After a good deal of works attention, our S&D 7F No. 53808 was in action on Saturday 5 March with a charter goods service on the Watercress Line.

Here’s a selection of photos by Julian Clark.

At The Butts (climbing out of Alton).
At The Butts (climbing out of Alton).
Near to Alresford Outer Home signal.
Near to Alresford Outer Home signal.
Crossing the B3047 near Alresford (westbound).
Crossing the B3047 near Alresford (westbound).
Crossing the B3047 near Alresford (eastbound).
Crossing the B3047 near Alresford (eastbound).
Exiting from Sutton cutting, in the rain.
Exiting from Sutton cutting, in the rain.
At Ropley.
At Ropley.