She wasn't in steam which was a bit of a disappointment, but she was in the yard outside the main entrance, so I got lots of close-up pictures in the beautiful sunshine, and even hopped up on the footplate...wouldn't have been able to do that if it was running!
I've seen all kinds of stock today, though sadly no VEPs...it was all plastic today!
Taunton: HST + 158/150/153/153 Wessex combo!
Castle Cary: Wessex 31s, 31454 and "the pink one" I think.
Westbury: Another 31 in the yard.
Swindon: Two lovely blue 47's top-and-tailing Virgin-liveried stock...what was that all about? Also a couple of 08s.
Southall (I think): LMS tender and a Bulleid cab...the latter is probably that of unrestored Merchant Navy 35022 "Holland-America Line", now owned by Jeremy Hosking and destined for scrap
Eurostar depot: 37602
Depot near Gravesend: 4x GB Railfreight 73s, 09002 and another 08/09.
near Old Oak Common: 2x 67s top-and-tailing a rake of green and red MKIIs...another tour I missed!
Saw lots of 375s (I like them, even if they are new
"This is South Kensington. Change."
*beep beep beep* Please stand clear of the closing doors. (minute passes) *beep beep beep*
I should mention that the second one happened in the middle of a tunnel
Fantastic sunset on the way home, but there's so much rubbish (buildings, trees, overhead wires etc etc) that I couldn't get an unobstructed photo.
Ah well, I got some nice pics anyway, and had a great day. Next!
Edit: oh yeah, at Chatham I found what looks to be like a derelict incline/funicular railway...never heard of that before. A massive cutting at 45 degrees, with several overbridges, set into a hill pretty near the town centre. I'll go and look for more info