Thanks to Bernie and Mark for sending along this next batch of pics.
The ones you will view first will be Bernie's.
Bernie managed to snag the trio of narrow gauge freight cars shown in the first two images of this posting.
Bernie snags me snagging him!
The lads gather early in the AM.
We listen in on the speeches.
Earlier Lawrence and Bill had set out some of the cars in the area around Peter's Pond and Mount St. Helens.
Doug and Paul in Craig Leigh.
Paul with his crewmate, Brian.
The will man Train 301 on this day.
Paul points out a setout to Lawrence in Mount St. Helens.
They are aboard Train 318.
Pat with 302 at Watkins.
He and his crewmate Doug plan their arranged moves in Peter's Pond for Cedar Rock.
Peter's Pond with the junction up to Cedar Rock.
Much later in the morning, Doug has Train 312 eastbound at Mount St. Helens.
Skipper Pat. He will work the RP&M on the day.
Lawrence rerails a car in the Mount St. Helens yard.
Mike (me) and Paul arrive the outskirts of Peter's Pond with 304.
We study our moves.
Paul dictates the moves as Mike works the throttle.
Paul rerails a car in Cedar Rock. (Sometimes when the lads set out the cars in the morning before the session, they may not get them railed properly.)
Mark oils his new locomotive.
He and his son are eager to see it get underway.
She's a lovely ten-wheeler, Mark!
Much later, Mark has his passenger train inbound to Craig Leigh at Mount St. Helens.
Master Bill in the control tower!
A handsome trio snagged between the trees.
The ever-busy Nelson Yard.
A lovely sample of the freight cars we run during our narrow gauge sessions.
A crowd in the shade at Mount St. Helens.
Brian and Paul much later aboard 328.
Mark's handsome loco.
Ditto for Mike's.
Pat's too!
Pat and Doug say good-bye to Craig Leigh as they head down the hill outside of Craig Leigh aboard Train 319.
Mike uncouple's his buggy from his train...
...as crewmate Paul looks on. At this point in the morning they are aboard their final run of their day, Train 314.
Another gander at the massive Nelson Yard.
Mark and son are drooling as they exit Craig Leigh on Mark's new locomotive's maiden run.
Looking good Mark!
Mike and Paul are all smiles at Mount St. Helens.
George has make an appearance in the crew lounge with some downtime from his chores at Firgrove.
2/3's of our dispatch team!
Fred and Bill tanning in the sun!
Pat and Doug work the trailing sidings in the yard at Mount St. Helens.
Tsk Tsk, Mike! (He had to as the couplers of the freight cars did not mate deep in the siding at Spruce.
Doug and Pat are found at Douglas Yard following the termination of their final run.
A smiling duo taken earlier in the session.
These are now Mark's photos. Thanks, Bernie, for all of yours!
The birth of a locomotive.
She looks great and so does Mark's son.
Let's follow Mark and his train through Ironwood.
Then, on into Spruce.
Through the canyon.
Over the trestle.
A father and son selfie!
A handsome trio!
This overall shot showcases but a "fraction of the action!"
Nelson Yard, Glen Hammond and Bell.
A slight service interruption along the RP&M.
Back on the rails.
Mike and Paul meet Mark's passenger train as they hold the siding at Mercer aboard 304.
Spotted in Peter's Pond, the passenger train fills the page.
Through the corners.
Approaching Bell.
Meeting 311 at Bell.
Taking the downward slope along the RP&M.
Station stop at Pratt's Bottom.
On to another front.
Reaching Rat.
A meeting of the minds.
Through the junction.
Railfans are on high alert.
Into the depot in Spruce.
Close tolerances in Ironwood.
Along the main.
Railfans abound.
Mike's having fun with his camera as Sid checks out the action.
She's a true beauty, Mark! Thanks for sharing these images with us!
Check in later in the week for the "third section" from this ops session.
Thanks to Father Fred for hosting!
All the best, Mike Hamer, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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