Clifton Suspension Bridge twilight (6712)

Another one for my steam followers this evening and from the weekends WSR autumn gala. The little Ivatt class 2 41312 looked great on the three coach local trains and is seen here rounding Roebuck curve with a Bishops Lydeard bound train on 29th September. I couldn't resist amending the carriage livery to better match the BR black Midland loco!
The lineside vegetation here is getting so bad I'm not sure how much longer you'll be able to take shots here - already considerably less options than there was a few years ago. ... See MoreSee Less

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As the first WSR gala image went down well I thought I'd share another before calling it a day. This is of course a classic Somerset & Dorset combination, S&D 7F No. 53808 piloting Bulleid Pacific No. 34052 "Lord Dowding" (actually 34046 "Braunton" in disguise) past Castle Hill, Williton on 29th September. We had several S&D combinations make an appearance over the weekend along with all the workings. ... See MoreSee Less

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I attended the West Somerset Railway's autumn gala (which I had a key role in organising) for the past four days, both with our display stand and running workshops. The great weather allowed some quality images to be made and I'll share a few with you in the coming days.
First up is this one of the visiting BR Std 5 No. 73082 "Camelot" from the Bluebell Railway climbing past Nornvis Bridge near Crowcombe in lovely late afternoon light with a Minehead bound train. ... See MoreSee Less

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