Stanier Black 5 No.45379

[Doogerie]

I saw onthe news BBC South this artical about this trainI think it was called Stanier Black 5 No.45379 apparently it is back working on somthing called the Watercress line it has been total restored and looks amazing anyone elese see this?

 

[ewoutro]

I've seen it!

Yeah I saw it not the BBC article but the real engine! Looks stunning!

 

[meyshollop]

Yep, i volunteer on the mid hants ( watercress line ) and it looks AMAZING, the loco is quite literally ex-works, and had a boiler inspection about a week ago

I throughly recommend going to see the locomotive itself as it's just incredible, plus the steep gradients make it work hard

many thanks

Meyshollop