NPE Day #8

Horden's dome cover & regulator swan neck are being removed again

Richard is slinging header for removal .....

..... after which Jonny lends a hand to remove the main steam pipe

At the North Pole, Dennis is cleaning the tea room .....

..... assisted by Dave

This morning, Peter is guard while Luke, Jeff & Steve man Cochrane

The signalman elf delivering presents to the grotto

Chris oiling No.49

Cochrane passing Causey car park with today's first North Pole Express
(photo courtesy of John Turnock)

Steve checking Cochrane's bearings

Peter & Jeff exchange signals before heading south

An elf checking train times

A North Pole Express on Engine Curve
(photo courtesy of John Turnock)

Expresses ascending .....
(photo courtesy of John Turnock)

..... Causey West Incline
(photo courtesy of John Turnock)

A five carriage Express leaves East Tanfield
(photo courtesy of John Turnock)

49 leaving Marley Hill shed
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

Chris handing back the Sunniside token
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

Ben & Chris are this afternoon's crew

Cochrane passing 49, which is waiting to take over

A crowded NP tearoom .....

..... with me, Tommy, Dennis & Geoff behind the counter
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

NPE about to leave East Tanfield
(photo courtesy of Ben Wilson)

Geoff & Euan clearing up after the last Express has returned