92203 Hailes 20 December 1998

Golden late afternoon light at Hailes on 20 December 1998, as 9F 2-10-0 92203 Black Prince works the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway's 15:00 Toddington to Winchcombe Santa Special. This loco was purchased direct from BR by David Shepherd for just £3,000, after a working life of just eight years. It was in excellent condition, as despite the fact that it was soon to be withdrawn, it had received a full overhaul at Crewe Works!