John Oram's photos with the keyword: 'James Nightall GC'

On a cold, grey day which this picture does not capture, the future of the Mid-Hants Railway, closed seasonally in January, looked bright. The sidings at Ropley contained several of the railway's locomotives and other stock with Class 47 47579 'James Nightall GC' and Class 20 D8059 prominent. 200_3_P1120129C

An October Tuesday was a day of rest for the locomotives of the Mid Hants Railway but there was still plenty of interest in the cautious sunshine at Ropley. Shot across the light, this picture is, I think, quite atmospheric. In the foreground, 0-6-0PT No. 1 'Thomas' smokes prodigiously alongside Class 47 47579 'James Nightall GC'. Various locomotives in the background include 50027 'Lion'. 5300_DSC_1505E

An October Tuesday was a day of rest for the locomotives of the Mid Hants Railway but there was still plenty of interest in the cautious sunshine at Ropley. In the foreground, 0-6-0PT No. 1 'Thomas' smokes prodigiously alongside Class 47 47579 'James Nightall GC'. Various locomotives in the background include 50027 'Lion'. 5300_DSC_1503R

On my first visit in some while to the Mid Hants Railway, I was greeted on arrival by the sight and sound of Class 47 47579 'James Nightall GC' making a lively start from Ropley towards Alton. The silver-roofed locomotive, which has had a number of identities, is on loan from Mangapps Railway Museum and was operating on one of four Class 47 Running Days in addition to the steam service. 5300_DSC_0757C