The Startops and Tringford Railway

The following pictures were taken on June 6th 2014 when Geoff had an open day to test his new track changes – mainly to ease the gradient leading up to the lifting bridge and add more storage sidings. Everything worked perfectly and we all had a lovely evening. Photos: Pete Shaw

Graham preparing the late Alan Walker's 'Blanche' (to be found on the Ffestiniog Railway).

Blanche moving away to test some of the new trackwork.

Blanche with FR coaches 22, 19, 20 & van approaching the lifting bridge on the re-aligned approach curve. 

Blanche (behind) with Geoff's Sweet Sixteen Beyer Peacock modified with full footplate detail. This little loco is battery/radio controlled with Deltang R/C.

Geoff's Accucraft 'Countess' crossing the lifting bridge. 

Pete's Regner “Vincent”. This loco is powered by a single cylinder on top of the boiler which is geared to the driving wheels by a chain.

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The following pictures were taken on 19th July 2014 when Geoff hosted an evening steam-up. The weather was perfect, the Chinese takeaway was pretty good and we all had a great time. Thanks to Geoff and Maggie. Photos: Pete Shaw.

Two WW1 4-6-0 Baldwins by Accucraft. Geoff's has the red buffer beam and the other belongs to Graham (ex Alan Walker - a model of 'Peggy' as operated on the Ashover Light Railway).

Another view of the Baldwins. These WW1 locos were used to haul supplies to rear areas with 'turtles' being used closer to the action.

Geoff's Baldwin approaching the lifting bridge.

A selection of Geoff's smaller manually controlled locos. 1. 'Hurricane' from Smith Harrison Engineering. 2. O & K 'Midget'Saltford model by Brian Clarke. 3. 'Henry' from a Hudson-Hunslet Merlin kit of 1983.

A stationary view of Geoff's Roundhouse 'Atlantic' 0-6-2 from the Campbeltown and Machrihanish Light Railway.

Another view of 'Atlantic' - in motion. She is radio controlled with beautiful lining by Lightline.

Above: Graham's Merlin Welshpool and Llanfair 'Victoria' No. 85.


Right: Stuart operating the WD Baldwin.

Two views of the embryonic Tringford village.