Ready for departure

An empty platform, passengers all safely onboard, and I'm looking down the train for the guard to signal me to get on when I signal to him all is well for departure. This is my regular pattern when on duty as Traveling Ticket Inspector (TTI) at the Llangollen Railway.

We had good numbers traveling the line today, and it was a 6 coach train hauled by 80072. The long train meant lots of walking up and down the train and platforms, so I was pretty tired after the usual 3 round trips.