On my sole visit to the IOM in the early 70s, the Groudle Glen Railway was shut down, so I didn't know much about the line. No passengers, so was this a photographic charter? Lots of shutter clicks in the background. With such tight curves, perhaps bogie coaches would be better for visitors than the 4-wheelers as it was almost like listening to a Pacer with the flange squeal. The asthmatic whistle could do with a bit of tuning, but it looks a nice line with the views over the sea. The trackbed seems in very good order and is tidy- better than many heritage lines.
It is still open regularly so if you went back you could ride it. This was a photo charter on the line. The event was primarily for photographers, so it was not really possible to get away from clicks or the occasional taking. Only one or two others were doing video
On my sole visit to the IOM in the early 70s, the Groudle Glen Railway was shut down, so I didn't know much about the line.
No passengers, so was this a photographic charter? Lots of shutter clicks in the background.
With such tight curves, perhaps bogie coaches would be better for visitors than the 4-wheelers as it was almost like listening to a Pacer with the flange squeal. The asthmatic whistle could do with a bit of tuning, but it looks a nice line with the views over the sea. The trackbed seems in very good order and is tidy- better than many heritage lines.
It is still open regularly so if you went back you could ride it. This was a photo charter on the line. The event was primarily for photographers, so it was not really possible to get away from clicks or the occasional taking. Only one or two others were doing video