Cranmore Miniature Railway

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Cranmore Miniature Railway; New railway in Somerset
Topic Started: 26 Jun 2009, 10:31 PM (250 Views)
glastonrail	26 Jun 2009, 10:31 PM Post #1
Dommo Posts: 2,374 Group: Member Member #85 Joined: January 7, 2007	I visited the East Somerset Railway on June 6th, and discovered it was the official opening day for the Cranmore Miniature Railway, a recent addition to the site here. Currently only 200 yards (ish) long, the railway will be extended in stages from the picnic area at Cranmore East , to Cranmore West for the engine sheds. Rolling stock currently only consists of 2-4-2T "Tinkerbell" (J. Bailiss, 2004??), modified now without cab, and a little 0-6-0PM. Two coaches, ex-Evergreen Miniature Railway are present. Plans are to expand locos and stock as time and money permit - there are currently very limited facilities and stock is stored off-site during the week. The railway is operated by a band of volunteers from the main railway, the leader being fireman Andy Lunness. The railway was formally opened by Bob Symes, who also drove the first 3 trains along the line after performing the opening ceremony, for which the 2pm departure on the standard-gauge railway was paused for. Pictures: Tinkerbell at the picnic area station. The petrol-mechanical shunter. Trains are currently worked in push-pull fashion. Side-on view of "Tinkerbell". She lost the cab in an incident involving a trailer and the floor, but at least large people can fit in her now. Cab view of this large loco. The two pressure gauges on the right are for the injectors. The owner Andy Lunness shows Bob Symes around the cab of Tinkerbell. Bob Symes makes his speech at the opening ceremony. Bob Symes prepares to take the inaugural train. Breaking the tape... ... watched by the passengers of the 14:00 train. The first passenger train after opening, still with Bob at the helm. Heading back to the station with the petrol-mechanical towing. A look around the PW shed along the line. The train can be seen in the distance. A video of the event (with me in it ) can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFWv45gpoRQ&feature=channel Thanks, Dom
	"There's no such thing as sanity, and that's the sanest fact" M. Knopfler, 1985 Dragon Miniature Railway, Stockport http://www.freewebs.com/dragonrailway


colinpeake	2 Jul 2009, 09:14 PM Post #2
MRW Digest Editor Posts: 1,659 Group: MRMT Trustees Member #6 Joined: August 15, 2006	Looks like it is going to be an interesting set-up Dom, always good to see a new line at the embrionic stage! That diesel really does look dinky... Colin
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craiggluyas	3 Jul 2009, 07:44 AM Post #3
Director Posts: 2,278 Group: MRMT Trustees Member #46 Joined: October 5, 2006	So thats where that loco went! Was at View models for sale not so long ago! Shame about the cab on Tink. But you would have thought a little tin bashing and it would have been sorted!
	Craig Gluyas Talking to one's self is a sign of madness. I talk to my imaginary friend.


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