A November Saturday (2018)

Saturday 24th November 2018 was a day of train rides and afternoon teas, but there was plenty to see behind the scenes too.

No.461 on train ride duties, with Nelson keeping a look-out.

A fine view of No.461 and train. The newly installed somersault starter signal gives the road. (A.Maxwell)

In the Tea Room new Admin Assistant Rebecca works the till as Mary helps with the serving.

On the train, tables are set for afternoon tea in carriage 303.

Some of the goodies on offer for afternoon tea.

The tyre is a blur on the lathe as it rotates, but the smoke from the hot cutting tool can be seen.

County Donegal Railways No.4 "Meenglas", with new platework much in evidence.

B142 still under repair and due a much-needed repaint.

Slow but sure progress on the Bessbrook & Newry trailer.

No.184 and No.27 "Lough Erne" wait expectantly for overhaul and return to traffic.

The non-public side of No.186 as a museum display.

Joe Cassells cleans some of the Mk2 bucket seat shells.

The guard's van end of the 12-wheel Rosslare Brake 861 undergoing restoration.

The work still to be done on 12-wheel Rosslare Brake 861 is clearly visible.

Ex First Class carriage 304 awaiting completion.