71000 Hungerford Common 2 December 2025

Looking superb in the low winter light, 8P 4-6-2 71000 Duke of Gloucester approaches Hungerford Common on 2 December 2025 with the Saphos Trains 1Z31 05:57 Rugby to Bath Spa 'Bath Christmas Market Express' railtour. Hidden by the bush at the rear of the train is 47593 Galloway Princess. Most trees in the area had lost their leaves, except for this conveniently positioned oak tree, which makes an excellent frame for the picture.