Charity Event: 1st January 2010

To raise money for the Everyman Cancer charity, the SNBR held its Second steam engine only day, with all money raised by donations going to the charity.

The Fleet for the day were:

Suisaidh. 2-4-4T

Sir Goss. Our 2-4-0 tender engine, running for the last time before rebuild and replacement boiler

Owd Rosie. Our 2-6-2T

Medea, 2-6-2T on loan from Moors Valley Railway

Jennifer. 0-4-0 vertical boiler engine visiting from Holycombe Steam centre


The railway officiallt opened its doors at 11.30am, with Sir Goss being flagged away by the mayor, who opened the event, and officially opened our shiny new Platforms.
With all 5 engines able to pull a standard rake of coaches, the opportunity was taken to get out the freight and two of the newly refurbished red coaches.

Medea with the mixed freight

With a rest bite from the snow, the railway enjoyed a large turn out for an event in the middle of winter with train spotters, enthusiasts, regular visitors and even some people who were just passing, making the day something to remember.

All 5 engines worked really well, and most trains were full. With 5 engines and 3 sets some double heading to took place, an usual combinaton being Jennifer and Sir Goss.

Jennifer pilots Sir Goss

The event ended at 4pm with a farewell to Sir Goss special, double headed by Sir Goss and Medea.