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Now IrCOve got a bit more free time I thought IrCOd get around to visiting more
preserved railways. IrCOm looking for the teamrCOs advice on those worth visiting. By worth I suppose I mean:
Interesting and scenic countryside
Decent rolling stock
Something more than a couple of miles
Now IrCOve got a bit more free time I thought IrCOd get around to visiting more
preserved railways. IrCOm looking for the teamrCOs advice on those worth visiting. By worth I suppose I mean:
Interesting and scenic countryside
Decent rolling stock
Something more than a couple of miles
Now IAve got a bit more free time I thought IAd get around to visiting more >preserved railways. IAm looking for the teamAs advice on those worth >visiting. By worth I suppose I mean:
Interesting and scenic countryside
Decent rolling stock
Something more than a couple of miles
On Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:54:31 -0000 (UTC), Tweed
<usenet.tweed@gmail.com> wrote:
Now IAve got a bit more free time I thought IAd get around to visiting more >>preserved railways. IAm looking for the teamAs advice on those worth >>visiting. By worth I suppose I mean:I recently visited the Wensleydale Railway where I had the privilege
Interesting and scenic countryside
Decent rolling stock
Something more than a couple of miles
of travelling on a Pacer, arguably the worst train ever made. Given we
never had them in Scotland, I found this to be of interest.
Now IrCOve got a bit more free time I thought IrCOd get around to visiting more
preserved railways. IrCOm looking for the teamrCOs advice on those worth visiting. By worth I suppose I mean:
Interesting and scenic countryside
Decent rolling stock
Something more than a couple of miles
I recently visited the Wensleydale Railway where I had the privilege
of travelling on a Pacer, arguably the worst train ever made. Given we
never had them in Scotland
Scott <newsgroups@gefion.myzen.co.uk> posted:
I recently visited the Wensleydale Railway where I had the privilege
of travelling on a Pacer, arguably the worst train ever made. Given we
never had them in Scotland
You might well think so but >https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/pacers-in-scotland.242376/
Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> wrote:
Now IrCOve got a bit more free time I thought IrCOd get around to visiting more
preserved railways. IrCOm looking for the teamrCOs advice on those worth
visiting. By worth I suppose I mean:
Interesting and scenic countryside
Decent rolling stock
Something more than a couple of miles
For an alternative universe, the Downpatrick and County Down railway might
be worth a shot. I've not been, but I think the countryside is good and >their rolling stock is rather different from the average GB heritage
railway. Only a 3 mile line though.
On 27/08/2025 08:54, Tweed wrote:
Now IAve got a bit more free time I thought IAd get around to visiting more >> preserved railways. IAm looking for the teamAs advice on those worth
visiting. By worth I suppose I mean:
Interesting and scenic countryside
Decent rolling stock
Something more than a couple of miles
In their own way, most heritage lines have points of interest. If you
prefer steam, you may need to wait until there has been a lot of rain.
Gala / special event days can be busy, but often have the best choice of >motive power. Visit here for details:
https://www.heritage-railways.com/events.php?bf=2
Longish, scenic lines include Severn Valley Railway, North Yorkshire
Moors Railway, West Somerset Railway.
On Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:41:08 +0100, Bevan Price
<bevanprice666@gmail.com> wrote:
On 27/08/2025 08:54, Tweed wrote:
Now IrCOve got a bit more free time I thought IrCOd get around to visiting more
preserved railways. IrCOm looking for the teamrCOs advice on those worth >>> visiting. By worth I suppose I mean:
Interesting and scenic countryside
Decent rolling stock
Something more than a couple of miles
In their own way, most heritage lines have points of interest. If you
prefer steam, you may need to wait until there has been a lot of rain.
Gala / special event days can be busy, but often have the best choice of
motive power. Visit here for details:
https://www.heritage-railways.com/events.php?bf=2
Longish, scenic lines include Severn Valley Railway, North Yorkshire
Moors Railway, West Somerset Railway.
