Cheers Ed, I wondered what the point of restoring a loco to 3' 6" gauge as there is nowhere in the UK that I know of where it could run. And that is apart from its' enormous size and weight!
Roy

Hi Roy, Yes the one you at Quainton is a Class 25 NC or non condensing
Regards
Ed

Hi EdW, on my visit to the Quainton railway society they have a South African railways engine being restored.
The link gives details. Pretty big when close up and a good few years befored it will go back into steam.
Is this the type in your post?
Back in April I had a ride behind a Beyer-Garrett No, 6209, that was in Australia.

https://www.brc-stockbook.co.uk/25nc.htm

South Africa run their railways on 3’6” which is regarded as “narrow gauge” internationally.
Up to the 80s many routes were still on steam and some of the locos were really impressive “beasts”
Like The class 26/26, 16E and GMA class Garrets.

Hi all I had a great day out at Quainton preserved railway. There was a historic vehucle gathering and our club day out organisor had also set up a tour of the workshops.

With wives etc, there were 21 of us, so although out for the day, you kept bumping into friends.
We left a bit after three as my legs were more tired than I was, but climbing stairs and walking over rough ground takes its toll.

Most of the locos were the small ones, 0-4-0 and 0-6-0 tankers and some ready to go others years away from that.
They seem to have evolved a good business model and are thriving while grant maintained set ups are forever worrying about their grants.
Much sunnier than expected and nice to be out with our daughter.
Roy

My new toy

Air and boat mix

Old airboat I converted from gas to electric.

Fun and a bit crazy

Happy genetic transfer day 😂😂😂

Razor..., et al. This forum seems to fit all, from those with little time on their hands to those who can get things done because they have the time to apply their skills to projects. Not specific to dads, all have the opportunity to participate, hopefully enjoying this fun hobby.

"If nautical nonsense is something you wish, then hop on the deck and flap like a fish." (Something I can't do, but cherish the thought.)

Lew, 😎, USA 🇺🇸

Hope everyone had a great father's day whatever you've been up to. Spent the morning at the lake, received a t-shirt from the cat 🐈 and dog 🐕 followed by an Indian takeaway in the evening and finally a call from my daughter.😊

Thanks Roy. Trains on the "standard gauge" still amaze me, especially the big multi-unit diesels hauling freight at fairly high speeds going around curves. Don't see many trains where I am located, one freight at night per week day. I grew up in NY and rode the subways every day to high school.

Funny story... many years ago we rode the "bullet train" to visit friends. The people over there did not know it was called the bullet train, only as the Shinkansen Express.

Been on subways in London, Munich, Brussels (trains), we're all interesting. Most interesting experience was in Washington DC. We were trapped in a station (only ones) when the money train came in. So many serious guards, we dared not to move an inch.

Well, I better get back to model boats before I get kicked off this forum.

Lew, 😎, 🇺🇲🧡

I've had cards. gifts and text messages, but otherwise I've spent the day alone (as usual). At least you get things done on a day like that, without interruption.
I hope every Dad has enjoyed his day, whatever you've done.

Hi Lew it is 6 feet and was the inspiration of Isambard Kingdom Brunel and the whole of the Great Western railway was laid this way.

When it was decided to adopt the now standard gauge the whole network. hundreds of miles was changed overnight!
In some places the 2 gauges were in place together and you can imagine how complex the points (turnouts) were.

When the rolling stock was taken off they had to lay new Broad gauge track to accomodate the vehicles. A devious question to ask in pub quizzes! When was the last broad gauge track layed?

IKB is regarded as an engineering hero for all his feats of engineering including the ships as well.
Regards
Roy

Roy, how wide is the broad gauge?
Lew

Yes, finally another little girl🤗! We have two sons and the rest of the grandchildren are all boys and one girl. My younger son is involved with me in rc boats and tanks. His son (2-1/2) is always ready to grab the transmitter. He likes to zig zag the models😮.
Lew
Florida ⛱️, USA 🇺🇸 ♥️

Just couldn’t resist. 😉😂.
Enjoy the Day Dad’s!!!

Thanks Lew,
Sounds nice Roy we have boys so just get cards you are so lucky to have a girl they seem to be much more thoughtful
All dad's have a great day what ever you do
Philuk👍

I am off out today with our daughter, it seems she likes Preserved railways as well. We are off to the Quainton Railway Centre as they have a special Fathers day.
Historic vehicles today.
Weather forecast a bit cool for June but dry.

OOPS! just amended above to correct venue! It is definitely an age problem!
Roy