Employed on a shuttle service between Ropley and Alton, Metropolitan No 1 struggled with the gradients on the Alps. Having had to pause for steam on the bank, No1 eases its train into Four Marks several minutes late

Lord Nelson attracts admiring glances from a father and his two children as it arrived at Four Marks with a westbound train.

The loco's crew look for the right-away from the platform staff at Four Marks

Lord Nelson makes a spirited departure from Four Marks

An unlikely combination... Bittern waits for No 1 to clear the section. Sadly some photographers just aren't courteous to others who want to take pictures too!

Ivatt 41312 has always been a popular loco on the line. It is due a lengthy layoff due to the expiration of its boiler certificate, but an operating extension was grantrd to allow it to take part in the gala. It is seen here arriving at Four Marks

A fine study of No 1 leaving for Ropley> Fortunately for the little engines its all down hill.