No, this is not a summer fog at Paddington but excess smoke and steam being emitted from 70000 'Britania' hiding under the bridge! To its left, the 08.00 Paddington to Bath Spa HST service leaves led by 43028 no doubt eager to get away from the pollution emitted by the Brit. that will lead The West Somerset Steam Express charter to Minehead. It is really pleasing to note in this image the age of the enthusiasts on the platform end. Yes, there were the usual old blokes like me but note the line of young lads all eager to get their photographs and get them uploaded straight to the internet no doubt!
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