British Mainline Steam - PlumbLoco

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!

71000 "Duke of Gloucester", Old Linslade, 1Z71, 5th March 2011

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71000 "Duke of Gloucester", Old Linslade, 1Z71, 5th March 2011

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 geoff plumb 71000 oldlinslade 1z71

From March 2011