Today we hosted the first driving course of the year with our resident Class 14 locomotive No 9529. With a fully booked experience, the course started at Overton for the morning session as 8 customers set off for Peterborough via Orton Mere.

Having enjoyed a turn each at driving, 2 costumers made way for another pair and the run back towards Overton.

A further swap of participants at Overton followed a run over Ham Lane, over the River Nene at Lynch Bridge and then a climb to Mill Lane. After a brief pause at Castor for a driver swap, the sixth customer took the train into Wansford. A slight complication regarding stock in the platform at Wansford meant a run right through to Yarwell for the loco to run round.

Heading back to Wansford, the final drivers took charge to take the train back to Overton once more.

Another round trip allowed the punters another go at driving before the lunch break, where the morning customers were joined by the afternoon eight.

During the lunch break a visit to the Signal Box at Wansford was arranged, then it was time to head back to Overton and bid farewell to the morning eight.

After another two round trips and plenty of happy customers, the course concluded at Overton and the freight rake was shunted back into the siding. A good day was had by all, and even Wagon Manager Tim was smiling!