7mm Penmaenpool in the late 1950s - Now Moor Street!

[LarryG]

Wow! A hint of someone we used to know by another handle there ! You have made the right decision judging by your recent activities building Class 7P and 8P locomotives. And you have the space to run them. Good luck.

 

[Focalplane]

Just in case, this is where my layout is now!

 

[Phil O]

You missed out the Kings on your list of mainline engines running from Paddington to Wolverhampton. I believe that they were the mainstay of the heaviest two trains to Brum.

 

[Focalplane]

Phil, I used to like Kings a lot, was pulled by one of them many times between Snow Hill and London. Leaning out the window at 80mph through Denham was a treat! But the Castle is better proportioned in my opinion, more like a greyhound.

Stafford Road shed was often visited back then, always a King or two. One time I got hauled before the Superintendent for my troubles but managed to get away unscathed. I used to get there from Low Level by taking the canal towpath. That was pretty grim back then!

Nostalgia strikes again

Paul

 

[Phil O]

I have to agree, Castles are more photogenic and to a lesser extent the Stars.