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Sunday 4th July 2010 Weed and grass removal was one of the prime objectives for today. TMCR FM radio station member Wing Commander Captain Age gave a helping hand with Antonia grafting with the wheel barrow. Even I gave a helping hand besides taking photographs.   

Former SAS operative Keith salutes Captain Adge former Wing Commander & RAF fighter pilot of our 270 Grass and Weed Battle Squadron. In the middle the results of our efforts. (I have to say I question their titles!). On the right meanwhile a more sedate way of life as the first of the Music Concerts start on the park's  Band Stand

The Armthorpe Elmfield Band entertain the audience with a selection of songs old and new. See our list of Concerts taking place during July and August 2010. 

Sunday 11th July 2010

The steam locomotive "Princess Sarah" is put through its paces on Sunday 11th in preparation for the Summer Festival event. David Stubbins is at the controls of Paul's locomotive whilst Cyril keeps a watch as guard. In the middle a closer view the locomotive this time being driven by Matthew. Time to drop the fire at the end of a very successful test for the locomotive. 

The track work crew in action again, "present brushes" . The steam locomotive 'Koppel' being reassembled after some work to the motion. The locomotive 'John L Stokes' with David at the controls operates the final train of the afternoon. 

The Markham Main Brass Band provide the afternoons entertainment for this Sunday's 'Concert in the Park. Next week it is the turn of the local community radio station TMCR 95.3fm. It s hoped to have some side stalls and a school of dance. 1 pm to 4 pm . More details in the next few days.

Sunday 18th July 2010

Preparing for the Summer Festival Event. Keith prepares the steam locomotive for a test this coming Tuesday evenings working party. To the right TMCR FM team entertaining from the band stand as there was no brass band this Sunday.   

A small group of younger gather to listen and make some requests to be played whilst Cyril pulls into Thorne central station. Jenny serves some sweets and pop to some visitors. 

Tuesday 20th July 2010 Evening Working Party

Koppel final reassembled and water being put into the boiler. More coal in the firebox and the locomotive is ready for its first test as the required steam pressure is reached.  (Footnote Koppel failed again on the Saturday of the Summer Festival Event today and will be out of service until a new boiler can be fitted).

Cutting grass and changing broken sleepers are part of the maintenance that took place whilst the work was being carried out whilst the work on Koppel took place. Left myself Bob, middle Alex, to the right Sam and Alex. 

SUMMER FESTIVAL SATURDAY 24th JULY 2010

A special page will be constructed of photographs taken at the 2010 Summer Festival Event  also on         Windows Live during the next few days. 

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