As we rapidly approach the mid-year point, here are some photographs of just two of the activities we in the T&I team have been busy with over the last few days…

John Howe

John Howe, the little Barclay 0-4-0ST which we have on hire, had its first day in service today, and whilst tired, it is a very free steaming little locomotive and immediately endeared itself to the crew.  After a clean it was photographed as seen below, basking in the hot sunshine which we enjoyed throughout the day.

Below: Here is a selection of photographs of the loco around Rowley Station during its days work.  It is very small alongside the coach!

Below: A new view, taken from the coaling stage walls in the late afternoon sunshine complete with a very nice backdrop as John Howe returns to the shed at the end of the shift.

Roadside chaldron installed

After some delay while we waited for the surrounding ground to be baked super-hard, we were able to install the roadside chaldron the A693 as motorists approach the Museum roundabout.  This was accomplished by a Hiab from Websters plus a certain amount of brute force to secure the anchor pins by Tony and his apprentice Matt.  These photos show the before, during and after…