Wensleydale Railway - Photo Archive


December 2018
Photographs
This month we have:-
1. The 'Edwardian Christmas' event held at Scruton station.
2. The Santa Specials.
3. The Volunteers Christmas Party.
4. The Infrastructure Team at Work.
5. The visit of a Ballast Regulator to the line.
6. The Direct Works Team repairing the roof of an outbuilding at Finghall.
7. The Vegetation Team at work.
8. The first train through the new west points of the Leyburn loop (For a video taken from the cab of the first train through see here).
9. Some extra photos taken earlier in the year.

Ref - 4166
Photo - Virginia Arrowsmith
An ‘Edwardian Christmas’ event was held at Scruton station -
All the scenes depict the Durham Pals re-enactment Group (Durham Light Infantry) taking the part of Scruton men coming home in December 1918 at the end of the First World War.
The 4 Durham Pals. (02/12/2018)
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Ref - 4166
Photo - Virginia Arrowsmith
An ‘Edwardian Christmas’ event was held at Scruton station -
All the scenes depict the Durham Pals re-enactment Group (Durham Light Infantry) taking the part of Scruton men coming home in December 1918 at the end of the First World War.
The 4 Durham Pals. (02/12/2018)Click here to see higher resolution photo
Ref - 4168
Photo - Virginia Arrowsmith
An ‘Edwardian Christmas’ event was held at Scruton station -
All the scenes depict the Durham Pals re-enactment Group (Durham Light Infantry) taking the part of Scruton men coming home in December 1918 at the end of the First World War.
The 4 Soldiers have just detrained. (02/12/2018)Click here to see higher resolution photo
Ref - 4165
Photo - Virginia Arrowsmith
An ‘Edwardian Christmas’ event was held at Scruton station -
All the scenes depict the Durham Pals re-enactment Group (Durham Light Infantry) taking the part of Scruton men coming home in December 1918 at the end of the First World War.
Mr & Mrs Kemp & Farmer Fawcett (Beryl Smith, Grahame Shepherd & John Tong) welcome home one of the Durham Pals lads acting as one of the 4 Kemp brothers. (02/12/2018)Click here to see higher resolution photo
Ref - 4169
Photo - Virginia Arrowsmith
An ‘Edwardian Christmas’ event was held at Scruton station -
All the scenes depict the Durham Pals re-enactment Group (Durham Light Infantry) taking the part of Scruton men coming home in December 1918 at the end of the First World War.
Mrs Kemp (Beryl Smith) and Mrs Johnson (Virginia Arrowsmith) talking to 3 of the Kemp brothers. (02/12/2018)Click here to see higher resolution photo
Ref - 4167
Photo - Virginia Arrowsmith
An ‘Edwardian Christmas’ event was held at Scruton station -
All the scenes depict the Durham Pals re-enactment Group (Durham Light Infantry) taking the part of Scruton men coming home in December 1918 at the end of the First World War.
Members of the cast – L to R – Rear Row – Keith Walker; Virginia Arrowsmith; Stephen Elmer; Jessa Liversidge; Beryl Smith; Graham Shepherd; 2 Durham Pals; Wendy Shepherd; Tug Lee; Joan Walker; John Tong. Front Row Kneeling – 2 Durham Pals. (02/12/2018)Click here to see higher resolution photo
Ref - 4170
Photo - Virginia Arrowsmith
An ‘Edwardian Christmas’ event was held at Scruton station -
All the scenes depict the Durham Pals re-enactment Group (Durham Light Infantry) taking the part of Scruton men coming home in December 1918 at the end of the First World War.
