D8188 was in use to move stock from Arley and then to take more wagons down the line. The other locos were working the service trains.
Such a long time since my last photo update I’d almost forgotten how it was all done!!
D8188 heading the grotto stock from Arley
We made the effort to get here earlier today to see all 4 trains. Musn’t forget the Class 20 was in action as well.
D8188 was seen arriving with the stock from Arley, which had to be moved in advance of the engineering works, this included the 3 grotto coaches, 2 Siphons & 2 tankers. Next was 7802 on a train from Bridgnorth, then 4566 from Kidderminster. As soon as 7802 was clear the Class 20 was away from platform 3 to couple up with the wagons to form another train towards Arley. Once the section to Arley was clear the 20 was away.
Time for lunch before the arrival of the next 2 trains. 7812 was in first with the diner, then 42968 on the train from Bridgnorth. Only one more day of trains before the major engineering works start.
