1.3.09 9.08am Holt is a shady place being surrounded by tall trees. A hand-shaky opener with the camera on slow shutter speed.78019 with the demolition train.

1.3.09 9.10am 76079 moves forward to collect the demolition train. Holt.

1.3.09 9.21am Another snatched shaky shot. 69621 arrives at Holt past the newly operational signal system.

1.3.09 9.25am 76079 leaves Holt with the demolition train.

1.3.09 9.45am For many this engine was the star of the show, spotlessly clean as ever, it looks great with the varnished stock. When the NNR's B12 returns it too will be in apple green.

1.3.09 10.05am Interior of the 4 wheel M&GN carriage no.129. It is a nice touch by the NNR to put nameplates of their staff and volunteers in the quad-arts and this carriage. For anyone who does not know, Ben Boggis is a young man of many highly active parts on this line, fireman, fund raiser, Gala organiser to name a few, plus he is an excellent photographer. Check his own website in the links box. A good moment to say thanks to all who have made this Gala possible.

1.3.09 10.05am People must have travelled light years ago. (Meaning- with little luggage!)

1.3.09 10.09am It's a cop! 90775 arrives at Holt.

1.3.09 10.48am 76079 runs around at Holt.

1.3.09 12.11pm By now the misty rain was in full flow. Eastern and Northern 0-6-0 cousins stand in Weybourne yard.

1.3.09 12.48pm I now include several shots of each of the next few trains as I did not stay long into the afternoon.

1.3.09 12.48pm 'Mayflower' enters Kelling Heath cutting en route to Holt.