M2 Moves Again

Stewart helping to set up the ramp from the trailer .....

.....  to M2

M2 on the trailer, waiting to be fastened down, with drivers off rail

Peter checking the NBR carriage before movement to ET & beyond (Aberdeen?)

M2 got as far as .....

..... the bottom of the bank .....
(photo courtesy of Richard Charlton)

..... before requiring assistance
(photo courtesy of Richard Charlton)

Tug in place .....
(photo courtesy of Richard Charlton)

..... M2 is taken .....

..... up the hill .....
(photo courtesy of Richard Charlton)

...... to the top of the bank

The next hurdle, even with fence & gatepost removed, is the curve .....

..... onto the bridleway - note rear wheel steering

M2 approaching .....

.....  its next resting place

The ramp being rebuilt

The loco is lowered on the rope, but persuaded .....

..... by Ian on the digger

Angela lending a hand to dismantle the ramp .....

..... & reload rail onto the trailer

M2 reunited with its tender (chassis with cab roof atop))