One of the latest Staffords to be completed (with yellow becoming a bit of a favourite colour, there's another one in build at the moment), I delivered this one recently on a very wet day to a super track in the South. I steamed it before having a quick lap to make sure it had travelled ok, after which I headed for the shelter of the station to take pictures while other hardier souls circulated steadily for the two hours I was there.
Stafford's new owner, having had a couple of laps himself, turned over his brand new engine to the boys to drive - an opportunity seized with enthusiasm and exploited with no mean ability. I was most taken by the club, his generosity and the great maturity of the lads involved - it's an example for all clubs for how to bring on the next generation.
Apologies for the rather fuzzy pictures - it was a wet and overcast day - but what they lack in focus I think is made up for by the enthusiasm of the participants.
