Eastleigh Lakeside Railway & The 2009 Eastleigh Works Open Days
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I am fortunate to live in a part of England where I am spoiled for choice when it comes to miniature steam operated railways, but I rarely take a camera with me. I was with family members when I called into the caf- at Eastleigh Lake where a beautifully turned out Great Western outline steam locomotive was simmering at the head of a rake coaches ready for the next trip into the park. My mother-in-law, always game for a new experience decided to join me and my somewhat reluctant wife for a ride on the children-s railway, this time I had a camera with me to record the ride. When I returned home I watched the film back with little or no intention of using it, when I thought -I wonder if there is an audience for these steam operated miniature railways-? I hadn-t taken much video so I looked to find some old footage to pad it out, when I stumbled on some photos and video taken 10 years earlier showing the Eastleigh Railway Works Centenary celebrations. This video is the result, showing both Eastleigh-s railway heritage and the excellent miniature railway alongside the lake.
Eastleigh is located near Southampton on England-s South Coast and the LSWR Railway Works are located just across the road from the Lakeside Railway. The works were first established as a carriage and wagon facility in 1891, later going on to build many of the Southern regions locomotives, including the Bulleid Pacifics, many of which survived into preservation.
The Lakeside Railway operates on two gauges - 7 - and 10 - inch and the nearby works are standard gauge - 1, 435 mm (4 ft 8 1-2 in)
For information about the Lakeside Railway Date: 2022-11-28
Neil Oh dear, these locos and carriages HAVE been in the wash cycle for a VERY long time! Look how much they've shrunk! LOL - Only kidding! Great video Tim!
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Robert A wonderful day out and a lot of credit goes to to the great britain folk for saving these wonderful locomotive's, cheer's bob. reply
