ELR Steam Event February 20/21 2010

That's a belter John. :clap2:

 

*blush* Thanks

 

Great day at the ELR yesterday. A tremoudous effort from Ian Riley, ELR staff and all who were involved. 70013 nad 30777 look superb throughout the day.

 

Spent all day saturday at Bolton St. with the Renown Repulse Restoration Goup sales stand.
Very cold,but was a pleasure to watch the action from under the canopy,the place has a real atmosphere with all that BR steam in one place.
The place seemed very busy,and I sincerely hope ticket sales were good.

 

A very good gala, nice to see some different engines there! The Friday nightshoot was a bit of a scrum, but I got a few good snaps, thanks to all who were involved with the organisation and running of it.

A few of mine: http://www.flickr.com/photos/theviewfromthenorth/sets/72157623356066413/

 

Cracking weekend a big thankyou too the ELR who made it happen , some cracking videos and pictures already ,Ive put a few on the link below

Dave

http://dtomo68.photium.com/portfolio57292.html

 

Excellent day on the Sunday, even if there was a couple of inches of snow, however, this all made it very atmospheric. It turned out a tough day for the crew on 30777 though, tender first into the cold and the snow, not too good for them.. Thanks to the ELR for a great day that went very well indeed, most enjoyable. J

AK.

 

Cracking shots Dave
Henry

 

A great weekend had by all it seems - nice to see 70013 showing the 71000 boys what a proper BR Standard pacific sounds like....

 

Dave, your shot of 44871 at Heap Bridge is absolutely exceptional!

Controversial! A bit off-topic but I was at Crewe station today getting the train back to uni when I heard a whistle. Ambled over to the source of the sound and spotted 30777 and 70013 taking water en route back to Southall (I think)! That was a nice little surprise.

 

But accurate!

 

They both passed me in my 153 as i waited to get onto NH, they were about half hour late going off the times that i had for them passing though Man Vic.

 

Not at all controversial - it is true.

Good to see the Brit back on the mainline and heading my way soon!

 

It was about 40 minutes late into Crewe, the driver of 30777 told me they intended to be away on time or thereabouts though. I couldn't stick around sadly since I had a train to catch!

 

A few of my efforts from Saturday can be found here: http://yorkylad.fotopic.net/c1817704.html

First time i have really been out just photting at the ELR. Managed to find a few nice locations. A nice day all in all.

 

Enjoyed a visit on Saturday, big thanks to all who made it possible.

A few pics here = http://www.flickr.com/photos/goldsteam/sets/72157623481586214/

 

My take on Sunday 21st Feb, just to give a flavour.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6g1wmFLC9_c

AK.

(I've been re-numbered since I set up my youtube account!)

 

A stunning picture of the King Arthur. Excellent.

 

Excellent stuff in difficult conditions. Bit nippy wasn't it?

I've added two videos - a trip with 30777 at:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LryP_LBmIMM

and short bits of 32, 71000 and 70013 at:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utdhvcaBocM

Chris

 

Thanks Chris. It was a bit chilly, but it was the atmosphere that really made the day for me, apart from the SR interloper, it was the mid 60's again for a short while! Well done the ELR.

Top notch videos there yourself.

AK.