Fifty-seven years ago today, we went round Nine Elms sheds
on a cold, bright morning. A brazier was burning brightly next to the water
column, so that it didn’t freeze up. Most of the Bulleid Pacifics on shed were grubby
and in poor repair, though many still had nameplates intact. The Standard tanks
generally looked a bit more presentable. There was nobody else about and it was
rather a sad scene. Southern steam would be all over six months later, so we
were actually just in time. Though we counted six Merchant Navies and twelve
Light Pacifics, the only one actually moving was Battle of Britain Class No.
34089 602 Squadron, which was being prepared for action before backing down to
Waterloo to take out a west of England express.
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