Fairburn 2-6-4T 42085 departs Loughborough with the 3.15pm in full shade!

42085 passes the famous leaning pole of Loughborough

The N2 tank comes off the train at Loughborough

Ex GNR 0-6-2T 1744 backs up to take water

N" Tank 1744 prepares to run round

1744 takes it's place on the stock for the 4.45pm and waits for the Fairburn to return from Leicester

After enjoying a cup of tea courtesy of Rick Eborall we returned to see the Fairburn which had now arrived

The Fairburn now at the head of the train

A quick sprint up the line in the company of ace photters Clive and Rick and we see the duo depart under Beeches Rd bridge

Some sunshine at last