Another milestone for our railway on Sunday 11 May - the first public operation with a locomotive-hauled train. Our Hillside Tr189 did the honours, hauling D2411, one of the trailer cars that make up the 'Cyclops' electric multiple unit set.
With the locomotive-hauled train we can now cater for trains rides for around 40 people at a time. People can enjoy a short ride in our station yard, with the added nostalgia of the English Electric units that were withdrawn from service on the Wellington network back in 2012.
The 'Cyclops' trailer car will be used at future operating days, the next being Sunday 8 June 2014.
View along our line of Tr189 and D2411 on Saturday 10 May. Photo: Ben Calcott
Preparing the loading platform on Saturday 10 May. Photo: Ben Calcott
General scene of our operating day on Sunday 11 May. Photo: Ben Calcott
Passengers boarding the train on Sunday 11 May. Photo: Glenn Fitzgerald