Very nice image Cliff. How is she(he) going so well as shown by the exhaust, when the fireman is apparently doing so little work? In truth I expect there were probably 4 or 5 on the footplate. Regards Peter

What about a Duchess or a Princess? Bloomin' North Eastern men! Peter

Lovely shot- thanks for posting. I can't place the location though. Is it back down the line towards Tebay from the place we discussed, or somewhere else? You are obviously on the East side of the line now, so is it further North on the little road that splits the M6 in two? Peter

Hello David, Another good pic here. Reading your EXIF data you were up against it for the light, f5 @ 1/160- so it must have been grim at Greenholme/Shap. Nevertheless, hope you enjoyed the sight (and smells) of this one. Regards Peter

You're welcome. Nice shot Cliff, I was looking out for your's and David's offerings. Looks like she (Oliver, she?) is 'Forging Ahead' from the exhaust. Was that on the main line or did it do a detour through Earlestown to allow the fast traffic to pass? Regards Peter p.s. last time I went through Vulcan village with my camera gear, I thought it wise not to hang about for too l ...

I hope you rode up the mountain in front of a steamer and not a diesel! Maybe we can start a thread for pictures of 'Snowdon Shed'? I might do 'Compton Bay 2' tomorrow, to compare mine with 'MeanMachine's' stunning shot. Regards, Peter

What a cheek! :wink: Can't see your rack, Ron. Seriously though, you've added something extra by capturing in more gloomy weather, heightening the sense of desolation. Everyone and their dog was out on the day I walked up the mountain. Regards, Peter p.s. I'll PM you with address for postal order for use of title.

Wow! There is definitely something about the skies down there. Nice colours too! I saw impressive cloud when taking my 'Wight Walker' pic, but also the same day took similar to this but from a higher viewpoint. Peter

But who would photograph the train, Cliff? :D Peter

I always think the head-on shot creates a sense of urgency, makes the engines seem more muscular! I feel a temptation to go b/w for steam shots too, to heighten the sense of nostalgia, though this loses the maroons or apple green engines. B/W works well here, facing head-on to the black smokebox. Good work David! Regards, Peter