ge_rik
British narrow gauge (esp. Southwold and W&LLR)
On today`s itinerary were Morwellham and Launceston.
There`s plenty to see at Morwellham, but I gave most of the exhibits only a quick glance, apart from the cafe where I felt obliged to have a Cornish Pastie.
The 2` gauge train ride into the old copper mine was well worth the visit, though. We were hauled by ( I believe) a BEV loco (by Wingrove & Rogers ??) and stopped at intervals to be given info by the driver on working practices in the mine. For me, the underground waterwheel was the most impressive bit.
The 2` gauge Launceston Steam Railway was very nicely done. Always great to see another North Wales quarry Hunslet rescued and in steam. The ride of about 35 mins is probably about right for most youngsters - there`s a kids` play farm at the other end of the ride.
These are both places I will probably not re-visit. Not because there`s anything wrong with them, but for someone interested in railways they both have fairly limited appeal - it`s a case of been there, done that, now.
Rik
There`s plenty to see at Morwellham, but I gave most of the exhibits only a quick glance, apart from the cafe where I felt obliged to have a Cornish Pastie.
The 2` gauge train ride into the old copper mine was well worth the visit, though. We were hauled by ( I believe) a BEV loco (by Wingrove & Rogers ??) and stopped at intervals to be given info by the driver on working practices in the mine. For me, the underground waterwheel was the most impressive bit.
The 2` gauge Launceston Steam Railway was very nicely done. Always great to see another North Wales quarry Hunslet rescued and in steam. The ride of about 35 mins is probably about right for most youngsters - there`s a kids` play farm at the other end of the ride.
These are both places I will probably not re-visit. Not because there`s anything wrong with them, but for someone interested in railways they both have fairly limited appeal - it`s a case of been there, done that, now.
Rik
