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35028 Clan Line.....UK Rail Tours

35028 Clan Line is a preserved British steam locomotive, a member of the 'Merchant Navy' Class, built in 1948. After a long career on the national network, it was restored by the Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society and now operates on mainline excursions, often hauling luxury Pullman trains. Today it was travelling from London to Havant and back again.

I had no idea this was running today. I just noticed a large number of people on the railway bridge when we were on our way back from shopping, and when I investigated I saw the train just pulling into Havant Station. I just had time to grab one shot before it went past the bridge.

It just goes to show you should always have a camera with you..!!
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Günter Klaus said:

Das ist ja schön,dass sie die Lokomotive wieder aktiviert habt lieber Keith,da hast du einen schönen Blick auf diese Lokotive und den Waggons eingefangen,vielen Dank auch für die interessante Info dazu :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Abend,liebe Grüße Güni :))
3 weeks ago ( translate )

Keith Burton replied to Günter Klaus:

I'm glad you like this one Güni.......it was quite an unexpected sight to see. Thanks for dropping in and leaving such kind and generous comments. Always appreciated.

Enjoy the rest of your day and have a lovely evening. Best wishes, Keith.
3 weeks ago

Jean-Paul said:

Nice POV for this picture!
3 weeks ago

Keith Burton replied to Jean-Paul:

Thank you Jean-Paul..........glad you like it.
3 weeks ago

J.Garcia said:

It awakens the desire to travel by train, Keith...for me, the best public transport.
In Portugal it was a common mode of transport.
Then came the roads, highways, motorways...the railway lines were reduced to a minimum.
3 weeks ago

Keith Burton replied to J.Garcia:

I'm pleased you were able to relate to this shot Judite.

I worked on the railway for 17 years and used the trains a lot, but off-duty I mostly used my car. Now I have given up driving and my current modes of transport are the train and buses, which I am getting used to.

Thanks for dropping in and commenting..!!
3 weeks ago

Herb Riddle said:

A very popular pastime traveling on these old restored trains and lines. The Merchant Navy class locomotives are all very attractive. You had a lucky and great fine on this day Keith and yes, proving that the best camera and lens is the one that you have with you. Nice frame too, Well done.

Cheers. Herb
3 weeks ago

Keith Burton replied to Herb Riddle:

Although I worked for 17 years on the railway, these steam trains were still a rare sight to see. We used to get notified when they were coming to our area, but of course now I've retired I have no way of knowing other than searching online. This was an unexpected surprise.

Glad you like the shot my friend and thanks for your kind comments as always. Have a good week..!!
3 weeks ago

James said:

Oh such nostalgia and you are so right always have a camera because you just never know. Great shot.
3 weeks ago

Keith Burton replied to James:

Glad you like it James, this was a nice surprise and I'm glad I got the shot. Thanks for dropping by and commenting..!!
3 weeks ago

Geobert said:

I agree, I went to APS-C for that : smaller camera that I can always have with me :) Great catch!
3 weeks ago

Peter Castell said:

A fine shot of a wonderful steam train Keith did you go to see it or just lucky? you have until the 17th to put in this months CWP
3 weeks ago

William Sutherland said:

Awesome shot!
3 weeks ago

Ajophotog said:

Super catch Keith, not everyday Havant has a steam train go through. Good job you had the little tz on you.
3 weeks ago

Diana Australis said:

It does indeed. What a splendid old workhorse….
3 weeks ago
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