Due to various problems, there was no steam engine available for this turn; In these situations, I'm very happy to take the Second Man seat on the replacement diesel - it's fun and you often get to drive.
Today we have the splendid Class 37, D6732:
This is her works plate. It's actually a replica, but a very good one:
Driving position:
After preparation, and fuelling I drove light engine to Sheringham and put the loco on the train. A neat trick, similar to having the steam regulator shut but pressure in the valve chest, is to have a few hundred amps on the power handle and ease the loco gently onto the train using the air brake. You can get it to just kiss the coach buffers and compress them without bouncing.
After hooking on, handling the token and fetching tea with Driver Steve, I drove the third round trip.
Back in Sheringham, we were asked to trip the Quad-Arts back to Beach Road Carriage Sheds:
We left the Quads on the main line while Guard Chris opened the sheds. We shunted some stock around until there was room to put the Quads away.
I drove back Weybourne shed for disposal. Another good day, with more new stuff learned!
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