08915 shunting 401 onto the coal road in the dark...
...and stabling the parcel van on the pit road.
Cameron cleans 401's cab sides whilst Aadil polishes the tank.
401 and 08915 on shed before 08915 sets off for the morning line inspection.
Trainee Second Man Chad coupling 08915 up to the carriages.
401 leaving the yard to join the train in Middle Engine Lane platform.
At Percy Main, Driver Robin attaches the lamps ready for departure.
08915 on banking duties...
...assisting 401 around rising sun curve.
Diesel Driver Nev bringing an afternoon Elf Express into Percy Main.
401 waits at Percy Main for Santa to finish handing out presents.
Aadil adjusting tinsel before departure.
In the museum, Richard and John are busy looking after the sound and lighting for the performance, which takes place before each departure to introduce passengers to the elves.
Michael makes up a batch of hot chocolate in the tea room ready for the next train load of passengers.
401 backs onto the train after taking water for the last train of the day.
Waiting to receive passengers...
Sparks from the chimney as Aadil builds up his fire for the run back to Middle Engine Lane (a Tyne and Wear Metro service to the Coast is about to pass over the NTSR in the distance).
At the end of the day, Richard coals up 401 ready for tomorrow's trains.
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