Not to mention the Ffestiniog/Welsh Highland, Vale of Rheidol,
Ravenglass & Eskdale, Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch
On 28/08/2025 16:46, Peter Johnson wrote:
On Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:41:08 +0100, Bevan Price
<bevanprice666@gmail.com> wrote:
On 27/08/2025 08:54, Tweed wrote:
Now IrCOve got a bit more free time I thought IrCOd get around to visiting more
preserved railways. IrCOm looking for the teamrCOs advice on those worth >>>> visiting. By worth I suppose I mean:
Interesting and scenic countryside
Decent rolling stock
Something more than a couple of miles
In their own way, most heritage lines have points of interest. If you
prefer steam, you may need to wait until there has been a lot of rain.
Gala / special event days can be busy, but often have the best choice of >>> motive power. Visit here for details:
https://www.heritage-railways.com/events.php?bf=2
Longish, scenic lines include Severn Valley Railway, North Yorkshire
Moors Railway, West Somerset Railway.
Not to mention the Ffestiniog/Welsh Highland, Vale of Rheidol,
Ravenglass & Eskdale, Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch
Talyllyn
On 28/08/2025 16:46, Peter Johnson wrote:
On Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:41:08 +0100, Bevan Price
<bevanprice666@gmail.com> wrote:
On 27/08/2025 08:54, Tweed wrote:
Now IAve got a bit more free time I thought IAd get around to visiting more
preserved railways. IAm looking for the teamAs advice on those worth
visiting. By worth I suppose I mean:
Interesting and scenic countryside
Decent rolling stock
Something more than a couple of miles
In their own way, most heritage lines have points of interest. If you
prefer steam, you may need to wait until there has been a lot of rain.
Gala / special event days can be busy, but often have the best choice of >>> motive power. Visit here for details:
https://www.heritage-railways.com/events.php?bf=2
Longish, scenic lines include Severn Valley Railway, North Yorkshire
Moors Railway, West Somerset Railway.
Not to mention the Ffestiniog/Welsh Highland, Vale of Rheidol,
Ravenglass & Eskdale, Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch
Talyllyn
On Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:07:15 +0100, Graeme Wall
<rail@greywall.demon.co.uk> wrote:
On 28/08/2025 16:46, Peter Johnson wrote:
On Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:41:08 +0100, Bevan Price
<bevanprice666@gmail.com> wrote:
On 27/08/2025 08:54, Tweed wrote:
Now I-Ave got a bit more free time I thought I-Ad get around to visiting more
preserved railways. I-Am looking for the team-As advice on those worth >>>>> visiting. By worth I suppose I mean:
Interesting and scenic countryside
Decent rolling stock
Something more than a couple of miles
In their own way, most heritage lines have points of interest. If you
prefer steam, you may need to wait until there has been a lot of rain. >>>>
Gala / special event days can be busy, but often have the best choice of >>>> motive power. Visit here for details:
https://www.heritage-railways.com/events.php?bf=2
Longish, scenic lines include Severn Valley Railway, North Yorkshire
Moors Railway, West Somerset Railway.
Not to mention the Ffestiniog/Welsh Highland, Vale of Rheidol,
Ravenglass & Eskdale, Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch
Talyllyn
Not very long, is it, the TR?
Peter Johnson <peter@parksidewood.nospam> wrote:
On Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:07:15 +0100, Graeme Wall
<rail@greywall.demon.co.uk> wrote:
On 28/08/2025 16:46, Peter Johnson wrote:
On Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:41:08 +0100, Bevan Price
<bevanprice666@gmail.com> wrote:
On 27/08/2025 08:54, Tweed wrote:
Now I-Ave got a bit more free time I thought I-Ad get around to visiting more
preserved railways. I-Am looking for the team-As advice on those worth >>>>>> visiting. By worth I suppose I mean:
Interesting and scenic countryside
Decent rolling stock
Something more than a couple of miles
In their own way, most heritage lines have points of interest. If you >>>>> prefer steam, you may need to wait until there has been a lot of rain. >>>>>
Gala / special event days can be busy, but often have the best choice of >>>>> motive power. Visit here for details:
https://www.heritage-railways.com/events.php?bf=2
Longish, scenic lines include Severn Valley Railway, North Yorkshire >>>>> Moors Railway, West Somerset Railway.
Not to mention the Ffestiniog/Welsh Highland, Vale of Rheidol,
Ravenglass & Eskdale, Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch
Talyllyn
Not very long, is it, the TR?
About 7 miles so not as long as many but more than the couple of miles mentioned by the OP.
And it has a two terminal stations and a couple in between so you can do a journey.
