Santa Specials 2004.

Thanks must go to everyone who attended (and we all hope that you thoroughly enjoyed your visit) and to the volunteers who gave (as they always do) their time freely to make such an event happen.




12 December. The recently overhauled Peckett steam engine 'Pectin' is decorated for the occasion.
(photo courtesy Dave Grabham)




Lots of excited children and adults (?)




Driver Cave waits for the right away from the guard.
(photo courtesy Dave Grabham)




The 15.20 train near Wilderness Crossing.
(photo courtesy Dave Grabham)




Ruston diesel 'Yeo' is on display.




General view inside the 1864 built Transfer Shed where....




badge making was in progress..... and prints on display......




a Model Railway was in operation.....




refreshments were dispensed.....




and the steps lead to Santa's Grotto.




Sunday 19 December. A very busy day and it was almost dark before 'Pectin' and the Ruston diesel were able to be put to bed after a long day's work.




Santa was still going strong however!!




A very popular attraction was this life-size Father Christmas which gave a Merry Christmas greeting to everyone(!!) accompanied by interesting gyrations......Lots of photos were taken with him!! (Many thanks to Sue Bowditch for the loan).


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