Members of the cast – L to R – Rear Row – John Tong; Stephen Elmer; Grahame Shepherd;. Middle Row – Virginia Arrowsmith; Keith Walker; Beryl Smith; 2 Durham Pals. Front Row – 2 Durham Pals; Wendy Shepherd; Joan Walker. (02/12/2018)Click here to see higher resolution photo
Ref - 4155
Photo - Kev Burnitt
The welcoming marquee at Leeming Bar for the Santa Specials (01/12/2018)
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Ref - 4157
Photo - Kev Burnitt
The 'North Pole' in the Santa Specials marquee at Leeming Bar (01/12/2018)
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Ref - 4154
Photo - Kev Burnitt
Some of Santa's Elves ready for duty (01/12/2018)
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Ref - 4161
Photo - Andy Glendinning
Santa awaits the first train of the day at Bedale. (02/12/2018)
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Ref - 4162
Photo - Andy Glendinning
Santa with his retinue prepares to board the train at Bedale. (02/12/2018)
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Ref - 4163
Photo - Andy Glendinning
Santa Special departs Bedale. (02/12/2018)
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Ref - 4156
Photo - Kev Burnitt
Santa with two elves (01/12/2018)
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Ref - 4159
Photo - Kev Burnitt
Some eager children (and adults on the Santa Special) (01/12/2018)
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Ref - 4190
Photo - Andy Glendinning
Santa greets his expectant passengers. (09/12/2018)
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Ref - 4160
Photo - Kev Burnitt
Great fun was had with artificial snow on Leeming Bar platform during the Santa Specials (01/12/2018)
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Ref - 4191
Photo - Andy Glendinning
Forward the Elves. (09/12/2018)
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Ref - 4193
Photo - Andy Glendinning
Passengers prepare to board the second Santa train of the day. (09/12/2018)
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Ref - 4158
Photo - Kev Burnitt
Santa with two elves having a rest between duties (01/12/2018)
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Ref - 4164
Photo - Andy Glendinning
Returning Santa Special passes Finghall Lane. (02/12/2018)
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Ref - 4194
Photo - Andy Glendinning
Santa Special crossing Bedale level crossing. (09/12/2018)
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Ref - 4195
Photo - Andy Glendinning
Santa Special passing Crakehall crossing. (09/12/2018)
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Ref - 4217
Photo - Andy Glendinning
33035 on the rear of the Santa Special passes Finghall Lane. (22/12/2018)
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Ref - 4184
Photo - Kev Burnitt
Leeming Bar platform lit-up at night for Christmas (05/12/2018)
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Ref - 4174
Photo - Kev Burnitt
The Volunteers Christmas Party in the Marquee at Leeming Bar. (05/12/2018)
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Ref - 4175
Photo - Kev Burnitt
The Volunteers Christmas Party in the Marquee at Leeming Bar. The Admin Team – Teresa, Jean and John (05/12/2018)
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Ref - 4176
Photo - Kev Burnitt
The Volunteers Christmas Party in the Marquee at Leeming Bar. (05/12/2018)
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Ref - 4177
Photo - Kev Burnitt
The Volunteers Christmas Party in the Marquee at Leeming Bar. The hog roast (05/12/2018)
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Ref - 4179
Photo - Kev Burnitt
The Volunteers Christmas Party in the Marquee at Leeming Bar. Happy birthday Teresa (05/12/2018)
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Ref - 4180
Photo - Kev Burnitt
The Volunteers Christmas Party in the Marquee at Leeming Bar. Happy birthday Teresa (05/12/2018)
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Ref - 4181
Photo - Kev Burnitt
The Volunteers Christmas Party in the Marquee at Leeming Bar. Happy birthday Teresa (05/12/2018)
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Ref - 4182
Photo - Kev Burnitt
The Volunteers Christmas Party in the Marquee at Leeming Bar. The quiz winners – Team Beadale (05/12/2018)
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Ref - 4183
Photo - Kev Burnitt
The Volunteers Christmas Party in the Marquee at Leeming Bar. One of the quiz losing teams – Leyburn – Kev, Jean, Bernard, Penny and Peter (05/12/2018)
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Ref - 4185
Photo - Ian Yale
The Infrastructure Team in the process of renewing sleepers (08/12/2018)
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Ref - 4186
Photo - Ian Yale
Showing eucalyptus tree that was bending in high winds and overhanging the running line. The infrastructure Team having a break whilst a Santa Special passes (08/12/2018)
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Ref - 4187
Photo - Ian Yale
A tree being felled by the Infrastructure Team (08/12/2018)
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Ref - 4188
Photo - Ian Yale
An 'after' photo - showing the lineside having been cleared of vegetation by the Infrastructure Team (08/12/2018)
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Ref - 4198
Photo - Andy Glendinning
Leyburn West points. New flat bottom rail replaces old bullhead rail between the existing platform flat bottom track and the new points. Time to go home. (14/12/2018)
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Ref - 4206
Photo - Andy Glendinning
Volker Rail ballast regulator DR77801 spent a week on the Railway to allow operator training away from the pressures of deadlines on the main line. Here it is preparing to set off for the day from Leeming Bar. (19/12/2018)