ICBW but am assuming the OP by stipulating more than a couple of miles is
to filter out those
valiant schemes where ambition has not been followed up by actuality so the preserved railway extends for a short distance from a single station for a 1/2 mile or so either side to where the funds ran out and the only way to give a ride is to trundle back and forth behind a small loco in a short train.
Those people who give their time to such schemes are no doubt dedicated but as they age one wonders how they will recruit new members to replace them.
GH
On Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:07:15 +0100, Graeme Wall
<rail@greywall.demon.co.uk> wrote:
On 28/08/2025 16:46, Peter Johnson wrote:
On Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:41:08 +0100, Bevan Price
<bevanprice666@gmail.com> wrote:
On 27/08/2025 08:54, Tweed wrote:
Now IrCOve got a bit more free time I thought IrCOd get around to visiting more
preserved railways. IrCOm looking for the teamrCOs advice on those worth >>>>> visiting. By worth I suppose I mean:
Interesting and scenic countryside
Decent rolling stock
Something more than a couple of miles
In their own way, most heritage lines have points of interest. If you
prefer steam, you may need to wait until there has been a lot of rain. >>>>
Gala / special event days can be busy, but often have the best choice of >>>> motive power. Visit here for details:
https://www.heritage-railways.com/events.php?bf=2
Longish, scenic lines include Severn Valley Railway, North Yorkshire
Moors Railway, West Somerset Railway.
Not to mention the Ffestiniog/Welsh Highland, Vale of Rheidol,
Ravenglass & Eskdale, Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch
Talyllyn
Not very long, is it, the TR?
Now IrCOve got a bit more free time I thought IrCOd get around to visiting more
preserved railways. IrCOm looking for the teamrCOs advice on those worth visiting. By worth I suppose I mean:
Interesting and scenic countryside
Decent rolling stock
Something more than a couple of miles
Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> wrote:
Now IrCOve got a bit more free time I thought IrCOd get around to visiting more
preserved railways. IrCOm looking for the teamrCOs advice on those worth
visiting. By worth I suppose I mean:
Interesting and scenic countryside
Decent rolling stock
Something more than a couple of miles
You didnrCOt specify that they had to be in the UK.
Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> wrote:
Now IrCOve got a bit more free time I thought IrCOd get around to visiting more
preserved railways. IrCOm looking for the teamrCOs advice on those worth
visiting. By worth I suppose I mean:
Interesting and scenic countryside
Decent rolling stock
Something more than a couple of miles
You didnrCOt specify that they had to be in the UK.
If yourCOre prepared to travel, Germany has a number of preserved narrow gauge railways which run steam on at least some trains. Some are 100%
steam. They are often in stunning mountainous areas, and have steam locos unlike any of ours, such as 2-10-2 tanks. Some have cabriolet wagons, which are the most popular in good weather.
Saxony alone has several survivors, all accessible by rail from Dresden:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narrow-gauge_railways_in_Saxony
One very scenic, all-steam example is:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fichtelberg_railway
A sight you couldnrCOt see in the UK:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fichtelberg_railway#/media/File:Dampflokomotive99785imBahnhofCranzahl.jpg
Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> wrote:
Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> wrote:
Now IrCOve got a bit more free time I thought IrCOd get around to visiting more
preserved railways. IrCOm looking for the teamrCOs advice on those worth >>> visiting. By worth I suppose I mean:
Interesting and scenic countryside
Decent rolling stock
Something more than a couple of miles
You didnrCOt specify that they had to be in the UK.
If yourCOre prepared to travel, Germany has a number of preserved narrow
gauge railways which run steam on at least some trains. Some are 100%
steam. They are often in stunning mountainous areas, and have steam locos
unlike any of ours, such as 2-10-2 tanks. Some have cabriolet wagons, which >> are the most popular in good weather.
Saxony alone has several survivors, all accessible by rail from Dresden:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narrow-gauge_railways_in_Saxony
One very scenic, all-steam example is:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fichtelberg_railway
A sight you couldnrCOt see in the UK:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fichtelberg_railway#/media/File:Dampflokomotive99785imBahnhofCranzahl.jpg
Thank you for reminding me of the German ones. ItrCOs always been in the back of my mind to visit.
