BACK IN ACTION:

The Swindon & Cricklade Railway (S&CR) held a vintage gala on August 7/8, which saw the entry into service after an extensive overhaul at the Flour Mill of GWR ‘4575’ 2-6-2T No. 5521. Keeping its London Transport red livery, it was temporarily lettered as MSWJR No. 60, to mark the 60th anniversary of the closure of the Midland & South Western Junction Railway, upon which part of the S&CR is built. The railway is holding a 60th Anniversary of the M&SWJR Closure – Gala Event on September 10/12. The ‘Prairie’ is pictured working the first service on August 8.