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Ref - 4207
Photo - Andy Glendinning
Ballast regulator DR77801 passes Bedale level crossing on its way to the worksite. (19/12/2018)
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Ref - 4204
Photo - John Tong
A ballast regulator passes Finghall on route to do some work further down the line. (19/12/2018)
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Ref - 4208
Photo - Andy Glendinning
Ballast regulator DR77801 at work. The operator on foot is in radio contact with those aboard to direct fine control of the machine. (19/12/2018)
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Ref - 4209
Photo - Andy Glendinning
Ballast regulator DR77801. Brushes sweep excess ballast up. These are clearing the sleeper ends. (19/12/2018)
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Ref - 4210
Photo - Andy Glendinning
Ballast regulator DR77801. Rotating brushes (here in the raised position) sweep up excess ballast from the four foot between the rails. (19/12/2018)
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Ref - 4211
Photo - Andy Glendinning
Ballast regulator DR77801. Rear view. Ballast removed from the four foot and deposited the make shoulders beyond the sleeper ends.This is the Argill Farm (A684 Traffic Light Bridge) site which was relaid at the start of this year looking much tidier. (19/12/2018)
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Ref - 4212
Photo - Andy Glendinning
Ballast regulator DR77801. On board operating position. (19/12/2018)
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Ref - 4205
Photo - John Tong
The Ballast Regulator returning to LBR at the end of the day. (19/12/2018)
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Ref - 4213
Photo - Andy Glendinning
Rand Grange 3 User Worked Crossing. Four foot cleared of ballast and shoulders formed by the Ballast regulator DR77801. (20/12/2018)
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Ref - 4214
Photo - Andy Glendinning
Northallerton West relay site tidied up by the Ballast regulator DR77801. (21/12/2018)
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Ref - 4215
Photo - Andy Glendinning
Ballast regulator DR77801 departs Wensleydale Railway metals back onto Network Rail. (21/12/2018)
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Ref - 4200
Photo - John Tong
Direct Works Team re-roofing Finghall Station Outbuilding - Mortaring ready for the Coping Stone (19/12/2018)
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Ref - 4201
Photo - John Tong
Direct Works Team re-roofing Finghall Station Outbuilding - Preparing the roof ready for reslating (19/12/2018)
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Ref - 4202
Photo - John Tong
Direct Works Team re-roofing Finghall Station Outbuilding - Reslating (19/12/2018)
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Ref - 4172
Photo - Alan Graham
On a pouring wet day the vegetation team are going about it, in this atmospheric pre-Christmas scene at Finghall station. (05/12/2018)
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Ref - 4173
Photo - Alan Graham
It seems a long time since the heatwave. The vegetation team working in difficult conditions on a non-running day at Finghall. (05/12/2018)
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Ref - 4196
Photo - Alan Graham
The vegetation team working at Argill Farm near Harmby just before Christmas. A "before" photo. (12/12/2018)
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Ref - 4197
Photo - Alan Graham
The vegetation team working at Argill Farm near Harmby just before Christmas. An "after" photo. (12/12/2018)
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Ref - 4218
Photo - Andy Glendinning
First down passenger train approaching the new Leyburn West points. (26/12/2018)
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Ref - 4219
Photo - Andy Glendinning
First down passenger train about to cross the new Leyburn West points. (26/12/2018)
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Ref - 4220
Photo - Andy Glendinning
'Bubble' rests at Redmire between duties. (26/12/2018)
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Ref - 4221
Photo - Andy Glendinning
First up passenger train about to cross the new Leyburn West points. (26/12/2018)
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Ref - 4222
Photo - Andy Glendinning
New rail sits on the Salmon waiting to be installed somewhere on the Railway. (26/12/2018)
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Ref - 4223
Photo - Andy Glendinning
Last down train of the (calendar) year approaches Fox Park User Worked Crossing. (29/12/2018)
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Ref - 4147
Photo - Kev Burnitt
Andy Glendinning in reflective mood (06/06/2018)
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Ref - 4148
Photo - Kev Burnitt
The Charter Train that came on our line earlier in the year at Leyburn station. (12/06/2018)
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Ref - 4149
Photo - Kev Burnitt
Helen Ashworth and Richard Brown – serving tea at the Leyburn Team meeting (22/06/2018)
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Ref - 4150
Photo - Kev Burnitt
The J27 making an impressive sight leaving Leyburn during August. (05/08/2018)
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Ref - 4151
Photo - Kev Burnitt
The J27 just left Leyburn Station during the summer. (05/08/2018)
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Ref - 4152
Photo - Kev Burnitt
Ken Monkman suited and booted (02/09/2018)
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Ref - 4153
Photo - Kev Burnitt
Andy Rutherford being, well, Andy Rutherford (22/09/2018)
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