| It was back to the Middleton Railway in Leeds again on Saturday 6th of June 2009, but this time to Day One of their annual Diesel Gala. Just as with the day before, the weather split the day into two parts - wet and fine, but this time we had the wet stuff first, and then things dried out during the afternoon, leaving us with a fine and pleasant but slightly breezy conditions for the rest of the event.
Many people tend to ignore some of the 'smaller' railways, which in my humble opinion is a big mistake, since many of these organisatons put on some really excellent events, and this one was no exception. Amongst the running line up, which consisted of numerous combinations of single and double headers (and even a triple header featuring one of the more vintage locos), was the main attraction, which was a visiting Class 05 ex-BR loco D2578, which was built by the nearby Hunslet Engine Company, and was making a rare return 'home' from its more usual location in Hereford, and this was accompanied by 'home' locos: 'John Alcock', 'Mary', 'Carroll', 'D2999', 'Austins No.1', vintage loco 'Courage', and last but not least, railcar 'OLIVE',. An intensive timetable featuring no fewer than 21 trips along the usual line from Moor Road to Park Halt, and also some frieght and passenger workings down the seldom used branch line to Balm Road. These services operated between 10am and 5pm - and provided great value indeed at just £6 for a whole day's rover ticket! All in all a very pleasant day out at a small and friendly railway that I always enjoy visiting, and one that has plenty of interesting places that are easily accessible for taking photographs from. Well done to the Middleton and all of its volunteers for a very well run event, and with all combinations of locos swiftly changed and all departing right on time throughout the entire event, it was a very efficient and well run operation for sure and a very enjoyable day out. |
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End of the day and the gates close on a job well done! 1024x750 IMGP9979.jpg |
