His reindeer had the day off, so Father Christmas was travelling by train at Kingscote. 02.12.2006

One of the clowns gets ready to greet the next group of passengers. Sheffield Park 03.12.2006

Of course, Father Christmas had plenty of helpers. Click on picture for a larger version. 02.12.2006

Some very lucky people got a visit to the footplate. Kingscote 02.12.2006

The roundabout at Sheffield Park proved very popular. 03.12.2006

The Fudge Bar was not short of customers either. 03.12.2006

Stepney was in steam and visits to the footplate proved very popular. Sheffield Park 03.12.2006

The young visitors were allowed on Stepney's footplate. Note the most important items: tea making apparatus and Brasso. Sheffield Park 03.12.2006

75027 provides a temporary distraction to the crowd clustered round Stepney. Sheffield Park 03.12.2006

"You have to enter into the spirit of the occasion, don't you!" 75027 03.12.2006

Engine crews can "multi-task". Smile for the camera AND fill the tender at the same time. Sheffield Park 03.12.2006. Click on picture for a larger version.

The Porter's uniform is subject to some festive adjustment. Lighting the lamps as dusk falls at Sheffield Park. 03.12.2006. Click on picture for a larger version.