Lots of Locos

This collection of photos was taken on yet another visit to the Watercress Line in Hampshire. They were holding their Steam Gala Weekend and had many steam locos in steam, 6 in all I think. I managed to get photos of 5, the one I missed was Bittern.

Here's is a small selection of photos taken on the Sunday afternoon.

Jump to 850 Lord Nelson Jump to 60163 Tornado Jump to Across the fields... Jump to Yankee tank 30075 Jump to Tank engine 5224 Jump to Double headed Jump to Medstead station
850 Lord Nelson

850 Lord Nelson

Lord Nelson steaming along the line heading into Ropley station.
60163 Tornado

60163 Tornado

Here Tornado is coming out from Ropley station and heading onto Alton.
Across the fields...

Across the fields...

He we see the 9F 92212 steaming up the line in the bright Sunday afternoon sun.
Yankee tank 30075

Yankee tank 30075

Tank engine 5224

Tank engine 5224

Here is Ex GWR 2-8-0 tank engine chuffing along the line.
Double headed

Double headed

Here is 850 Lord Nelson and 60163 Tornado double heading, it's a shame that they aren't both facing the same way. Still can't have everything. Nice to watch the two locos working together.
Medstead station

Medstead station

The Steam Gala seemed to be very popluar. Lots of people enjoying the event, the sun was shinning and everyone was smiling. What more could you ask for, sun and steam... A perfect sunday afternoon....