A4 pacific "Bittern"

Mr U&L and I got up really early today to go to the Bluebell railway specifically to see the A4 Pacific Bittern, mainly because I love this class of engine, I love the streamlining and the way the shape just totally epitomises the whole 30's 'Art Deco' era.
Unfortunately it was VERY foggy at Sharpthorne tunnel, and to make matters even worse the engine appeared to have the cylinder drain cocks stuck in the open position, resulting in an engine shrouded in clouds of steam!!!
At least it was atmospheric! and if you look very closely you can just see the iconic front end of the engine.
I have included a shot of the engine returning (tender first) in my extras so you can get a better idea of how amazing it really is. 

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