The 2009 season has now closed, other than the Santa trains in December, and it ended on the 31st October with a Driver Experience which saw 4 'victims' try their hands with Meaford No.2 under the guidance of myself and Bob Gibbens. An interesting range of candidates this time from a young woman (in her 30's I'd guess but bet I get shot down for that!) to a gent in his 80's. All had a good time and professed themselves very happy with the day, as did their families who had forked out for the day. The loco was then handed over to Dennis Labram and Rob Mitchell who worked the final RAT of the year, complete with haloween theme which was well patronised including a group from the South Cheshire Caravan club who were having a small rally on the field for the weekend and braving the torrential downpour and high winds of Saturday night/Sunday morning, which kept me awake as well!
It will soon be the first of the Santa trains and Val Chapman is trying to co-ordinate the on train roster for them, if you can help out, even if only for a few hours one day, please contact her via the railway.
Had a fantastic time on All Hallows Eve, on the last RAT of the year. My family and I were part of the "Shropshire Centre Caravan Club" rallying on the field for the weekend - took a daylight ride with the young lady driver earlier in the day and thought she was fantastic. Well Done for a very memorable weekend. Natashia
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