Long Marston 'Austerities'.
As tomorrow will see many a transport enthusiast visiting the old Army base at Long Marston (Warwickshire) for the purpose of the 'Showbus' Rally, I thought I'd offer this picture taken on the last occasion I had cause to be there way back in 1972.
The location was still very much in the control of the British Army at the time and the stores depot boasted what could only be described as a huge 'train set' with a circular 'main line' and many miles of sidings. At the time two steam locos were maintained there, Hunslet built 'Austerity' type 0-6-0 saddle tanks, 'Waggoner' and 'Royal Engineer'. In the picture above the immaculate pair are seen taking water, their condition was almost unbelievable for steam traction! The occasion was a public open day where rides could be enjoyed aboard the locomotives, in carriages, in and on freight wagons and Wickham Trolleys.
Long Marston 'Austerities'.
As tomorrow will see many a transport enthusiast visiting the old Army base at Long Marston (Warwickshire) for the purpose of the 'Showbus' Rally, I thought I'd offer this picture taken on the last occasion I had cause to be there way back in 1972.
The location was still very much in the control of the British Army at the time and the stores depot boasted what could only be described as a huge 'train set' with a circular 'main line' and many miles of sidings. At the time two steam locos were maintained there, Hunslet built 'Austerity' type 0-6-0 saddle tanks, 'Waggoner' and 'Royal Engineer'. In the picture above the immaculate pair are seen taking water, their condition was almost unbelievable for steam traction! The occasion was a public open day where rides could be enjoyed aboard the locomotives, in carriages, in and on freight wagons and Wickham Trolleys.