The River Irt arrives at Dalgarth

The Doug approaches Fisherground

The River Esk heads downhill approaching Irton Road

The River Mite, having just brought the right hand side coaches awaits the departure of the train on the left at Dalegarth

The hip and thigh carrot diet wasn't a tremendous success.

Peter Rabbit and Mr Macgregor at Dalegarth for Boot

Peter Rabbit in the shadow of Sca Fell

Mr Macgregor and Peter Rabbit

Not only was Bill playing the part of Mr. Macgregor he also acted as an emergency telegraph pole too.

Peter and Friend

The marquee where the childrens entertainer, er, entertained.

The Lady Wakefield departing Dalegarth (just after the rude gestures had stopped).

The Cyril at Dalegarth on a "shake-down" run after being re-assembled

Dalegarth on a Sunday in May

The River Mite alonside the engine shed at Ravenglass

156 489 after being attacked by graffiti vandals on the 1415hrs service to Carlisle

The leading carriage of 156 489 after a graffiti attack.

The River Mite was required to pilot the Doug as far as Miteside, the first time ever the two society locos have worked a train together.

The Doug and mite await departure time on the 1700hrs train from Ravenglass

Mite and Doug

River Mite and Doug just arrived at Miteside

Doug and River Mite at Miteside Loop

Doug and Mite at Miteside

Doug and Mite at Miteside

Doug and Mite at Miteside

The River Mite then backed on to the rear of the River Esk's train leaving the Doug to carry-on on her own

The River mite tows the River Irt out of the carriage shed yard

Irt and Mite nose to nose at Ravenglass

The River Mite at the head of the Three Peaks Charity Fundraising Evening Special, ( for a night of fun at Dalegarth station). The first steam-hauled evening special for several years.

Happy fsmiling faces at the Charity night. Hmm

The Romans provided the Bouncers

See! I told you someone was smiling!

There was music & games, but the highlight was an extraordinaryly good quiz!

The Bald-Head sub-committee was late in arriving but some members of the "I am going grey" Club attended

The Synolda and a heritage coach on the engineers headshunt

The mainline steam loco "Leander" with a charter to Birmingham dwarfs the Synolda at Ravenglass

The River Mite and River Esk wait to whistle off "Leander" at Ravenglass with a charter to Birmingham

River Mite & River Esk at Ravenglass

The Synolda and her heritage coach which both usually live in the museum wait for the Leander to pass.

Leander hauling the "Vintage Trains" Cumbrian Coast Express, back to Carnforth, where a preserved electric loco will take it forward to Birmingham

Leander displaying a "Furness Flyer" headboard, awaits departure time from Ravenglass bound for Birmingham

As Leander leaves Ravenglass bound for Birmingham New Street, the perfect blue skies, very hot weather and perfect views ensured tat a wonderful day was had by all.

Leander leaving Ravenglass

Leander heads south from Ravenglass bound for Birmingham New Street

A refurbished open coach having itts couplers fitted

The Cyril stands ready to shunt a set of coaches into the station

The Cyril in the carriage shed yard

A view from the carriage inspection pit

Overlooking Ravenglass from Newtown Knott. The Isle of Man can be seen in the top left and the River Irt tidal estuary, top centre

The River Esk passes the carriage inspection pit, the driver indicating he is two minutes late.

A view of the Isle of Man from Newtown Knott at Ravenglass

The new couplings await fitting

The Scafell range as seen from Newtown Knott above Ravenglass

The River Irt and River Mite await their turn of duty

Black Coombe mountain juts out at the south-west corner of the Lake District as seen from Ravenglass

The Quarryman stands next to the Shelagh which is awaiting repairs to her paintwork whilst the River Irt stands outside the Loco Shed, all seen from the cab of the River Mite

The railway's "Strictly Come Dancing" team prepare to receive their marks

The River Esk estuary at Ravenglass

The local Member Of Parliment for Ravenglass, Mr Jamie Reed paid a visit to show his support for the Ratty's "Three Peak Challenge". Also in the picture are Mr Trevor Stockton, (the General Manager, far left), Alastair Spence, ( one of the team members) and the Railway mascot "Lal Ratty", (the one in the hat)

Mr Jamie Reed MP on the River Mite, whilst paying a visit to Ravenglass to support the Ratty's Three Peak Challenge.

The River Esk at Ravenglass

The River Mite and friends, (L-R) Mr Jamie Reed MP, Alastair Spence, Lal Ratty, and Mr Trevor Stockton

The River Esk and River Mite rest between duties at Ravenglass