NPE 2022 Day#4

Tom cutting plate to be used on HL No.2

Steve & Neil discussing work on the tractor loading bucket

Jim & Mick making a left hand adjustment screw

49 approaching MH signalbox on its way to East Tanfield .....
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

..... & approaching MH box while running round at the North Pole on the return
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

George oiling Horden outside MH shed

Horden approaching MH station .....
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

..... to move Cochrane into MH shed for ease of frost protection
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

Afterwards, Horden heads for its afternoon on the North Pole Express

Angela picking up the Sunniside token as George takes Horden into NP east platform

Travellers & revellers in the North Pole tearoom
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

George & Alex waiting on Horden .....
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

..... to take over from 49, after it arrives at the North Pole

The view from MH signalbox
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

Andy on the crossing as we head south

George watching Alex as he watches Horden over ET south point

An audience for Alex as he attends to Horden's fire

Santa & his helpers ready to wave the last train of the day away from the Pole