The Leek & Rudyard Railway ( Part 1 The Re-Construction )

These days when we find it hard to find the time to do everything we have to do, it is even harder to find time to do things we want to do. One thing that should be on your ' Must do' list this year is a visit to the Leek & Rudyard Railway.
Since the end of 2016. the railway has undergone some major changes, none more noticable than a brand new Engine shed.
I had hoped to pay a number of visits during the re-construction period to record the progress but unfortunately due to work commitments. I missed the Departure and return of all the Loco's and the Rolling Stock from Rudyard for the re-construction to take place, but luckily this will be well documented on the Leek & Rudyard Railways Website and on their Facebook pages. In fact, I only managed to get there on two occasions and managed to get this footage of the guys hard at work. It was a little embarassing standing there videoing them hard at work but being a lazy sod, I got over my embarassment quickly. Seriously though, thanks to you all for putting up with me throughout the videoing.
I am also very grateful to Ian Burgess for allowing me to use his photos, showing some of the changes being made.
I know it might not be everyones cup of tea watching guys reconstruct a railway and with that in mind - I have split the video in two. Part one is the reconstruction part with part two being the actual Re-Opening and running of the trains.
This is a whole new era for The Leek and Rudyard Railway but don't take my word for it - go down and see for yourself.
Look out for Part 2 The Re-Opening

[@johnhealy8513]

This is an absolutely brilliant video showing every aspect of the reconstruction of the Leek & Rudyard Railway and the volunteers should be extremely proud of their efforts. Keep up the good work and lets see the line extended one of these days.

[@mollsmyre]

Thank You, Glad you enjoyed the Video. I couldn't agree with you more the volunteers have done a wonderful job so far and I look forward to seeing the extension come to fruition.

[@steverowe8785]

Just watched this again tommy. What a brill record you have made. So easy to turn up at LRR and take what is in front of you for granted but your video shows what hard work is needed to make this achievement.

[@mollsmyre]

Watched it again Steve, Boy, your a glutton for punishment. Seriously though you do tend to forget just how much hard work went into transforming the LRR into what we see today. Not that I did anything other than loiter about with a camera. Everyone should be very proud of their achievements.

[@steverowe8785]

I agree and that should also include, all other volunteers, doing their bit when you were not able to record them.

[@mollsmyre]

Absolutely Steve. Praise to each and every one of the LRR Volunteers. As I cant get there as often as I would like I miss out on a lot of what is going on. I'm sure there are quite a few of the guys I haven't even met yet. It would be fantastic to get a bit of footage and a few photos of everyone together.

[@HenryKelsall]

Good to see you over the weekend and a great video! Feels great seeing all our hard work come to fruition. Looking forward to part 2.

[@mollsmyre]

Thanks Henry. It certainly is very impressive what you guys have done. I enjoyed spending time with you all, relieved I didn't have to do any work:-)

[@HenryKelsall]

mollsmyre yes it did rather take it out of us, particularly the track work around the yard but all worth it for the end result :) now we can play again!

[@alanwindypics]

It's going to be quite an impressive setup once all the work is finished (not that it wasn't impressive before), and great idea to record all this work for posterity, it will be history one day, so it will always be nice to be able to look back at what took place.

[@mollsmyre]

Your quite right, very impressive indeed., and there is more to come.

[@josephbrandtner7713]

What is the track gauge?

[@Priest57man]

Fantastic video, looking forward to part 2

[@mollsmyre]

Thank You Glad you liked it.

[@JakeBSteam]

Excellent video :)

[@mollsmyre]

Thanks very much.