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The event in 2006 was planned and replanned several times. In the end we were left with only 68005,
68009 and the Beyer Peacock Works Shunter which was limited to the Bow Bridge section. The Class 107 DMU also ran to enable
us to offer more return trips.
A mixed train featureing Mk.Is, two vans and the Southern Railway BY was run alongside the DMU and the Stately Trains 6-wheelers which once more proved popular. 68005 was appearing for her last gala before overhaul, and went out in style, lasting right the way through the weekend with no problems until the last departure from Bolton Abbey, which was double headed with 68009. Once more a selection of steam-powered vehicles attended, as well as an organ, adn there were displays of photographs at both stations. |
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To match the 40 years since closure that was commemmorated in the '40 Years Since Beeching' event in 2005, the Harvest of
Steam also took on a vaguely BR theme with the visit of the North Norfolk Railway's J15 which arrived principally to assist
with the Santa Season trains later on, but which arrived just in time for the event.
From our own fleet, Monckton, Cranford, 140 and 68005 all performed well, and Sentinel Ann was this year employed in a shunting demonstration in the Top Yard at Embsay. Also in attendance were various road steam vehicles which will hopefully return in 2006. Harvest of Steam 2005 - the gallery of photographs from the event. Marking 40 years since the line between Skipton and Ilkley was closed as part of the Beeching Plan, which subsequently led to the E&BASR we know today. |
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The photos and further details of the 2004 event, which was a huge success in terms of what it offered, can be found on a
separate page. Two visiting locomotives were present for the event - No.22 from the Bowes
Railway, which was very similar to our own No.22, one of the early locos to operate in preservation on
the line, and Peckett No.1438 from Scunthorpe.
From our own fleet, Monckton, Cranford, 140 (newly outshopped in black livery after years as 'Thomas') and 68005 all performed well, and Sentinel Ann made her debut hauling passenger trains with the aid of the Peckett. Harvest of Steam 2004 - the gallery of photographs from the event. All in all a fitting way to celebrate 25 years of operation with an LRO. |
The 2003 event featured 5 steam engines:
The Harvest of Steam 2003 was reasonably low-key with few engines available, but the 'goods' train this year was a breakdown train, featuring the operational steam crane as well as appropriate vans and a BG for workers' accommodation. A very favourable review was printed in the Railway press.
The 2002 event featured 4 steam engines:
The Harvest of Steam 2002 saw a large, loose-coupled, mixed goods train assembled. Some fine performances were put in by the crews in excellent weather.
The 2001 event featured 5 steam engines:
The Harvest of Steam 2001 saw a large, loose-coupled, mixed goods train assembled. Some fine performances were put in by the crews, despite some very wet weather!
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The Harvest of Steam events in the early days featured pretty much everything that could run, and one unusual feature was the mixed train that was run on several occasions. It is yet to be repeated... Harvest of Steam pre-2001 |
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Yorkshire Dales Railway Museum Trust
Registered Charity No. 517804 - Registered Museum No. 60 Bolton Abbey Station, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6AF General Enquiries: 01756 710614 - Talking Timetables & Fax: 01756 795189 enquiries@embsayboltonabbeyrailway.org.uk webmaster@embsayboltonabbeyrailway.org.uk |
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