Today, Driver Matthew, Fireman Robert and Trainee Adam, were the crew of the first of the Summer Holiday passenger services.
Ashington No.5 waits at Middle Engine Lane ready for the first passenger train.
After the run around at Percy Main, Robert builds up his fire ready for the return leg of the journey back up to Middle Engine Lane.
During the latter half of the day, Trainee Adam has a go on the shovel under instruction from Robert (L) and Matthew driving (R).
The final day of our 'Lion' Running Weekend Gala has concluded, rounding off what has been an incredibly successful and joyous weekend for the railway.
Robert is seen in between the frames of 'Ashington No.5' as 'Lion' is stabled outside on the apron for steam raising.
Then Robert oils the outside and motion as 'Lion' takes the first demonstration freight train to Percy Main.
'Lion' returns with the demonstration freight train as 'Ashington No.5' waits in the yard to re-marshal the freight set before the first passenger train of the day.
In the above, 'Lion' coupled to the passenger stock in the loop awaits instruction to enter the platform, as 'Ashington No.5' shunts the tank wagons.
Robert watches 'Lion' complete some shunting manoeuvres from Middle Engine Lane platform loop.
Robert looks at the track ahead whilst driving the afternoon passenger train on 'Ashington No.5'.
The final train of the day was a 'top and tail' of both Peckett locomotives. Driver Joe couples the two locomotives together at Percy Main before the final return journey.
As Fireman Aaran puts the lamp on the from of 'Lion'.
The final passenger trains arrives at Middle Engine Lane, concluding our 'Lion' Running Weekend Gala. We would like to thank all passengers and supporters of the railway who came to the event over the three days.
Day two of our 'Lion' Running Weekend Gala was equally, if not better, than the first!
Many hands were available for the mornings prep, steam raising and cleaning. Aiden, Aadil, Josh and Ben all completing cleaning tasks both inside the cab and on the wheels and motion.
Aadil then brushes the cab sides with wash and wax, as Josh checks the water levelling in the tank after filling from the hose.
With that coaches propelled into the platform, Station Master Dylan meets and greets passengers and shows them to their seats on a scheduled top and tail/double header steam service.
Firemen Cameron, shovels coal on the return journey back to Middle Engine Lane.
Meanwhile, 08915 completes freight shunting duties.
Out in the car park, a great turn out of classic cars for visitors viewing.
With the daytime services complete, two 'Sausage Supper Specials' trains ran into the evening with passengers enjoying sausage, mash, peas and gravy in the carriages hauled by 'Lion'
The first day of our 'Lion' Running Weekend Gala has went down a treat!
With the morning Sun shining, Peckett & Sons locomotives 'Lion' and 'Ashington No.5' are stabled for steam raising.
Aadil then commences cleaning of 'Ashington No.5', finishing with buffing the smokebox door.
After running round at Percy Main, 'Lion' waits for the green flag from the freight guard with the first train of the day hauling coal wagons back up to Middle Engine Lane.
With a break in the timetable down at Percy Main, the crews of both 'Lion' and 'Ashington No.5' couldn't pass up on the opportunity of a photo on their respective locomotives.
With passenger and freight demonstration trains concluded for the day, Robert guides 'Lion' in marshalling the coal wagons for the photo evening event.
'Lion's' crew are pictured before heading down to Percy Main with photographers awaiting their arrival for staged run-bys as part of the photo evening schedule.
08915 was the rostered locomotive for this year's Easter Sunday passenger trains.
08915 running round at Percy Main on the first train of the day.
