35028 'Clan Line' after arrival from Stewarts Lane on the first truly sunny and warm Saturday of 2022 ready for a somewhat elongated trip round the Surrey Hills
'Clan Line' simmers at the head of the Pullmans on Platform 2, where you can usually find her
Waiting time before a lunchtime run through south London and Surrey
The magnificent 35028 in all her splendour
'Clan Line' gets into her stride as she passes through a sunny Putney on her way round the Hounslow loop
A rare second appearance of three for the day for 35028 as she runs back through Clapham Junction prior to heading for Wimbledon via. Brixton and Tooting
Back on the SWML, albeit relegated to the slow lines, 35028 accelerates through Surbiton
With the sun starting to dip, 'Clan Line' presents a fine sight as she glides through Selhurst on her way back to Victoria
Back at Victoria, Clan Line is revealed as the Orpington-bound Networker departs platform 3
35028 under the impressive overall roof at Victoria
A station befitting such a graceful locomotive and iconic train
Now with tail-lamp fitted, 35028 is prepared for the departure back to Stewarts Lane
A last look at the train and station after a first day out with mainline steam from my perspective for nearly 3 years
35028 in her usual haunt of platform 2 at Victoria, but this time not with the Pullman set for company
Clan Line prepares to take the 55th Anniversary special marking the end of Southern Steam out to Yeovil Jct
The ever-changing skyline of London looms up behing Clan Line as she picks her way through modern traction on the approach to Clapham
Classes 378 and 450 pass on their regular routines while 35028 crosses the junction for the Windsor down fast
Clan Line gains the route
In a distinctly modern world, Clan Line still finds her role
The Merchant Navy approaches platform 5 at the Junction
As the train snakes over the junction behind, 35028 waits to get properly into her stride
Clan Line bears down on Clapham Junction
The Merchant Navy heads out of the smoke on her way south west
35028 glides under the signal gantry and approaches the Woking stop
