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)