Mangapps Farm & Museum
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Don't know if any of you have been here, or even heard of it!
It's great, one of our club members organised a visit, which we
did yesterday. Great site, with a good variety of stock and the
museum buildings are well laid out.
Because it was a club visit, we turned up at 5 pm, at the time it
normally closes to the public. It is run/owned by husband & wife
team, John & June Jolly, on their farm. We started with a trip up
the line in a CP caboose(!), motive power was 03 197, using a
flat wagon as a converter (couplings) and another behind it for
track circuit reasons.
The caboose was then shunted into a siding and we had time to
have a look around, before we all had a chance to drive the 03,
including my 15 yr. old son and another (younger) member.
Fish & chips next, followed by access to all areas, including the
workshops, where there was a 47, a 31, an 11, numerous 03's,
plus some industrials and a few steamers.
A very friendly and relaxed atmosphere, a great evening was had
by all, and I highly recommend it. Jeff
Jeff
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Any pictures?
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A few issues with photos; firstly, I only had my phone,
secondly, I didn't take that many (having too much fun
driving!), and thirdly, I'm still having trouble getting my
phone to talk to my 'pooter!
But, I will try harder, and if I'm lucky, you might also see
some that my son took. The other option is that if he posts
them on facebook/youtube, then I can post the links, ok.
Jeff
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and here are 2 videos, courtesy of the member who organised the trip,
John Polley, of Abbey Road fame (4mm underground layout)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GfH5II9u_8&feature=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lu4xM7YKoJw
Hope you enjoy, (I'm not saying which one is me!).
Jeff
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