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AGGON
No. 5676
Built 1924
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Last updated.20/05/12
Events attended...
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At the start of 2008 the Waggon was based at Chris Hutchinson's near Coalsnaughton.  Various parts of the Waggon were worked on (see Projects for further details), the annual bolier inspection passed, and several road-runs out around Coalsnaughton and Alloa.

In May it was then driven over to Balado for the Scottish Traction Engine Society's annual 'Steam in the Park' (pictures), and then back to Chris's at the end of the weekend.  In between there were many outings to Kinross and the surrounding area.

A few weeks later it was driven up to Comrie - an interesting journey, through Bridge of Allan, up the A9 to Greenloaning and over the rather narrow and twisty 'ten mile road' from Braco to Comrie.

Once based at Comrie there was an opportunity for considerable work on the Waggon, before then taking part in the annual Comrie Fortnight and Gala (pictures), and then the AGM of the 7¼" Gauge Society (pictures).

Then in late September it was a drive back down to Summerlee Musuem at Coatbridge followed by a weekend of running in Summerlee in support of the museum's re-opening after a £10M redevelopment (pictures).
2008
19 to 22 September 2008 - The 7¼" Gauge Society AGM was held at Comrie Railroad.  The Waggon was on hand as both a working exhibit and a shuttle-bus - transporting several hundered people over the weekend, between the Railroad and car parking at a nearby fish-farm.  After this the Waggon headed back down to Summerlee.
A01 - Entrance to the AGM

A01 - Entrance to the AGM

A02 - Jim putting the finishes touches to the new tunnel

A02 - Jim putting the finishes touches to the new tunnel

A03 - The former Waggon shed being put to a new purpose

A03 - The former Waggon shed being put to a new purpose

A04 - The Waggon getting ready with the fire just lit

A04 - The Waggon getting ready with the fire just lit

A05 - The Waggon providing a shuttle bus service

A05 - The Waggon providing a shuttle bus service

A06 - The Engine Shed absolutely full

A06 - The Engine Shed absolutely full

A07 - One of the very many locos running over the weekend

A07 - One of the very many locos running over the weekend

A08 - More locos

A08 - More locos

A09 - The temporary marquee and sidings

A09 - The temporary marquee and sidings

B01 - After its all over, the Waggon heading back to Summerlee

B01 - After its all over, the Waggon heading back to Summerlee

B02 - A brief stop to stock up the coal bunker

B02 - A brief stop to stock up the coal bunker

B03 - On the M9

B03 - On the M9

B04 - Ken (driver), Rob (fireman) and Arthur (support vehicle)

B04 - Ken (driver), Rob (fireman) and Arthur (support vehicle)

B05 - Arriving back at the newly refurbished Summerlee

B05 - Arriving back at the newly refurbished Summerlee

Photos: M Sharphouse