Another Streak on the 8.10 from King’s Cross to Doncaster and Hull on Saturday 27th April 1963

Above: Driver George Barnes.

All photographs by Colin Walker.

Less than 10 days after his previous trip on the 8.10 Colin travelled on the same service in the cab of another A4, No. 60029 Woodcock, this time between Peterborough and Retford and, apparently, without an accompanying Loco Inspector. His hosts were Driver George Barnes and Fireman Don Rogers.

Fireman Don Rogers with Driver Barnes.

In Spittlegate Cutting, approaching Grantham and the bridge which carries the Great North Road over the East Coast Main Line.

Awaiting departure from Grantham. There was a 4-minute stopover here (10.10 to 10.14).

A view from the driver's side of the cab while awaiting departure from Grantham.

This view is thought to be soon after departure from Grantham, approaching the site of the former Peascliffe signal box about a mile south of Peascliffe Tunnel.

Approaching Peascliffe Tunnel, 2½ miles north of Grantham.

North of Peascliffe Tunnel, in the Jericho Woods area.

This photograph of Driver Barnes looking back along the train for the guard's 'right away' signal may have been taken while stopped at Newark (North Gate) (scheduled 10.32 to 10.34), alongside the brickwork base of the water tower.

Forward to the next page: Flying up to Stoke Tunnel with Driver Arthur Northern.

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