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Rail Mail 2004 - Around Wansford

TPO 814The star of the show, TPO 814, seen crossing Wansford level crossing on the Saturday, just after a heavy rain shower.

Picture by John Richards

Richard Yeo nameplateWhen 80345 was named "Richard Yeo" a third nameplate was presented to the man himself. Richard attended our event on both days and most kindly displayed the nameplate in our second hand bookshop.
Model of 80345Richard was also presented with a framed picture and a scale model of "his" coach.
POVC standThe POVC stand at Wansford
Royal Mail motorcyclesA display of three vintage Royal Mail motorcycles.

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A modern Post BusOne of the fleet of modern Post Buses was displayed. Its registration is BK 03 YRA.

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The Beer TentThe beer festival was a major success, with many a person visiting the facility during the event. The Saturday evening also say live music with "Legend" performing.

Some twenty different Real Ales were available and your webmaster did try a few!!

Travelling aboard TPO 814No not the underground during rush hour! New for this years event was the opportunity to travel to Sutton Cross onboard the TPO. This was taken up by nearly 400 people over the two days and work very well. Do you recognise yourself in this picture?

Brian Green, president of RVP, can be seen on the left hand side.

Start them young!A young lady decides its time to show the men how the sorting of letters should be done.
RLS displayThe NVR's Railway Letter Service was out in force over the weekend. The display on the left was part of the range of covers and stamps available.

Click on the link for pictures from the lineside exchanges, TPO and NVR staff at work and Marie Saville's Collection.