DBRs at Thomas

Teaming up to run the empty service to Glenbrook, Ww 480 and DBR 1254 wait to depart Pukeoware

9 November 2019

Appearing for the first time at a Day Out with Thomas event, DBR 1254 sits behind Ww 480 waiting to depart Pukeoware

9 November 2019

After finally getting clearance to depart, Ww 480 leads DBR 1254 out of Pukeoware to rescue Thomas (Bagnall) which had become disabled before Glenbrook

9 November 2019

After DBR 1254 departed from Glenbrook and arrived back at Pukeoware, DBR 1295 was added to the head of the train. DBR 1295 was to provide power to the Thomas shuttles after the Bagnall failed

9 November 2019

Ww 480 passes through Pukeoware to cross the now-double headed diesel train

9 November 2019

Ww 480 passes DBR 1295 and DBR 1254 at Pukeoware

9 November 2019

DBR 1295 and DBR 1254 depart Pukeoware for Glenbrook, with DBR 1295 to be cut off the train at Glenbrook

9 November 2019

The impromptu double header departs for Glenbrook

9 November 2019

At Glenbrook, DBR 1295 is attached to the rear of the Thomas shuttle to provide the power. Thomas was still attached and was still able to sound its whistle, so the ride still proved popular with the public

9 November 2019

The unusual consist shuttles up and down the siding at Glenbrook

9 November 2019

The Bagnall as Thomas leads the shuttle, with DBR 1295 providing the power from the rear

9 November 2019

DBR 1295 sits at the loading dock at Glenbrook waiting for another load of passengers

9 November 2019