Someone obtained a job lot of Santa hats and insisted that we all wore them. We may have looked daft but they were very warm on a cold afternoon.
The first loco out today (by the Christmas tree) was a 35-year-old Archangel Sgt Murphy, which still ran fairly well (though David did admit it needed some work) Nevertheless, is was nice to hear an Archangel flatulent safety valve again!
Brian Laughton brought his Victory-hauled Christmas train, complete with rocking Santa (powered by a solar cell)
There were Santa hats on show.............
........ though it appears there was not agreement on whether they should be worn "ears in" or "ears out".
Indoors, the Ladies were preparing tea......................
......... whilst Derek brought the Christmas cake!
Once The Rat had approved......................
............ we all got stuck in. "Go on, bu**er the waist line!"
Two Association Board members, Brian Dominic (left) (Chair of Vice) and Mike Riley (right) (Company Secretary) prove they are happy to get stuck in!