Two Pacifics around Salisbury. 4492 Dominion of New Zealand and 70000 Britannia. 31st Aug 2011

The last day of summer heralded the mid-week appearance of two steam tours through Wiltshire: The Bristol bound "Bath Spa Express" hauled by 60019 Bittern dressed in full LNER streamlining and masquerading as 4492 Dominion of New Zealand, and 70000 Britannia at the head of a "Cathedrals Express" tour to Salisbury. Deep in the heart of the Wyle valley wheatfields, even the Roe deer hind and foal seem undisturbed by the streak as she purrs along the track giving a splendid view of the fully streamlined panels and an impression of the Art Deco style these gorgeous locos typify. Next, a farm crossing at Porton on the Waterloo mainline, where 70000, running just a little late, surprises me with what must surely be well in excess of 75mph! and proving that I should have slackened the pan head a little more!! Salisbury Central next for the departure of 70000 where, after reversing the train into platform 4, the crew have to be careful with the regulator as the full load of 14 coaches (increased by the effect of the curved track) is eased away, with just a couple of small slips before the big pacific gets into her stride. The empty platform is soon filled with the returning Bath Spa Express, allowing me a quick close-up glance before rushing off across town to catch the A4 rounding Tunnel Junction, accelerating head-on and taking the sharp curve at Milford. Note: this shot was taken on private property for which I was kindly given permission by the owners.

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