Saturday saw the official launch at Preston of the new book entitled ‘Furness Railway No. 20 – The Story So Far’ with Tim on hand in the Ribble Steam Railway’s shop to sign copies. Anne and Phil Burton were also there to operate the FRT sales stand and make some useful money for the Trust. We can also reveal that there have been more on-line book sales, making Chris Rycroft’s efforts in setting up the sales system all the more worthwhile.
There was glorious weather on Saturday so we are pleased to be able to include this great photo sent to us by Mike Ward of FR 20 crossing the swing bridge.
Great Eastern Railway royal saloon No. 5 of 1898 was also in service with appropriately attired personnel on board.
Not quite so good news from inside the FRT shed was the discovery on GWR No. 5643 of a crack in the internal boiler pipe that carries the regulator rod. Yet another job to sort out, but a very useful spot whilst the tubes are out.
We are pleased to report, however, that the FRT’s literary output has continued apace with the latest edition of ‘The Iron Horse’ expected to go to the printer today.
Finally, another date for your diary is the ‘Our Lives’ programme entitled ‘The World’ Oldest Railway’ filmed at the Tanfield Railway which is scheduled to be shown on BBC 1 at 19.00 hrs tomorrow evening where you will see some familiar faces. It is available on iPlayer now.
