Light Railways on the Western Front

[BuckCovers]

Hi All,

We've been told that there is a 100th Anniversary regarding Light Railways on the Western Front in April this year.

I can't seem to find much on the web. Is there anybody on here that knows of the history of the first LR on the Western Front?

Thanks in advance

 

[EbbwJunction1]

This might be what you're thinking of, perhaps?

http://www.ww1-event.org/

Tracks to the Trenches 2016 & 2018 announced!

It is with great pleasure that the Moseley Railway Trust’s events team can announce that the highly acclaimed “Tracks to the Trenches” (TTTT) is set to be developed and repeated in 2016 (TTTT 2) and 2018* (TTTT 3).

In line with recently announced schedules, these events are now being planned for May in their respective years.

2016 (TTTT 2) – a 3 day event from 13-15th May 2016. A very similar format to the 2014 event (TTTT 1); with photo-charters being arranged in advance of the event weekend, evening photo-shoots during the event, access all areas passes, an emphasis on Schools/Group visit packages, plus much more!

The 2017 event (13-14th May) is again planned to be a smaller event, specifically looking at Kerr Stuart locomotives and celebrating the Centenary of our flagship engine “Stanhope” – but it is still hoped to maintain a WW1 presence in the Trench area.

2018* (TTTT 3) – a 4 day World War 1 centenary event from 10th – 13th May 2018. Currently anticipated as really special year. Further details to be confirmed shortly, but hopefully developing on from TTTT1 and 2.

Please keep the dates in your diaries!

The organisers would like to invite any interested exhibitors or traders to contact us through this site (contact box above right, or comments box below) – we would be pleased to hear from you! Entry forms etc will start to be released shortly.Tracks (& Simplex) To Trenches at Apedale

* Subject to final confirmation

 

[Roose]

TTTT in 2014 was excellent not only from a railway point-of-view but also from military history interest with the involvement of re-enactment groups. Temporary field railways were laid around areas representing a camp and parade ground, trenches and stores yard. Trains took troops up to the trenches returning with the relieved soldiers. Marquees housed trade stands and model displays.

If this year's is of the same standard then I can thoroughly recommend a visit.