SOUND OF THE COMMON BUZZARD Hector Wright 2015-10-25 | The common Buzzard is a familiar sight in the sky around The Grange CL, Caravan Club 5 CL site in Norfolk, England. Around five years ago this distinctive bird of prey was a rare site in the skies in this area. However, they are now widespread throughout the UK. Welcome to My Blog Page: http://goo.gl/TGv1SS
Galapagos Adventure on Board the Celebrity Xpedition Cruise Ship December 2014 Hector Wright 2015-01-11 | Sit back and spend some time watching this DVD of some of the images captured on our adventure to the Galapagos Islands December 2014. The diverse scenery and wild life experience were truly amazing. We have been to many wonderful places around the world in our lifetime. However, this must rank as one of the top places we have ever visited, and feel privileged to have the opportunity.Welcome to My Blog Page; http://goo.gl/TGv1SS
Sound Of The Kingfisher at The Grange CL Norfolk Fishing Lake Hector Wright 2014-08-11 | Here the sound of the kingfisher at 'The Grange CL' fishing lake August 2014.Welcome to My Blog Page; http://goo.gl/TGv1SS
Moorhens Nesting on The Grange CL Lake Hector Wright 2014-05-27 | http:www.thegrangecl.co.ukOn April 10th 2014, I posted ' on my blogpage, 'Moorhens at 'The Grange CL'. The nest at the time had nine eggs. I shot this video one month later May 10th and there are only four chicks to be seen out of the batch of nine. Sadly, one week after taking this video we have had no sightings of the Moorhen chicks?Welcome to My Blog Page; http://goo.gl/TGv1SS
Sound of the Swallow at The Grange CL Hector Wright 2014-05-24 | http://www.thethegrangecl.co.ukSwallows return to Britain from March to May after their winter migration. They will leave again in September and October with stragglers departing November. Migrating swallows will cover-up to 200 miles a day in their migrating period, this is mainly during daylight, they will fly at speeds of 17-22 miles per hour. However, their maximum flight speed is 35 mph. Migration is a hazardous time for many Swallows with many dying from starvation, exhaustion and in storms. With their return to Britain, they will take up territories around structures, in fewer urban areas than House Martins. Welcome to My Blog Page; http://goo.gl/TGv1SS
Sound of the Goldfinch at The Grange CL Hector Wright 2014-05-21 | Gold finch Carduelis carduelisGold finches were not often seen at 'The Grange CL' until we devolved the nature conservation area. With thistles and teasels now growing freely throughout the area, it is now common to see goldfinches in small flocks thought the year. Since we erected the bird hide and hung some bird feeders up with a mixture of wild seeds and black sunflower seeds this has attracted the Goldfinch even more.The Goldfinch is one of Britain's favourite and most attractive birds. The Goldfinch stands out from all the other finches by its striking colours. Which are mixtures of red, white and black on the head a golden-brown body with bright yellow wing bars. The Goldfinch is an exquisite finch with character and charm. The Goldfinch was once kept as a caged bird due to their colourful plumage and delightful singing, but now you may spot this little bird swinging on branches or twittering away in your garden. A pleasant rambling twitter or tinkling best describes the most common call of the Goldfinch.Welcome to My Blog Page; http://goo.gl/TGv1SS
Tits at The Grange CL Hector Wright 2014-05-11 | Welcome to My Blog Page; http://goo.gl/TGv1SSThe UK, as six species Tits (there are a few more in Europe and Asia, plus others in Africa and the Americas. Tits are a sociable species of birds, often found in mixed flocks. However, becom every territorial when nesting. Blue, Coal & Great tits are among the most demanding and popular visitors to garden feeders.Blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) Green StatusThe Blue Tit is a colorful mix of blue, yellow, white and green and is one of our most attractive and most distinguishable garden visitors. In winter, family flocks join up with other tits as they search for food. A garden with four or five blue tits at a feeder at any one time may be feeding 20 or more young.http://www.thegrangecl.co.uk
