The day dawned bright, clear and not a breath of wind, the ground covered in a hoar frost. Even the Mercury in the thermometer was feeling the chill at -4ºC! Still, it would be just the day for some superb steam effects (and it would show every little steam weep!) for the photographers.
Some defrosting of the water supply was required and then we were in business. Four steam locomotives in the three gauges plus three battery electrics in 7¼” and 5″ completed the roster. Oh and not to forget the all important kettle supplying the tea pot which was kept quite busy.
After the test train had been around the circuit and the passenger cars brought out of their warm shelter we were hauling passengers until close of play.
Thank you to Alastair, Robert, Kieran & Jeremy for sharing their photographs with us. Enjoy.
Getting Ready
Connecting Batteries
SAR superpower
Engine Defibrillator?
On it’s own, 1367
Test Trains
Walkies!
Concentration
Carefully does it
All tracks tested
Front Ends….
In memory of….
Impressive
Graceful
Worth a second look
Visitors arrive….
Busy time
The ‘artistic’ approach!
Congestion
Enjoying ourselves (it’s what we are about!)….
Neck and neck
Big wheels on the left
Enjoying the turn
All together now
My turn….
Now mine….
Mum’s in charge
Tunnel Vision
Look carefully
Here she comes….
Whistle…..
Now I can’t see!
South African Interlude
5″ gauge….
3½” gauge…..
Backing up….
Little & not so little
She’ll be coming round the mountain…..
Still climbing….
Nearly there….
At the top with….
A full load
Club loco…..
She’s ready…..
Is there a driver?
You can see the hat
All is well
Not a breath of wind…..
Steam…..
Gets….
Your….
Face
Some artistic shots….
Penny for them?
Where’s the club loco
It’s here!
Drivers eye view
As the day draws to a close…..
Heading home
Into the Sunset
That’s yer lot!
