The Coniston Railway

A short film on the origins and construction of Major John Hext's garden railway at Holywath, Coniston, Cumbria. Dedicated to Rosie Hext, who we miss.
This railway has all but disappeared, but I hope this little production will shed some light on it's origins and stand as a testament to those who realise their dreams, large or small.

[@steamyfog]

If you are the producer of this piece then many thanks. As one of the people mentioned in the video I can say that this encapsulates the entire story in a nutshell. Major's narrative coupled with excellent shots and editing make it worthy of being the definitive record of the railway. I have a copy of this along with my other Holywath railway documentation.
Rosie Hext was indeed a star.
Thank you.

[@englishtwister]

I wonder whom bought this marvellous locomotive.

[@Cheekylittlemonkey81]

The loco lives on in nearby Millom on the west coast of Cumbria. Cared for by a skilled model engineer.