Duke at Crewe

Well caught John, pity about the conditions.

The more I see of this engine the more I'm impressed by it John. It was never considered to be a great loco in its working days, just an unusual one off. But since its restoration its been outperforming many of its rivals. Close up to it you get an impression of sheer size.
Its good to see it here in your shot, when you took it the light must have been fading fast.

I said that one looked sharp John well worth the three hour wait on Crewe station.

Thanks guys, it's the first time I've seen it in the metal, quite impressive, but I don't know much of the history, is it not a redesign of LMS Princess Coronation Class (Duchess)?

Yes David the light was fading, I decided not to push the ISO too far for fear of excessive noise, looks like I got away with 1/100th sec. the last time I metered the chosen spot I was getting 1/250th sec. maybe SR saved me

It was getting a bit chilly out there on the platform Cliff, but yes well worth the wait

Regards,

John

although it was overcast, you have managed to retain good definition and tonal range in your photograph - well taken.

Thanks Rees, a little shadow and highlight adjustment in Photoshop did the trick after processing in ACR.

Regards,

John

Full history here John http://www.71000trust.com/history.html

Thanks Cliff, makes for an interesting read, impressive stuff.

John