In line with government instructions (12/4/2020), the club was closed. We were all instructed to STAY AT HOME.
These are some of the stories sent by members while they were locked down.
Glenis struggled with the technology but managed to take some great photos around their garden.
Tom and Glenis enjoyed the warm Easter weather by moving into the garden. Tom extended his railway out into the front garden along a system of boards and trestles.
To make it even more interesting, Tom created a traverser. For the uninitiated, a traverser is a sliding or pivoting bit of track normally intended to move engines or stock into sidings.
Glenis was impressed but determined not to be left out. She was proud to display her plants, labelled and priced up ready for the BGRA Summer Gala Weekend, which unfortunately didn't happen.
Judging from Mike's choice of photos, he was dreaming of trips to Towyn and the Llechfan garden with his grandchildren.
Sir Haydn resting at Dinas Ready on Mike Riley's Llantaliog Valley Railway.
Llechfan Garden Railway.
Butterley
At home with grandchildren
Colin showed us what he was doing in the garden.
Colin sits out in the warm April sunshine and gets to grips with his wayward Lady Anne. A bargain purchase from Anything Narrow Gauge at Llanfair in 2019, it was a well built Roundhouse Kit but sadly with poor paintwork.
A blocked pressure gauge loop was cleared but preparing to paint has proved to be a problem. Now all stripped down and ready for painting but the original paint just doesn't want to be removed.
I'd be more worried about putting it all back together.
News from the Aston Vale Light Railway. Clive wrote...
In light of the current emergency situation, the AVLR has been mobilised to coordinate and distribute essential supplies to local communities.
As you can see from the photo, an initial batch of essential goods is being stockpiled at Aston Vale station and will soon be on its way.
In the meantime, stay safe and keep your spirits up! Cheers, more news to follow.
P.S. It is anticipated that volunteers will soon be needed to help. If you can assist please send email to :-
avlremergencyessentials@talktalktalk/coved-19talk/godhelpusall.NHS.ukgov.planetearth.com
Various Members took the Photos
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