Hello everyone, and a very Happy New Year to you all! Today, to bring in 2011, I was out and about on the 5" gauge Ryton Pool Miniature Railway. Even though the wind was howling and the air was chill, the railway was still planning to run its 'New Year Special'; from Midday until 3pm. Privately-owned 57xx Pannier Tank "Victoria" was rostered for the steam service, with the club's Class 37 electric standing in on a 2nd train. The day's passengers came in waves; sometimes there were many, sometimes there were none. However, the two loco's still gave stalwart performances. I carried out loading, unloading and Guard duties at differing points throughout the afternoon. Though we were working, the wind was still very cold indeed and therefore the many cups of tea provided were very, very welcome! Later in the day, with the 57xx having retired, we started the Petrol-Hydraulic which I drove on its two trips of the afternoon. This engine, though a little on the ugly side, is a very powerful machine and the warmth of her cab is always welcome on days like this! By 3:30pm, we began packing away with a total of 130-odd passengers having travelled throughout the afternoon. This was, indeed, a very worthwhile New Years Day. Thanks all, Good Evening...
Sunday 2 January 2011
HAPPY NEW YEAR, on The RPMR...
Hello everyone, and a very Happy New Year to you all! Today, to bring in 2011, I was out and about on the 5" gauge Ryton Pool Miniature Railway. Even though the wind was howling and the air was chill, the railway was still planning to run its 'New Year Special'; from Midday until 3pm. Privately-owned 57xx Pannier Tank "Victoria" was rostered for the steam service, with the club's Class 37 electric standing in on a 2nd train. The day's passengers came in waves; sometimes there were many, sometimes there were none. However, the two loco's still gave stalwart performances. I carried out loading, unloading and Guard duties at differing points throughout the afternoon. Though we were working, the wind was still very cold indeed and therefore the many cups of tea provided were very, very welcome! Later in the day, with the 57xx having retired, we started the Petrol-Hydraulic which I drove on its two trips of the afternoon. This engine, though a little on the ugly side, is a very powerful machine and the warmth of her cab is always welcome on days like this! By 3:30pm, we began packing away with a total of 130-odd passengers having travelled throughout the afternoon. This was, indeed, a very worthwhile New Years Day. Thanks all, Good Evening...
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