An enjoyable afternoon at the East Anglia Rail Museum at Chappel and Wakes Colne, where the Essex branch of CAMRA were holding the 23rd Annual Chappel Beer Festival. See www.essex-camra.org.uk for more details. This was followed by a short stint at Marks Tey for a photo of 37602 and ex-works 37608 working the Sizwell ‘Coal’ train to Willesden Brent.
Inside one of the goods sheds at the EARM. The festival at Chappel was host to over 450 real ales and ciders.
Outside the main shed at Chappel.
Inside the second shed at Chappel.
Punters enjoy a drink on the platform at Chappel.
156417 working the Sudbury branch shuttle at Marks Tey.
66955 storms up through Marks Tey with a Freightliner train.
66731 follows close behind with 4M02 Felixstowe – Hams Hall.
37602 and 37608 do everything possible to make sure they’re heard as the pair storm out of Marks Tey Up Loop and through the station wih 6M69 Leiston – Willesden Brent.
Blimey, half-seven and it’s already dark. Ipswich at sunset.
Freightliner’s 66534 idles on Ipswich stabling point.
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