July 2008 Another so far unrepresented industry is now included in the
When we heard that the Yaxham Light Railway in Norfolk had a surplus 2-foot gauge peat wagon up for disposal, we acted quickly - unusual for us! - and made contact. Last weekend, a pick-up was hired and John and Ann Martin set off to collect it.
Not the prettiest of items, but a crucial addition to the collection nonetheless. The only history we have so far is that it came from Northumbrian Peat Co Ltd, Wark Forest, Stonehaugh.
One of Yaxham's locos, a Ruston, pulls the wagon out of the siding ready for loading.
That ramp looks a bit precarious ......
...... but it did the job.
Ready to set off back to West Sussex.
Once back at Amberley, another ramp was quickly rigged - what would we do without our panels of Jubilee track?
A gentle run down with the assistance of the vital engrediant - gravity.
The Blue BEV is coupled up to move the wagon to the sidings.
A quick rub down and a few coats of paint will soon have the wagon in a fit state for exhibition.
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