Now IrCOve got a bit more free time I thought IrCOd get around tovisiting more
preserved railways. IrCOm looking for the teamrCOs advice on those worth visiting. By worth I suppose I mean:
Interesting and scenic countryside
Decent rolling stock
Something more than a couple of miles
On 27/08/2025 08:54, Tweed wrote:
Now IrCOve got a bit more free time I thought IrCOd get around tovisiting more
preserved railways. IrCOm looking for the teamrCOs advice on those worth
visiting. By worth I suppose I mean:
Interesting and scenic countryside
Decent rolling stock
Something more than a couple of miles
No one has mentioned the Great Central. The scenery isnt amazing, but
the infrastructure there is an added bonus. They run a good timetable on Saturdays and Sundays so you dont have to get on/off at the termini, you
can hop off an intermediate station to get a train heading the other way
if you plan it correctly. Take a hour or so to visit the shed, which is
a bit more restricted now, so not always possible to have a good look around, get into one of the signalboxes, and view the shops at
Loughborough station. Cafes at each station are fine. We had dinner on
one of the trains which was basic but good. Eat after 1pm, as the crowds have headed off then. They do a number of dining trains too, but the
cost is a lot more than a day rover ticket and dinner on the service
train, though, of course, the dining train dinner is of a better quality with staff attending to all of your requirements.
Alan Lee <alan@darkroom.plus.com> wrote:
On 27/08/2025 08:54, Tweed wrote:
Now IrCOve got a bit more free time I thought IrCOd get around tovisiting more
preserved railways. IrCOm looking for the teamrCOs advice on those worth >>> visiting. By worth I suppose I mean:
Interesting and scenic countryside
Decent rolling stock
Something more than a couple of miles
No one has mentioned the Great Central. The scenery isnt amazing, but
the infrastructure there is an added bonus. They run a good timetable on
Saturdays and Sundays so you dont have to get on/off at the termini, you
can hop off an intermediate station to get a train heading the other way
if you plan it correctly. Take a hour or so to visit the shed, which is
a bit more restricted now, so not always possible to have a good look
around, get into one of the signalboxes, and view the shops at
Loughborough station. Cafes at each station are fine. We had dinner on
one of the trains which was basic but good. Eat after 1pm, as the crowds
have headed off then. They do a number of dining trains too, but the
cost is a lot more than a day rover ticket and dinner on the service
train, though, of course, the dining train dinner is of a better quality
with staff attending to all of your requirements.
I assumed that Tweed had often visited both GCRs, as theyrCOre his local preserved lines. What might be fun to do would be to combine a run of the full, currently open length of the GCR (N) with the GCR, including its Mountsorrel branch.
But there are a number of interesting mostly or entirely steam-operated narrow gauge heritage lines in the former DDR, usually in scenic locations. Another notable one is the Molli, famous for its street running:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molli_railway
Another sight you wonrCOt see in the UK:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molli_railway#/media/File:Bad_Doberan_Molli_(02)_2006-09-24.JPG
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> wrote:
Alan Lee <alan@darkroom.plus.com> wrote:
On 27/08/2025 08:54, Tweed wrote:
Now IrCOve got a bit more free time I thought IrCOd get around tovisiting more
preserved railways. IrCOm looking for the teamrCOs advice on those worth >>>> visiting. By worth I suppose I mean:
Interesting and scenic countryside
Decent rolling stock
Something more than a couple of miles
No one has mentioned the Great Central. The scenery isnt amazing, but
the infrastructure there is an added bonus. They run a good timetable on >>> Saturdays and Sundays so you dont have to get on/off at the termini, you >>> can hop off an intermediate station to get a train heading the other way >>> if you plan it correctly. Take a hour or so to visit the shed, which is >>> a bit more restricted now, so not always possible to have a good look
around, get into one of the signalboxes, and view the shops at
Loughborough station. Cafes at each station are fine. We had dinner on
one of the trains which was basic but good. Eat after 1pm, as the crowds >>> have headed off then. They do a number of dining trains too, but the
cost is a lot more than a day rover ticket and dinner on the service
train, though, of course, the dining train dinner is of a better quality >>> with staff attending to all of your requirements.
I assumed that Tweed had often visited both GCRs, as theyrCOre his local
preserved lines. What might be fun to do would be to combine a run of the
full, currently open length of the GCR (N) with the GCR, including its
Mountsorrel branch.
IrCOm waiting for them to link up the lines. I hope I manage to live that longrCa.
IrCOve driven both steam and diesel locomotives on the GCR. They do a good job but the countryside lets them down, which is something they canrCOt really do much about.
Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> wrote:
Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> wrote:
Alan Lee <alan@darkroom.plus.com> wrote:
On 27/08/2025 08:54, Tweed wrote:
Now IrCOve got a bit more free time I thought IrCOd get around tovisiting more
preserved railways. IrCOm looking for the teamrCOs advice on those worth >>>>> visiting. By worth I suppose I mean:
Interesting and scenic countryside
Decent rolling stock
Something more than a couple of miles
No one has mentioned the Great Central. The scenery isnt amazing, but >>>> the infrastructure there is an added bonus. They run a good timetable on >>>> Saturdays and Sundays so you dont have to get on/off at the termini, you >>>> can hop off an intermediate station to get a train heading the other way >>>> if you plan it correctly. Take a hour or so to visit the shed, which is >>>> a bit more restricted now, so not always possible to have a good look >>>> around, get into one of the signalboxes, and view the shops at
Loughborough station. Cafes at each station are fine. We had dinner on >>>> one of the trains which was basic but good. Eat after 1pm, as the crowds >>>> have headed off then. They do a number of dining trains too, but the
cost is a lot more than a day rover ticket and dinner on the service
train, though, of course, the dining train dinner is of a better quality >>>> with staff attending to all of your requirements.
I assumed that Tweed had often visited both GCRs, as theyrCOre his local >>> preserved lines. What might be fun to do would be to combine a run of the >>> full, currently open length of the GCR (N) with the GCR, including its
Mountsorrel branch.
IrCOm waiting for them to link up the lines. I hope I manage to live that
longrCa.
IrCOve driven both steam and diesel locomotives on the GCR. They do a good >> job but the countryside lets them down, which is something they canrCOt
really do much about.
Unfortunately, the longer GCR (N) has even less interesting countryside. ItrCOs a pity they canrCOt extend it to the *north*, perhaps to connect to the
tram.
In general, I think former branch lines make for more scenic preserved railways than straight, fast mainlines. They are often more curvy, and possibly run through hilly areas.
Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> wrote:
Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> wrote:I hope it works out for them. But I do wonder if the general public want really long (in terms of journey time) trips on preserved railways.
Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> wrote:
Alan Lee <alan@darkroom.plus.com> wrote:
On 27/08/2025 08:54, Tweed wrote:
Now IrCOve got a bit more free time I thought IrCOd get around tovisiting more
preserved railways. IrCOm looking for the teamrCOs advice on those worth >>>>>> visiting. By worth I suppose I mean:
Interesting and scenic countryside
Decent rolling stock
Something more than a couple of miles
No one has mentioned the Great Central. The scenery isnt amazing, but >>>>> the infrastructure there is an added bonus. They run a good timetable on >>>>> Saturdays and Sundays so you dont have to get on/off at the termini, you >>>>> can hop off an intermediate station to get a train heading the other way >>>>> if you plan it correctly. Take a hour or so to visit the shed, which is >>>>> a bit more restricted now, so not always possible to have a good look >>>>> around, get into one of the signalboxes, and view the shops at
Loughborough station. Cafes at each station are fine. We had dinner on >>>>> one of the trains which was basic but good. Eat after 1pm, as the crowds >>>>> have headed off then. They do a number of dining trains too, but the >>>>> cost is a lot more than a day rover ticket and dinner on the service >>>>> train, though, of course, the dining train dinner is of a better quality >>>>> with staff attending to all of your requirements.
I assumed that Tweed had often visited both GCRs, as theyrCOre his local >>>> preserved lines. What might be fun to do would be to combine a run of the >>>> full, currently open length of the GCR (N) with the GCR, including its >>>> Mountsorrel branch.
IrCOm waiting for them to link up the lines. I hope I manage to live that >>> longrCa.
IrCOve driven both steam and diesel locomotives on the GCR. They do a good >>> job but the countryside lets them down, which is something they canrCOt
really do much about.
Unfortunately, the longer GCR (N) has even less interesting countryside.
ItrCOs a pity they canrCOt extend it to the *north*, perhaps to connect to the
tram.
In general, I think former branch lines make for more scenic preserved
railways than straight, fast mainlines. They are often more curvy, and
possibly run through hilly areas.
Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> wrote:
Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> wrote:
Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> wrote:I hope it works out for them. But I do wonder if the general public want
Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> wrote:
Alan Lee <alan@darkroom.plus.com> wrote:
On 27/08/2025 08:54, Tweed wrote:
Now IrCOve got a bit more free time I thought IrCOd get around to >>>>>> visiting more
preserved railways. IrCOm looking for the teamrCOs advice on those worth
visiting. By worth I suppose I mean:
Interesting and scenic countryside
Decent rolling stock
Something more than a couple of miles
No one has mentioned the Great Central. The scenery isnt amazing, but >>>>>> the infrastructure there is an added bonus. They run a good timetable on
Saturdays and Sundays so you dont have to get on/off at the termini, you
can hop off an intermediate station to get a train heading the other way
if you plan it correctly. Take a hour or so to visit the shed, which is >>>>>> a bit more restricted now, so not always possible to have a good look >>>>>> around, get into one of the signalboxes, and view the shops at
Loughborough station. Cafes at each station are fine. We had dinner on >>>>>> one of the trains which was basic but good. Eat after 1pm, as the crowds
have headed off then. They do a number of dining trains too, but the >>>>>> cost is a lot more than a day rover ticket and dinner on the service >>>>>> train, though, of course, the dining train dinner is of a better quality
with staff attending to all of your requirements.
I assumed that Tweed had often visited both GCRs, as theyrCOre his local >>>>> preserved lines. What might be fun to do would be to combine a run of the >>>>> full, currently open length of the GCR (N) with the GCR, including its >>>>> Mountsorrel branch.
IrCOm waiting for them to link up the lines. I hope I manage to live that >>>> longrCa.
IrCOve driven both steam and diesel locomotives on the GCR. They do a good >>>> job but the countryside lets them down, which is something they canrCOt >>>> really do much about.
Unfortunately, the longer GCR (N) has even less interesting countryside. >>> ItrCOs a pity they canrCOt extend it to the *north*, perhaps to connect to the
tram.
In general, I think former branch lines make for more scenic preserved
railways than straight, fast mainlines. They are often more curvy, and
possibly run through hilly areas.
really long (in terms of journey time) trips on preserved railways.
I think somewhere around 10 miles, with a couple of interesting, different era, intermediate stations works best, ideally running through nice
scenery, such as a winding river valley, with a couple of river crossings, and an interesting town at the end thatrCOs worth visiting in its own right, and a railway connection at the other end. So the SVR is close to ideal.
The KVR has most of that, but is a bit short, and the Bluebell doesnrCOt have an interesting town at the end.
The extended GCR is probably too long for 25mph trains, and the scenery is boring. ItrCOs too straight to provide engine views on curves, and none of the stations is in an interesting town, or connects to a modern rail or
tram station.
Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> wrote:
Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> wrote:
Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> wrote:
Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> wrote:I hope it works out for them. But I do wonder if the general public want >>> really long (in terms of journey time) trips on preserved railways.
Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> wrote:
Alan Lee <alan@darkroom.plus.com> wrote:
On 27/08/2025 08:54, Tweed wrote:
Now IrCOve got a bit more free time I thought IrCOd get around to >>>>>>> visiting more
preserved railways. IrCOm looking for the teamrCOs advice on those worth
visiting. By worth I suppose I mean:
Interesting and scenic countryside
Decent rolling stock
Something more than a couple of miles
No one has mentioned the Great Central. The scenery isnt amazing, but >>>>>>> the infrastructure there is an added bonus. They run a good timetable on
Saturdays and Sundays so you dont have to get on/off at the termini, you
can hop off an intermediate station to get a train heading the other way
if you plan it correctly. Take a hour or so to visit the shed, which is
a bit more restricted now, so not always possible to have a good look >>>>>>> around, get into one of the signalboxes, and view the shops at
Loughborough station. Cafes at each station are fine. We had dinner on >>>>>>> one of the trains which was basic but good. Eat after 1pm, as the crowds
have headed off then. They do a number of dining trains too, but the >>>>>>> cost is a lot more than a day rover ticket and dinner on the service >>>>>>> train, though, of course, the dining train dinner is of a better quality
with staff attending to all of your requirements.
