Well, it wasn’t quite the CoVid free festive season we were expecting! Nonetheless, with the weather being mild & dry coupled with us being able to meet outside a few of us met up on the 28th December & the 2nd January for a ‘breath of steam’.
December 22nd:
‘Grace’ was providing an ‘out & back’ service on the nearly completed Almondell circuit. Roddy took her on an extended run & added in the Comrie Loop for good measure! Chris & Hazel enjoyed the ride….
On the Newliston circuit Robert has full steam with ‘Morning Star’. David is seen heading into Almondell Central behind his V1. This is a regular performer on the track.
Out on the Comrie Loop we see Daniel enjoying the success he had giving the club’s ‘1368’ a touch of tlc in late November. This now has the full Great Western Pannier bark instead of the three beats & a roar! Following closely behind is Trevor on his Class 40.
Meanwhile Sandy entertains the visiting members & Robert returns to Almondell Central having given Peter a trip over the Newliston trackwork he realigned. This work received the thumbs up from all users
January 2nd:
Slightly fewer members out this time. Perhaps not helped by the forecast of high winds, although the day was bright & clear. ‘Capercaille’ is seen on the turntable. Not sure Mr Riddles would have approved of using the firebox top for a coffee mug stand!
‘Grace’ is seen catching the sunrise & later on with Daniel taking a turn on the regulator.
Here are two YouTube videos of the steam ups:
