Last weekend, an elderly steam locomotive thrilled thousands of people by the simple act of hauling a train from London to Stratford on Avon.

The Great Western Castle class engine Earl of Mount Edgcombe is seen above racing through Seer Green just minutes after stopping at Beaconsfield with the Bekoning Bard special. The train marked the 80th anniversary of the Bekonscot model village at Beaconsfield.

All praise to everyone involved, including Chiltern Railways.

You can see my video of the Bekoning Bard racing through Seer Green here.