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| Knebworth open evening - Wed 24th June | |
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| Timbo | 23 Jun 2009, 07:17 PM Post #1 |
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From the UK Min Rlys Yahoo Group:
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? |
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| Ron 47 | 24 Jun 2009, 03:01 PM Post #2 |
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Hi All i will be at Knedworth tonight. Ron 47
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| Timbo | 26 Jun 2009, 02:08 PM Post #3 |
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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... ![]() ![]() ![]()
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| Murray Tremellen | 26 Jun 2009, 05:40 PM Post #4 |
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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.
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| penrose | 27 Jun 2009, 05:54 PM Post #5 |
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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.
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| Timbo | 27 Jun 2009, 06:38 PM Post #6 |
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Yep, Ron47 was there and you can see me (plus various Bekonscot miscreants) from this one onwards: http://bogcrusher.fotopic.net/c1717069.html |
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| sedwards_458 | 5 Jul 2009, 06:04 PM Post #7 |
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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 |
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| Narrow Rails | 5 Jul 2009, 09:12 PM Post #8 |
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Little known fact: The drivers seat in Jungle Express used to belong to GAT! |
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Kelvin Scully - Witham Valley Restorations As you get older your toys just get bigger (and more expensive!) | |
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| Timbo | 6 Jul 2009, 08:57 AM Post #9 |
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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. |
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| Jordan Leeds | 6 Jul 2009, 12:00 PM Post #10 |
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pilgrim looks to have a very small boiler |
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JORDAN ASHLEY LEEDS Trains go into tunnels and come out but locos can go in sheds and never come out | |
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| Narrow Rails | 6 Jul 2009, 06:31 PM Post #11 |
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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.
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| penrose | 8 Jul 2009, 07:29 PM Post #12 |
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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. |
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| Narrow Rails | 8 Jul 2009, 08:35 PM Post #13 |
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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!! |
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| Murray Tremellen | 8 Jul 2009, 09:00 PM Post #14 |
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That's a shame But thanks for the info.
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| Timbo | 8 Jul 2009, 10:40 PM Post #15 |
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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! |
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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.



But thanks for the info.
7:58 PM Jul 11