British Mainline Steam

Photos of preserved steam locos in action or repose on the main lines of the UK. The pictures are in chronological order, oldest first! Collection constantly being added to, as time permits!

On its first revenue earning run since its return from overhaul, BR Standard 4-6-2 No. 70000 "Britannia" is running in plain black BR livery without its nameplates. It is passing Cholsey Manor Farm with 1Z71, "The Cathedrals Express", 09:22 from Oxford to Canterbury and return, a few minutes late at 09:53 on Thursday 7th April 2011. Digital Image No. GMPI8495.

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On its first revenue earning run since its return from overhaul, BR Standard 4-6-2 No. 70000 "Britannia" is running in plain black BR livery without its nameplates. It is passing Cholsey Manor Farm with 1Z71, "The Cathedrals Express", 09:22 from Oxford to Canterbury and return, a few minutes late at 09:53 on Thursday 7th April 2011. Digital Image No. GMPI8495.

GMPI8495 70000 Cholsey 1Z71 070411 mainline steam GWR