MONTHLY REPORTS

CREWE - CHESTER - BANGOR - HOLYHEAD  FEBRUARY 2014 - PAGE THREE

Having stormed up the branch, the train reached the terminus at Ipstones.

34007 has unhooked and starts the run round via the newly-laid Ipstones loop.

Looking back down the branch.

Dropping down to Leekbrook on the return journey with the signal box standing in between the Churnet Valley line and the Stoke line branching off to the right.

As the train reached Cheddleton station,1827 was still busy giving rides in the shed yard.

Items of stock on show at the front of the shed.

Polish tank 2944 under restoration.

What I assume to be the boiler from the "other" S160 number 5197.

"Roger H Bennett"

S160 chassis and tender.

More stock including 47524 (R) and 33102 "Sophie".

"Captain Charles"

.....and 1827 was still working.