J72 returns to Wensleydale Railway

On Tuesday 9^th April, a low loader came to Hopetown at about 4 p.m. to transfer the J72 to Leeming Bar.

J72 being shunted out of shed by DRPS shunter - John Hall

On Wednesday 10^th April it was off loaded on the Wensleydale Railway. It will undergo a steam test and trial run on Friday 12^th before entering service on Saturday 13^th hauling the first passenger service over the recently repaired landslip at Akebar.

Shunt completed the J72 waits the arrival of the low loader to begin its

Malky Simpson, Fred Ramshaw and Steve Gibson check the loco is secure on the low loader - John Hall

Could have got the whole NELPG fleet of locos on that low loader!! - John Hall

A "proprietorial" Fred looks anxiously on as the low loader begins its manoeuvring prior to setting off for Leeming at about 7 p.m. - John Hall

caption A last look!! - John Hall

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