Flying Scotsman back on track
by davidtrout
After a multi million pound rebuild the historic express steam loco Flying Scotsman returned to the main line on Saturday. The 1920s engine (not to be confused with the train of the same name) ran the Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express from Carnforth, up the West Coast Mainline to Carlisle and back via the Settle and Carlisle trans Pennine line. Its the world's first steam loco to officially top 100mph, although there were many unauthenticated claims for this title. Owned by the National Rail Museum the engine has been in workshops at Bury Lancashire for the past few years being restored for main line charter work. Its now cleared for 75mph running.
I caught it speeding towards Oxenholme, Cumbria, getting a fast run at Gayrigg and Shap summits on its way to Carlisle. Huge crowds turned out to watch the train pass, the weather was terrible and the auto focus on my DA*200mm lens was playing up. It'll have to go to Johnsons methinks.
K3_DA*200m lens. ISO1600.
I caught it speeding towards Oxenholme, Cumbria, getting a fast run at Gayrigg and Shap summits on its way to Carlisle. Huge crowds turned out to watch the train pass, the weather was terrible and the auto focus on my DA*200mm lens was playing up. It'll have to go to Johnsons methinks.
K3_DA*200m lens. ISO1600.
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Posted 07/02/2016 - 18:46
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Very nice David. As soon as i saw this image I knew it was yours.
Fletcher8.
Posted 07/02/2016 - 19:03
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great photo looking forward to seeing the Scotsman when it comes to the s v r in September
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pentax da*60-250 pentax da 55-300 sigma apo 150-500 hsm os
Pentax af aw 1.4 rear converter and a flash
Posted 07/02/2016 - 20:09
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A majestic shot. I quite like it in this BR form.
Best wishes,
Andrew
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Andrew
"These places mean something and it's the job of a photographer to figure-out what the hell it is."
Robert Adams
"The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE."
Ernst Hass
My website: http://www.ephotozine.com/user/bwlchmawr-199050
http://s927.photobucket.com/home/ADC3440/index
https://www.flickr.com/photos/78898196@N05
Posted 07/02/2016 - 22:53
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Love how the red and black really pops against the steely grey...in thumbnail, I thought it was a focal color in a B & W. great shot!
Cheers...Donna 😊
Posted 08/02/2016 - 08:22
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Another superb take David. The telephoto compression of depth makes for a very strong image
Andy
Posted 08/02/2016 - 11:28
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Very impressive. I have seen a large number of photos of Scotsman on various forums since her return but this is the standout shot for me.
Regards, Philip
Posted 08/02/2016 - 13:44
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alfpics wrote:
Another superb take David. The telephoto compression of depth makes for a very strong image
+1
Another superb take David. The telephoto compression of depth makes for a very strong image
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