ebay Mike’s expedition THE PICTURES. - Just the pictures please.

Days two and three at the Wychbold and Stoke Prior Railway

I was allowed to visit the signal box at Stoke Works and it was there that I met James.
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After a brief chat I was invited up onto the footplate.

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Next was a brakevan ride around the garden. Unfortunately my height precluded me from getting a good view. Spiteful Brakevan didn't look too impressed either.

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This was followed by a cab ride in Toby . . .
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. . . and a ride on the rear balcony of Henrietta.

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Winson then took me to both ends of the unfinished railway.

This is where the branch line will eventually start at Brookside Station.

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At the other end of the railway, the double track will next pass over a low viaduct. Some of the materials are already on site.

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All too soon my visit was over. Here I am waiting for a train to take me to my next destination.

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Today, Mike arrived by the TEE Express at Kleinbach Junction, where the LGB connects to the rest of the G scale railway network....

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As befits being a VIP, a reception was held in Mike's honour, hosted by Princess Caroline and Senior Railway staff....

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Mike was seen away on the local mail train to High Mill Junction for a day trip to the seaside....

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Down by the seaside, Mike decided to get an ice cream, but there was quite a queue on this fine sunny day....

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The beach here is quite rocky and secluded....

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Ooops, sorry Miss, I didn't mean to pry....

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Mike quickly left the beach and visited the Donkey Sanctuary....

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Then he decided to have lunch and a pint....

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Continuing on his trip, Mike noticed that there seemed to be a lot of persons from the TV living in the area....

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A quick visit to High Mill before heading back to the station....

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It was very quiet at the station. There must be a train due though, as there was a train spotter waiting to take photos of passing trains....

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It turns out that there isn't much passenger traffic on the line as the LGB is primarily a freight operator.

So Mike has to cadge a lift from a passing engineering train....

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Back at Kleinbach Junction, Mike is greeted by the station staff....

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