road 3 at Fairbourne 1978, Sian with driver Harry Hennessey caught running round their train at the Ferry copyright Ian Goodman 1978, Count Louis is posed on road 3 at Fairbourne 1978, Sian in the workshop for some adjustment 1978, the train runs through the site of the old Ferry Stn on way to new Ferry 1979, Sian sits in the workshop 1980, Sian and train entering the 1981, Sylvia heads up Beach Road from Fairbourne Station 1981, Sylvia (driven by Judith) and full tain heading for the loop from the Ferry 1981, classic Fairbourne (15inch), exchanging tokens at the loop on a busy, sunny day (and yes thats a female engine driver!) 1981, John Burman pilots Sian & full train past the other set (headed by Sylvia) at the loop 1981, Sian with John Burman in charge approaching Penrhyn Bridge 1982, Ernest W Twinning, with John Burman in charge, crossing the river bridge at Fairbourne 1982, Ernest W Twinning, John Burman driving crawls round the Penrhyn Corner 1982, Ernest w Twinning heads a reasonably full train round Penhryn Corner (John Burman driving) 1985, the first thing the new owner did was 1985, much of the work on converting Sian was done outside the orginal workshop by the side of the road - the resultant was named 362 (the Fairbourne Railways's phone number!) 1985, the line was run during 1985 as 15 1985, the 15 1985, the small halt at the Golf House became the station with the longest name (in Welsh) in a poor attempt to outdo Llanfair PG on Anglesey and gain the new owners publicity. To that end it was successful 1985, Katie became 1985, 1985,

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]]> Sun Jun 7 2009 Chris Holloway Collection http://fairbourne.fotopic.net/c1103577.html 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. Friday 6 October 2006: 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.

Line up containing the disused Dingo,Whippet Quick and Tracey Jo pulled out of the shed by in use Rachel, circa 1970 Whippet Quick & Dingo,out of use Dingo & Whippet Quick both disused Disused Dingo Dingo, Whippet Quick and Tracy Jo in the main shed -sorry for quality Gwril stands on the carriage siding 2nd view of Gwril Half & Half Coach The camping coaches on the mainline siding at Fairbourne Station The shop, predates the caravan and portacabin was in use 1974 The ex-Hardwick Manor coach on the disused traverser - the coach was from the private Harwick Manor Railway, nr Tewkesbury. The Hardwick Manor equipment was dispersed after the death of owner Douglas Clayton in 1947. Fairbourne purchased the coach direct from the dispersal sale. Douglas Clayton was an acquaintenace of then Fairbourne owner John Wilkins, they were neighbours in business - Clayton own Canon (cookers, gas fires etc) & Wilkins owned Servis (washing machines, white goods) both works located in the Black Country View of coaling stage View from the station up Beach Road Count Louis in the main running shed Count Louis with David Black raising steam David Black shunting with Count Louis-1 David Black shunting with Count Louis-2 David Black shunting with Count Louis-3 David Black shunting with Count Louis-4 David Black shunting with Count Louis-5 David Black shunting with Count Louis-6 Count Louis at water tower, David Black looking after his fire, the young volunteers helping as well Ernest W Twining waits it turn Ernest W Twining arriving at Fairbourne Ernest W Twining backing onto coaling stage Ernest W Twining by the coaling stage Ernest W Twining enroute to the Ferry Ernest W Twining at the ferry-1 Ernest W Twining at the ferry-2 Chris Holloway preparing David Blacks miniture David Blacks miniture raising steam David Blacks miniture ready for a the day at one of the gala weekends Chris Holloway drives David Blacks miniture at one of the gala weekends-1 Chris Holloway drives David Blacks miniture at one of the gala weekends-2 Chris Holloway drives David Blacks miniture at one of the gala weekends-3 Rachel tows the Canteen Les Wynyard drives Sian away from coaling stage early 1970's View of the running shed and roads 1 and 2 General view of running shed from road 3 The signal lights above roads 1 & 2 on the main building

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]]> Fri Oct 6 2006 The Early Years http://fairbourne.fotopic.net/c884335.html Fairbourne Railway from 1800's to the purchase by the Wilkins consortium Wednesday 8 March 2006: Fairbourne Railway from 1800's to the purchase by the Wilkins consortium

circa 1899: 2 foot gauge horse tram built to move bricks from brickworks to sites around Fairbourne, developed into tourist attraction copyright John Wilkins collection circa 1899: 2 foot gauge horse tram at Ferry station copyright unknown from postacrd circa 1919: Bassett-Lowke owned 15 inch gauge train at Ferry copyright J C Wilkins collection 1931: Between Beach and Golf House Halts copyright unknown, from old postcard

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]]> Wed Mar 8 2006 1980-84 http://fairbourne.fotopic.net/c769703.html 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. Monday 21 November 2005: 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.

