With the houses of Stroud in the background, 800321 passes Bowbridge on 11 April 2019 with the 1L58 12:36 Cheltenham Spa to Paddington GWR service. The Stroud Valley was well known in steam days for its many excellent scenic locations. These were mostly gradually lost over the years to extensive lineside vegetation. Only now have some long lost vistas been opened up again. |