June 2019
Following the success of the previous year's visit to the G&WSR, the RCTS Watford Branch repeated the trip with a somewhat larger group. Thanks to Rob Davidson, volunteer at the G&WSR and also the Secretary of the RCTS Watford Branch, for organising a great package for us again. Thanks also to Bryan and Sevita at Gotherington Station for allowing our visit to their private museum and line. Sadly, the weather was not as kind as last year but did not detract from a wonderful day. A few pictures to start, more to follow, as per usual...
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No. 1264, Toddington, 2nd June 2019
LNER B1 Class 4-6-0 No. 1264 was a visiting engine at the G&WSR's steam gala the weekend before and stayed on for a few more days; it was one of the two steam locos in operation on Sunday 2nd June 2019, the other being GWR "King" Class 4-6-0 No. 6023 "King Edward II". The B1 has just come off-shed at Toddington and is approaching Platform 1 at the station, at 09:24¾, prior to working the 10:00 train to Cheltenham Race Course. No. 6023 can just be seen in the distance as it too comes off the depot. Digital Image No. IGMP47527.
