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Saturday, 17 March 2018

WW1 Saturday

Driver Chris and Solider Rob happy despite the cold conditions.
Shed Cleaner David preps lamps...

..while Fireman Luke checks his buffers are there
A fireman's view of the conditions (L.Griffiths)
Twizell leaves MH with the empty stock, passing a visiting traction engine. (Photo J.West)
Chris driving the boiler...
..and Jack making tea
At Sunniside Luke is changing points....
..and waving...
..Twizell on while running round
Driver Chris happy in his work

Token exchange with...
Matthew the newly passed out Signalman
Luke taking part in the WW1 activities

Twizell picking up No6 carriage at Causey Arch (photo L.Griffiths)
ET staff busy at Work
And a longer than usual train for the Guard
On Sunday sadly trains were cancelled halfway through the day due to the snow. However it made an excellent venue for a staff snowball fight.. 
..and game of capture the flag using a set of Guards flags!