West Lancs Light Rly open Day for the Merseyside & SWest Lancs Group & Friends

[Stan Williams]

Government Stage 4 Rules from 21st June 2021.

Obviously not set in stone right now,but hoping that after the above date we will be able to open outdoor events
It will be held on a Saturday afternoon and at present we are looking at the end of June or early July.

Open day consists in playing trains on a 2ft NG  line, tour the works and loco sheds, drive a diesel.
We are hoping to have two trains, the passenger and a goods train.

Hoping all goes to plan and a date will be announced over the next couple of months.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

Our Open Day is now set for  Saturday  26th June 2021  starting at  midday and will run to around 5/5.30pm.

There will be two locos in steam , one being the WW1 Joffre (if all is well with her) they will be running the trains and members will
be able to have cab rides.
Diesel engine working the sidings and members can drive this under supervision.
Tour of loco sheds/workshops.
Free tea & coffee all day.
Local bakery can supply a lunch and there is a fish & chip shop across the way.
Booths Supermarket is next door.

All governed by the the Government Rule 4 dated the 21st June.

Just keeping everything crossed for a dry day.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

Further update on our West Lancs Light Rly Trip on  Saturday 26th  June 2021  starting  at  midday.

Two locos in steam,   WW1   Joffre  and the  O&K  Utrillas  along with a diesel that visitors can drive and shunt skip wagons in the sidings.
The two steam locos will swap over during the afternoon, one on a passenger train and the other on the engineers train.
You will be able to enjoy footplate rides on the above.
Tour of the loco sheds and workshops during the day.

Free Tea & Coffee provided  and you can purchase Bacon Baps from the van.
wooden picnic tables provided for your rest period.
The Group Sales will have some goodies for you to purchase and will take over a couple of the picnic tables around about 2.30pm

We ask that all visitors make at least a £5.00 donation for the afternoon trip.

Stan.