1979 Railway Photos
Steam
Paddington 125 (9)
Didcot (10)
Flying Scotsman (3)
(Click on a photo to see the photo set)
Diesel
Didcot (1)
Electric
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London Paddington station celebrated 125 years on 1st March 1979 by running a steam special from Paddington to Didcot and return, with GWR King 6000 King George V.  These photos were taken at Paddington, on route from a passing HST and at Didcot.  The return trip was diesel hauled due to a hot box on the King.
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Didcot Railway Centre on 1st March 1979.
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LNER A3 4-6-2 No. 4472 Flying Scotsman on a railtour around York.  I believe the date to be 27th May 1979 and the tour may be The York Circular.  (If anyone could confirm that I would be grateful).