With it being a warm summer's morning it was unlikely

that there would be many signs of an exhaust from 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' and, indeed, this is the case as it passes Bromahm between Bedford and Sharnbrook! In fact, it seems to have steam to spare that is probably a good thing as it prepares for the climb of Sharbrook Bank. Despite wearing a Palatine headboard the title of the charter was titled The Yorkshireman that left Victoria at 06.30 and was heading for York as part of the Mallard 75 celebrations.