steam train at speed 139

Approaching midnight at Winchester - a lone watcher waits on the platform - and I keep a solo vigil on the bridge. 60163 is due for a train- crew stop with a Cathedrals Express, having deposited the last of the fare-paying passengers at Basingstoke. Tornado creeps in and storms out, after the briefest of calls. The southbound cutting is filled with exhaust as the train heads for Eastleigh and it's a while before the tail light is visible - but the sound is brilliant!
The Season's Greetings to one and all !

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• Winchester
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• 60163

[willhayfield]

yeah...gone midnight, so most sensible people tucked up in bed ! Have a great Christmas and a brilliant New Year - all the best to you and the family - Will

[055deltic]

It's both the sight and SOUND of steam here - that's why I just love it so much! Thank you for all the work, planning and standing around in the cold to bring us these images.

[DingleZilla]

One day, maybe just one day steam will make a comeback if enough woodchip could be used to power similar engines? Obviously the tender would need to be big to hold enough fuel but then there could always be regular fuel stops. I could live with longer journey times to have green steam! Now theres a title, GREEN STEAM!

[bkendlerA4]

Hiya Will, That sound is why I am particularly fond of three-cylinder engines. It's always slighty synchopated. Barry

[EMuksteam]

Great night shot Will.it looked very quite there .EM  Happy Christmas to you and your family.