Sunday 30/11, NPE Day#2

Early morning preparatory shunting at Marley Hill
(photo courtesy of Steve Easton)

Tom on Twizell with NPE empty stock, getting ready for the token exchange

The first Sunday NPE of 2025 starts up Causey West Incline
(photo courtesy of John Turnock)

Arrival at the North Pole .....

.....  with everyone soon in the tent, cafe or grotto
(photo courtesy of Steve Easton)

Signalman & fireman in discussion
(photo courtesy of Steve Easton)

Twizell running round the train to return to East Tanfield
(photo courtesy of Rob Anderson)

The last few passengers joining the train for the return journey
(photo courtesy of Rob Anderson)

Steve flagging his train south

Andy looking back along the train & platform on departure

An express in Causey Woods
(photo courtesy of John Turnock)

Earlier in the day, Stanley was prepared as the standby
(photo courtesy of Rob Anderson)

Later in the day, James is keeping an eye on the loco

Tom & James running Stanley about so that Peter can listen to the valve timing

Rob has been painting No.9's footboards
(photo courtesy of Rob Anderson)

Mark getting 456 ready for more filler & paint