Great Tit at The Grange CL Hector Wright 2014-05-08 | Welcome to My Blog Page; http://goo.gl/TGv1SSThe Grange Cl, is a Caravan Club 5CL (certified location) touring caravan site for members of the caravan club. We are located in rural Norfolk, England, UK. At 'The Grange CL', we are passionate about the protection of wild life and nature. Within the grounds, we have a six-acre meadow which we have created a nature conservation area and fishing lake where our visitors can relax and unwind.Wild flower beds have been sown, and many trees are now establishing themselves. Throughout the year, there is an ever-changing species of birds, wildflowers, insects, butterflies & mammals to be seen, that did not exist before we created this wild life area. For those interested in nature, we have created a blog page. www.thegrangecl.co.uk/blogpage.phpwww.thegrangecl.co.uk
Six Special Steam Trains Hector Wright 2014-03-04 | All six surviving LNER Railway A4s Pacifics, World steam speed record holder Mallard No; 4468, preservation steam record holder Bittern No.4464, post war record holder Sir Nigel Gresley No. 60007, Dwight D. Eisenhower No. 60008, Union of South Africa No. 60009 & Dominion of Canada No.4489 at The National Railway Museum, Locomotion, Shildon. On 22nd February 2014, The Great GoodbyeWelcome to My Blog Page; http://goo.gl/TGv1SS
The Grange CL to Diss Town Hector Wright 2013-09-08 | Welcome to My Blog Page; http://goo.gl/TGv1SSDiss Market TownThe Grange CL is a small, family-run 5CL (certified location) Caravan Club site. We are only seven miles from the market town of Diss in rural Norfolk. Many towns claim to be 'historic market towns', but there has been a market in the centre of Diss, on the Norfolk/Suffolk border for well over 500 years. The town, which lies in the beautiful Waveney Valley, was established around one of the deepest natural inland lakes in the country. The 6 acre Mere is 18 feet deep, but below this is another 51 feet of mud! The water level is maintained by a number of underground springs near to the northern edge. The local Rotary Club is hoping to install an 18metre high water fountain in the centre of the Mere next year to celebrate their centenary. The town has a population approaching 7,000. However, the town also serves a recognised rural catchment area of approximately 40,000 people. The town centre comprises some excellent examples of Georgian and Edwardian buildings, as well as a public park, the Mere and a number of thriving shopping streets and the market place. The Market operates every Friday and coincides with a local antiques and collectables auction which is held at Gazes Saleroom. Speciality markets, flea markets and farmers markets are also held regularly.-- Created using PowToon -- Free sign up at http://www.powtoon.com . Make your own animated videos and animated presentations for free. PowToon is a free tool that allows you to develop cool animated clips and animated presentations for your website, office meeting, sales pitch, nonprofit fundraiser, product launch, video resume, or anything else you could use an animated explainer video. PowToon's animation templates help you create animated presentations and animated explainer videos from scratch. Anyone can produce awesome animations quickly with PowToon, without the cost or hassle other professional animation services require.www.thegrangecl.co.uk
The Grange CL Norfolk England Hector Wright 2013-09-07 | Welcome to my Blog Page; http://goo.gl/TGv1SSThe Grange CL is a small, family-run 5CL (certified location) Caravan Club site. We are only seven miles from the market town of Diss in rural Norfolk. Although situated in a beautifully tranquil location, there are several attractions just a short drive away. The site caters for up to five touring caravans/motor homes on a 0.75 acre leveled and landscaped site. Pitches are well spaced, and all have electric hook-ups. For those not fortunate to have a touring caravan or mortor home, we have located next to the 5CL site a two-bedroom Sandhurst Mobile home available for hire. You are assured of a warm welcome from the owners. Keen tourers for many years, they have designed this site with an in-depth knowledge of what is required for a relaxing stay. The site is fortunate to have it's own private fishing lake and dog walk, and is blessed with an an abundance of visiting wildlife. -- Created using PowToon -- Free sign up at http://www.powtoon.com . Make your own animated videos and animated presentations for free. PowToon is a free tool that allows you to develop cool animated clips and animated presentations for your website, office meeting, sales pitch, nonprofit fundraiser, product launch, video resume, or anything else you could use an animated explainer video. PowToon's animation templates help you create animated presentations and animated explainer videos from scratch. Anyone can produce awesome animations quickly with PowToon, without the cost or hassle other professional animation services require.http://www.thegrangecl.co.uk
