Great Western

In the sidings at Minehead Station on the West Somerset Railway.
Built by the North British Locomotive Company Ltd, Glasgow in November 1930 for the Great Western Railway it was renumbered to L34 when sold to the London Transport Executive on 4th November 1959, after 12 years working engineering trains on London Transport it was purchased by 7029 Clun Castle Ltd and is on loan to the WSR for the 2019 Season (where is was repainted back to green)

Ernest CH, Nouchetdu38, Denis Croissant, and 34 other people have particularly liked this photo

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Jaap van 't Veen ^club

What a beautiful old steam train; like the bright colours Roger.

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Many thanks Jaap, still regularly used.

5 years ago.

Malik Raoulda ^club

Superbe et robuste locomotive ... Bon Mardi.

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Malik Raoulda ^club

Thank you Malik, appreciated

5 years ago.

Schussentäler ^club

a beautiful old locomotive

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Schussentäler ^club

Appreciated, Thank you, it still in regular work

5 years ago.

HappySnapper

Excellent composition Roger, good framing and 89 years old, that's British engineering for you.

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to HappySnapper

Thank you Maurice, and still in regular work

5 years ago.

Mario Vargas ^club

sharp looks lile a toy train¡¡¡

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Mario Vargas ^club

Thank you Mario, still working though

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne

Beautifully captured Roger and good information.

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne

Many thanks Rosa

5 years ago.

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

I love the angle from which you have shot this splendid old steam locomotive, Roger. All the best, Joe

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

Thank you for the nice comments Joe.

5 years ago.

Susanne Hoy

Such a beautiful locomotive!

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Susanne Hoy

Thank you Susanne, it's well looked after.

5 years ago.

Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Rutilante !*********
Bonne soirée Roger.

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Many thanks Jocelyn, appreciated.

5 years ago.

Nicole Merdrignac ^club

Très belle photo. Nicole.

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Nicole Merdrignac ^club

Very kind Nicole, thank you.

5 years ago.

Janet Brien ^club

What a cool little engine, it almost looks like a toy that's been blown up to huge size, LOL!

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Janet Brien ^club

Thank you Janet, 89 years old and still in regular work.

5 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

That's beautiful, Roger! Thanks for showing !

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Thank you Ulrich

5 years ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Outstanding shot!

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5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to William Sutherland ^club

Thank you William.

5 years ago.

Kawasirius ^club

Exceptionnelle locomotive à vapeur ! La rénovation est extraordinaire et votre capture nous gâte de ce plaisir immense de la contempler ! Merci, Roger, je vous souhaite une bonne journée !

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Kawasirius ^club

Thank you for the kind comments Henri, the locomotive is still in regular use and performs very well.

5 years ago.

╰☆☆June☆☆╮ ^club

Lovely composition, well done :-)

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to ╰☆☆June☆☆╮ ^club

Many thanks June,

5 years ago.

Jean-louis Thiaudier… ^club

Top!!

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Jean-louis Thiaudier… ^club

Appreciated, Thank you.

5 years ago.

Annemarie ^club

Beautiful.

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Many thanks Annemarie

5 years ago.

Danielle

Admirable....

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Danielle

Thank you Danielle.

5 years ago.

ColRam

Belle locomotive à vapeur !
Une véritable pièce de Musée avec de beaux reflets.

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Many thanks Ramon, and still working regularly

5 years ago.

* ઇଓ * ^club

Excellent capture of a a true beauty!

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to * ઇଓ * ^club

Thank you

5 years ago.

Ingo Krehl ^club

☆ ☆

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Ingo Krehl ^club

Thank you.

5 years ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Roger

Of course this caught my eye at once!!!

Great colours!

Best Wishes,, and a good weekend
Peter

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Peter_Private_Box ^club

Many thanks Peter
Had a recent repaint from maroon back to green

5 years ago.

trester88 ^club

Schöne alte Technik!

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thank you Wilhelm, appreciated

5 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club

A lovely detailed shot Roger...............I love the livery!

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Thanks Keith, recently repainted and they have done a great job

5 years ago.

Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿

A beautiful toy ! (:o))
Love the reflection in front of the locomotive.
Have a nice evening, dear Roger.

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿

Lovely comments Christiane, thank you,
enjoy your weekend my friend

5 years ago.

Horizon 36 ^club

Awesome capture, love it

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Horizon 36 ^club

Thank you, Isn't it a beauty?

5 years ago.

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