1980:Katie cleaned, polished and ready for a days work copyright Bill Hyde 1980:Katie is gently moved from the loco works copyright Bill Hyde 1980:Guard Bill Hyde has collected the fares, checked tickets, given signals to the driver & now chats to passengers while waiting for Katie & the train to depart to the ferry copyright Bill Hyde 1980:Katie departs with another loaded train to the ferry. The train set was repained mainly blue because we had an awful lot of blue paint to hand & virtually no Fairbourne green paint! copyright Bill Hyde 1980:Summer gala, Count Louis & Ernest W Twining have been fitted with faces for the weekend copyright G W Hyde 1980:Rachel sits and waits on road four at Fairbourne copyright Bill Hyde 1980: Ernest W. Twining with typical train leave Fairbourne copyright unknown 1980: Summer gala, Ernest W Twining has been fitted with a face for the weekend copyright G W Hyde 1981:Sian and train head towards Penrhyn Bridge from the ferry on way to Fairbourne, trainee driver John Burman with David Black piloting copyright LDP 1981:Volunteer Mrs Alice Hyde 1981:from left to right - Bill Hyde (guard/conductor), Chris Scott (volunteer driver), Sian (the loco), David Black (manager/engineer/driver), John Burman (trainee driver), Gilbert Hyde (volunteer painter etc) at the Ferry with Barmouth in background copyright LDP 1981:Katie and train arrived back at Fairbourne on a dull summer's day copyright Bill Hyde 1981:John Burman inches Katie up to the train at the 1981:Rachel is offering 1981: A train picks its way past the old Ferry station over sand covered rails - a regualr problem copyright Bill Hyde 1981: Sian heads back towards the loop with a reasonable load of passengers copyright Bill Hyde 1981: Sian & train easing into the platform at Fairbourne on a damp day copyright Bill Hyde 1981: Sian and down train enter loop on way to Fairbourne copyright Bill Hyde 1982: Enthusiasts weekend and 7.25 gauge steam runs alongside the stream with Rachel giving cab rides on roadside track copyright Bill Hyde 1982:John Burman on Katie prepares to exchange tokens with David Black on Ernest W Twining at the loop copyright Bill Hyde 1982:John Burman pilots Sian into the main platform at Fairbourne copyright Bill Hyde 1982: Ernest W Twining approaches the loop with a Ferry-bound train copyright Bill Hyde 1983:Enthusiasts weekend & a small collection of models adds interest copyright Bill Hyde 1983:Katie and train about to cross Penrhyn Bridge on way to the Ferry copyright Bill Hyde 1983:Katie and lightly loaded train steam back toward the loop from the Ferry copyright Bill Hyde 1983:Rachel and end of season train trundles back towards the loop copyright Bill Hyde

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]]> Mon Nov 21 2005 1970's http://fairbourne.fotopic.net/c767757.html 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 Saturday 19 November 2005: 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