I assumed that Tweed had often visited both GCRs, as theyrCOre his local >>>>>> preserved lines. What might be fun to do would be to combine a run of the
full, currently open length of the GCR (N) with the GCR, including its >>>>>> Mountsorrel branch.
IrCOm waiting for them to link up the lines. I hope I manage to live that >>>>> longrCa.
IrCOve driven both steam and diesel locomotives on the GCR. They do a good
job but the countryside lets them down, which is something they canrCOt >>>>> really do much about.
Unfortunately, the longer GCR (N) has even less interesting countryside. >>>> ItrCOs a pity they canrCOt extend it to the *north*, perhaps to connect to the
tram.
In general, I think former branch lines make for more scenic preserved >>>> railways than straight, fast mainlines. They are often more curvy, and >>>> possibly run through hilly areas.
I think somewhere around 10 miles, with a couple of interesting, different >> era, intermediate stations works best, ideally running through nice
scenery, such as a winding river valley, with a couple of river crossings, >> and an interesting town at the end thatrCOs worth visiting in its own right, >> and a railway connection at the other end. So the SVR is close to ideal.
The KVR has most of that, but is a bit short, and the Bluebell doesnrCOt have
an interesting town at the end.
The extended GCR is probably too long for 25mph trains, and the scenery is >> boring. ItrCOs too straight to provide engine views on curves, and none of >> the stations is in an interesting town, or connects to a modern rail or
tram station.
Once the GCR is extended it might make an income out of being a test track. >It does a bit of that now, but this would give a mainline connection and a >decent length for relatively fast running. They can run at up to 75 mph on >non public testing days.
Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> wrote:
Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> wrote:
Alan Lee <alan@darkroom.plus.com> wrote:
On 27/08/2025 08:54, Tweed wrote:
Now IrCOve got a bit more free time I thought IrCOd get around tovisiting more
preserved railways. IrCOm looking for the teamrCOs advice on those worth >>>>> visiting. By worth I suppose I mean:
Interesting and scenic countryside
Decent rolling stock
Something more than a couple of miles
No one has mentioned the Great Central. The scenery isnt amazing, but
the infrastructure there is an added bonus. They run a good timetable on >>>> Saturdays and Sundays so you dont have to get on/off at the termini, you >>>> can hop off an intermediate station to get a train heading the other way >>>> if you plan it correctly. Take a hour or so to visit the shed, which is >>>> a bit more restricted now, so not always possible to have a good look
around, get into one of the signalboxes, and view the shops at
Loughborough station. Cafes at each station are fine. We had dinner on >>>> one of the trains which was basic but good. Eat after 1pm, as the crowds >>>> have headed off then. They do a number of dining trains too, but the
cost is a lot more than a day rover ticket and dinner on the service
train, though, of course, the dining train dinner is of a better quality >>>> with staff attending to all of your requirements.
I assumed that Tweed had often visited both GCRs, as theyrCOre his local >>> preserved lines. What might be fun to do would be to combine a run of the >>> full, currently open length of the GCR (N) with the GCR, including its
Mountsorrel branch.
IrCOm waiting for them to link up the lines. I hope I manage to live that
longrCa.
IrCOve driven both steam and diesel locomotives on the GCR. They do a good >> job but the countryside lets them down, which is something they canrCOt
really do much about.
Unfortunately, the longer GCR (N) has even less interesting countryside. ItrCOs a pity they canrCOt extend it to the *north*, perhaps to connect to the
tram.
In general, I think former branch lines make for more scenic preserved railways than straight, fast mainlines. They are often more curvy, and possibly run through hilly areas.
Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> wrote:
Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> wrote:
Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> wrote:I hope it works out for them. But I do wonder if the general public want
Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> wrote:
Alan Lee <alan@darkroom.plus.com> wrote:
On 27/08/2025 08:54, Tweed wrote:
Now IrCOve got a bit more free time I thought IrCOd get around to >>>>>> visiting more
preserved railways. IrCOm looking for the teamrCOs advice on those worth
visiting. By worth I suppose I mean:
Interesting and scenic countryside
Decent rolling stock
Something more than a couple of miles
No one has mentioned the Great Central. The scenery isnt amazing, but >>>>>> the infrastructure there is an added bonus. They run a good timetable on >>>>>> Saturdays and Sundays so you dont have to get on/off at the termini, you >>>>>> can hop off an intermediate station to get a train heading the other way >>>>>> if you plan it correctly. Take a hour or so to visit the shed, which is >>>>>> a bit more restricted now, so not always possible to have a good look >>>>>> around, get into one of the signalboxes, and view the shops at
Loughborough station. Cafes at each station are fine. We had dinner on >>>>>> one of the trains which was basic but good. Eat after 1pm, as the crowds >>>>>> have headed off then. They do a number of dining trains too, but the >>>>>> cost is a lot more than a day rover ticket and dinner on the service >>>>>> train, though, of course, the dining train dinner is of a better quality >>>>>> with staff attending to all of your requirements.
