Wensleydale Railway - Photo Archive


December 2022
Photographs
During November all our teams have been very busy getting ready for Polar Express and starting to run it. This month we have:
1. Various photos of the Polar Express trains and surroundings.
2. The Mince pie Specials.
3. Maintenance and restoration on various items of motive power.
4. Work by the Direct Works Team at Finghall Lane station building.
5. Work by the Vegetation Team.

Ref - 10818
Photo - Michael Metcalfe
45407 on 2U02 from North Pole approaching White X Bridge near Bedale. (02/12/2022)
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Ref - 10818
Photo - Michael Metcalfe
45407 on 2U02 from North Pole approaching White X Bridge near Bedale. (02/12/2022)
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Ref - 10819
Photo - Timothy Edwards
Black Five loco 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' having a rest in Leeming Bar yard having a rest day between Polar Express duties (06/12/2022)
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Ref - 10820
Photo - Timothy Edwards
Black Five loco 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier having a rest in Leeming Bar yard having a rest day between Polar Express duties (06/12/2022)
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Ref - 10821
Photo - Timothy Edwards
Black Five loco 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier having a rest in Leeming Bar yard having a rest day between Polar Express duties (06/12/2022)
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Ref - 10822
Photo - Timothy Edwards
The Polar Express marquees in Leeming Bar station yard (06/12/2022)
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Ref - 10823
Photo - Michael Metcalfe
45407 on 2U02 13.07 from North Pole at Croft Wood. (08/12/2022)
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Ref - 10824
Photo - Alan Graham
The Polar Express heading through Finghall on Weds 14th December 2022. (14/12/2022)
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Ref - 10825
Photo - Alan Graham
The Polar Express heading through Finghall on Weds 14th December 2022. (14/12/2022)
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Ref - 10826
Photo - Michael Metcalfe
45407 on 2U02 13.07 from North Pole at Smiths crossing. (15/12/2022)
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Ref - 10827
Photo - Nigel Cockburn
A late 13:07 departure from Constable Burton by Black Five loco 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier (16/12/2022)
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Ref - 10828
Photo - Nigel Cockburn
2U06 14:42 Constable Burton to LB approaching Crakehall hauled by Black Five loco 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier (16/12/2022)
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Ref - 10829
Photo - John Slaughter
A snowy Leeming Bar at the start of another day for The Polar Express. (17/12/2022)
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Ref - 10830
Photo - John Slaughter
A snowy Leeming Bar at the start of another day for The Polar Express. (17/12/2022)
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Ref - 10831
Photo - John Slaughter
A snowy Leeming Bar at the start of another day for The Polar Express. (17/12/2022)
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Ref - 10832
Photo - John Slaughter
Bedale level crossing after a sprinkling of snow. (17/12/2022)
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Ref - 10833
Photo - John Slaughter
Bedale level crossing after a sprinkling of snow, with route 73 bus to Northallerton. (17/12/2022)
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Ref - 10834
Photo - John Slaughter
Bedale level crossing & signal box after a sprinkling of snow. (17/12/2022)
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Ref - 10835
Photo - John Slaughter
The first Polar Express of the day heading west, after a dusting of snow. (17/12/2022)
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Ref - 10836
Photo - John Slaughter
The first Polar Express of the day returning from Constable Burton. (17/12/2022)
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Ref - 10837
Photo - John Slaughter
The first Polar Express of the day returning from Constable Burton. (17/12/2022)
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Ref - 10838
Photo - John Slaughter
The second Polar Express heading west at Bedale Crossing. (17/12/2022)
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Ref - 10839
Photo - John Slaughter
View of Bedale crossing from a snowy station platform. (17/12/2022)
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Ref - 10840
Photo - John Slaughter
The third westbound Polar Express of the day passing through Bedale Station. (17/12/2022)
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Ref - 10841
Photo - John Slaughter
Eastbound Polar Express approaching Bedale Crossing. (17/12/2022)
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Ref - 10842
Photo - John Slaughter
Eastbound Polar Express approaching Bedale Crossing. (17/12/2022)
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Ref - 10843
Photo - John Slaughter
Bedale Signal Box at dusk with the two new exterior lights for the steps switched on. (17/12/2022)
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Ref - 10844
Photo - John Slaughter
Bedale Signal Box at dusk with the two new exterior lights for the steps switched on. (17/12/2022)
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Ref - 10845
Photo - John Slaughter
Bedale Signal Box at dusk with the two new exterior lights for the steps switched on. (17/12/2022)
