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On Wednesday 26 September Rupert fulfilled a childhood ambition of driving a steam locomotive. The venue was Alresford station on the Mid Hants Railways affectionately known as the Watercress Line.

Rupert at controls of No. 41313 (Ivatt Class 2MT 2-6-2 tank locomotive) No. 41313 (Ivatt Class 2MT 2-6-2 tank locomotive) No. 41313 (Ivatt Class 2MT 2-6-2 tank locomotive) Inside cab of No. 41313 (Ivatt Class 2MT 2-6-2 tank locomotive) Inside cab of No. 41313 (Ivatt Class 2MT 2-6-2 tank locomotive) Driver's view from No. 41313 (Ivatt Class 2MT 2-6-2 tank locomotive) Setting the reversing lever of No. 41313 (Ivatt Class 2MT 2-6-2 tank locomotive) Thomas the Tank Engine (Mid Hants Railway)

Thank you to all the family who made this a 40th Birthday treat a day to remember forever.


Thanks to Lokesh Dhakar for the excellent Lightbox 2 script.

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