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 - 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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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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