Knebworth open evening - Wed 24th June

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Knebworth open evening - Wed 24th June
Topic Started: 23 Jun 2009, 07:17 PM (436 Views)
Timbo	23 Jun 2009, 07:17 PM Post #1
Timbo Posts: 1,372 Group: Moderators Member #53 Joined: October 24, 2006	From the UK Min Rlys Yahoo Group: Quote: As in previous years, the Knebworth Miniature Railway is having a special open evening for enthusiasts on Wednesday 24th June. The evening will include the running of ex-Wells & Walsingham 'Pilgrim' and newly restored ex-Paignton Zoo 'Jungle Express' (subject to availability) . As Knebworth Park will be closed to the general public at this time it will be necessary to be at the main entrance gate (off the A1(M) junction 7) between 19.00 and 19.30 to gain access to the park. For more information contact me here or off list at antony.everett@ googlemail. com or telephone the railways proprietor, Stuart Madgin, on 07972 585527. There will probably be a small admission charge. There should also be liquid refreshments and a raffle. We will be going along - I fancy driving up after work to get some Meteor action (and to perhaps see Jungle Express after its restoration), plus a couple of other Bekonscot people will be going too. See any of you there?
	Tim Dunn MRW Moderator www.bekonscot.com www.meteorite.co.uk


Ron 47	24 Jun 2009, 03:01 PM Post #2
Guard Posts: 108 Group: Member Member #225 Joined: August 21, 2007	Hi All i will be at Knedworth tonight. Ron 47



Timbo	26 Jun 2009, 02:08 PM Post #3
Timbo Posts: 1,372 Group: Moderators Member #53 Joined: October 24, 2006	Photos from the event can be found here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/timmydunn/sets/72157620588118018/ A trip using "Jungle Express" with all 14 or so coaches was run, then a all petrol/diesel locos coupled in a cavalcade, then 0-6-0T "Pilgrim" hauled trains around the circuit. It struggled at first so "Jungle Express" was used as a banker. Pilgrim then hauled trains til dusk. A coach trip was run up to the formation of the old 2ft gauge Knebworth & Wintergreen Railway. Very little remains of this lightly-laid line apart from some sleepers embedded in a path. We left about 9:30pm so more things may have happened afterwards...
	Tim Dunn MRW Moderator www.bekonscot.com www.meteorite.co.uk


MuzTrem	26 Jun 2009, 05:40 PM Post #4
Operations Manager Posts: 921 Group: Friends of MRMT Member #65 Joined: December 5, 2006	Great shots as always Tim Does steam operate regularly at Knebworth? As I would love to try to go up there and make Pilgrim's acquaintance over the holiday - she really does look like an extremely characterful engine.



penrose	27 Jun 2009, 05:54 PM Post #5
Manager Posts: 484 Group: Member Member #7 Joined: August 15, 2006	I seem to remember when I was up there just after Stuart Madgin had bought Pilgrim, Stuart said he could only really see Pilgrim being used occasionally. I think she may even only be used at the annual enthusiast bash but I'm not sure - I might be speaking to Stuart Madgin in the next few weeks so will find out the situation if I remember, unless of course someone comes up with a more definitive answer in the mean time! Just found some more photos of the open evening - see http://bogcrusher.fotopic.net/c1717069.html. I've spotted at least one forum member! Edited by penrose, 27 Jun 2009, 06:00 PM.
	Charles O'Mahoney Penrose Light Railway, Cornwall


Timbo	27 Jun 2009, 06:38 PM Post #6
Timbo Posts: 1,372 Group: Moderators Member #53 Joined: October 24, 2006	Yep, Ron47 was there and you can see me (plus various Bekonscot miscreants) from this one onwards: http://bogcrusher.fotopic.net/c1717069.html
	Tim Dunn MRW Moderator www.bekonscot.com www.meteorite.co.uk


sedwards_458	5 Jul 2009, 06:04 PM Post #7
Porter Posts: 27 Group: Member Member #908 Joined: January 3, 2009	Unfortunatley i wasnt able to make it to this. Anyone know when the next one is? i hope its before i move to cumbria in about 5 weeks... Sam



Narrow Rails	5 Jul 2009, 09:12 PM Post #8
Driver Posts: 290 Group: Member Member #202 Joined: July 31, 2007	Little known fact: The drivers seat in Jungle Express used to belong to GAT!
	As you get older your toys just get bigger (and more expensive!)


