class 08 diesel shunter

Coupling rods in the cab and part of my train, Target 30, south Manchester 'trip' working.
This day's working consisted of 25138, light engine Guide Bridge to Dewsnap, 9T30 to Trafford Park via the Fallowfield single line, back to Ashburys the same way, back up to Dewsnap for the next trip which included 08923, back to Trafford Park via Fallowfield - leave all but 08923 there - take the shunter to Reddish Shed, take the brake van back to Dewsnap and light engine back to Guide Bridge, followed by a few lunchtime beers in The Boundary Public House! A gratifying days work!