Search this blog

Saturday, 2 September 2023

The Bishop's Journey

Bill had his last train journey at Tanfield today.
The commemorative programme for today
(photo courtesy of Alfie Gascoigne)
Gathering at Andrews House
(photo courtesy of Alfie Gascoigne)
Oliver putting the final touches to Cochrane's presentation .....
..... & watching Tom hand the token to Angela
Checking round the loco at Sunniside
Andrew flagging the train away non-stop to East Tanfield
Another token exchange
Passing Andrews House
(photo courtesy of Alfie Gascoigne)
Duncan manning Causey Level Crossing
People watching the run round at East Tanfield
The train has returned to Andrews House .....
..... to be used as a backdrop
There were about 80 of Bill's friends gathered .....
..... who listened to Tommy's stories and vicar Dorothy Robinson's service
Bill in his element in younger days .....
..... & gaining one of his academic qualifications
(photo courtesy of Alfie Gascoigne)

1 comment:

Final Approach Newcastle said...

He was all that was great about the Tanfield Railway, I’ll miss seeing him.