Tweed on, for a trip to this month's Garden Rail feature layout - Andy Christie's Olive Branch Tramway.
The day didn't start too well. We just managed to erect the newly bought gazebo, before the heavens really opened.
While we visitors sheltered, Andy rushed around tidying up ready for those coming as part of the Open Garden day, getting wetter and wetter, whilst regretting not having done the finishing touches the day before.
After half an hour though, the sun started to shine, and the steam locos took to the rails.
I managed a couple of runs, but both Ragleth and my Roundhouse developed radio control faults, so a single run of each was all I could manage. A great shame, as both locos steamed well and I'd liked to have put them through their paces for longer. And got a photo of them in action!
For running trains, we were fed generous quantities of pizza, and there was, of course, cake. A couple of slices took a trip around the line, before I enjoyed the Victoria sponge.
The coffee cake stayed in the wagon, and went back in my box, for consumption later. Sadly, Poppy fancied it too, and after she'd taken a chunk out, I didn't want the rest!
All in all, an excellent day. Money was raised for charity, and dozens of visitors enjoyed the garden, and the railway. While I might have enjoyed limited steaming, I did grab lots of photos, and even shot a short video.
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