In a scene typical of the activity at the south end of Carnforth, Britannia 70023 Venus, from Aston shed, is now easing into the Up Through Siding No.1 on an Up parcels having collected vans from bay Platform No 1. The Patriot is still held on the Down Goods as locally allocated Fowler 2-6-4T 42378 passes on the Down Main with another freight. In every case at least one member of the footplate crew is leaning out of their cab; they almost certainly knew each other and were happy to exchange passing pleasantries.