The Converted Loco GWR 4300 class No9351 is seen climbing the bank out of Watchet towards Washford on the Saturday of the Spring Steam Spectacular on the West Somerset Railway. A rebuild from a 5101 class 2-6-2T, it was decided to convert the loco to a 4300 class as the tanks were too corroded and the locomotive would serve more purpose as a tender loco with more range. . . . . #steamlocomotive #steamrailway #heritagerailway #locomotive #trainsofinstagram | Sharpthorne Steam

The seating on a Class 800 GWR InterCity Express train. People often comment that the seating on these class 800 Hitachi trains is pretty uncomfortable. I found that to be the case too. After wandering through the first class section I chose a standard class seat at random. After sitting for 5 minutes, as I waited for the train to depart, I noticed it was becoming uncomfortable. There seems to be a metal bar framework underneath the seat pads, and that can now easily be felt as the padding has w

Goodbye to the GWR class 43 High Speed Trains. #trains #diesellocomotive #railway #fblifestyle #vintage #class43 | Adrian Watson