Gertrude

Gertrude getting ready for the next trip

This weekend saw Gertrude venture further northwards to the spring open day at Statfold Barn Railway.

Throughout Saturday the railway was descended upon by enthusiasts and supporters who came to see the first of three charity open days being held on the railway this year. Gertrude excelled herself, hauling some substantial loads around the railway alongside other resident and visiting locomotives. We had the sunroof open for a couple of trips and to see that column of steam shooting into the sky as we made our full regulator charges up the bank into Oak Tree was something else!

In the sun at Statfold

Our thanks to John Hedderly for the photos in this news post. If anyone reading this was in attendance on Saturday and got any photos, please upload them to our photo gallery so we can all see them!! Also, if you have any good video clips, post them on Youtube and upload the link to our gallery too!

Gertrude is now off to the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway, where she will be operating throughout the season, starting with the Gala Weekend in May.