Sunday 19/4

49 propelling the empty stock onto the branch to start passenger train operation
(photo courtesy of John Turnock)

Bringing the train under Gibraltar Bridge, entering Andrews House station

49 passing Bowes Bridge, heading for Sunniside
(photo courtesy of John Turnock)

Oliver setting the road at Sunniside for the loco to run round the train
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

Irene & Sharon getting ready for teas on the train
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

John ready to inspect tickets on the train
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

Oliver ready to couple 49 to the train, after buffering up
(photo courtesy of Geoff Lowe)

Steve training a guard
(photo courtesy of Geoff Lowe)

Twizell being prepared for boiler inspection later this week

Trevor with suitable water gauge glasses for Twizell

Jim & Mick milling a new plate .....

..... for a pop safety valve

Logan & Oliver watering 49 at Andrews House

Jonny & Richard discussing 49

Woodstock volunteers in ET tearoom
(photo courtesy of Geoff Lowe)

Susan & Peter busy on a sunny ET platform
(photo courtesy of Geoff Lowe)

Steve putting carriages away at the end of the day