Galatea at Goring

[leslie10646]

At 0820 this morning (so awful light, made worse by being handheld by a panting man!).

But, hey, it's steam! Good start to the day! Enjoy,

Leslie

 

 

[Gabhal Luimnigh]

Beautiful 

[Galteemore]

Incredible given that she was once considered unrestorable and was simply bought as a source of parts ! Have a close look at her centre driving wheels…..https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/two-lms-jubilees-ended-up-in-woodhams-yardthe-other-one-45690-leander-left-in-1972this-one-45699-galatea-due--473581717037851916/

Edited February 18, 2023 by Galteemore

[Westcorkrailway]

Didn’t know maebh did mainline runs  with GSR coaches???

[Galteemore]

Funnily enough the Jubilees were influenced by Irish politics…a large number of the class were named after places that the UK had constitutional ties with. Up to 1938 one was thus named ‘Irish Free State’ - then renamed to ‘Eire’ !! Four were also named after the Irish provinces. https://www.farishnspares.co.uk/graham-farish-by-bachmann/jubilee-eire-name-board-b6012.html

Edited February 18, 2023 by Galteemore

[Bob229]

Thanks Leslie,  good way to start the day, great to see a Steam engine working hard 

[Mike 84C]

Nice one Leslie I can almost smell the smoke! I get severe footplate envy when I see those sort of things!!