Marquess in the Mountains
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Here is another shot from my recent foray into North Wales.
Ex LNER 2-6-0 No 61994 'The Great Marquess' is seen charging through Roman Bridge station nearing the summit before dropping down into Blaneau Ffestiniog last Tuesday. It was on a day-trip from Preston, nearer to which Cliff took his steamy shot of the same train.
The Welsh terrain on this line must be similar to the West Highland line in Scotland, to which David T commmented that this design of engine was so well suited, on his own picture.
I think it is Moel Farlwyd in the background which gives an idea of the hard cycling terrain traversed to reach this point.
Ex LNER 2-6-0 No 61994 'The Great Marquess' is seen charging through Roman Bridge station nearing the summit before dropping down into Blaneau Ffestiniog last Tuesday. It was on a day-trip from Preston, nearer to which Cliff took his steamy shot of the same train.
The Welsh terrain on this line must be similar to the West Highland line in Scotland, to which David T commmented that this design of engine was so well suited, on his own picture.
I think it is Moel Farlwyd in the background which gives an idea of the hard cycling terrain traversed to reach this point.
23/08/2012 - 22:18pgweber
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Posted 24/08/2012 - 21:50
Glad you liked it Duncan.
Peter
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Posted 28/08/2012 - 16:48
shame you cant really see the train closer but not bad
Thanks Richard
Thanks Richard
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Posted 25/09/2012 - 13:13
I've just spotted this photo Peter so this is a belated comment. You've caught the beautiful but rather wet scenery to perfection in this shot.
I can imagine you on your bike working even harder than the loco on those Welsh hills - I know I've done youth hostelling on a bike right through Snowdonia, many years ago.
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I can imagine you on your bike working even harder than the loco on those Welsh hills - I know I've done youth hostelling on a bike right through Snowdonia, many years ago.
David
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Posted 25/09/2012 - 13:23
Hello David - It was about 4-4.5 miles to/from Blaneau Ffestiniog which was done at an average of 6 & 8 mph in opposite directions.
This loco was doing quite well in terrain similar to the Highlands for which it was designed.
There was a better view atop a large rock next to two other photters but I didn't fancy climbing up and slipping off in the middle of nowhere.
Peter
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Pentax DA 18-55 Mk1, 50-200 (Samsung), 16-45, 55-300 Mk1, 35 f/2.4
Pentax MZ6 + FA28-90, FA50 f/1.4, M 50 f/1.7
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This loco was doing quite well in terrain similar to the Highlands for which it was designed.
There was a better view atop a large rock next to two other photters but I didn't fancy climbing up and slipping off in the middle of nowhere.
Peter
Pentax K5
Pentax DA 18-55 Mk1, 50-200 (Samsung), 16-45, 55-300 Mk1, 35 f/2.4
Pentax MZ6 + FA28-90, FA50 f/1.4, M 50 f/1.7
Tamron 80-210mm & 28mm
Last Edited by pgweber on 25/09/2012 - 13:31
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