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Evening Train HFF

Waiting to reverse onto the the last train of the day at Williton Station on the West Somerset Railway.
The loco is a Fowler design and built in 1925 by Robert Stevenson & co for heavy goods traffic over the steeply graded Somerset and Dorset main line, during it's last overhaul it was repainted back to it's original black colour,

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90 comments

Smiley Derleth said:

Beautiful light, Roger. Great Van too!
5 years ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to Smiley Derleth:

Appreciated Smiley, many thanks.
5 years ago

Dave Roberts 2014 said:

She's steaming very well, a great capture Roger.
5 years ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to Dave Roberts 2014:

Thank you Dave, If I remember correctly it had fractured a steam pipe but managed the train for 18 or so miles back to it's destination
5 years ago

HappySnapper said:

Terrific night view of this old girl, She is 93 years old now Roger, I wonder if she has been retired now.
5 years ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to HappySnapper:

Many thanks Maurice, still working on a daily basis.
5 years ago ( translate )

Nicole Merdrignac said:

Très belle photo. Nicole.
5 years ago ( translate )

Malik Raoulda said:

Superbe Cette locomotive tout en beauté ++++++
HFF.
5 years ago ( translate )

Erhard Bernstein said:

HFF!
5 years ago

Jean said:

Love the light and the steam. It's altogether a beautiful sight.
5 years ago

John Goodwin said:

Great shot, Roger, HFF... have a nice weekend.
5 years ago ( translate )

Sarah P. said:

If it wasn't for the steam, this almost looks like a toy set, everything is so colorful and perfect, including the tiny fence.
5 years ago

tiabunna said:

A great night shot of this lovely old steamer, Roger. HFF and have a great weekend.
5 years ago

neira-Dan said:

HFF Roger
5 years ago ( translate )

Karp Panta said:

¡¡¡ SUPER FOTO !!!

HFF con mis mejores deseos !!!
5 years ago ( translate )