Photos of Ashington No.5 and No.08915 in service today on the second day of Winter Warmers, which is the last day of running trains for the year |
| Whilst 08915 was down the line with a passenger train, Ashington No.5 shunts the dogfish, coal wagon and tool van back onto the loading spur/coal road |
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| Robin, under assessment, driving 08915 |
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| Ashington No.5 stabled in the South headshunt whilst 08915 rolls in with the first train |
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| Passengers boarding the 12:30 train |
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| Getting ready to head down to Percy Main |
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| At Percy Main, just joining the loop, starting the run-round |
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| Reversing onto the North end of the train |
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| Punters admiring Ashington No.5 whilst the fireman couples up to the train |
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| Fireman Joe building up his fire |
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| Ready to go |
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| With the train being made up of 3 carriages today, it must be pulled forward at Middle Engine Lane to allow enough room to run-round, Joe watches the Guards hand signals whilst Rob drives the train forward |
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| Joe uncoupling |
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| Fast forward to the end of the day, Joe closes the yard gates. Drawing the 2018 running season to a close... |
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