Preparing to buffer up         
Most of our second day on the line was spent learning how to "buffer up," that is, how to approach the brake van at the appropriate speed and then stop after gently meeting up with the vans buffers. Practicing this operation in full view of the sceptical stationmaster and his staff was nerve-wracking indeed!
Date: 5/25/2007 Location: Sheffield Park,  UK Country Flag Views: 281 Collection Of:   Paul Scarbrough
Locomotives: GWR1 9017(4-4-0)    Author:  Paul Scarbrough
Preparing to buffer up
Picture Categories: Station,Steam This picture is part of album:  Footplate Days & Ways Steam Loco Course
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