17 July 2022. A gala was held to mark the last day in steam of Andrew Barclay 'Lord Fisher' pending a full 10 yearly overhaul. 'Lord Fisher' and Peckett 'Pectin' alternated between offering Driver for a Fiver and hauling the steam train. Diesel Fowler, 'Cockney Rebel' headed a demonstration goods train using our restored wagons at lunctime, whilst our other Fowler 'Sam' and the Ruston 'River Yeo' were used for the turntable demonstrations.

'Lord Fisher' (Photo courtesy Andy Sugg)

Retiring 'Lord Fisher' and newly overhauled 'Pectin' over the pit at lunchtime. In the background Ruston 'River Yeo' (out of sight) and Fowler 'Sam' are used on the turntable demonstration. (Photo courtesy Andy Sugg)

'Cockney Rebel' at the head of the goods train, waiting in the Wilderness siding. (Photo courtesy Andy Sugg)

'Lord Fisher' its final train back to the platform.

Some of the operations staff.

On the way back to the Engine Shed.

At rest, with the last wisps of steam as the fire dies down.

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