Oliver Cromwell
by Cliff-P
Firstly a big thanks to Peter (pgweber)for letting me know about this steam special
Britannia Pacific 70013 Oliver Cromwell rounds the curve at Winwick Jct, it is about to pass the former site of the Vulcan Locomotive works at Newton Le Willows.
Samsung 50-200 lens.
Britannia Pacific 70013 Oliver Cromwell rounds the curve at Winwick Jct, it is about to pass the former site of the Vulcan Locomotive works at Newton Le Willows.
Samsung 50-200 lens.
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Posted 19/03/2010 - 18:24
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Last time I saw OC he was a pile of wreckage at Bressingham. Was 35 years ago though, I like the angle you have on him. Most loco shots go from right to left.
Cedric
Cedric
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Posted 19/03/2010 - 19:32
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Yes Peter she was getting a move on here and the train stayed on the main line so I didn't get chance for a lot of shots! all over in seconds
Thanks for you comments guys they are much appreciated.
Thanks for you comments guys they are much appreciated.
Posted 19/03/2010 - 20:05
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You beat me to it uploading a shot of this train Cliff. And very nice your's is too. Like you my thanks are to Peter Weber who gave directions for a location on Shap to catch the train just over an hour later. The sun was almost directly into the lens there so my best shots were at Appleby on the way back. I'm about to upload one from there.
David
PS Oliver Cromwell's got to be a he not a she. I can't think of any loco as a she, like you can a ship.
David
PS Oliver Cromwell's got to be a he not a she. I can't think of any loco as a she, like you can a ship.
Posted 19/03/2010 - 20:42
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Lovely shot Cliff, theres nothing like a Great steam engine to bring back wonderful memories of my youth.Love it.
Regards John/Jumbo
Posted 19/03/2010 - 21:09
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davidtrout wrote:
PS Oliver Cromwell's got to be a he not a she. I can't think of any loco as a she, like you can a ship.
David, they have to be nursed,mollycoddled,coaxed,gently persuaded,and encouraged by talking to them in a soft voice to get the best out of them, Got to be a Woman
PS Oliver Cromwell's got to be a he not a she. I can't think of any loco as a she, like you can a ship.
Posted 19/03/2010 - 21:43
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GX10Cliff wrote:
[quote:3496ace15f="davidtrout"]
David, they have to be nursed,mollycoddled,coaxed,gently persuaded,and encouraged by talking to them in a soft voice to get the best out of them, Got to be a Woman
They also have to be obeyed, driven to the shopping centres, kidded that their hair's really very nice, and have the washing up done for them. I couldn't do that for a Tornado or a Mallard.[quote:3496ace15f="davidtrout"]
David, they have to be nursed,mollycoddled,coaxed,gently persuaded,and encouraged by talking to them in a soft voice to get the best out of them, Got to be a Woman
david
Posted 19/03/2010 - 23:13
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What about a Duchess or a Princess?
Bloomin' North Eastern men!
Peter
Bloomin' North Eastern men!
Peter
Peter
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Posted 20/03/2010 - 09:47
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Virile Eastern and North Eastern locos were named after birds of prey, ducks, racehorses, hunts or football teams.
Oops, just remembered, one was called Pretty Polly
Oops, just remembered, one was called Pretty Polly
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Nice shot Cliff, I was looking out for your's and David's offerings.
Looks like she (Oliver, she?) is 'Forging Ahead' from the exhaust.
Was that on the main line or did it do a detour through Earlestown to allow the fast traffic to pass?
Regards
Peter
p.s. last time I went through Vulcan village with my camera gear, I thought it wise not to hang about for too long!
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