"Nocton", a 1920s bow framed simplex loco seen before it was restored
to original condition in 2010/11. This involved
removing the wooden body fitted during its days at Humberston.
Another long term project is the restoration of this Simplex loco
aquired from Skegness brickworks some years ago.
The WD train runs into the station loop in order to return to the
shed, whilst the passenger train waits in the platform.
The first gala outing, in 2011, of newly restored LCLR No 7 "Nocton",
a 1920`s bow framed Motor Rail Simplex loco .
This loco had worked in the potato fields on the Nocton Estates
Light Railway near Lincoln and had recently been returned
to original condition, having had its wooden cab removed.
A typical Lincolnshire scene with rich agricultural land as far
as the eye can see, and drainage dykes (dry at present).
NB. This section of the line is normally out of bounds to
photographers,
as are the next 2 viewpoints.
The coach is the only passenger vehicle used on the Nocton Estates
Light Railway. It was used for private shooting parties
being fitted with swivelling seats and gun racks.
Another typical Nocton train, with coach, open bogie wagon, ambulance
van and second bow framed Simplex loco "Paul".
The WD train come across the points from the mainline and returns
to the station loop.
Time to put stock away. No 6 pushes "Jurassic" and the Sand Hutton
coach into shed.
(photo - courtesy Chris Bates)
With nearly all of the rolling stock safely back in shed the Sunday
gang pose for a group photo.