On a cold wet autumn day the driver of 9017 eases away from Arley. The fireman, anticipating the road ahead swings another shovel of coal into the glowing firebox. The signal top left is pulled of... (more)
It's been a tough day for the gang refurbishing this country level (grade) crossing, torrential rain and 45MPH winds. But the job must be finished in time for Monday morning's trains.
The colliery co 4-8-2's were based on the Rhodesia Railways 19th class, but were unsuperheated. Here No. 3 bring a train of empties into the complex for loading.