Bristol Group Annual Outing - 14th/15th June 2008

The 2008 Bristol Group Annual Mini Roadmotor Group Outing - The ‘Steam and Sparks’ - headed for the Midlands for rides on three heritage railways (the ‘steam’); the Severn Valley, the Great Central and the Battlefield Line, and a visit to the National Tramway Museum at Crich (the ‘sparks’).

Severn Valley Railway

Royal Trains weekend at the Severn Valley saw us riding behind Princess Elizabeth pictured at Highley ...
Photo: P Goodman 14-Jun-08

 Severn Valley Railway

... and King Edward I, viewed here from the gallery of the new Engine House
Photo: R J Heron 14-Jun-08
Great Central Railway
At the Great Central we enjoyed a run behind Sir Lamiel, seen here running round at Leicester North
Photo: R J Heron 14-Jun-08
 National Tramway Museum
The main street at Crich
Photo: R J Heron 15-Jun-08
 
Battlefield Railway

A ride behind Mayflower at the Battlefield Line completed our quartet of namers, one from each of the big four, during the weekend
Photo: R J Heron 15-Jun-08

 Battlefield Railway

The 'Tourists' - Battlefield Line
Photo: P Goodman 15-Jun-08
 
Recreating the golden age of the Great Western Railway