37884 Gartcosh makes a spirited start from Eastleigh on 24 January 1998 with the 6Y26 08:28 Eastleigh to Quidhampton empty calcium carbonate tanks. As it was only a short while after sunrise, a long lens was required in order to clear the shadows in the foreground. 1998 was my peak year for travelling in search of railway pictures, covering nearly 34,000 miles. When sights like this could be had it was not a problem, but no way would I now consider driving this distance before sunrise on a cold winter's morning for today's traction!