NGF visit to Fawley Hill - 13 July 2019 - room for a few more...

[cjdodd]

I'll have some pics and vids posted soon. I'm just recoding my videos as YouTube can't handle the 4K format they are in.

[njee20]

Sorry to miss out, will have to do another visit!

[crewearpley40]

we missed you nick - hope all okay - photos on the way as cjdodd has said.

[njee20]

Thanks Chris, a relative who's been ill for a while took a turn and passed away this evening, but no need to bring that here! I'm glad a good day was had!

[crewearpley40]

please accept everybody 's sincere thoughts and condolences. yes a good day. i did put shots of other's may i add photos

of the locos used. real steep 1 in 13 climb

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musuem was fascinating, staff friendly, just organised and worth a trip. acres of beautiful land and pleasant weather

[cjdodd]

Its almost as if they knew we were coming













































Youtube videos coming in a bit

Cheers
Chris

[RailGooner]

Some great photos Chris. Too many of the (few) photos I took are out of focus.

I particularly like this one:

[daffy]

Great day! Thanks to Nick R for organising.

I shall post a couple of my lowly pics tomorrow, though brother Jim and I are already pictured amongst those already posted. We had arrived early and didn't know we were on the same train ride as other members, some of whom we met later.

Fawley Hill is only open to invitees five times a year according to one of the guides/volunteers I spoke to, though its simple to get an invite - just go to the website and ask for entry, or email them. Numbers limited to 500 apparently, with today's tally being somewhere around 400 I was told.

Well worth the visit, the exhibits being numerous and varied, even eclectic, with some superb models in many scales and gauges. And for wildlife lovers there are Red Kites circling overhead, Alpacas amongst the trees, Peacocks calling, ducks and geese fleeing from the ever-passing train load of humans, and occasional deer flitting from pasture to woodland.

[crewearpley40]

Highly recommend a visit

[Bob Tidbury]

   cjdodd .
Im stupid I took my camera managed three photos and the batteries were flat.
It really was a great day meeting some new and some old friends .
Thankyou for the one of me and if my memory is right that's talisman with me .
Bob Tidbury

[crewearpley40]

Yes bob. Waiting for darren and my photos he is sorting and me and technology do nt go together

[Railwaygun]

Great day! Thanks to Nick R for organising.

I shall post a couple of my lowly pics tomorrow, though brother Jim and I are already pictured amongst those already posted. We had arrived early and didn't know we were on the same train ride as other members, some of whom we met later.

Fawley Hill is only open to invitees five times a year according to one of the guides/volunteers I spoke to, though its simple to get an invite - just go to the website and ask for entry, or email them. Numbers limited to 500 apparently, with today's tally being somewhere around 400 I was told.

Well worth the visit, the exhibits being numerous and varied, even eclectic, with some superb models in many scales and gauges. And for wildlife lovers there are Red Kites circling overhead, Alpacas amongst the trees, Peacocks calling, ducks and geese fleeing from the ever-passing train load of humans, and occasional deer flitting from pasture to woodland.

not to mention Meerkats, wallabies & Llamas..

[Newportnobby]

Thanks for the great pics. The place looks really interesting.
(Still waiting the group mugshot, though)

[DarrwestLU6]

Hi all - great day out- lots of photos and didn't want to bore you so here's a little video summary captures the mood! Thanks Nick for organising and great to meet NGF members!
https://youtu.be/3le6wa2zrz8

[crewearpley40]

super video darren

familiar faces. mick check the video ! we are all together at lu or at least come of us !