Ryedown Lane 'on tour'.

Life seems to have been full on of late ( a bit too much so if I'm honest) and opportunities for actual railway modelling have been thin on the ground, although an FR coach kit and and a couple of standard gauge wagons are nearing completion.

However, the first weekend in March saw Ryedown Lane make an appearance at my local exhibition in Romsey along with two other layouts from Wessex Narrow Gauge Modellers.

                                    Ryedown Lane before the doors opened on Saturday morning.

It was great to be exhibiting again and lovely to meet so many friends. Many thanks to fellow WNGM members Steve and Jerry who helped me over the weekend.

                                     A typical Wessex Light Railway passenger train trundles through Winterbourne Road.

Rather less typical is this splendid railcar, inspired by the North Eastern Railway Petrol Electric Autocars, brought along by its creator and fellow WNGM member Tim Couling.

The next couple of weeks will be busy as WMGM prepare to stage Narrow Gauge South on 23rd April. Having had to cancel the event two years ago, it will be a great pleasure to meet up with fellow narrow gauge enthusiasts in Eastleigh. Full details can be found on our website at Narrow Gauge South