The mixed traction weekend early in the season was a bit of a venture but really did pay off perhaps not completely weather-wise however the rain managed to stay away just slightly chilly!
On the Saturday train loadings were good and all trains ran to the timetable with only Ullr deciding to cause an issue when it failed before its first path with a battery issue; this was swiftly resolved converting it back to hand crank allowing the locomotive to complete its paths for the rest of the day. One seven header was ran as the weather closed in and made track conditions too risky to try and run the half past four service.
The Sunday was a much better day weather-wise with more sunshine albeit with a foggy start. After team discussion for the day and Ullr was started (quite a lengthy process on a cold morning!) the train services started, kicking off with Greenbat on the first run swiftly followed by ZM32 on the goods. Today both seven headers ran with great enthusiasm and enjoyment from the team of drivers piloting these two services.
Thanks has to go to all the staff who made the weekend happen, from planners to drivers and guards to shunters! Well done to everyone!
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