The lady fireman tries to add water to a Garrett on the Welsh Highland Railway in the pouring rain before departure

Ex South African Railways Beyer Garrett loco 143 stands at Caernarfon station,in North Wales.This was the last loco built by Beyer,Peacock & Co. Manchester.The NGG16 class loco dates from 1958.

Ex South African locomotive no.143 rounds the curve at Meillionen, on the Welsh Highland,with a service from Caernarfon.

NGG16 Number 143 - builders plate, speedo, and oily dirt

Words are unnecessary - didn't all of us start out being rail enthusiasts something like this ?