Halloween (2018)

A look at scenes at Whitehead during train rides, afternoon teas, and in the workshop - Saturday 27th October 2018. Then the Broomstick Belle trains on 28th October from Belfast to Whitehead, and Haunted Express trains from Dublin to Drogheda on Monday 29th October.

27/10/2018: The frame of Guinness grain van 504, being restored with HLF grant aid.

27/10/2018: The frame of Guinness grain van 504, being restored with HLF grant aid.

27/10/2018: The frame of Guinness grain van 504, being restored with HLF grant aid.

27/10/2018: No.85 awaits its turn on the next day's Broomstick Belle.

27/10/2018: No.461 awaits its turn on the next day's Broomstick Belle.

27/10/2018: County Donegal Railways No.4 "Meenglas" under restoration in the workshop.

27/10/2018: Bessbrook & Newry Tramways trailer under restoration.

27/10/2018: The non-public side of diner 87 looking fine.

27/10/2018: The rear of LP&HC No.3 "R.H. Smyth" undergoing a repaint.

27/10/2018: Mark and Adam washing out No.131's boiler in preparation for a boiler inspection.

27/10/2018: The washout water cascades from No.131's boiler plugs as Adam keeps the drain clear.

27/10/2018: On the train rides engine (No.3BG "Guinness") Nelson calls for more coal!

27/10/2018: The tables are set in the train for afternoon tea.

27/10/2018: The afternoon tea guests get comfortable.

27/10/2018: The treats in store.

27/10/2018: And there were leftovers - as John on the ticket desk can vouch.

28/10/2018: No.85 approaching Carrickfergus with the morning empty Broomstick Belle train to Belfast.

28/10/2018: No.85 backing on to its train at Belfast Central.

28/10/2018: No.85 train ready to depart Belfast with the first Broomstick Belle of the day.

28/10/2018: Broomstick Belle approaching Trooperslane on the morning trip ex Belfast. (I. Smyth)

28/10/2018: Afternoon Broomstick Belle train nearing Whitehouse. (S. Ailín‎)

28/10/2018: No.461 took the return leg of the second train to Belfast and back; here ready to depart Whitehead. The orange/red is not a hot smokebox but the low sun reflecting off the carriage end boards.

28/10/2018: No.461 leaving Belfast on its first public train since June 2017. (R. Morton)

28/10/2018: No.461 passing Downshire on the way back to Whitehead. (S. White)

29/10/2018: No.4 going to the shed at Connolly for servicing between Haunted Express trains.

29/10/2018: Ignominy! 081 had hauled No.4 from Skerries where it had been stood down because of issues with injectors. (J. Newsome)