08915 moving the demonstration coal train to the pit road so 401 can access the coal road.
Paul undergoing some driver training on 08915 during the morning line inspection.
Cameron adds the finishing touches to 401's decorations, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the closure of Percy Main shed.
To learn more about today's anniversary, and the significance of the union flag, please visit the railway's Facebook page, where each day this week we are exploring the history of Percy Main shed.
401's crew (L-R): Cleaner Aadil Majumder, Driver Joe Stuart and Fireman Aaran Denny.
The first train of the day ready to depart the museum with nearly 200 passengers onboard!
401 stood on the site of 52E...
...and running round at Percy Main.
Aaran on the shovel.
Guard Paul closes doors ready for departure.
401 gleaming in the winter sun at Middle Engine Lane.
Aaran keeping a watchful eye on the road ahead...
...as is Aadil.
Paul has been busy recently installing the railway's new dot matrix board in the Tea Room. This will provide visitors with realtime information on all arrivals and departures from Middle Engine Lane.
Joe driving.
Aadil uncoupling at Percy Main.
The pub used by the railwaymen of 52E, the former Blyth and Tyne offices from 1855, is the sole surviving building from Percy Main sheds - seen here from the footplate of 401.
401 shunting the coal wagons back onto the coal road at the end of the day.
The headboard will be carried by the locomotive again on Sunday, before being displayed in the museum.
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