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Sunday, 6 July 2014

Sunday Steam & Stuff



Getting locos ready - Steve checks the vacuum exhauster oil
on AW No.2; Henry firing Cochrane

David cleaning & oiling Cochrane
Richard checking the tannins level in Cochrane's water
(Tannins control free oxygen, to reduce corrosion)
The works train departing from Marley Hill
The first service train arrives at Andrews House
Peter working on Twizell's valve chest lubrication
Malcolm stirring the peas
Matthew & George wait on Cochrane,
ready to head south from Andrews House
At Causey, Owen concentrates on coupling, and a young visitor
watches Cochrane bring the train into Causey from the headshunt

Dave likes to keep a good lookout as the train leaves
Jon waits before clipping Causey platform
George on Cochrane passing Ryan at Causey Level Crossing
Young Bob & Chris adding paint to Bankwell House gates;
George at No.1

Signalman Guy exchanges tokens with George
Ian and muscleman making alignment changes
at Engine Curve
Callum with new recruits Ethan, Euan & Ethan ....
..... and many hands spreading ballast
Ditto by Matthew, Ian, Steve, Angela & David
Weed clearing
Visitors dressed for their cream teas
At the end of the day, David hands the Sunniside token
to Alan at the carriage shed ground frame