Successes

Graham observing the pressure at which Cochrane's valves lift; Angela firing
(photo courtesy of Ian Cowan)

Graham checking fittings in Cochrane's cab
(photo courtesy of Ian Cowan)

Both Cochrane and No.2 passed their annual boiler examinations this week.

Ian chatting with the pressure tester at ET

The water input pipe at East Tanfield was tested last week & has passed both pressure & bacteriological tests; we await connection to the mains.

Anthony has recently been promoted to passed cleaner
(photo courtesy of David Reed)

Angela has been promoted to passed fireman

Kyle has been promoted to cleaner

Luke has been promoted to passed cleaner

Callum (left) has been promoted to passed cleaner

Dai (front left) has joined the loco prep & disposal team