New England V2 2--6-2 60908 is an unusual sight as it leaves Surbiton in June 1953 with a down passenger service from Waterloo, The loco was one of several V2's loaned to Nine Elms to provide stopgap power following the stopping of all Merchant Navy Pacifics for examination after the Crewkerne incident when 35020 suffered a fractured driving axle. ©Rail Photoprints Collection