Official Launch of 49 & A15

At lunch time today, No.49 & the NER bogie carriage presented as Ashington Colliery A15 were officially launched into traffic at East Tanfield.

John Grundy warming up for the TV

David setting up ribbons

The audience included invited guests & the public from the train

David opening the ceremony

John Grundy in full flow on the history of 49 & A10

Alan, Nigel & Colin listen intently

Moving on to the scissor section

John posing on 49, with David, Logan & Jonny

Kiddars Luck rounding off the ceremony

Peter chatting with George Welch & Christine Jeans in ET waiting room

The official photographer arranging ......

..... the family who grew up in / with the carriage in Norfolk

Alan becoming concerned about late departure

Peter to the rescue