Model Railway Forum

Whilst in York this week, to primarily see “The Proclaimers” perform at the Barbican ( can’t beat a bit of tribal chanting over the border) and to attend a business mtg in Leeds, Mrs Hound Dog went on a tour at York Minister whilst I went to the NRM, where I especially wanted to see my first Western Hydraulic in the flesh.

You can imagine my disappointment when I was unable to find “Western Fusilier” in the Great Hall and on enquiring, I was told that it had been moved outside and was not accessible to the public…… I managed to spy a cab end sticking out one of the sheds through a distant window, but that was as close as I got.

Overall I have to say I wasn’t massively impressed by the NRM and was pleased that I hadn’t followed through on a previous plan to come down on the train from Scotland for a day visit…… for sure it is free ( although £10 for the car park plus the obligatory donation) and yes the Mallard etc remains stunning , but lots of railway crockery, old seats and tickets etc is just not my thing.

On my way back from Leeds, I made a detour via Skipton to pick up a Class 08 shunter that I brought on-line a few days earlier from Clark Railworks……. What lovely people and most welcoming - on hindsight I wish I had left more time to browse their stock and chat with them……. I have no connection with them but have bought quite a few items over the last couple years and the service and product is outstanding.

Cheers Richard

Ps - I didn’t venture into York station as for me it will never be the same without the sight and sound of a Deltic at the end of one of the curved platforms.

Agree about Clark’s, helpful bunch, good prices.

Sorry to hear about your disappointment.

Have to say I have never been there to look at a particular loco. I have never been disappointed.

I could see the Deltic prototype through the window when I visited Shildon last month - on one of the two days each week that it is closed.
Caused some consternation with the security staff when they saw my nose pressed against the glass.

I’ve not been able to visit the NRM even though I’ve been in York each September as they won’t let me in with the dog.

I'm with WTD. I have never been disappointing with my visits to The NRM. You could have phoned them to check if it was on display if you wanted to see a particular loco as there is always work going on with something or other.