28th Jan 1995

The low winter sun highlights the wet platform and creates long shadows during a 30 minute layover of the 1Z27 05.20 Swindon to Stonehouse, via Gladstone Dock, a Pathfinder Tours railtour entitled "The Gladstone Bag". At the head of the train is 33025 "Sultan" and 33116 "Hertfordshire Railtours". My friend Spencer and I are travelling and having a great time. It was a relaxed and enjoyable day out that included some rare routes and Class 56 haulage later in the day.