‘Saint’ 4-6-0 No. 2999 Lady of Legend works a passenger train on the main demonstration line on August 1, carrying a commemorative 60th anniversary headboard.
GARETH EVANS
THE Great Western Society celebrated its diamond jubilee with a gala at Didcot Railway Centre on July 31/August 1.
Four steam locomotives were in action over the weekend. Starring alongside residents ‘Saint’ No. 2999 Lady of Legend and 0-4-0ST No. 1340 Trojan were two visitors – Churnet Valley Railway-based ‘S160’ 2-8-0 No. 6046 and Lambton No. 29 from the North Yorkshire Moors.
Diesels were not forgotten – Class 08 No. 08604 Phantom made a rare appearance working passenger trains and Class 14 No. D9516 also hauled public services.