Thursday, 22 August 2024

Today's Trains


Trainee Fireman Aadil carrying out the pre-light up checks of 401's smokebox as part of the locomotive's morning 'fitness to run' exam.


Aadil cleaning wheels and rods.


401's cab in immaculate condition.


Raising steam with 03078 ticking over behind.


Setting off on the line inspection, Aadil and Rob open the yard gates.


Steaming through Percy Main station after checking No.1 points.


Chad is today's shopkeeper in the guards' van shop.


Steaming towards the Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate foot crossing.


Taking water after the second train.


Buffering up to the carriages at Percy Main.


Aadil firing.


End of day shunting; 401 approaches the carriages to propel them into the north headshunt whilst 03078 hauls the brake van away from the coal road to make room for 401 to be coaled up.

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