92212 at Gunstock Farm foot crossing III

Saw both mainline and heritage railway steam action today (March 10th), beginning with a run up the M4 to Hungerford to see Tornado on the Cathedrals Express train from Paddington to Plymouth.   After that it was another 40 or so miles to get to the Mid-Hants Railway.   It is certainly more than 13 years since the last time that I paid a visit to this line, so it was a pleasure to renew my acquaintance ith it.

Actually, this weekend marks the beginning of a series of excursions to heritage lines, as the Spring gala season gets underway in a week's time with the West Somerset's gala.   Having invested in a PTS course and photographer's lineside permit, I will certainly be going.   After that, something or other will be in the diary until at least the end of April.