Dec 30, 2015. At speed, in the sunshine, in the rain and at night the B1 4-6-0 number 61306 thrilled passenger and linesider alike.

Moving off from a water stop at Newbury Racecourse.
Speeding west of Basingstoke.
Roaring up to the summit at Savernake.
Racing towards Winchester.
On the Up Line through Deepcut cutting.
Racing towards Havant on the Porstsmouth direct route.
Light engine into Hove to turn on the triangle between Preston Park and Brighton and waiting for a signal before proceeding.
Running back to couple onto its train before pulling out of Brighton past Lovers Walk sidings and depot at night.
Powering up to the Savernake summit again, in the rain.
Climbing from West Dorking towards Gomshall from the North Downs – first scattering the sheep, whistling for the occupation crossings, safety valve open.

This video includes some previously published material.

© Nick Dearden 2015