Built in 1936 Black 5 45231 was working right until the last working day for steam on BR in August 1968. It is due out on the main line again this year and hopefully we will be able to see it. Meanwhile it is seen here on Ropley Shed.
Sunday 15th May at the Mid-Hants Diesel Gala 2005.
Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com
British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.