IOW 8

Today was one for the boys a trip to Isle of Wight Steam Railway I think I'll let the photos speak for them selves.

Carriage undergoing retoration

Austerity Class WD192 Waggoner

Diesel Loco Army D235

left to right WD192 Waggoner,  BR Class 03 diesel D2059, Army D235

This is either 41298 or 41313 see below

Looking along shed two of the Train Story exhibition 

third class carriage

third class carriage with connecting door

see below

inside the brake van

Brake van

I liked the decorative ceiling 

Family fun {James go wake Granddad up!}

This guards van was interesting because of the plate on its chassis 

AI/x Terrier Class LBSCR Stroudley W11 'Newport'

Bahan Class W38 Ajax {last time I saw this Loco she was semi derelict 

a gentle touch

coupling up

James and 'ba' on their first train journey 

topping up the oil

LSWR Adams 02 Class W24 'Calbourne'

AI/x Terrier Class LBSCR Stroudley W11 'Newport'

 

AI/x Terrier Class LBSCR Stroudley W8 'Freshwater' steaming up

In the exhibition field was a car show, all the local dealers where there displaying the latest models so we walked round to see waht we would be buying in 5 years time.

We also came across the local Falconers and took the opportunity to hold some of the birds.

European Eagle Owl

Sarah with Appolo

Northern white faced Scops Owl

Luke with the enormous scary Gizmo!

Crested Caracara

me with Wilma

Barn Owl held by one of the staff

Before we left we took a wonder round the woodland trail which had some comical notices and sculptures in it.

sorry couldn't resist those!!