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35028 Clan Line
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35028 Clan Line.....UK Rail Tours

35028 Clan Line.....UK Rail Tours
35028 Clan Line is a preserved British steam locomotive, a member of the 'Merchant Navy' Class, built in 1948. After a long career on the national network, it was restored by the Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society and now operates on mainline excursions, often hauling luxury Pullman trains. Today it was travelling from London to Havant and back again.

I had no idea this was running today. I just noticed a large number of people on the railway bridge when we were on our way back from shopping, and when I investigated I saw the train just pulling into Havant Station. I just had time to grab one shot before it went past the bridge.

It just goes to show you should always have a camera with you..!!

trester88, Jean Paul Capdeville, Colin Ashcroft, Fred Fouarge and 16 other people have particularly liked this photo


28 comments - The latest ones
 Günter Klaus
Günter Klaus club
Das ist ja schön,dass sie die Lokomotive wieder aktiviert habt lieber Keith,da hast du einen schönen Blick auf diese Lokotive und den Waggons eingefangen,vielen Dank auch für die interessante Info dazu :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Abend,liebe Grüße Güni :))
6 months ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Günter Klaus club
I'm glad you like this one Güni.......it was quite an unexpected sight to see. Thanks for dropping in and leaving such kind and generous comments. Always appreciated.

Enjoy the rest of your day and have a lovely evening. Best wishes, Keith.
6 months ago.
 Jean-Paul
Jean-Paul club
Nice POV for this picture!
6 months ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Jean-Paul club
Thank you Jean-Paul..........glad you like it.
6 months ago.
 J.Garcia
J.Garcia club
It awakens the desire to travel by train, Keith...for me, the best public transport.
In Portugal it was a common mode of transport.
Then came the roads, highways, motorways...the railway lines were reduced to a minimum.
6 months ago. Edited 6 months ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to J.Garcia club
I'm pleased you were able to relate to this shot Judite.

I worked on the railway for 17 years and used the trains a lot, but off-duty I mostly used my car. Now I have given up driving and my current modes of transport are the train and buses, which I am getting used to.

Thanks for dropping in and commenting..!!
6 months ago.
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club
A very popular pastime traveling on these old restored trains and lines. The Merchant Navy class locomotives are all very attractive. You had a lucky and great fine on this day Keith and yes, proving that the best camera and lens is the one that you have with you. Nice frame too, Well done.

Cheers. Herb
6 months ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Herb Riddle club
Although I worked for 17 years on the railway, these steam trains were still a rare sight to see. We used to get notified when they were coming to our area, but of course now I've retired I have no way of knowing other than searching online. This was an unexpected surprise.

Glad you like the shot my friend and thanks for your kind comments as always. Have a good week..!!
6 months ago.
 James
James club
Oh such nostalgia and you are so right always have a camera because you just never know. Great shot.
6 months ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to James club
Glad you like it James, this was a nice surprise and I'm glad I got the shot. Thanks for dropping by and commenting..!!
6 months ago.
 Peter Castell
Peter Castell club
A fine shot of a wonderful steam train Keith did you go to see it or just lucky? you have until the 17th to put in this months CWP
6 months ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Peter Castell club
Thanks very much Peter, glad you like the shot..!!

I had no idea this was running today. I just noticed a large number of people on the railway bridge when we were on our way back from shopping, and when I investigated I saw the train just pulling into Havant Station. I just had time to grab one shot before it went past the bridge.

Thanks for the heads up, but I don't take part in the CWP group.
6 months ago. Edited 6 months ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Awesome shot!
6 months ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to William Sutherland club
Thank you so much William........glad you like it.
6 months ago.
 Ajophotog
Ajophotog club
Super catch Keith, not everyday Havant has a steam train go through. Good job you had the little tz on you.
6 months ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Ajophotog club
Thanks very much Alby..............and yes, it's been years since I last saw a steam train at Havant.

When I worked on the railway we used to get notified when a steam train was coming through........but obviously this doesn't happed now I'm retired.

Yes the TZ100 did its job. I just tend to leave it set to Intelligent Auto and let it do its stuff. Perfect for grab shots like this..!!
6 months ago.
 Diana Australis
Diana Australis club
It does indeed. What a splendid old workhorse….
6 months ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
Glad you like this one Diana......it was a nice surprise to see it and to be able to grab a shot. Thank you so much..!!
6 months ago.
 Anton Cruz Carro
Anton Cruz Carro club
Those crazy, charming contraptions. Very good diagonal composition. I think you got a better perspective than the photographer on the platform.
This is a happily restored gem.
Warm greetings, Anton.
6 months ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Anton Cruz Carro club
Thanks for your visit and always kind comments Anton. I'm glad you like this one. The perspective I got was the only one available in the time I had to take the shot.........but I think you're right..!!

Best wishes, Keith.
6 months ago.
 Mikus
Mikus club
Eine sehr schöne Dampflokomotive. Die Zeitzeugen sind immer wieder sehr interessant anzuschauen.
6 months ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Mikus club
Thank you kind sir..........such kind comments. Always appreciated..!!
6 months ago.
 Colin Ashcroft
Colin Ashcroft club
What a wonderful moment to just find there is a steam train to watch and photograph
6 months ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Colin Ashcroft club
Yes, I arrived at the bridge at just the right moment..!!
6 months ago.
 Jean Paul Capdeville
Jean Paul Capdeville club
Photo trés intéréssante prise juste au bon moment. Tu as tout à fais raison, Combien de fois je regrette de n'avoir pas pris le mien avec moi
6 months ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
Thanks for your kind comments Jean Paul.......I'm pleased you like this one.

I've recently bought a compact camera to carry in my jacket pocket on days when I'm not going out intending to take photos.
6 months ago.
 trester88
trester88 club
Du hast den perfekten Standort gefunden, um diese schöne historische Eisenbahn zu fotografieren. Klasse Arbeit, Keith!
6 months ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to trester88 club
I'm pleased you think so Wilhelm. Thank you so much..!!
6 months ago.

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