1970: Katie at Penrhyn bridge nearly at old Ferry, no road or car park 1972: Katie sits simmering at the Ferry on a bright July day copyright John Fletcher 1972: A head on view of Katie and train with glass-end coaches sitting in the sun at the Ferry in July copyright John Fletcher 1974: Count Louis outside the running shed copyright Bill Hyde 1974: Ernest W. Twining poses on line two - it's train awaits in the platform road 1975: Some young visitors put Katie and Ernest W Twining in perspective, 13 July copyrigth John Fletcher 1975: 13 July has turned into another great day and Mike Woods drives Katie and train out of the loop on way to the Ferry copyright John Fletcher 1975: 13 July, Katie and early morning train head off to Bungalow corner, later in the day the field will be full of cars & people copyright John Fletcher 1975: Mike Woods drives Katie onto Penrhyn Bridge, 13 July.The only truely flat part of the railway, drivers used it as an inspection pit, somewhere to check over their engines or a place from which to oil or grease hard to get at places copyright John Fletcher 1975: Ernest W. Twining on the platform road 'Aerial' photo of Fairbourne taken from Black Road in 1976 copyright Bill Hyde 1976: Katie runs round train at new Ferry station copyright Bill Hyde 1976: Katie sits patiently in the loop waiting for the down train copyright Bill Hyde 1976: Bogie tippers made from Hudson tippers and frame from coach 17 copyright Bill Hyde 1978: Count Louis outside back of main shed at Fairbourne, August Gala copyright Bill Hyde 1978:1st Enthusiasts weekend & Count Louis Zborowski's racing car built with American V12 Liberty Aero engine & chain drive stands in the yard copyright Bill Hyde 1978: Count Louis simmers at the new Ferry on a bright summers day copyright Bill Hyde 1978: Count Louis at new Ferry, Saturday evening of Enthusiasts weekend copyright Bill Hyde 1978: Loading Sian for trip to Model Exhibition, Leicester copyright John Cocks 1978: Sian & tender readied for the trip copyright John Cocks 1979: Repainted Sylvia with out nameplates sits on the back yard road at Fairbourne copyright Bill Hyde 1979: Sian at new Ferry station, Barmouth Bridge behind copyright Bill Hyde 1979:Count Louis & train awaiting to depart Ferry - intensive 4 train service during August Enthusiasts weekend copyright Bill Hyde 1979:Small coach rebuilt by Gilbert Hyde copyright Gilbert Hyde 1979: Count Louis running round train at the Ferry - intensive 4 train service during August Enthusiasts weekend copyright Bill Hyde

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]]> Sat Nov 19 2005 1950's http://fairbourne.fotopic.net/c740240.html 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 Wednesday 26 October 2005: 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

1951: John Charles Wilkins (JC, Johnny or Mr Wilkins depending on who you are) drives his beloved Count Louis with a full train toward the Ferry, from book 1951:Count Louis crossing penrhyn Bridge on way to the Ferry copyright J C Wilkins collection 1951: J C Wilkins drives Count Louis and busy train to the Ferry copyright J C Wilkins collection 1951:J C Wilkins driving Count Louis over Penhryn Bride copyright J C Wilkins collection 1951: Count Louis and train at the Ferry, J C Wilkins stands behind copyright J C Wilkins collection 1952: Dingo (original design) & train sit at the Ferry, note Canteen siding not yet built, from book 1953: Canteen coach No. 1 (mk. 1) with Battery wagon at the Ferry, from book 1956: Dingo with Tustin designed new body & ex-Hardwick Manor coach (bought from SuttonPark Miniture Railway) seen at Ferry, notice Canteen siding has now been put in, from book 1957: Dingo waits with a packed train at the Ferry as the guard/driver takes the fares copyright J C Wilkins collection 1957: Whippet Quick at Ferry, train consisting of 1 Basset-Lowke 4-wheel open coach, 1 ex Hardwick Manor ex Sutton Park Min Rly bogie open coach, 1 ex Hardwick Manor ex Sutton Park Min. Rly composite coach with enclosed Guards compartment, from book 1958:Count Louis and train about to leave the recently constructed but yet to be finished new station at Fairbourne copyright J C Wilkins collection

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]]> Wed Oct 26 2005 1960's http://fairbourne.fotopic.net/c740234.html 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 Wednesday 26 October 2005: 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

