Tanfield Today

David returning the token while propelling the empty stock into Andrews House

Loco crew & guards chat at Andrews House

Jim working on Horden's steam brake application valve

Steve & Andrew removing the Fowler's cab for working at ground level

Due to a leaking gasket on Twizell, AW No.2 returns the train from Sunniside

Discussion & synchronizing watches before heading for East Tanfield
(photo courtesy of Bob Payne)

The Husky propelling Twizell, with steam still leaking, back from Sunniside

Ben checking AW No.2's Gardner engine after returning with 3 carriages up the 1 in 40 climbs into Andrews House (the other 3 carriages are on the left, left behind in AH east platform)

Steve taking the afternoon tea train to Sunniside .....

..... & later removing the directors' saloon from the train

David machining the spacer for Twizell's safety valves

Ian & David refitting Twizell's safety valves with a new gasket