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Taking the high road
This job has a habit of throwing up some nomadic life since it left Woodham’s interesting situations – not least of which scrapyard, but this latest move does look is the requirement to travel the length and to be its salvation. One thing that struck breadth of the country in search of articles me when reading about the history of the and features. Quite possibly the furthest engine was its incredibly short working north I’ve been, however, is Brechin while life – five years. It really brings home to you on a recent visit to the Caledonian Railway. just how shamefully under‐used Riddles’
It’s a line that’s been on my bucket list most versatile design was, and it’s more for some time now, and one that I knew power to the Strathspey’s arm that they’re surprisingly little about. Despite the fickle giving the big engine a new lease of life. We Scottish weather, it was a worthy trip – wish them the best of luck in what will be you can read about it inside this issue a formidable task. – and one that has made a very positive Finally, elsewhere in the magazine, you impression. We’ve read a lot of doom and can read about our cover star – ‘Grange’ gloom recently, so it’s exhilarating to be 4‐6‐0 No. 6880 Betton Grange. Now I’m not able to report on a railway that’s going one for getting excited about GWR engines from strength to strength – in terms of as a rule (I grew up in LNWR territory…) but profits, ideas and planning. Sure, it’s not there is something about the ‘Grange’ that’s the longest heritage line in Britain, but it’s very appealing. To me, it just looks right certainly one that absolutely embodies aesthetically, with very pleasing lines, and the spirit of what our industry was formed I have no doubt that it’s going to make its on, and it was a pleasure to see engaged presence felt on whatever preserved metals volunteers pulling together with a smile it runs. Together with the recent unveiling despite undertaking a rather grim job. I’ll be of fellow new-build ‘Atlantic’ No. 32424 back at Bridge of Dun soon – as a working Beachy Head it promises to be an interesting volunteer – because despite the long summer ahead. Now… if only we could get journey, it’ll be a great experience to get my that ‘Patriot’ further down the line… hands dirty and stuck in at the sharp end Until next month, enjoy your magazine. after far too long away. I just needed the right railway to find that motivation.
Staying north of the bord
