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!
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6000 'King George V', Return to Steam, Swindon Works, 7th October 1971
A sight we had not expected to see again - steam on the main line! The train that started the great return to steam movement that we still enjoy today was the week long tour of the 'Bulmer's Cider Train', hauled by GWR 'King' Class 4-6-0 No. 6000 'King George V' around various parts of the country. This was the leg from Kensington Olympia to Swindon, after the loco has been turned at Swindon Works and is on display with its green & cream liveried Pullman coaches. Thursday 7th October 1971. Slide No. 7978.
