Frank Thurlby sent in this stunning picture of Ex LNER Thompson Class B1 4-6-0 No. 61306 ‘Mayflower’ continuing her triumphant return to the main line.
It’s seen surging up the Wylye Valley at Little Langford west of Salisbury at the head of The Cathedrals Express charter from Victoria to Bristol on the 7th March 2019.
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Sam Hewitt is the Digital Editor of The Railway Hub. Sam has a Journalism degree from the University of Lincoln. When he’s not writing about railways he can be found at Keepmoat Stadium, supporting his beloved League One football team Doncaster Rovers.
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