Loose_Grip/Pete's photos with the keyword: 30777

Always good for an impressive display Southern King Arthur N15 4-6-0 30777 Sir Lamiel storms up the hill out of Loughborough during the 2011 Winter Gala. GREAT NEWS! National collection locomotive N15, King Arthur class, No. 777, Sir Lamiel is set to return to steam following a new overhaul agreement with the 5305 Locomotive Association. The overhaul will take place to main line standards with work due to start later this year and due to be completed in 2023. To support the overhaul we have launching the Knights of the Round Table appeal. www.sirlamiel.org.uk/index.php/knights-of-the-round-table/

At speed on the Great Western Railway main line between Slough and Ealing and the only light is from the white hot coals through the partially open firebox door silhouetting the fireman's profile while the driver keeps an eagle eye on the road ahead. Among the many and varied noises as we rushed through the night was the satisfying ring of the AWS bell indicating a clear road ahead. Southern Railway N15 4-6-0 30453 King Arthur is on the Saint George's Day (Sir Lamiel was Welsh) Cathedrals Express steam special returning to Clapham Junction from Stratford upon Avon.

Arrival at 10.53pm on Platform 16 at London Waterloo station of the Steam Dreams Cathedrals Express (1Z83) hauled by Southern Railway King Arthur Class 4-6-0 30777 Sir Lamiel. A real time warp.

The Wearing of the Green!

Rainy Days & Mondays……….

Don digs in during disposal of Sir Lamiel!