1961: Prince Charles (ex DZR), Ernest W Twining and Count Louis outside the main station shed copyright J C Wilkins collection 1961: Sylvia stands outside makers Guest Engineering & Maintenance works prior to delivery to Fairbourne, from book 1961: General view of road leading to level crossing on main line copyright believed to be Frith postacrd 1962: Ernest W Twining and train wait to depart to the Ferry during August copyright John Fletcher 1962: Ernest W Twining with an up-train crosses Dingo with a down-train at the loop during August copyright John Fletcher 1962: Dingo and train head towards the Ferry during August copyright John Fletcher 1962: Fairbourne station captured on 1st Sept copyright DJ Norton 1962: Fairbourne standard gauge station, looking toward Barmouth Junction 1st September copyright D J Norton 1962: Fairbourne standard gauge station, looking toward Friog Cliffs 1st September copyright D J Norton 1962: Ernest W. Twining sits at the old Ferry waiting to pull train back to Fairbourne copyright Bill Hyde 1963: Canteen coach No. 1, as rebuilt to be mk. 2, in new siding at remodelled Ferry (station remained this way until 1976), from book 1963: Sian stands outside makers Guest Engineering & Maintenance works prior to delivery to Fairbourne, from book 1963: Sylvia near the Ferry in Spetember with a River Authority dredger behind copyright John Fletcher 1963: Count Louis and train arrive at old Ferry 1963: Rachel sits outside Fairbourne main shed copyright Bill Hyde 1963: Sylvia at the old Ferry station copyright Bill Hyde 1963: Customer at mobile canteen, old Ferry station copyright Bill Hyde 1964: Guard taking a breather at old Ferry station copyright Bill Hyde 1964: Sian recently arrived from maker Guest Engineering & Maintenance sits in the engine shed at Fairbourne copyright John Fletcher 1964: Sian running light engine over Beach Road corner, during Sian's May proving trials copyright John Fletcher 1964: Sian and Canteen about to enter the loop to pass Count Louis and train in the paltform road, , during Sian's May proving trials copyright John Fletcher 1964: Count Louis and train arrived from Fairbourne sits in the platform road at the Ferry as Sian & the Canteen pass in the loop road, during Sian's May proving trials copyright John Fletcher 1964: Sian has successfully steered the Canteen into the siding at the Ferry, during Sian's May proving trials copyright John Fletcher 1964: Sian being coupled up at the old Ferry - Sian's first year at Fairbourne & possibly first volunteering by Bill Hyde! copyright Bill Hyde 1964: Sylvia arrives at old Ferry station with train copyright Bill Hyde 1965: Un-named engine to become 'Katie', seen outside makers Guest Engineering & Maintenance works before delivery to Fairbourne, from book 1965:Train heading back towards Fairbourne about to depart Golf House halt, postcard believed to be 1965 1967: Sian and train waiting for the off at Fairbourne 1967: Sylvia at the old Ferry with train 1968: Katie and train cross Beach Corner on way to the ferry 1968: Rachel with train at old Ferry station 1968: Sian with train waiting for off at old Ferry station from a postacard 1969: Sian and train approach old Ferry station Ernest W. Twining is watered prior to backing onto train - sometime late 1960's copyright P.Sharpe Ernest W. Twining heads train past the Springfield Hotel - sometime late 1960's copyright P.Sharpe

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]]> Wed Oct 26 2005 Fairbourne at the Bure Valley http://fairbourne.fotopic.net/c658614.html 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 Friday 19 August 2005: 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

1993: Sian at Wroxham, Bure Valley Railway 1993: Sian at Wroxham, Bure Valley Railway 1993: Sian at Wroxham, Bure Valley Railway 1993: Sian at Wroxham, Bure Valley Railway 1993: Sian at Wroxham, Bure Valley Railway

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]]> Fri Aug 19 2005 1985: All change http://fairbourne.fotopic.net/c652881.html 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 Sunday 14 August 2005: 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

Easter 85: The new owner has chopped Sian and converted it to American outline & renamed it Sydney. Much work was done by the road outside the engine shed Easter 85: Sian is chopped into the American outline Sydney. Repainted Easter 85: Start of the new owners fencing alongside Beach Road, temporarily using concrete sleepers Easter 85: Sign of things to come, 12.25 gauge David Curwen sits in the main station building at Fairbourne, Sian's tender is just visible Easter 85: Two of the new 12.25 locos (one is Beddgelert sporting nameplates 'David Curwen') sit on the first piece of 12.25 gauge track in the main station shed at Fairbourne Easter 85: Sylvia now sporting Easter 85: Katie, renamed 'Shon' leaves Fairbourne across the stream bridge with the reapinted set - Katie was sold intact Easter 85: Katie, renamed 'Shon' heads the repainted set of carriages over Beach Corner crossing toward the Ferry. A solitary passenger awaits on Beach platform. This station was soon removed by the new owners Easter 85: Track components for conversion to 12.25 gauge stacked at the loop Easter 85: Raised concrete Easter 85: Katie, renamed 'Shon' steams along heading for Penrhyn Bridge and the Ferry Easter 85: Canteen & ex-pw wagon (used as mobile latrine) at the Ferry May 85: Les Richardson has caught Katie now named 'Shon' inching up to train for return to Fairbourne August 85: Beddgelert & Elaine, the first 12.25 inch gauge engines to arrive at Fairbourne. Outside Katie stands on the newly installed turntable August 85: 2-4-2 Sydney moves along Beach Road with a train from Fairbourne - original repainted carriage set August 85: Sydney pulls away from the old Golf Halt on way to the passing loop and the ferry August 85: Sydney crosses Penrhyn bridge at the end of the road on way to the ferry August 85: Sydney running round at the new Penrhyn Ferry station, the Signal Box is a dummy May 86: Sydney awaits departure at the new Fairbourne station, 12.25 gauge carriages on 15 inch gauge bogies, the stream has gone, concrete everywhere, the old station shed is being converted - 15 inch gauge disappeared at end of 85 Aerial photo of the Ferry and Fairbourne post 1986

