Fawley Hill

BBC Bargain Hunts Charlie Ross takes a detailed look around the Late Sir William McAlpines fullsize railway and museum built in his own back yard Having been acquired over five decades Sir Williams collection is truly massive The film starts at the beginning of the year when the exBR class 03 diesel shunter is started up Theres a lot of steam action too with the resident 060 saddle tank engine seen charging up and down the incredible 1 in 14 gradient of the hill line on training and public open days Charlie takes a look around the extensive museum containing a myriad of railway artefacts Hes shown inside the two royal coaches the signal boxes the O gauge model railways and the main station building reerected here from Somersham in Cambridgeshire Sir Williams widow Lady Judy McAlpine tells us about her late husbands insatiable enthusiasm Theres so much to see and appreciate in this unique private railway