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Ref - 10846
Photo - John Slaughter
Bedale Crossing at dusk, with the two new exterior lights on the signal box shining into the gloom. (17/12/2022)
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Ref - 10847
Photo - Unknown Photographer
Black Five loco 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' all decorated up for the Mince Pie Specials (27/12/2022)
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Ref - 10848
Photo - Unknown Photographer
Black Five loco 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' all decorated up for the Mince Pie Specials (27/12/2022)
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Ref - 10849
Photo - Craig Hodkinson
Black Five loco 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' all decorated up for the Mince Pie Specials (27/12/2022)
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Ref - 10850
Photo - Michael Metcalfe
45407 at Harmby with the 11.20 from Leyburn Mince Pie special. (27/12/2022)
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Ref - 10851
Photo - Michael Metcalfe
45407 at Harmby with the 12.30 from Leeming Bar Mince Pie special. (27/12/2022)
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Ref - 10852
Photo - Michael Metcalfe
45407 Running round at Leyburn to form the 13.30 departure. (27/12/2022)
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Ref - 10853
Photo - Michael Metcalfe
45407 & 33035 approaching Harmby Caravans pogo crossing. (27/12/2022)
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Ref - 10854
Photo - Michael Metcalfe
45407 & 33035 passing Mudfields farm crossing with the 13.30 from Leyburn. (27/12/2022)
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Ref - 10855
Photo - Timothy Edwards
The class 121 'Bubbglecar' and Pacer unit 55786 in Leeming Bar maintenance shed (06/12/2022)
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Ref - 10856
Photo - Timothy Edwards
The 0-6-0 steam tang Engine under restoration in Leeming Bar yard (06/12/2022)
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Ref - 10857
Photo - Timothy Edwards
The 0-6-0 steam tang Engine under restoration in Leeming Bar yard (06/12/2022)
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Ref - 10858
Photo - Mike Averis
After the second attempt at clearing the chimney at Finghall Lane by the Direct Works Team, a load of birds' nest material appeared in the fireplace (06/12/2022)
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Ref - 10859
Photo - Tug Lee
The fireplace at Finghall Lane now working well after clearing the chimney by the Direct Works Team (06/12/2022)
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Ref - 10860
Photo - Tug Lee
The Direct Works Team removing the Virginia Creeper which covered the south facing rear wall of Finghall Lane Station building (06/12/2022)
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Ref - 10861
Photo - Tug Lee
The Direct Works Team removing the Virginia Creeper which covered the south facing rear wall of Finghall Lane Station building (06/12/2022)
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Ref - 10862
Photo - Tug Lee
The Direct Works Team removing the Virginia Creeper which covered the south facing rear wall of Finghall Lane Station building (06/12/2022)
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Ref - 10863
Photo - Tug Lee
The Direct Works Team almost finished removing the Virginia Creeper which covered the south facing rear wall of Finghall Lane Station building (06/12/2022)
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Ref - 10864
Photo - Unknown Photographer
Latest member of the Infrastructure Team. A684 White Cross Bridge. (12/12/2022)
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Ref - 10865
Photo - Steve Hall
The vegetation team working at White Cross Bridge near Crakehall on the last day of November 2022. (30/11/2022)
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Ref - 10866
Photo - Steve Hall
The vegetation team working at White Cross Bridge near Crakehall on the last day of November 2022. (30/11/2022)
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Ref - 10867
Photo - Steve Hall
A volunteer of the vegetation team at White Cross Bridge between Crakehall and Bedale on the last day of November 2022. (30/11/2022)
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Ref - 10868
Photo - Alan Graham
A chainsaw member of the vegetation team surveying ivy which must be removed prior to tree felling. Near White Cross Bridge Weds 7th December 2022. (07/12/2022)
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Ref - 10869
Photo - Alan Graham
In the thick of it. One of the vegetation gang getting to grips with dense overgrowth near White Cross Bridge. Despite the sunshine it was one of those days when frost remained all day in the shade. (07/12/2022)
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Ref - 10870
Photo - Alan Graham
Chainsaw members of the vegetation team working near White cross Bridge on 7th December. (07/12/2022)
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Ref - 10871
Photo - Alan Graham
A member of the vegetation team tending the bonfire on 7th December 2022. This was a day when (despite the sunshine) winds were bitterly cold and frost laid all day in shaded areas. (07/12/2022)
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Ref - 10872
Photo - Alan Graham
The vegetation team at work near White Cross Bridge (between Crakehall and Bedale). (07/12/2022)
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