LCLRHVT Open Day - 27th May 2018
Simplex loco "Sark" stands in the yard as Peckett 0-6-0 "Jurassic" is prepped for the days running.
Driver Peter Balderston and guard Aaron Knight at South Loop headshunt whilst carrying out the
mornings line inspection using Simplex loco "Major J E Robins RE"
The first paying passenger train at the new South Loop headed by the Simplex.
Departing from South Loop with the first train of the day.
Driver Mick Allen (on loco) and fireman Mike Gott have just brought the first revenue
earning steam service into the new loop and are in the run round loop prior to returning to Walls Lane.
"Jurassic" ready to depart from the new South Loop with first steam service, comprising of the accessible carriage 2572.
"Jurassic" at South Loop with a later train of two carriages.
Seen now on Drainside Straight returning to Walls Lane.
"Jurassic" seen at Walls Lane station with the Roller Coaster at Fantasy Island in Ingoldmells in the background.
Three class P wagons are shunted back into yard by Simplex no.6, following a mainline demonstration train.
"Jurassics" fireman, Chris Latham, performing run round duties at South Loop.
"Jurassic running around its train.
Leaving South Loop.
Looking good with a short demonstration train of small bogies and a skip wagon.
Passing the rail dump.
A first at the LCLR Skegness. Three class D bogie wagons form a short train for "Jurassic".
The rear class D is our modified accessible carriage.
The above train returning at Drainside.
Just leaving the wooded section.
Some happy passengers!