This months picture…
Bulleid Merchant Navy class 35023 ‘Holland-Afrika Line’ has just been coaled and sits along side Bulleid Leader class 36001 on shed following a trial run from Eastleigh. Shed staff are clearing away ash from the ash pits in the foreground.
I was born and brought up in Bognor Regis. 36001 was hidden away in the engine shed which was demolished in the 1950’s just before I took an interest in the location by standing on the saddle of my bicycle and watching excursion locos turning on the surviving turntable.
That’s a lovely shot. I really like the figures in the scene, they really bring it to life!
I have admired this model railway since I first saw it in print. This latest picture doesn’t change that view at all. One day I hope to ‘see it in the flesh ‘.
Jon many thanks for your kind comment. You can see it the flesh at the Worthing and the Hornby Magazine Great Electric Train Shows in the Autumn see my Exhibition diary page here https://grahammuz.com/exhibition-diary/ for details