North Norfolk Railway 2013 Autumn Steam Gala A Grand day out Hector Wright 2013-09-01 | Welcome to my Blog Page; http://goo.gl/TGv1SSAnnual steam gala at the North Norfolk heritage line "Poppy Line" featuring GNR Class N2 1744 Tank Engine, Quad-art set designed by Sir Nigel Gresley, Oliver Cromwell Class 7 or known as Britannia class 70013 4-6-2 designed by R.Riddles, Stanard 4MT 2-6-0 No;76084 designed by R.Riddles,LNER Class B12 4-6-0 No;8572 designed by S D Holden, GWR 5600 Class 0-6-2T, LMS Black 5 5Mt 4-6-0 designed by Sir William Stainer No;45337, English Electric diesel Class 37 D6732 replacing Tornado which was sadly cancelled due to signaling problems in Hampshire.www.thegrangecl.co.uk
The Grange CL with Auntie Wainwright, Junior, Roxy & Ruby Hector Wright 2013-08-30 | Welcome to my Blog Page; http://goo.gl/TGv1SSThe Grange CL is a small, family-run 5CL (certified location) Caravan Club site. We are only seven miles from the market town of Diss in rural Norfolk.Although situated in a beautifully tranquil location, there are several attractions just a short drive away.The site caters for up to five touring caravans/motor homes on a 1.5 acre leveled and landscaped site. Pitches are well spaced, and all have electric hook-ups. For those not fortunate to have a touring caravan or mortor home, we have located next to the 5CL site a two-bedroom Sandhurst Mobile home available for hire.You are assured of a warm welcome from the owners. Keen tourers for many years, they have designed this site with an in-depth knowledge of what is required for a relaxing stay.The site is fortunate to have it's own private fishing lake and dog walk, and is blessed with an abundance of visiting wildlife.http://www.thegrangecl.co.uk
Mid Norfolk July 2013 Steam Gala-The Big Four Hector Wright 2013-07-22 | Welcome to my Blog Page; http://goo.gl/TGv1SSMid Norfolk Summer Steam Gala - The Big Four 2013 July 19th-21st , 6233 Duchess of Sutherland, Pannier Tank 8443, B1 Mayflower 61306, LSWR M7 30053.
Light Pacific 34067 TANGMERE Hector Wright 2013-06-09 | Welcome to my Blog Page; http://goo.gl/TGv1SSSR West Country and Battle of Britain classes 34067 Tangmere.The SR West Country and Battle of Britain classes, jointly known as Light Pacifics or casually known as Spam Cans. Are air-smoothed 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotivesIn 1937 O V S Bulleid became Chief Mechanical Engineer of the Southern Railway. Bulleid set about designing some revolutionary, if controversial, locomotives including the Merchant Navy (MN) Class. The first of this new class was completed at Eastleigh works on 17 February 1941. Looking unlike any other locomotive at that time the MN Class featured air-smoothed casing, innovative chain driven valve gear and solid looking 'boxpox' wheels. It also featured a boiler that was to be the best steam raiser ever developed for a British steam locomotive. Towards the end of World War II Bulleid wanted a locomotive design that would be able to run over the whole Southern network. One drawback of the MN design was that it was unable to run over the entire network due to its large size and weight. The answer was a 'scaled down' version of the MN class, retaining many of the same features but weighing less. The resulting class of 'light Pacifics' could operate almost anywhere on the Southern network. Initially named after towns and tourist sites in Southwest England (West Country (WC) Class) and later with a Battle of Britain theme (Battle of Britain (BB) Class). The first of this new class was completed at Eastleigh works in May 1945. A total of 110 locomotives were constructed between 1945 and 1950, named after West Country resorts and Royal Air Force (RAF) and other subjects associated with the Battle of Britain.Due to problems with some of the new features, such as the Bulleid chain-driven valve gear, sixty locomotives were rebuilt by British Railways during the late 1950s. This produced a design highly similar to the rebuilt Merchant Navy class. The classes operated until July 1967, when the last steam locomotives on the Southern Region were withdrawn. Although most were scrapped, twenty locomotives found new homes on heritage railways in Britain.Tangmere is a wonderful example of an outstanding locomotive design. Seeing it at work over a stretch of track of the Railway network only adds to the spectacle.
Lynns Special Lemon Tree Hector Wright 2013-05-17 | Welcome to my Blog Page; http://goo.gl/TGv1SSLynn's Special Lemon Tree.
