| 37254 worked its first vacuum braked train in preservation on the 8th April. Doug, Alan, Adrian, John and Chris were there to witness the event. The load consisted of 3 bogie carriages and 33065 (for insurance - but not needed). Three round trips were undertaken in between cups of tea.
16th April saw 254 out on light loco runs as part of the mileage accumulation programme to iron out any potential problems and also for route learning/crew training purposes. 26th April saw 254 work its first passenger train in preservation. The loco seemed to attract a lot of positve comments from the visitors to the diesel gala with many people telling stories of 254's former life on BR. A wedding party that was taking place at The High Rocks took a journey on the train - the loco hauled its first wedding special on the same day as its first passenger runs in preservation! 254 was rostered out on the fish and chip special and the passengers enjoyed the two booked runs, a non-stop additional return trip was quickly organised much to the surprise of some of the people present. The noise 254 produced that evening was superb with the loco thrashing away in the dark bringing back memories of runs on the mainline from years gone by. The Organisers of the diesel gala had very kindly reserved the seating in the bar car for our restoration team to have their fish and chips in - a most welcome gesture! 27th April saw the loco perform faultlessly for a second day of the diesel gala. At the end of the day, a freight was worked to Birchden Junction top and tail with 33065 on its last run before a long overhaul. The light loco run back with 33065 brough many people out of the pub at High Rocks when we went past. Workings for the month: 08/04/2008 Tunbridge Wells West Tea Garden Lane Light Loco 08/04/2008 Tea Grden Lane Tunbridge Wells West Light Loco 08/04/2008 Tunbridge Wells West Groombridge Loop Test train 3 coaches + 33065 08/04/2008 Groombridge Loop Tunbridge Wells West Test train 3 coaches + 33065 08/04/2008 Tunbridge Wells West Birchden Junction Test train 3 coaches + 33065 08/04/2008 Birchden Junction Tunbridge Wells West Test train 3 coaches + 33065 08/04/2008 Tunbridge Wells West Birchden Junction Test train 3 coaches + 33065 08/04/2008 Birchden Junction Tunbridge Wells West Test train 3 coaches + 33065 16/04/2008 Tunbridge Wells West Birchden Junction Light Loco test run 16/04/2008 Birchden Junction Tunbridge Wells West Light Loco test run 16/04/2008 Tunbridge Wells West Birchden Junction Light Loco test run 16/04/2008 Birchden Junction Tunbridge Wells West Light Loco test run 16/04/2008 Tunbridge Wells West Birchden Junction Light Loco test run 16/04/2008 Birchden Junction Tunbridge Wells West Light Loco test run 16/04/2008 Tunbridge Wells West Birchden Junction Light Loco test run 16/04/2008 Birchden Junction Tunbridge Wells West Light Loco test run 26/04/2008 Tunbridge Wells West Groombridge Loop 2G01 5 x MK1 26/04/2008 Groombridge Loop Tunbridge Wells West 2T02 5 x MK1 26/04/2008 Tunbridge Wells West Birchden Junction 2B03 73140+5 x MK1+37254 26/04/2008 Birchden Junction Tunbridge Wells West 2T04 37254+5 x Mk1+73140 26/04/2008 Tunbridge Wells West Birchden Junction 2B07 37254+5 x MK1+33063 26/04/2008 Birchden Junction Tunbridge Wells West 2T08 33063+5 x MK1+37254 26/04/2008 Tunbridge Wells West Birchden Junction 2B11 33065+37254+5 x MK1 (33065 R/R @ Groombridge) 26/04/2008 Birchden Junction Tunbridge Wells West 2T12 33065+5 x MK1+37254 26/04/2008 Tunbridge Wells West Groombridge Loop 2G13 5 x MK1 26/04/2008 Groombridge Loop Tunbridge Wells West 2T14 5 x MK1 26/04/2008 Tunbridge Wells West Birchden Junction 2B15 33063+5 x MK1+37254 26/04/2008 Birchden Junction Tunbridge Wells West 2T16 37254+5 x MK1+33063 26/04/2008 Tunbridge Wells West Birchden Junction 2B19 33065+33063+5 x MK1+37254 26/04/2008 Birchden Junction Tunbridge Wells West 2T20 37254+5 x MK1+33063+33065 26/04/2008 Tunbridge Wells West Birchden Junction 2B21 33065+33063+5 x MK1+37254 26/04/2008 Birchden Junction Tunbridge Wells West 2T22 37254+5 x MK1+33063+33065 26/04/2008 Tunbridge Wells West Birchden Junction SPL 33065+33063+5 x MK1+37254 (additional beerex) 26/04/2008 Birchden Junction Tunbridge Wells West SPL 37254+5 x MK1+33063+33065 (additional beerex) 27/04/2008 Tunbridge Wells West Groombridge Loop 2G05 37254+73140+5 x MK1 27/04/2008 Groombridge Loop Tunbridge Wells West 2T06 37254+5 x Mk1+73140 27/04/2008 Tunbridge Wells West Birchden Junction 2B07 33063+5 x MK1+37254 27/04/2008 Birchden Junction Tunbridge Wells West 2T08 37254+5 x MK1+33063 27/04/2008 Tunbridge Wells West Birchden Junction 2B11 33065+37254+5 x MK1 (33065 R/R @ Groombridge) 27/04/2008 Birchden Junction Tunbridge Wells West 2T12 33065+5 x MK1+37254 27/04/2008 Tunbridge Wells West Groombridge Loop 2G13 5 x MK1 27/04/2008 Groombridge Loop Tunbridge Wells West 2T14 5 x MK1 27/04/2008 Tunbridge Wells West Birchden Junction 2B15 73140+33063+5 x MK1+37254 27/04/2008 Birchden Junction Tunbridge Wells West 2T16 37254+5 x MK1+33063+73140 27/04/2008 Tunbridge Wells West Birchden Junction 2B17 73140+33063+5 x MK1+37254+33065 27/04/2008 Birchden Junction Tunbridge Wells West 2T18 33065+37254+5 x MK1+33063+73140 27/04/2008 Tunbridge Wells West Birchden Junction SPL 33065+3 wagons+37254 (33065 R/R @ Groombridge) 27/04/2008 Birchden Junction Tunbridge Wells West SPL 33065+37254 |
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