Steam & Railway Image Library - The Alan Ledger Collection

October 24, 2024

45598 at Highley picture of the week

Hi all, Another picture from our recent visit to the Severn Valley Railways Steam Gala. Here is 4-6-0 3 cylinder 5XP Jubilee 4-6-0 45596 “Bahamas” looking magnificent in its British Railways green as it drops into Highley with the 14.15 Bridgnorth to Kidderminster train. In tow is a fine rake of blood and custard coaches to take you back to the 1950s. I can well remember these engines usually from Bristol Barrow Road or Leeds Holbeck getting into their stride

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