It was going to be Black 5 no. 44932 – until the last minute, when 8F 48151 was substituted. No problem – should be plenty of steam and smoke. We would see the return working of today’s “Welsh Borders Steam Special”, as it headed away from Shrewsbury, back towards Crewe.

Things didn’t go entirely as hoped – but it was on time, and there was steam and smoke – and wind – and mud. One or two more photos and a video clip will appear in a day or so, meanwhile, here’s a taster.