Severe snowfall creates havoc with railway services…
The Moreton Pit Light Railway was completely shut down today due to the severe weather. So much snow fell overnight that it was impossible to find the station!
Who moved the station?
Unfortunately, no trains could have run anyway as Red Bridge was impassible.
One of the biggest problems was lack of power due to the lines being pulled down by the weight of snow!
Power lines down at Lavender Hill
Luckily the old water tower which last year was caught by high winds, managed to withstand the heavy snowfall.
And what about the birds on the reserve, we hear you ask? Well, you don’t need to worry about them, Mr Bill Goodie the Reserve Manager has valiantly gone out in thick snow to fill up the bird feeders!
Starling having his fill of fat balls!