Well we finally got there.

After many fits and starts plus the odd hiccup the railway finally got there.
The pacer finally did it’s first day in commercial service.

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Here it is crossing Ham Lane approaching Overton station, shame there was no sunshine but you cant have everything.

Here are a couple more of it at Overton station.

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(C) ROBERT PHIPPS

I gather from reliable sources that rumble heard as it got back to Wansford after its first run was not the result of many held breaths being let out.

I think that thanks must be aimed at those who put in many hours, getting the Pacer ready for service, dealing with all the problems along the way. All of us on the railway appreciate your hard work.

I am sure the Pacer will be popular with visitors and be a good earner of revenue for the railway.