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]]> Sun Aug 14 2005 1981: Fairbourne on Tour http://fairbourne.fotopic.net/c652527.html 1981 and Fairbourne loco's Sian & Count Louis travelled to New Romney for the RHDR October gala weekend Sunday 14 August 2005: 1981 and Fairbourne loco's Sian & Count Louis travelled to New Romney for the RHDR October gala weekend

Little Giant class 'Count Louis' is prepared at Hythe Little Giant's 'Synolda' & 'Count Louis' simmer in rare sunshine at Hythe During RHDR Cavalcade weekend, 'Synolda' & 'Count Louis' sit & simmer on centre passing road at Hythe 'Synolda' & 'Count Louis' sit in Dymchurch with small train awaiting the right of way Litle Giant class loco's 'Synolda' & 'Count Louis' prepare for the next section on their tour of the RHDR Little Giant class loco's 'Synolda' & 'Count Louis' are turned at Hythe Two Little Giant class loco's 'Synolda' & 'Count Louis' with small train trundle through a very damp Kent Little Giant class 'Count Louis' leads 'Sian' and other engines during the RHDR's October Cavalcade R&ER diesel 'Sheilagh of Eskdale & a RHDR resident prepare to back onto train at a busy but wet New Romney Sian with small train drift past the rally field outside New Romney 'Sian' with a RHDR loco pull a train through the rain into the wastelands of Dungeness loop 'Sian' with one of the RHDR locos wait at Dungeness R&ER diesel 'Sheilagh of Eskdale' runs past the rally field during the RHDR October Cavalcade Little Giant class 'Synolda' with an amazing 3 in the cab trundles past the rally field in the RHDR Cavalcade RHDR Cavalcade weekend and resident loco 'The Bug' trundles past the rally field RHDR loco 'Winston Churchill' & train run past rally field during a damp October Cavalcade weekend RHDR resident Northern Chief trundles past the rally field during the railways October Cavalcade weekend Little Giant class 'Synolda' patiently waits for the right of way at New Romney Little Giant class 'Synolda' with small train awaits right of way at Romney Sands Little Giant class 'Synolda' and short train drifts along during a stormy RHDR October Cavalcade weekend Little Giant class 'Synolda' waits at Dungeness as sister class 'Count Louis' is serviced 'Synolda' R&ER's Little Giant class loco is serviced prior to being turned at Hythe New Romney station on a very damp October day, Dr. Syn & train await departure to Hythe during RHDR Cavalcade weekend RHDR resident Dr. Syn & train arriving at New Romney station RHDR resident Typhoon sits and steams on Hythe turntable RHDR resident Typhoon is turned at Hythe on a damp October day RHDR Typhoon is turned at Hythe RHDR resident

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]]> Sun Aug 14 2005 2003: Fairbourne Collection at Southport http://fairbourne.fotopic.net/c615279.html 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 Thursday 14 July 2005: 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

Sian being readied for an afternoon's work Sian raising steam Sian waiting for a turn on the trains Gwril Whippet Quick being readied Driver's eye view of Sian's controls Sian's first trip of the day Close-up of V-Twin JAP powered Lister Autotruck Gwril Whippet Quick and ex-Fairbourne box van Sian with Mike Woods in a very Fairbourne pose Chris Warburton trying to emulate the pose in the remains of Katie Gwril ready for the off with train of ex-Fairbourne glass-end coaches Gwril and short train in loop awaiting service train David Black trying to remember how to drive Gwril Gwril backing onto it's train Rake of ex-Dudley Zoo coaches almost the same as the ones at Fairbourne ex-Fairbourne 4-wheel, drop-side wagon Whippet Quick with some of the collections other vehicles Sian ready to couple up for the return journey Travellers view from ex-Fairbourne glass-ended open coach Sian ready for the shed at the end of an excellent day 2003: Sian returns tender first with a train of ex-Reseau Guerledan Chemin de Fer coaches on 15 inch bogies 2003: Gwril shunting ex-Fairbourne glass-end coaches at Windmill Farm Southport Sian and the ex-Fairbourne gang recreate a pose from day's of old

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