Today I finally got to begin my inspection! The day started at 9.30 after a leisurely Breakfast at my hotel i journeyed to the railway in time to see the Locomotive; No.1 Cornish Maid Being readied for the days Trains.
Upon my arrival I found the Locomotive Simmering in the Platform.
I promptly jumped aboard for a quick nose... umm inspection.
I watched as the Loco Collected the carriages from the shed.
When the train was reversed into the platform i carefully selected which coach to conduct my inspection from.
I then Boarded the train and waited for the departure which was (surprisingly) on time....
I alighted at Hewitt halt to inspect the west stock shed and PW workshop.
The P-way "shed" was just about up to scratch...
I found some nice stock in the shed though I suspect its privately owned....
I then walked along the line to Par Station and awaited the next train.
Ahh here it is,that's odd the roster stated that No.1 would be operating this train....
Emerging from the "slightly" rough riding tunnel.
When we stopped at Quarryside the driver offered me a footplate ride. Always one to indulge my anorak side I accepted although this is certainly not safe!
That concluded today's Inspection. I later discovered No.1's boiler had sprung a leak at pressure and will need to be replaced. The manager said he'd settle for a second hand one if anyone's got one. Tomorrow I've been told the large hunslets out so i shall have to Spot... umm inspect that. So far this little line has done enough not to be shut down lets see if they can impress me in the next few days.....