Timbo	6 Jul 2009, 08:57 AM Post #9
Timbo Posts: 1,372 Group: Moderators Member #53 Joined: October 24, 2006	You mean this seat: Which we thought was from a tractor... I believe that the enthusiasts evening event is only once a year; in June. The railway I assume is operating usually at weekends.
	Tim Dunn MRW Moderator www.bekonscot.com www.meteorite.co.uk


rough-shunter	6 Jul 2009, 12:00 PM Post #10
Director Posts: 1,738 Group: Friends of MRMT Member #121 Joined: April 27, 2007	pilgrim looks to have a very small boiler
	JORDAN ASHLEY LEEDS Trains go into tunnels and come out but locos can go in sheds and never come out


Narrow Rails	6 Jul 2009, 06:31 PM Post #11
Driver Posts: 290 Group: Member Member #202 Joined: July 31, 2007	Thats the one, even the pop riveted patch is ex GAT! (This photo of GAT belongs to another forum member and was taken at Vanstones Garden Centre, next door to Knebworth. My apologies but I’ve forgotten who it was. Maybe someone will credit it properly. Otherwise I will remove it if required). Photo credit: Charles O'Mahoney Penrose Light Railway, Cornwall Edited by Narrow Rails, 8 Jul 2009, 08:30 PM.
	As you get older your toys just get bigger (and more expensive!)


penrose	8 Jul 2009, 07:29 PM Post #12
Manager Posts: 484 Group: Member Member #7 Joined: August 15, 2006	I think (!) that's my photo of Gat's cab - no problems with you using it though Kelvin as you've now got the remains of her! With regards Pilgrim and her operation at Knebworth - I spoke to Stuart Madgin earlier today and he filled me in on the situation. Basically when they first got her at Knebworth they did try her on passenger trains, however due to the gradients there she has to be worked hard on a full train and has a tendency when doing so to throw sparks out of her chimney. Therefore, Pilgrim is not used on passenger trains for the general public and is really only used a few times a year away from the "great unwashed" as a bit of a "play thing". I'm sure if anyone visits and expresses an interest he will let you have a look at her though.
	Charles O'Mahoney Penrose Light Railway, Cornwall


Narrow Rails	8 Jul 2009, 08:35 PM Post #13
Driver Posts: 290 Group: Member Member #202 Joined: July 31, 2007	Thanks Charles, I've put a photo credit up now. I also bought the old drive train out of Jungle Express. However, I sold it on last year and I'm now kicking myself as I could have used some of it for Thud Thud!!
	As you get older your toys just get bigger (and more expensive!)


MuzTrem	8 Jul 2009, 09:00 PM Post #14
Operations Manager Posts: 921 Group: Friends of MRMT Member #65 Joined: December 5, 2006	penrose 8 Jul 2009, 07:29 PM Therefore, Pilgrim is not used on passenger trains for the general public and is really only used a few times a year away from the "great unwashed" as a bit of a "play thing". That's a shame But thanks for the info.



Timbo	8 Jul 2009, 10:40 PM Post #15
Timbo Posts: 1,372 Group: Moderators Member #53 Joined: October 24, 2006	I can vouch for the fact that it throws up sparks. And clag. We were utterly covered - to the extent that it really wasn't very pleasant!
	Tim Dunn MRW Moderator www.bekonscot.com www.meteorite.co.uk


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