The Rat Pack & Friend Episode 3 Hector Wright 2013-02-04 | Welcome to my Blog Page; http://goo.gl/TGv1SSLove them or loth them, I love my Jack Russell's; they may be a small dog. However, what they lack in size they make in character. With their boundless energy, stamina, & fearlessness they can have you pulling your hair out one minute, then have you rolling about with laughter the next minute. Never two Jack Russell's are the same they all have different temperaments and characteristics.Sweep with her butter wouldn't melt in her mouth looks is the top dog.They soon find out who's boss when they get on the wrong side her.Bobby's the smallest of the Rat Pack, but sees himself as twice the size. He is totally fearless. He's also taken to impersonating Meerkats after seeing them on the TV adverts.Broome's totally different again. He thinks he is a Teddy Bear. When you stroke him or try to pick him up, he will growl just like a Stiff Teddy Bear. However, it's all a front he has never ever bitten anybody. He just likes trying to be the Alpha male of the tribe.Polly's a right little Madame. It's as well she doesn't see The Rat Pack that often, because they would soon lead her astray. I don't think that would go down well with her owners Roy and Lynn.Sammy's, a head case if he had brains he'd be dangerous. When Sammy and Broome meet up which is on most days you would think they hate each other, when they start fighting and rolling about , tucking and pulling each other about but no harm ever comes of it. Sammy's the biggest of them all, for a small sized dog he can run fast. I once saw him chase a Hare over a couple of fields that surround us; admittedly he never caught the Hare but the Hare was never far in front of him. Sammy lives next door and belongs to my son, when he's working I look out for Sammy.You can email Yhe Rat Pack at; sweepbroomebobby@gmail.com
The Rat Pack Episode 2 Its a Dogs Life, in this case a Jack Russell Dog Hector Wright 2013-01-31 | Welcome to my Blog Page; http://goo.gl/TGv1SSThe Jack Russell breed of dogs thrives on action and adventure. However, they often find themselves in trouble. Jack Russell's are true hunters at heart and will explore, roam, chase and dig when they get the opportunity. Jack Russell's are very playful and intelligent. They will get along well with children and strangers. Jack Russell's are also known to get along with horses. However, given the chance Jack Russell's love to chase cats and just love to catch Rats and Mice. Jack Russell's tend to bark and dig. They will make an ideal companion for any active person, but the owner must have a good sense of humour who loves a lot of entertainment-and mischief-in one dog. The Jack Russell needs a lot of mental stimulation throughout the day, however they are not very good at scrabble or Sudoku but hide a ball or a treat somewhere and they will soon find it. The Jack Russell is not a dog that can sit around indoors doing nothing all day. They require long walks or strenuous and taxing games daily, plus training sessions. Jack Russell's enjoy the chance to explore on their own, but you must keep your eyes on them at all times when they are running loose in open spaces because they tend to go off in search of trouble at any given chance. They are also known to go down holes in search of prey and then have to be dug out! Taking care of your Jack Russell, requires minimal attention for the smooth coat this only consists of weekly brushing to remove any dead hair; and for the broken coat this also only consists of occasional hand stripping. If you are looking for a quiet life don't buy a Jack Russell.email The Rat Pack @ sweepbroomebobby@gmail.comhttp://www.thegrangecl.co.uk
The Rat Pack. Hector Wright 2013-01-27 | Welcome to my Blog Page; http://goo.gl/TGv1SSThe first episode of 'The Life & Times of Three Mental Jack Russells'We are The Rat Pack, Sweep, Broome the Dog & bobby three mental Jack Russell dogs.We love our walks in the fields and giving our masters the run around. Especially when some one knocks on the door or tries to get in we go berserk barking and howling. It's a good thing we live in a rural area because when we get going I bet you can hear us miles away. Be the first to make a comment or tell us a doggy story email us at; sweepbroomebobby@gmail.com
No Fishing Today at The Grange CL Hector Wright 2013-01-20 | Welcome to my Blog Page; http://goo.gl/TGv1SSNo fishing today at The Grange Cl,The Lakes frozen over and the weather forecast is for more snow and freezing temperatures for the coming week.
Penguin Hector Wright 2013-01-20 | Welcome to my Blog Page; http://goo.gl/TGv1SSThis is Pat's entry in the local WI (women institute) group competition for January 2013. Animal shaped out of a vegetable; Aubergine & Carrot.
Winter Scene at The Grange CL 2013 Hector Wright 2013-01-20 | Welcome to my Blog Page; http://goo.gl/TGv1SSJanuary 2013 The Grange CLAfter a mild start to the year with temperature reaching around 10C.January 14th sees the start of near Artic conditions with temperatures Dropping in some places to 14c below freezing. Tuesday 15th January atThe Grange CL sees temperatures in the day still around 6C below freezing.Looking forward to Summer.
The Windmills of My Mind Hector Wright 2012-06-20 | Welcome to my Blog Page; http://goo.gl/TGv1SSWind turbines not far from 'The Grange CL' in rural Norfolk UK.This was videoed on a breezy day in June 2012.How,efficient are these small domestic wind turbines?
