A very unpromising day started with heavy rain but managed to transform into a most pleasant winter gathering. Our Annual General Meeting drew a very good number of members, many having a run and some just for the meeting. The tracks were busy and we even got a good crowd of public viewers due to the MRT running over Half Term.
The cabin and site had been tidied, including a new banner on the end of the hut and an impressive new planter under the windows at the front. The garden and track was looking colourful, as spring blooms started to make their appearance and a wide variety of engines and stock took their places in the sidings.
The meeting went smoothly, members paid their subs and plans for 2024 were explained. Many stayed then for a lovely session right through to a glorious sunset. Much tea was consumed and even a few biscuits.
Dave, Joe and Elliot took the photos.
(Sunday 18th February 2024)
A wet start but the site was looking great.
MRT was running Half Term trains.
Empty now but a lot of people by late morning.
Our garden was ready to welcome visitors.
A big attendance of members.
It was great to see so many visitors.
Mike entertained the younger enthusiasts.
Steam in the spring garden is colourful.
St. Glenis's Church surrounded by colour.
There were lots of battery electrics.
Mike brought his "Little Locos" as in this great photo. But Mike was sad that it was slightly spoilt by his decoupling tool....
... cleverly photo-shopped out by Elliot.
There was a plethora of tiny trains at one point just before the meeting but not so many photos were taken.
Dave ran his Lady Anne.
Mike ran his little wonders.
Joe's Bertie kept the public entertained for ages.
Members gathered.
Joe showcased his new scratch built loco, only completed just before he left the house.
Joe was really pleased as his loco confidently pulled a variety of stock with no hitches.
Eric ran his brilliant Roundhouse Dylan.
Elliot ran his intriguing Regner Lumberjack.
Andrew ran his handsome tram engine and matching stock.
Some excellent modelling on display.
Full sidings even late in the afternoon.
Other Dave ran his Billy in an impressive livery matching his coaches...
... and a rather attractive, kit built Fowler, running into the sunset.
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