Preparation for the Gala (5)

Birkenhead arrives at Marley Hill .....

..... and gets turned .....

..... followed by Agecroft No.1

Neil, Bob and Ian select the Lister-Blackstone 2'0" loco .....

..... for Chris to use on the demo line.

Steaming the visiting 1948 Newcastle-built locos .....
(Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns works nos. 7386 & 7416)

..... while our own 1948 Newcastle-built loco is prepared.
(Robert Stephenson & Hawthorn works no. 7409)

David posing for the man from the Press Association

Driver's eye view banking the coal train up the line,
ready for use between Marley Hill and Sunniside

People enjoying the atmosphere

All locos for the gala are on view:
front L-R: 49, Twizell, Agecroft No.1
middle L-R: No.6, Cochrane
rear L-R: AW No.2, Birkenhead