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 |
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 |