On the last days of summer, all of Banbury Connections' three excursion trains made a trip to Gosport causing havoc for train controllers!
Congestion at Winchester Chesil
 Busy shed at Marylebone  Western Expresses pass at Snow Hill For my birthday in April, which took place just after Easter this year, my mother and wife took advantage of the after Easter discounts on chocolate to purchase a chocolate Thomas locomotive! This was accompanied by a lovely cake. This post probably gives you some insight into how far behind the blog currently is!  Birmingham Snow Hill engine shed was recently the recipient of a major improvement program which included the construction of a new road to lift storage capacity, an additional scratch built double track engine shed to complement the existing shed and a significant scenic uplift. Photographs and accompanying captions are below.  New engine road on the left, complete with Hornby Dublo buffer stop.  Engine shed under construction   Complete engine shed in position  The new shed appears to be getting some use.  Scenic upgrade around the new engine shed.   Katie's Snow Hill scenic upgrade extended to the area around the existing engine shed. |
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