A look back at 2012

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A look back at 2012

Post by Narrow Minded » Sun Dec 30, 2012 3:33 pm

Since we're gigging tomorrow, I hope you don't mind me posting this early as my personal reflection on the Westwood & Loscoe Light Railway in 2012.

Let's take a tour around the line, starting at the main terminus Westwood Station (aka "Robin Square")
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and here's the monument that gives the site its name;
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Brinsley Lodge stands just behind the station.
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The line makes its way through the town section, or "The Alley",
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before entering woodland, emerging to cross Codnor reservoir.
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a popular spot for anglers and bathers!
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Codnor Halt is also an ideal start point for ramblers
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Beyond Riddings Tunnel, Riddings Halt serves the local market town
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while the newly installed Codnor Castle station stands at the junction with Waingroves Quarry.
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The quarry is worked by a collection of privately owned loco's, steam
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and diesel.
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Finally we reach the opposite end of the line at Loscoe
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where the station and its facilities serve the town.
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The main works for the railway, "Pentrich Sidings", lies just beyond Loscoe Station.
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A big thanks to everyone who's comments and posts have provided help and inspiration for the W&L over the past 12 months, and here's to more to come in 2013.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Post by Dr. Bond of the DVLR » Sun Dec 30, 2012 6:28 pm

Like the foot bridge, whats it made from?
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The railway which people forgot
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Post by Narrow Minded » Sun Dec 30, 2012 6:32 pm

Mr. Bond of the DVLR:78631 wrote:Like the foot bridge, whats it made from?
A "Mansfield Ales" drip tray :D

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Post by Dr. Bond of the DVLR » Sun Dec 30, 2012 10:40 pm

Hah! would an Adnams one do?

Nice pictures by the way!
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Post by Narrow Minded » Sun Dec 30, 2012 10:51 pm

Mr. Bond of the DVLR:78647 wrote:Hah! would an Adnams one do?
I'd have to sniff it to be sure, but it should be OK :lol:

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