The LWR ran a very successful photo charter on 30th September 2007.
Price was a very reasonable £20 which allowed accompanied access to trackside not normally accessible.

Locomotive was Peckett no. 2000 from Barrow Hill - seen here taking water at Ludborough station.

The young footplate crew were very helpful in suggesting lineside locations and provided a great steam spectacle.

Peckett seen here passing Ludboroughs up fixed distant signal.

Same location looking towards station.

A fine display of "clag" as the freight train gets into its stride from the northern limit of running line beyond trees.

Scene from the Southern region brakevan as the photographers head back to Ludborough station for lunch.

Atmospheric view of entrance to Ludborough station.

With no paying passengers on board the works train was able to proceed to the end of railhead. The crossing gates
at North Thoresby station can be seen in the distance. LWR hope to have track into Thoresby next summer.

The platform at North Thoresby station undergoing renovation prior to next years arrival of track.

The works train seen again beyond the limit of passenger running, heading for Ludborough.

Approaching Ludborough station.

A signal check at the up GNR somersault home signal.

Signal cleared and train pulls over crossing into station.

Light engine running towards loco shed after leaving its train.

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