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Visitors sign in for the day - inclement weather not withstanding!
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A view of the gauge 1 marshalling yard with the turntable in the foreground and the station further back
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Something is happening just out of camera shot!
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A train is marshalled on the inner running line.
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A 4F is prepared ready to raise steam.
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It looks like this intending passenger is about to throw the book at somebody.
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A view of the station area furthest away from the marshalling yard.
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An A4 is steamed.....
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.....prior to running down to the turntable.
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A trader's stall
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Another trader's stand
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A 5" electric 51xx
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And another
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Non-ferrous metals from Keatley's
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A short coal train on the 16mm
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A Midland compound backs onto its train.
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A view from inside the G1 track, showing some of the trad stands in the background. Not much in the way ofsunshine that day, as you can see.
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A number of guests and members take advantage of the catering...
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...Performed ably by Phil, under Janet's watchful eye
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A Sweet Pea is readied on the elevated track.
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Don't forget the greasetop!
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Intense discussions in the station - or is it a case of "Where's my tea mug gone?"
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A Simplex prepares to haul some passengers.
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A BR Class 2 gets the once over.
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I think this is an Ajax or a Chub - somebody correct me if I'm wrong
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A Metropolitan Bo-Bo on the steaming bays.
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A 57xx is steamed.
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An LNER 0-8-0 in wartime black.
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An ex-LNWR Precursor in LMS crimson lake livery on the G1 track.
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I think this is a GN atlantic on the G1
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This is a lot of loco, even in Gauge 1. Sir William A Stanier, FRS sits in the marshalling yard.
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A side view of Sir William
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And in complete contrast, L&M "Lion"
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Sedately bringing its train.
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Do I detect a hint of Midland favouritism in this picture?
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A visiting Black 5 approaches the station
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"If I move my finger like this, then that lady gets hit on the head by the distant signal.."
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The driver of the Penrhyn Hunslet must be thinking "How on earth did I get up here?"
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A Highland train on the G1 passes one from the LMS.
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A closer view of Clan Stewart.
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The trade stands again.
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Plenty of activity on the G1 track.
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A 5" gauge Prussian P8 being steamed.
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A Leek and Manifold loco hauls a long train on the 16mm.
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As a Fowler goes in the other direction with a substantial freight.
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The Fowler passes another freight. I'm not sure of the other loco, Sgt Murphy comes to mind. Correction or confirmation gratefully received.
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A few years ago we extended one of the steaming bay tracks to act as an overflow and display area.
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A closer view of the fire engine in the previous picture. It looked exquisite.
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A visiting 5" LSWR 0-4-4. Nice finish.
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An 0-4-0 North Eastern tank, classified Y4 by the LNER.
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