Hi all... Today saw me helping out the guys with a portable track event at Statfold Barn Railway during their Road, Rail & Ale Festival, which was held over the weekend of the 11th & 12th September.
A slightly new event put on by the guys at SBR saw a fantastic collection of road and rail vehicles on display throughout the weekend, alongside various exhibitors and trade stands also attending.
One interesting thing to see running throughout the weekend was the former Burton & Ashby Light Railway Tram. Throughout the day myself, Dave, Mike & Jim took it in terms to drive our club Peckett on the portable track which was laid at Strawberry park, where most of the activity took place.
Inside one of the exhibition halls, alongside various other exhibitors, we had our own stand with various locomotives and other exhibits within the club.
Before long we were joined by Adrian and Michael who helped share the driving between us all, however it was soon noticed that the Peckett was struggling to steam and it was decided to swap her for the Class 08, a battery electric loco which has been featured in my previous post here. With the last part of the day being operated by the 08 it was soon time to call it 'a day'. The end to another fun enjoyable day. Cheers all, Jake...
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