49's Afternoon Out

Jim & Peter selecting material for Horden's smokebox front

Richard returning to Marley Hill on Twizell, from a light engine trip to East Tanfield ......

.....to check over 49, which is on final test

Steve taking the passenger stock out late .....

..... & propelling into Andrews House, handing over the token to Rob the signalman

Tyler & Oliver replacing pit boards now that 49 is out

Tommy & Alan watching Twizell returning from East Tanfield

About to exchange tokens as Twizell leaves the train to head back to Marley Hill ......

..... from where Richard brings 49 ......

..... to head its first train in a few years

Frank sweeping a quiet moment in Andrews House

Peter, Jonny & Richard discuss 49's running in

Jonny leaving Andrews House on 49 .....
(photo courtesy of John Turnock)

......& Luke later .....

..... with Callum the guard

49 back on the line, passing Bowes Bridge coaling ramp
(photo courtesy of John Turnock)