You need to see the bigger version of this to appreciate it!, First class shot.

There isn't much in this image to give away the fact that it was taken in 2009, It could almost be the 1950s!. The locomotive was making plenty steam for you which along with good composition makes an excellent photo.

Totally agree Howard, a double bore would make a mess of the bird, and all those little lead shots to spit out! A 22 rifle would be much better:shock: :lol::wink::wink: Seriously Howard it a nice image, these birds have lovely markings, its just a shame that they are pushing out our own native Grey Partridge.

Lovely image Peter and great scenery. 76079 and and about four of her sister locomotives where based at Sutton Oak shed in St Helens for a while. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for posting david lovely shot. This is another must see for me http://www.uksteam.info/tours/t10/t0401a.htm The train passes within a couple of miles of our house and I know some good photo locations along the line! so hopefully some good shots:D

Great shot, love it.

I really like this one Andrew, a great choice of subject, Nicely framed and I do like the light here, Well photographed.

This is the class of main line passenger locomotive I remember the most as a kid, and the last time I saw 70013 was back in 1968 at Wigan north Western station just before the end of steam. Its been a nostalgic day for me to say the least.:) Great shot David, Isn't she a beauty.

Great colours, a lovely image.

Thanks peter I just wondered if you had used a filter on the camera or not, very nice image:) Well I dint know about the rail tour but yes I will be somewhere along the line just outside of Warrington, and thanks for letting me know Peter. Just a pity about the overhead power lines, spoils the shot I think! but it will be nice to see 70013 again, 1968 when I seen her last!. Where are you ...