35028 on the VSOE 11/12/10

The old girl looked stunning throug Reigate this afternoon, a full rake of Pullmans and a 67 on the back. Fingers crossed the injector trouble is behind her.

 

saw this come charging through Gomshall today, superb to see an old freind back where she belongs, two pics from Gomshall:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewtomsphotography/5252335406/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewtomsphotography/5251729803/in/photostream/

also saw a West Coast 47 come through, must be on a route learner?? anyone got the number i forgot to grab it lol

http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewtomsphotography/5251727637/in/photostream/

cheers Matt

 

Matt,

The 47 was 47760 which was on its way to Three Bridges to assist 44932.

Hope this helps,
Michael

 

ah awsome for the info michael

cheers
Matt

 

Thanks for the pictures, great to see this wonderful old lady and dear friend back in full health where she belongs doing what she does best.

Stan

 

35038 was wearing a wreath today
On time through Clapham, and held outside Victoria.. just long enough for me to jump a service train and catch it arriving at Victoria.

 

I must admit to having read that on a Yahoo Group. I happened to see it trundle by Virginia Water and thought it a bit out of the ordinary - don't know how it got from there to Three Bridges, but I'm guessing via Guildford and Redhill.

Michael

 

what's all this a 'wonderful old lady',god,35028 is a mere 'youngster' compared with most other main line locos.

 

Good to see her back and in fine form yesterday at Chilworth. She lost her grip a few times though but was masterfully handled up to Albury. She sounded great coming up from Shalford. Wonderful to hear that distinctive Bulleid beat again.

 

Anyone know the reason for the last minute diversion down the mainline instead of via Staines?

 

I managed a few shots of it at Victoria prior to departure.

http://paulgildersleve.fotopic.net/

Cheers,

Paul