Sunday 17 December 2023

Elf Express Day #6


Dylan inspecting 401's smokebox as part of the locomotive's daily 'fitness to run' exam.


Lunch going into the smokebox before leaving shed.


Crews waiting at Percy Main while Santa hands out presents.


Ready for departure on 401...


Approaching Wallsend Road curve.


Back at Middle Engine Lane.


Dylan building up his fire in preparation for...


...the climb out of Percy Main. 


Guard Paul (L) and Trainee Joss (R) sweeping out carriages between trains...


...and waiting to welcome passengers with diesel crew Nev and Dan.


Meanwhile, Cameron is cooking pigs and blankets to finish off today's lunch...


...Christmas Dinner à la 401!


The fourth Elf Express of the day waits at Percy Main.


Today's train crew (L-R): Paul, Dan, Joe, Dylan, Chad, Cameron, Nev, Joss and Aaran.


Duty Operations Manager, Steve, keeping an eye on proceedings as passengers board the 16:20 Elf Express.


Last train of the day ready to depart Percy Main.

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