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!

BR Standard 4-6-2 No. 71000 "Duke of Gloucester" roars along the WCML and leaves a smokescreen over Old Linslade as it heads north on the down slow line with 1Z71, "The Salopian". This was the 07:40 from Euston to Shrewsbury and the train was running around 15 minutes late at 08:46 on Saturday 5th March 2011. Digital Image No. GMPI8106.

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BR Standard 4-6-2 No. 71000 "Duke of Gloucester" roars along the WCML and leaves a smokescreen over Old Linslade as it heads north on the down slow line with 1Z71, "The Salopian". This was the 07:40 from Euston to Shrewsbury and the train was running around 15 minutes late at 08:46 on Saturday 5th March 2011. Digital Image No. GMPI8106.

wcml mainline steam

From March 2011