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ilvaporista	13 Dec 2007, 10:42 AM
Guard Posts: 110 Group: Member Member #43 Joined: September 26, 2006	2007 here in Italy has been a year of progress as well. The extension to the 7 1/4" line at Binasco came in to action for the May Steam Up. It's not yet marked on the track plan and it is 5" not 3" for the other circuit. It now runs round the back of the lake and restraunt. http://www.rosmarivallino.it/RV/page.asp?CPG=6&typ=1 The Hoginwood railway found a new home, though as yet house restoration has got in the way a bit. Stuart has lots of plans and 2008 should see a start on the new line. The line is 5" and the proposed layout will allow lots of running. I sent a set of Sweet Pea parts there so steam is lurking on the horizon.. http://www.freewebs.com/hoginwood/ Alberto's 5" paradise continues to develop and the Big Boy is probably about a year away from it's first run. If you have not seen the pictures it's worth a look. http://www.ferroviefelettane.it/ Click on il 'circuito' to see the track and 'in costruzione' for the Big Boy. In the 'Album fotografico' you can see us having fun at the annual get together. I'm in there having a crafty drive. And by the way you have just learnt some Italian as well. I'm sure your active minds can work out the translations for yourselves... The place to be is Umbria for miniature railways. Luciano keeps adding to his line and the 7 1/4" is coming on. You have to see the terrain to appreciate the work involved. http://www.lacollinadeitreni.it/ Click on the English flag and follow the links. Guido continues with his 7 1/4" track. I was there yesterday. http://sfss.myblog.it/ Enzo is building rolling stock and planning to open a 5/7 1/4" track at Clitturno, grand opening around May next year. In total about 2500' of running line. There is a new track under construction at Perugia but as yet no web site. Down in Naples work carries on at Nocera on the only steam operated minature railway in regular public service. (Every Sunday from Easter to September) The web site is a bit complicated but there are some photos. http://www.ferroviaturistica.it/crbst_2.html#top The powerhouse behind this is Romeo who builds a complete loco in the time I take to turn a set of wheels! His next project is a tram engine with a two man crew on 7 1/4". I was there a month ago and already it's gone from an idea to a rolling chassis. There are now a couple of portable tracks doing the rounds at various local fairs. Dwonside is a falling out at the other Milan track which has left few people willing to get involved So 2008 is going to have a lot to live up to. There will be quite a group at Sinsheim, just look out for the big pan of pasta and you will find the Italian contingent. I'm not sure I will get there as my day job is taking me to other parts of the world. The 'il vaporista' workshop is full for a good while yet as I have to build two locos, overhaul another 4. Plus build a rake of 6 coaches and then I might have some time for my hobby.... Another house move is on the horizon (we are on number 8 in 15 years of marriage) but the new house has plenty or workshop space but no room for any length of permanent 7 1/4". I've got bored of mowing the grass so we will only have a small lawn and just enough space for a decent run in 45mm Buon Natale and Buon 2008 as they say round here
	Adrian Parker www.ilvaporista.it

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