New Year's Eve

Cochrane making steam & smoke outside MH shed .....
(photo courtesy of Peter Weightman)

Boxing Day

Steve bringing the empty stock of one train past MH signalbox

NPE 2023 Day #12

In MH shed, Horden awaits attention while Cochrane steams instead
(photo courtesy of Peter Weightman)

NPE 2023 Day #11

Dawn breaking over Horden raising steam outside MH shed
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

NPE 2023 Day #10

The photos below are courtesy of Geoff Lowe:

Martin doing final passenger checks for today

NPE 2023 Day #9

Ben shunting No,3 .....
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

Tuesday

Ian loading more muck to be moved from the proposed shed site
(photo courtesy of Richard Charlton)

Monday

The photos below are courtesy of Peter Weightman:

Mick repairing parts of a lawnmower

NPE 2023 Day #8

Jonny coaling 49, watched by Tom

NPE 2023 Day #7

Sophie & Chris on Cochrane passing engine curve, bound for East Tanfield with empty stock
(photo courtesy of John Turnock)

Thursday

Jim cutting bar for a new valve rod for HC38

Wednesday

Martin planing the edge of the lathe room doors
(photo courtesy of Geoff Lowe)

Tuesday

Among other deliveries, a steel bar, which Ian & Steve carry to the shed, for HC 38

Monday

The photos below are courtesy of Peter Weightman:

Richard titrating boiler water to check for tannins level

NPE 2023 Day #6

Mick taking advice from Jim about cutting a cotter for HC38

NPE 2023 Day #5

Welcoming & taking a photo opportunity with families as they arrive at ET
(photo courtesy of Geoff Lowe)

Thursday

Geoff painting the water inlet cupboard in MH carriage shed
(photo courtesy of Geoff Lowe)

Wednesday

Colin cutting a board to better fit around pipework
(photo courtesy of Geoff Lowe)

Tuesday

Steve making a sighting board for site levelling

Monday

Dennis measuring & marking materials to make a latch .....
(photo courtesy of Peter Weightman)

NPE 2023 Day #4

49 propelling the stock around Marley Hill curve

NPE 2023 Day #3 extra

The photos below are courtesy of Jonny Charlton:

49 waiting to leave for the Pole with a mid afternoon Express

NPE 2023 Day #3

The photos below are courtesy of Geoff Lowe:

The North Pole Express approaches passengers waiting at East Tanfield