Loose_Grip/Pete's photos with the keyword: 231G558

L'Etat pacific 231G558 races through the darkness of Villepreux station southwest of Paris with the returning Rouen - Paris Austerlitz steam special.

As part of the commemoration of 150 years of railways in France SNCF organised a steam special from Paris Gare Saint-Lazare to St. Germain en Laye pulled by État 4-6-2 231 G 558. It is seen here beneath the fine trainshed roof by the buffer stops.

1922 Etat Pacific 231G558 at the head of the 11.15 train to Pontrieux in Paimpol station.