April 9, 2005 – Thanks to some pesistantly good weather, the Ironwood, Peter’s Pond and Western Railway was able to open early this year. A good crowd was on hand to watch a freight train with a couple of reefers of fresh produce, meat and beer make the first train to run.
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| Blocking the train in the Firgrove yard | Heading out on the mainline |
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| Passing the station at Bellamy | Glen Hammond yard |
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| Over the low trestle | Up Hill Siding |
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| Still climbing | Cresting the top of the hill |
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| Ironwood Junction | Craig Leigh at last |