Last weekend of Elf Express

1208 Illingworth entering Middle Engine Lane on the last weekend running of Elf Express

First day of the last weekend of Elf Express

Photos from today's Elf Express operations

Unfortunately 08915 (in the far right of this photo) failed with a suspected earth fault half way through today, meaning 1208 Illingworth took the last two trains solo

Fireman Richard (L) and Driver Joseph (R)

 

Cold day on the Elf Express

Photos from today's cold day of operating Elf Express

 

Second weekend of Elf Express

Second weekend of Elf Express 2022 with 1208 and 08915 in service again

 

Throwback Thursday

A snowy throwback to match the weather outside

These photos from S Stanway show trying to clear the line at Scots Gap. Stan obviously didn't enjoy the experience - describing it as terrible!

 

First day of Elf Express 2022

The first day of Elf Express, with 1208 and 08915 in service on passenger trains, and the show in the museum in full swing

Trainee Fireman Katie shoveling

From left to right, Driver Stephen, Trainee Katie and Fireman Cameron

Cameron underneath raking out the ashpan during disposal

 

Line flail

On hire line flail down at Percy Main this afternoon after cutting back a lot of the lineside vegetation