NPE Day#11

In MH carriage shed, David sweeps rubbish .....
(photo courtesy of Peter Weightman)

..... removed by Euan from NPE carriages
(photo courtesy of Peter Weightman)

Matthew & Matt preparing 49 for another day of expresses to the North Pole
(photo courtesy of Peter Weightman)

Duncan confirming NPE empty stock movements with Matthew
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

In MH shed, Logan & Chris preparing Stanley for the afternoon Expresses
(photo courtesy of Peter Weightman)

Jim continuing to machine one of HC 38's big end beating

Ian heating around the 3rd pin to be removed from M2's motion

..... & using the slide hammer to remove the pin

Ian being assisted by James in removing the 4th & last pin

The slide hammer was relatively ineffective, so Richard tries direct action

Eventually, bracing & brute force worked - M2's stuck piston valves are disconnected
(photo courtesy of Peter Weightman)

Ian clearing more space .....

..... around M2

Chris, Logan & James coaling & watering Stanley at the North Pole

Harry & Dave watering & fuelling passengers in NP cafe