Pat Queens Diamond Jubilee Cake. Hector Wright 2012-06-03 | Welcome to my Blog Page; http://goo.gl/TGv1SSPat's wins 2nd prize at a local Craft and Produce Show for her Queen's Diamond Jubilee Cake.http://thegrangecl.co.uk
The Famous Raffles Hotel Singapore. Hector Wright 2012-01-24 | Welcome to my Blog Page; http://goo.gl/TGv1SSPat & Steve having a relaxing break sampling the famous Singapore Sling at The Raffles Hotel November 2010 before our flight back to the UK.
Cake Baking A Selection of Pats Creative Cakes Hector Wright 2012-01-24 | Welcome to my Blog Page; http://goo.gl/TGv1SSHere, you can view a few of Pat's decorative cakes she has made over the years, being a W.I (woman's Institute) member for many years she as entered several competitions and won with her creative skills.
Egypt Solar Boat Museum at the Giza Plateau. Hector Wright 2012-01-20 | Welcome to my Blog Page; http://goo.gl/TGv1SSMany tourists who visit the pyramids at the Giza plateau in Egypt over look the Solar Boat Museum.The boat was discovered in 1954, when the ground was being cleared for a tourist road and a series of 40 slabs of limestone were found set into the ground. Excavation began in May and once the pit was opened, it smelled of cedarwood and the pieces of a complete boat, arranged in thirteen layers was discovered. Even the ropes and mats were intact.
Fishing at The Grange CL. Hector Wright 2012-01-01 | Welcome to my Blog Page; http://goo.gl/TGv1SSFishing at The Grange CL.The Grange CL caravan site is a small, family-run site in rural Norfolk. Although situtated in a beautifully tranquil location there are several attractions just a short drive away.The site caters for up to 5 tourers / motor homes and a two bedroom Static Holiday home on a levelled and landscaped site. Pitches are well spaced, and all have electric hook-ups.You are assured of a warm welcome from the owners. Keen tourers for many years, they have designed this site with an in-depth knowledge of what is required for a relaxing stay.The site is fortunate to have its own private fishing lake and recreation area /dog walk, and is blessed with an abundance of visiting wildlife.
Air Balloons Over The Grange CL 2011. Hector Wright 2011-12-28 | Welcome to my Blog Page; http://goo.gl/TGv1SSAir Balloons Over The Grange CL 2011.The Grange is a small, family-run 5 caravan & holiday home site in rural Norfolk. Although situtated in a beautifully tranquil location there are several attractions just a short drive away.The site caters for up to 5 tourers / motorhomes on a 0.75 acre levelled and landscaped site. Pitches are well spaced, and all have electric hook-ups.You are assured of a warm welcome from the owners. Keen tourers for many years, they have designed this site with an in-depth knowledge of what is required for a relaxing stay.
The Fire Brigade Call at The Grange CL Hector Wright 2011-09-23 | http://www.thegrangecl.co.ukThe Grange CL The video captured an incidence that happened in 2011 when the winds were strong. Due to the high winds, the over head power cables were arcing on the trees and bushes on the boundary. The trees and bushes should have been trimmed by EDF Energy in 2010. This incidence soon got their butt in gear.The Grange is a small, family-run site in rural Norfolk. Although situtated in a beautifully tranquil location there are several attractions just a short drive away. The site caters for up to 5 tourers / motorhomes on a 0.75 acre levelled and landscaped site. Pitches are well spaced, and all have electric hook-ups.http://www.thegrangecl.co.ukhttp://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Grange-CL/135107829912658
Flight of the Bumble Bee at The Grange CL Hector Wright 2011-09-01 | http://www.thegrangecl.co.ukStumbled on this wild Bees nest walking the paths around 'The Grange CL' with 'Broome' the dog.Wild Bees These small- to medium-sized bees may be any of a wide range of colors: metallic red, black, blue, green, or copper. Usually no distinctive spots or bands are present. Length ranges from 8.5 to 17 mm. Several wild bee species build nests in the soil. They are most common, in soils with sparse to moderate plant growth, little organic matter, and good drainage. Essentially beneficial insects, wild bees feed on the nectar of many plants and gather pollen for the larvae to feed upon and are excellent pollinators of vegetable and fruit crops. They prefer to nest in soils with a sparse vegetative cover, As the bees tunnel in the soil, the excavated dirt forms mounds 1.5 to 6.0 cm wide and 0.25 to 1.5 cm high. The bees are often exterminated out of fear of their stinging but Wild bees seldom sting unless stepped upon or squeezed. Wild bees generally overwinter in their soil burrows as adults. They emerge by early April and begin digging new burrows. The burrow consists basically of a vertical shaft 8 to 15 cm deep. The number and size of side tunnels varies with the particular bee species. Unlike some bees, soil-nesting species are not social in that each female makes her own nest, provisions it with food, and lays eggs. There is no worker caste. The bees, however, are gregarious and often nest closely together. However, there is no "nest guarding" instinct. Wild bees first begin to fly in early spring. Mating takes place soon afterwards and females begin storing pollen in burrows. Furnishing each cell of their burrow with a pollen ball 3 to 5 mm in diameter, females then deposit a single egg on each pollen ball. Eggs hatch in early May. Throughout the summer, the larvae feed and develop within the burrows. Pupation occurs in later summer, usually in August. With some species, adult bees develop sometime in the fall but remain in their burrows to overwinter. Other species overwinter as larvae. A single generation is completed each year.http://www.thegrangecl.co.uk
The Grange CL Caravan Site Entrance Hector Wright 2011-08-29 | http://www.thegrangecl.co.ukEntrance to The Grange CL, Caravan Club 5 Certified Location (CL) site Members Only.
