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SR 'Schools' Class 4-4-0 no. 925 'Cheltenham' at Ropley. Although a 4-4-0 this design was apparently inspired by the much larger 'Lord Nelson' 4-6-0 and incorporated some of its features. The Schools class being smaller and designed to cope with lines with a restricted loading gauge, such as the Tonbridge to Hastings route. In the distance can be seen some of the MHR diesel fleet. Amongst them a number of class 37s. The footbridge in the distance incidentally came from Kings Cross station in London. Neat!

SR 'Schools' Class 4-4-0 no. 925 'Cheltenham' at Ropley. Although a 4-4-0 this design was apparently inspired by the much larger 'Lord Nelson' 4-6-0 and incorporated some of its features. The Schools class being smaller and designed to cope with lines with a restricted loading gauge, such as the Tonbridge to Hastings route. In the distance can be seen some of the MHR diesel fleet. Amongst them a number of class 37s. The footbridge in the distance incidentally came from Kings Cross station in London. Neat!
 
Taken on 24/07/2015 by Tom Baxter