Nice set Howard, Cant remember what lens you used was it the 55-300?

Well nobody has spotted my deliberate mistake then I said the train in the first image was crossing the bridge over the "Manchester" Ship Canal, Its actually the "Weaver Navigation Canal Sorry I should have checked
Just trying to get rid of the motorway view that was visible under the arch, thought it spoiled the shot a bit!. Thanks for your comments

Ah! just seen your post in the gallery John

Shaun, thanks for your comment and I hope you become un-stuck soon

Version #2

Any better?

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Narrow boat #2
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John, I really like your first shot and not a lot in it to give away the era! B&W version please

The first pic of the narrow boat was a little on the large side (don't know what happened there:shock this smaller version is easier to view.
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David I have a couple more images of them crossing the ship canal so I`ll see what I can come up with. I think 44871 has been standing in for a couple of locos that are having problems at the minuet Britannia being one of them

Thanks for all the comment comments and HowardJ where are you:

Had a nice morning out with John and Howard today over at Frodsham for today's steam special, The train is the CATHEDRALS EXPLORER headed by two Stanier black five engines 44871 and 45407. I have converted all three images to mono because the colours looked a bit flat tbh due to dull weather, that's my excuse anyway

#1 Crossing the Manchester ship canal
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#2 Crossing Frodsham viaducy
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#3 something for the none steam fans

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The Motorbike it is next time then John

Didnt know you had started a thread John. Anyway a lovely morning out yesterday, its a pity you couldn't make it Howard it would have been nice to see you again just a shame about the bright sunlight creating a strong contrast but you cant win em all.

Here are my efforts and has John pointed out I used a CPL as an attempt to cut down the glare. Glad you found Frodsham marshes John, was it easy to get to? and nice shots btw.


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Lovely set and No4 really does it for me as well.

Ah!