I'm accidentally becoming a bit of a spotter. I haven't invested in an anorak yet, but have been weighing up the benefits of a pac-a-mac.
There is something a little bit special about a steam train though, if they were pulling into your local station I'm sure you'd think about popping down for a look.
I jostled for position with the old men on the bridge to catch the King Edward I pulling into Par Station :
There is something a little bit special about a steam train though, if they were pulling into your local station I'm sure you'd think about popping down for a look.
I jostled for position with the old men on the bridge to catch the King Edward I pulling into Par Station :
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Then walked down the platform to the business end of the train. I bet this fella loves his job:
Check out the little Cornish Piskie hitching a ride :)
Finally the train headed off to St Blazey, where a couple of men operating the turntable by winding it round - looked like hard work!
Train Spotters Info:
GWR 6000 Class 6024 King Edward I, once driven by Prince Charles.
King Edward I is a GWR 6000 Class steam locomotive built in June 1930, originally housed at Plymouth Laira dept, before being transferred to Old Oak Common, London, in March 1959 and finally to Cardiff Canton depot in 1962.
Thanks Wikipedia
