Stanier ‘Black Five’ 45337 awaits the arrival of its ‘driving experience’ participants… I hear the driving courses for this loco booked well, as did the dining train hauled by 60163 “Tornado” before it left after its (no pun intended) whirlwind visit to NVR.
Belgian 21033 has now received topcoat to the bodysides and is progressing with the aim to have it in use for the ‘Santa Special’ trains (from 1st-24th December) as First Class accommodation. As ever, First Class is booking well, but availability is becoming limited – please see the Official website here for remaining spaces in First Class.
This closer view better shows the colour and finish (albeit in poor light).
0-6-0ST No.1539 “Derek Crouch” continues to receive new metal during its cosmetic overhaul by the Small Loco Group, this time footplating to the front and sides.
A Personal View of the NVR 