The Pictures of Simon King
South Downs Light Railway Gala
15th September 2007 to 16th September 2007

Last weekend was the SDLRS Annual Steam Gala. I had a great time driving LMS BLack 5 No. 5156 'Ayrshire Yeomanry' and on the Sunday LMS Mogul No. 13245. I would be cleaning them today (20/9/07) although the weather has hampered this...

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5156 basks in the glorious sun that blessed us with its presence on the Saturday. This picture also shows the outstanding Goods Train we use for special events, as constructed by Jerry Chivers.
5156 basks in the glorious sun that blessed us with its presence on the Saturday. This picture also shows the outstanding Goods Train we use for special events, as constructed by Jerry Chivers.
LMS Black 5 4-6-0 No. 5156 'Ayrshire Yeomanry' sits quietly with the Goods Train as Bagnall 0-4-2T&T No. 1 'Alice' thunders through with a passenger train.
LMS Black 5 4-6-0 No. 5156 'Ayrshire Yeomanry' sits quietly with the Goods Train as Bagnall 0-4-2T&T No. 1 'Alice' thunders through with a passenger train.
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4" Scale Foster 'Viking' was present on the Saturday.
Bassett Lowke Atlantic No. 251 ascends the 1 in 48 gradient having completed a gauging run. This engine is NOT resident on the SDLR.
Bassett Lowke Atlantic No. 251 ascends the 1 in 48 gradient having completed a gauging run. This engine is NOT resident on the SDLR.
251 and 5156 coupled up on the Goods Train, waiting for the road.
251 and 5156 coupled up on the Goods Train, waiting for the road.
251 and 5156 are in Stopham Road Station, behind 319's train. The Goods Train was dispensed with later on and replaced with a passenger train, which really tested Phil and I when we were driving 251 and 5156 respectively.
251 and 5156 are in Stopham Road Station, behind 319's train. The Goods Train was dispensed with later on and replaced with a passenger train, which really tested Phil and I when we were driving 251 and 5156 respectively.
251 shows off its pleasing lines in the afternoon sun after a long day's hard work double heading with 5156. Notice the oil on the boiler that has been spat out from the chimney!
251 shows off its pleasing lines in the afternoon sun after a long day's hard work double heading with 5156. Notice the oil on the boiler that has been spat out from the chimney!
5156 rests after a long, hard day after being pushed to its limits in terms of pulling and pushing.
5156 rests after a long, hard day after being pushed to its limits in terms of pulling and pushing.
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Another 4" Scale Foster was present on the Sunday.
LMS Mogul No. 13245 charges at the bank with a fully laiden passenger train.
LMS Mogul No. 13245 charges at the bank with a fully laiden passenger train.
There was some sun to be found on the Sunday! The Mogul, having completed its duties, waits to go on shed to be disposed.
There was some sun to be found on the Sunday! The Mogul, having completed its duties, waits to go on shed to be disposed.
Exmoor 0-4-2T No. 319 'Pulborough' rushes past LMS Mogul No. 13245 with a passenger train.
Exmoor 0-4-2T No. 319 'Pulborough' rushes past LMS Mogul No. 13245 with a passenger train.
Alice's driver prepares for the grueling 1 in 48 climb ahead.
Alice's driver prepares for the grueling 1 in 48 climb ahead.
SR King Arthur Class 4-6-0 No. 771 'Sir Sagramore' sits in Stopham Road station with the Goods Train.
SR King Arthur Class 4-6-0 No. 771 'Sir Sagramore' sits in Stopham Road station with the Goods Train.
771 rounds the inner loop. This shot better shows off its beauty.
771 rounds the inner loop. This shot better shows off its beauty.