Beware Low Flying 42XX's

Rumours that the tamper was afraid of the rain (Hurricane Ophelia was on its way) were unsubstantiated, it turned out that it was really in the David Page shed to tamp the newly laid track on road 6, prior to the concreting of the shed floor being finished.

The tamper on road 6 (photo courtesy of John Cruxon)

We have a GWR lamp that has been kicking about for a while, I'm not sure where it is going to end up being erected, but it has come in for a little TLC.

Roger, Ian & Martin giving the lamp some attention (photo courtesy of John Cruxon)

Looking good (photo courtesy of John Cruxon)

2807 has been in action at the Llangollen Railway, where she will be staying for the remainder of the year.  Some video footage of her appearance at their gala has appeared and can be found by clicking on this link.  You'll need to scroll through until about 9 minutes in to find the section with 2807.

As mentioned last week, 4270 has been returned to Crewe to receive attention to the balance weights on the fireman's side driving wheel.  She was jacked up to permit removal of the driving wheel set as can be seen in this photo:

Low flying 4270 at Crewe, photo courtesy of Peter Greenwood

The great and the good  (plus me) of Dinmore Manor Locomotive LTD (DMLL) paid a visit to the West Somerset Railway on Saturday where Dinmore Manor has been running for the summer season.  After a run behind their flagship loco, they then retired to a nearby village hall for their annual general meeting.  Gathering together DMLL supporters for a team photo is very much like herding cats, so here is a photo of those that could be rounded up.

Some of the DMLL supporters at Minehead

Saturday was Dinmore Manor's last running day on the West Somerset Railway, she arrived on the Churnet Valley Railway (CVR) this morning to attend their 25th anniversary gala this coming weekend and for a few private charters.  The good news is that she will be back with us in time for the race trains in November and will be operating throughout the Santa Specials season.

Dinmore Manor being unloaded at the CVR this morning (photo courtesy of Mark Young)

And finally, I am delighted to say that in spite of being inflicted with me as his fireman for many of his training turns, Chris has passed out as a driver.

Chris (r) with Inspector Irving (photo courtesy of Chris Hayes)

Congratulations Chris on a well deserved promotion.