A ride on the recently completed industrial narrow gauge "Loop Line" in an old Woodhead Tunnel diesel locomotive, driven by Matthew Colley.
The journey starts by the field sidings and continues to Lou's Loop from which we continue on around the recently laid bottom loop section which curves around the far extremity of the field on a high embankment. We rumble on, past the field roller on the left and the junction to Aroura South shed on the right, then up an incline to turn right and head for Silverdale Junction from where we run parallel to the main line for a while, then into the yard.
The joining of the "Loop Line" is a significant development in the AVLR system, and will enable many trains to run on gala days.
Big thanks to the friendly crew who always make SJ and myself very welcome.