I assumed that Tweed had often visited both GCRs, as theyrCOre his local >>>>> preserved lines. What might be fun to do would be to combine a run of the >>>>> full, currently open length of the GCR (N) with the GCR, including its >>>>> Mountsorrel branch.
IrCOm waiting for them to link up the lines. I hope I manage to live that >>>> longrCa.
IrCOve driven both steam and diesel locomotives on the GCR. They do a good >>>> job but the countryside lets them down, which is something they canrCOt >>>> really do much about.
Unfortunately, the longer GCR (N) has even less interesting countryside. >>> ItrCOs a pity they canrCOt extend it to the *north*, perhaps to connect to the
tram.
In general, I think former branch lines make for more scenic preserved
railways than straight, fast mainlines. They are often more curvy, and
possibly run through hilly areas.
really long (in terms of journey time) trips on preserved railways.
I think somewhere around 10 miles, with a couple of interesting, different era, intermediate stations works best, ideally running through nice
scenery, such as a winding river valley, with a couple of river crossings, and an interesting town at the end thatrCOs worth visiting in its own right, and a railway connection at the other end. So the SVR is close to ideal.
The KVR has most of that, but is a bit short, and the Bluebell doesnrCOt have an interesting town at the end.
On 31/08/2025 10:32, Recliner wrote:
Tweed <usenet.tweed@gmail.com> wrote:
Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> wrote:
Alan Lee <alan@darkroom.plus.com> wrote:
On 27/08/2025 08:54, Tweed wrote:
Now IrCOve got a bit more free time I thought IrCOd get around tovisiting more
preserved railways. IrCOm looking for the teamrCOs advice on those worth >>>>>> visiting. By worth I suppose I mean:
Interesting and scenic countryside
Decent rolling stock
Something more than a couple of miles
No one has mentioned the Great Central. The scenery isnt amazing, but >>>>> the infrastructure there is an added bonus. They run a good timetable on >>>>> Saturdays and Sundays so you dont have to get on/off at the termini, you >>>>> can hop off an intermediate station to get a train heading the other way >>>>> if you plan it correctly. Take a hour or so to visit the shed, which is >>>>> a bit more restricted now, so not always possible to have a good look >>>>> around, get into one of the signalboxes, and view the shops at
Loughborough station. Cafes at each station are fine. We had dinner on >>>>> one of the trains which was basic but good. Eat after 1pm, as the crowds >>>>> have headed off then. They do a number of dining trains too, but the >>>>> cost is a lot more than a day rover ticket and dinner on the service >>>>> train, though, of course, the dining train dinner is of a better quality >>>>> with staff attending to all of your requirements.
I assumed that Tweed had often visited both GCRs, as theyrCOre his local >>>> preserved lines. What might be fun to do would be to combine a run of the >>>> full, currently open length of the GCR (N) with the GCR, including its >>>> Mountsorrel branch.
IrCOm waiting for them to link up the lines. I hope I manage to live that >>> longrCa.
IrCOve driven both steam and diesel locomotives on the GCR. They do a good >>> job but the countryside lets them down, which is something they canrCOt
really do much about.
Unfortunately, the longer GCR (N) has even less interesting countryside.
ItrCOs a pity they canrCOt extend it to the *north*, perhaps to connect to the
tram.
In general, I think former branch lines make for more scenic preserved
railways than straight, fast mainlines. They are often more curvy, and
possibly run through hilly areas.
Wasn't the point of the GCR that it could run express locos at a more realistic speed?
Unfortunately, the longer GCR (N) has even less interesting countryside. >ItrCOs a pity they canrCOt extend it to the *north*, perhaps to connect to the >tram.
