North Pole Express 2017 Day 8

Ian shunting carriages for the NPE with AW No.2 this morning
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

I'm enjoying oiling Cochrane
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

Ethan & Matthew taking Cochrane onto the Express at Marley Hill
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

Euan the trainee guard, passing Marley Hill signalbox with empty stock
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

Will ready to check tickets & issue passports at East Tanfield

Jack & Howard ready in Tommy Armstrong's

The pit-booted snowman .....
(photo courtesy of Bob Payne)

..... has received a gift
(photo courtesy of Bob Payne)

A family ready to visit Santa at the North Pole
(photo courtesy of Bob Payne)

Run round at East Tanfield - No.2 needs coal & water at the North Pole

Matthew bringing Cochrane onto No.2 ......

..... & heading up Causey West Incline

Ethan concentrating on firing as we head up Causey East Incline

Ben is keeping ......

..... Causey Level Crossing today

Oliver, Will & Jeff have been keeping cars tidily parked at East Tanfield

Jonny & Richard on No.2

Hot dog, Chris!

Ian lighting signal lamps as dusk approaches
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)