King Edward 11 Hector Wright 2011-08-26 | http://www.thegrangecl.co.ukKing Edward II hauling a train on the Mid-Norfolk Railway, in 2011Great Western Railway (GWR) 6000 Class 6023 King Edward II is a preserved steam locomotive.The locomotive was built at GWR's Swindon works in June 1930. For most of its working life it was allocated to Newton Abbott and Laira (Plymouth). It was withdrawn from Cardiff in June 1962, and was sent to Swindon for breaking up. 6023 was built for the GWR in 1930, coming into use in June of that year and in accordance with the intended use of the King class of loco spent most of its working life based in the West Country in order to tackle expresses over the Devon banks. In July it was allocated to Newton Abbott loco shed, where it was based until November 1936, when it was re-allocated to briefly to Plymouth Laira, from whence it returned in December. It then continued to work out of Newton Abbott shed until February 1949, after which it was sent again to Laira until August 1956, when it moved to London's Old Oak Common depot - covering expresses to Wolverhampton. Its final months in BR service from September 1960 to withdrawal in June 1962 were spent at Cardiff's Canton shed, serving London trains. 6023's final mileage was 1,554,201 miles.http://thegrangecl.co.uk
Britannia 7000 Hector Wright 2011-08-23 | http://www.thegrangecl.co.ukThe BR Standard Class 7, otherwise known as the Britannia Class, is a class of 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive designed by Robert Riddles for use by British Railways for mixed traffic duties. Fifty-five were constructed between 1951 and 1954. The design was a result of the 1948 locomotive exchanges undertaken in advance of further locomotive classes being constructed. Three batches were constructed at Crewe Works, before the publication of the 1955 Modernisation Plan. The Britannia Class was based on several previous locomotive designs, incorporating the best practices in locomotive technology as regards labour-saving and lowering maintenance costs; various weight-saving measures also increased the route availability of a Pacific-type locomotive on the British Railways network.[2] The Britannias received a positive reception from their crews, with those regularly operating the locomotives giving them favourable reports as regards performance.[3] However, trials in some areas of the British Railway network returned negative feedback, primarily due to indifferent operation of the locomotive, with its effects on adhering to timetables. The Britannias took their names from great Britons, former Star Class locomotives, and Scottish firths.[3] The class remained in service until the last was withdrawn in 1968. Two survived into preservation, the first-of-class, number 70000 Britannia, and 70013 Oliver Cromwell. Number 70000 has hauled mainline excursions and 70013, after a period of display following limited steaming, returned to mainline steam in 2008 for the first time since leaving British Railways ownership.www.thegrangecl.co.uk
Unexplained Mystery in the Norfolk Countryside. Hector Wright 2011-05-19 | http://www.thegrangecl.co.ukThe video was shot in the Norfolk Countryside on 19th May 2011.Can anybody explain this phenomenon and the species of caterpillar and their actions?
Tornado Peppercorn Class A1 Pacific Steam Locomotive Hector Wright 2010-05-28 | http://www.thegrangecl.co.ukIn 1990 a group of people came together to share an extraordinary ambition - to construct a brand new Peppercorn A1 Pacific. They formed The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust and after nineteen years of incredible effort that locomotive, No. 60163 Tornado, moved under it own power for the first time in 2008.http://www.a1steam.com
