A few photos from Saturday 10th October at the GCR gala, had a wonderful time, where engines were every few minutes throughout the day, altogether, there were seven engines in steam.

(16.08.09) Paid a visit to the GCR (Loughborough), where the highlight were two tank engines having alternate passenger runs throughout the day

For my first outing this year I spent a very enjoyable few hours at the GCR

Spent the late morning and early afternoon down at the GCR. Looking around the engine sheds briefly, before taking a couple of shots further down the line

For me it is always a delight to see a GWR engine, especially on the mainline. Here are the photos I have managed to get so far.

This was the first time I had paid a visit to the GCR. I was looking forward to seeing the brand new A1. So I found a spot and spent a very enjoyable few hours.

I have only paid a couple of visits to the NYMR, but to get so close to working engines and, walking around the sheds with all the sights, sounds and smells this brings is a wonderful experience. I will be going there again.

I have put two classes together here, seeing as I have only got photos of one SR.
It was 70013 that started my interest in steam locos years ago. As child I was being taken on holiday by my parents, stopping in March Station for a while, there they were, Oliver Cromwell, John Bunyan and John of Gaunt, all shining and looking new. Some things you never forget.

I think it is very hard to beat the sound of an A4 at full steam with whistle blowing. So it is so nice to be able to hear this once more.

Fifty years ago LMS were my favourite engines, probably because I lived within a mile from the St Pancras - Leeds line.
Regular visits to Crewe in those days only added to the feeling.
So it is nice to be able to see and photograph a few of these again.