Another Fellow Blogger - Model Railway

A few of you may remember me mentioning my friend Jim and his Cycling Club Blog that featured a lot of riding along the disused lines in and around the Gatesheas and Co. Durham areas. Well after lending my 'expert' advice, he has finally created a blog that will be showcasing his extensive Railway Photographs. Jim's Train Pics is now live and can be found here

Another friend of mine who has also decided to blog about his model making is Chris Heath. His blog will catalogue the building and creation of his new loft layout, Wynyard Lane. I have actually seen some of his models first hand and I can say without doubt it's difficult to find anyone with his amount of attention to detail and he's just a novice in comparison to some. Wynyard Lane Models is now live and can be found here and keep up to date with his progress.

Please have a look when you get the chance, I'm sure you'll enjoy them.

Jim's New Blog

As previously mentioned my good friend Jim Harker has not only got his new Cycle Blog, but after talking him into sharing his huge collection of Railway Photographs he is now the proud owner of 'Jim's Train Pics' right here on Blogger.

I have been lucky enough to see many of his pictures and now so can you. I can guarantee your really in for a treat once he gets up and running properly!

Please visit http://www.jims-trains.blogspot.com/ for a look!

My Friends Blog

Just a quick mention for a good friend of mine, Jim Harker, who is a rail enthusiast and a wonderful artist who has just opened up a very funny blog about his other great love, cycling. Saying that, most of the posts are done by another member, basically ribbing Jim about his lack of directional sense, but a very funny read nonetheless! http://blackhorsecycleclub.blogspot.com/

So why would you as a railway enthusiast want to have a look?

The answer to this is that there are a lot of old derelict railway lines surrounding us here in Gateshead that have now been converted into cycle paths. Jim knows a lot about the history of these lines and I always learn something from this blog, about these long gone railway beds. Jim has offered me the use of one of his many railway photographs below from a recent visit to Tyne Yard of Class A1 No 60163 'Tornado' taken in February. It was during a water stop during the 'Peppercorn Pioneer' railtour.

Tyne Yard Tornado

Go have a look, until next time,

Craig