My mate and I used to go to Paddington to look at Westerns, we used to get the number of the engine and ask the drivers if they would sign their name next to the number. One driver invited us into the cab,then telling tales of his time with steam ( fabulous). He took us to the end of the platform it made our day.
John
Lostock Hall scrap line.
Superb Bescot MPD circa 67/68
Paddington approach.
Ranliegh stabling point.
Tinsley new Romanian 56s
Old Oak
Doncaster works through the gate.
Andrew
Interesting photos but, as you've already mentioned, they need to be full size. They can also be improved with just a bit of (even my unskilled) manipulation: