Statfold Barn Open Day – April 2016
This week is a little different. I went to a private railway on Saturday for the Statfold Barn Open Day. It was magic! There was so much steam going on that I just had to share it. Every few minutes a train when flying past and they didn’t stop all day. The roundhouse was open with even more examples of unusual narrow gauge engines. I even had a go on a velocipede!
You can find out more about the railway on their website and you can find out more about velocipedes here.
Here’s what I looked like after the day – very dirty from all that smoke – my hair was black when you touched it!
I love that “face full of smuts” photo. It just embodies the joy of steam – well done for posting and also providing me with Statfold as new destination for my steam bucket list!
Rob
It should definitely be on your bucket list! It was a great day out and so much fun.
Kathy
Loved it! I was especially intrigued by all the unusual equipment they have. The consists had 2 engines back to back at the front and one at the back pushing. Is this because they’re no too powerful?
Rod
I thought it was more to show off as many locos as possible. I think the back ones were just there for the ride as the trip reversed the train direction each time.
Kathy
It’s rather odd that a big operation is not open to the public except on special days? Rather like a church only open on Sundays?! lol!
By the way, you took some incredible photos of a place I’d never heard of. I live in Tennessee, USA now but I grew up in Luton so I know Tamworth quite well – or did! Thanks for your posts, as a model railroader myself, I love getting every one!
Rod
Thanks Rod
It’s one man’s private railway so I guess he doesn’t want to open as a permanent attraction which would take it to a whole new level. He raises about £10,000 a year for charity from the open days and enjoys showing his collection off but it is his hobby.
Kathy