The Pictures of Simon King
Amberley Working Museum Rail Gala
14th July 2007 to 15th July 2007

Amberley Working Museum's Annual Rail Gala was held on the 14 & 15 July. Two records were set. Having the most visitors for a Saturday, and the best visitor number for this particular event.

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'Polar Bear' on the Groudle Glen set at Brockham Station.
'Polar Bear' on the Groudle Glen set at Brockham Station.
Rail Group mascot 'Aggy' attracted some attention from the public as she snoozed on the incline railway Manrider wagon.
Rail Group mascot 'Aggy' attracted some attention from the public as she snoozed on the incline railway Manrider wagon.
The restored Manrider wagon amongst the flatbed train. I filmed some of the footage in the Rail Gala video on YouTube from this, no suspension and chain link couplings makes for an interesting ride!
The restored Manrider wagon amongst the flatbed train. I filmed some of the footage in the Rail Gala video on YouTube from this, no suspension and chain link couplings makes for an interesting ride!
'Barbouilleur' having just arrived at Brockham from Amberley.
'Barbouilleur' having just arrived at Brockham from Amberley.
Hampshire Narrow Gauge Trust's Bagnall 0-4-0ST 2091/1919 'Wendy' tries to hide behind a tree whilst waiting for her turn on the skip train. This engine is on long term loan to the museum.
Hampshire Narrow Gauge Trust's Bagnall 0-4-0ST 2091/1919 'Wendy' tries to hide behind a tree whilst waiting for her turn on the skip train. This engine is on long term loan to the museum.
Decauville 0-4-0WT 1126/1947 'Barbouilleur' is watered at Brockham before running to Cragside empty to run around her train.
Decauville 0-4-0WT 1126/1947 'Barbouilleur' is watered at Brockham before running to Cragside empty to run around her train.
'Wendy' and 'Barbouilleur' stand at Brockham having just double headed a train from Amberley. A rare occurance on the Amberley line...
'Wendy' and 'Barbouilleur' stand at Brockham having just double headed a train from Amberley. A rare occurance on the Amberley line...
Myself on 'Polar Bear'. As can be seen the size of 'Polar Bear' compared to a standard Bagnall like 'Wendy' is clear.
Myself on 'Polar Bear'. As can be seen the size of 'Polar Bear' compared to a standard Bagnall like 'Wendy' is clear.
Yours Truly standing on Bagnall 2-4-0T 1781/1905'Polar Bear' after the cavalcade.
Yours Truly standing on Bagnall 2-4-0T 1781/1905'Polar Bear' after the cavalcade.