Robert organised the annual dinner at Pumpherston Golf Club, which is one mile down the road from Almondell.  We weren’t sure if this was to allow us to work on site right up to the dinner bell or not!?  However, it might have been helpful if we had, as recognising each other all scrubbed up Read more about Annual Dinner…..[…]

Another successful open day concludes our public open days for 2022, but keep an eye out for the 2023 dates.  We plan to have an extended run completed and you don’t want to miss out! Despite postponing from the 18th September attendance was the second highest of the year, the Sun shone & everyone enjoyed Read more about Keep Spreading The News……[…]

Sunday, 14th August was a glorious day weather wise, the last hurrah before the storms we were warned.  The opportunity was taken for a number of new locomotives to get out on the track & stretch their legs & even the oldies got a look in (with apologies to David!) David prepares ‘Newliston Manor’ on Read more about New & Old Out On The Track….[…]

As the crowds begin to melt away the final runs of the day are made……       The driver has time to let some lucky children get to put coal on the fire of ‘Soutie’       Locomotives get moved onto the turntables for battery or fuel removal & if the path is Read more about Last Trains…..[…]

Our third open day of the year and our busiest by a long chalk!  Happy, smiling customers with happy smiling members made for a great atmosphere of fun & enjoyment for everyone.  Even the Sun joined in the smiling!  Our Roving Reporter was there with his camera to record the scene.  Click to enlarge the Read more about Busy, Busy……![…]

The Newsdesk was contacted by Richard who submitted these photographs of his latest trip on a 125 from Waverley…. Richard said it was not the easiest of trips due to drizzle at Berwick causing wheel slip for a few miles. Perhaps you should try Roger’s set in future!  Ed.      

The fine weather over the last few weeks has seen some activity on the track. Archie was seen running his 14XX 0-4-2 plus Auto Coach. Peter was testing the injectors on his recently refurbished ‘Sweet William’. Jeremy was stretching the legs of his 5″ ‘Britannia’.         Kevan was getting to know his Read more about Track Activity……[…]

The MG Car Club paid a visit to Almondell as their venue for lunch after their club run around the local area. There were 12 cars participating, ages ranging from pre war up to modern times.  Our Roving Reporters were not sure if a 2022 all electric version was there.           Read more about MG Car Club Visit[…]

The SRPS were offered an incomplete 3½” gauge Caledonian 4-4-0 model.  The SRPS were unable to take this on and referred the owner to ESME. Kevan Shaw takes up the story: ‘We have been very fortunate to have received a donation of a part built 3½” gauge locomotive.  Andrew Newton and I collected it from Read more about Quintinshill Disaster Connection….?[…]