The historic first steam passenger train to run on the Mountsorrel Railway was a triumphant success!
The train ran to Nunckley Hill as there wasn't sufficient time to put
all the pieces of the puzzle into place to allow the train to run
through the Swithland Lane bridge to Bond Lane. Never the less crowds of
local people turned out to see the train arrive and it really was a
thrilling day for everyone!
A huge thanks must go to the volunteers who have worked for the last 6
years to restore the railway, it has been a hectic few weeks as we have
pushed to get the line ready. We are very thankful to the GCR who have
pulled out all the stops to get everything in place at their end as
well.
There is still much to do to complete the line to open to general
passengers so it is not to late to get involved. Get in touch with
project leader Steve Cramp to volunteer.
Friday test train pictures.
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| Photo Steve Cramp |
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| Photo John Mace |
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| Photo John Mace |
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| Photo Graham Wignall |
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| Photo John Mace |
Youtube video and photos from Saturday.
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| Photo Graham Wignall |
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| Project leader Steve Cramp is presented with a "golden spike" by Railway Vehicle Preservations in recognition of his work to restore the Mountsorrel Railway. |
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| Photo Graham Wignall. Note the smoke above the coach from a GCR steam train running on the main line over half a mile away. Is there anywhere else in preservation where standard gauge steam trains can be seen running on different railways over such a distance? |
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