ELR 1940`s Wartime Weekend 2008
25th May 2008
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Sunday 25/05/08 and after last years event, a return trip to this 3 day event was a must. Lots more cameos and military vehicles to be seen and performances and shows at the various station made this visit unmissable.
ELR Engine running was 9F 92214 with guest engines USA S160 - No5197 from the Churnet Valley Railway & 0-6-0 Peckett No.2000 from Barrow Hill.
BR 9F - 92214 Waits to take out the 11-00 service to Rawtenstall
BR 9F - 92214 Waits to take out the 11-00 service to Rawtenstall
2008-05-25 10:00:46
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Peckett Saddle Tank 0-6-0 No.2000 arrives with the military train from Ramsbottom
Peckett Saddle Tank 0-6-0 No.2000 arrives with the military train from Ramsbottom
2008-05-25 10:08:55
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Dont shoot the photographer !! Bren Gun in the Guards van points towards me.
Dont shoot the photographer !! Bren Gun in the Guards van points towards me.
2008-05-25 10:09:16
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Lots of steam setting off with the 11-00 service
Lots of steam setting off with the 11-00 service
2008-05-25 10:11:40
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9F -92214 leaving Bury Bolton street with the 11-00 service to Rawtenstall
9F -92214 leaving Bury Bolton street with the 11-00 service to Rawtenstall
2008-05-25 10:13:33
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Peckett 0-6-0 saddle Tank waits at Bury station
Peckett 0-6-0 saddle Tank waits at Bury station
2008-05-25 10:17:55
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Peckett 0-6-0 No.2000 saddle Tank waits at Bury station having just arrived with the Military goods train.
Peckett 0-6-0 No.2000 saddle Tank waits at Bury station having just arrived with the Military goods train.
2008-05-25 10:22:16
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Vehicles on the military goods train at Bury station
Vehicles on the military goods train at Bury station
2008-05-25 10:16:38
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A vehicle on the military goods train.
A vehicle on the military goods train.
2008-05-25 10:23:44
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A vehicle on the military goods train at Bury station
A vehicle on the military goods train at Bury station
2008-05-25 10:17:29
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DMU unit being used on the Bury - Heywood service
DMU unit being used on the Bury - Heywood service
2008-05-25 10:19:38
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The Peckett runs around its goods train at Bury station
The Peckett runs around its goods train at Bury station
2008-05-25 10:26:06
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Peckett 0-6-0 saddle tankwaits to depart with the military train to Ramsbottom
Peckett 0-6-0 saddle tankwaits to depart with the military train to Ramsbottom
2008-05-25 10:36:30
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USA S160 - No5197 arrives at Bury with a service from Rawtenstall
USA S160 - No5197 arrives at Bury with a service from Rawtenstall
2008-05-25 10:52:53
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The Peckett and Miltitary good train depart for Ramsbottom
The Peckett and Miltitary good train depart for Ramsbottom
2008-05-25 10:57:07
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USA S160 - No5197 backs onto the 12-00 service
USA S160 - No5197 backs onto the 12-00 service
2008-05-25 11:02:53
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USA S160 - No5197 waits unfortunatley under the passenger crossing footbridge.
USA S160 - No5197 waits unfortunatley under the passenger crossing footbridge.
2008-05-25 11:03:38
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The unfortunate Driver tries to attach an header board in all the black smoke to the S160.
The unfortunate Driver tries to attach an header board in all the black smoke to the S160.
2008-05-25 11:04:36
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USA S160 - No5197 ready to take out the 12-00
USA S160 - No5197 ready to take out the 12-00 "Dambuster Raider" service.
2008-05-25 11:05:57
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USA S160 - No5197 arrives at Ramsbottom station - viewed from the level crossing.
USA S160 - No5197 arrives at Ramsbottom station - viewed from the level crossing.
2008-05-25 11:33:01
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USA S160 - No5197 leaves Ramsbottom station heading for Rawtenstall.
USA S160 - No5197 leaves Ramsbottom station heading for Rawtenstall.
2008-05-25 11:37:37
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Peckett 0-6-0 Saddle Tank No.2000 comes out of the sidings at Ramsbottom heading for Bury.
Peckett 0-6-0 Saddle Tank No.2000 comes out of the sidings at Ramsbottom heading for Bury.
2008-05-25 11:42:44
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Peckett No.2000 waits at the level crossing at Ramsbottom.
Peckett No.2000 waits at the level crossing at Ramsbottom.
2008-05-25 11:42:47
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9F 92214 arrives at Ramsbottom station with the 13-00 service from Bury.
9F 92214 arrives at Ramsbottom station with the 13-00 service from Bury.
2008-05-25 12:26:57
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9f - 92214 waits to leave Ramsbottom station for Rawtenstall.
9f - 92214 waits to leave Ramsbottom station for Rawtenstall.
2008-05-25 12:29:54
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USA S160 - No5197 arrives from Rawtenstall at Ramsbottom.
USA S160 - No5197 arrives from Rawtenstall at Ramsbottom.
2008-05-25 12:35:12
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The two engines cross at Ramsbottom station.
The two engines cross at Ramsbottom station.
2008-05-25 12:35:19
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USA S160 - No5197 approaches Ewood Bridge
USA S160 - No5197 approaches Ewood Bridge
2008-05-25 13:58:26
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Military vehicle outside Bury station
Military vehicle outside Bury station
2008-05-25 09:55:49
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Military vehicle in Bury station car park
Military vehicle in Bury station car park
2008-05-25 10:40:11
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Military vehicle in Bury station car park
Military vehicle in Bury station car park
2008-05-25 10:41:04
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Military vehicle in Bury station car park
Military vehicle in Bury station car park
2008-05-25 10:41:47
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Military vehicle in Bury station car park
Military vehicle in Bury station car park
2008-05-25 10:42:06
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Military vehicle in Bury station car park
Military vehicle in Bury station car park
2008-05-25 10:42:30
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Military vehicle in Bury station car park
Military vehicle in Bury station car park
2008-05-25 10:44:05
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Group of soldiers discussing the war
Group of soldiers discussing the war
2008-05-25 10:42:03
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Sailors examining the gun at Bury station entrance
Sailors examining the gun at Bury station entrance
2008-05-25 09:56:04
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Cameo of two sailors
Cameo of two sailors
2008-05-25 10:02:15
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Group of German officers examine a market stall
Group of German officers examine a market stall
2008-05-25 10:10:22
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Singer on Bury station
Singer on Bury station
2008-05-25 10:17:07
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"Spam sandwiches" at the Naafi for the troops
2008-05-25 10:19:51
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Who has lost a baby?
Who has lost a baby?
2008-05-25 10:40:47
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Band on Bury station
Band on Bury station
2008-05-25 11:08:19
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USA S160 - No5197 approaches Ewood Bridge with the 14-00 service from Bury.
USA S160 - No5197 approaches Ewood Bridge with the 14-00 service from Bury.
2008-05-25 13:58:24
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