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A short history of the line.

When the Calder Railway built the line to Sovereign Street they passed Crown Point. Here they built a small yard prior to arriving at Sovereign Street (and Leeds LNWR Goods Yard)
A short running session checking everything is okay.
A Kirkstall & East Seacroft Rlwy. passenger train on its way to Sovereign Street.
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Taking a break from modelling and running trains instead. After all, that's what it's all about.

Kirkstall and East Seacroft Rlwy passenger train arriving at Sovereign Street

Looking down Sovereign Street Yard.

Looking across the yard. K&ESR loco 'Thor' complete with driver and fireman.

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As a supporter of The Medway Queen Preservation Society, Gillingham Pier. I purchased three railway wagons they are selling.

They have arrived.
If anyone is interested in owning such wagons PM me and I will give the contact address.

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The open wagon is no longer available. (All sold.) Only the box vans are obtainable.

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Steam trains are running again through the new scenery.

Calder Railway morning fish train from Earlsheaton Junction is heading north, with locomotive 'Leefy' in charge.
Now passing Crown Point Yard.
Kirkstall and East Seacroft Railway goods train on its way to Barnbow. One of the cottages has had dormer windows fitted.
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As the afternoon Calder Railway passenger train with through coaches passes Crown Point, in the yard Calder Railway locomotive 'Allan Water' collects the wagons to take to Leeds LNWR Goods Yard.
'Allan Water' reversing out of the yard.
and on to Leeds LNWR Yard.
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Scenes around 'the new' Sovereign Street.
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More of the running session.

Calder Railway engine 'Raco' shunting in Sovereign Street yard
At the level crossing.
Leeds, Scarcroft & Wetherby loco 'Alethea' on its way to Wetherby with a train of container wagons.
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A Leeds, Scarcroft & Wetherby Rlwy. passenger train passing the cottages on its way to Sovereign Street. The last coach is a repainted 'Clarabel' from the 'Thomas' range.
Leaving Sovereign Street for Leeds Central Passenger Station.

A northbound LSWR goods train passing Wyndham Farm.
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Pictures of the three Railway Companies seen on the layout.

Calder Railway locomotive 'Huxtable' with an Earlsheaton Junction bound goods train passing Crown Point Yard.
Leeds Scarcroft & Wetheby Rlwy goods train passing Wyndham Farm on its way to Wetherby.
Kirkstall & East Seacroft Railway trains pass at Sovereign Street.
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