For once the weather on Sunday 28th September was to be brilliant warm sunshine to make our special event to end the Summer Timetable the best for some years. There was an excellent turn out of visitors to celebrate the occasion. The Mayor of Thorne and Moorends Cllr. Carol Williams was invited to the prize giving for the Children's Drawing Competition and a trophy for two of our younger members.

The "Spin a Wheel" stall where everyone is a prize winner came along to provide atmosphere and raise funds for the Blubell Wood Children's Hospice. Whilst our tea and coffee stall was kept busy during the afternoon . The Mayor of Thorne and Moorends (above right) presented the prizes for the Children's Drawing Competition and the Societies "Hansford Trophy" (below left) an award given each year for the member/s who have made a valuable contribution during the year for the railway.  Click here to see the drawings that won in the competition.   

The Mayor presenting the trophy to James (left) and Alex. Our newest member Jordan (right) Alex and James having a look at the steam locomotive "Jill" on display in the centre of Jordan's "0" Gauge layout. 

A mosaic of photographs showing almost all of the locomotives steam, electric and petrol operated that attended the days events, plus Jenny on the ticket and sales stall but not forgetting the steam powered Gordon Sharpe (lower left) from Thorne Moorends Community Radio who provided some music past and present and the announcements.   

(Left Above) Jordan with his "0" gauge working layout that he brought and set up for the day. 3 gauges on display for the final line up of the day "0", 5 inch and 7 1/4 inch sharing the same tracks.