Coast to Coast July 2nd 6100 or 6201?

And left South Milford about 15 early.

 

I've uploaded images from 45305 today seen at Goosehill near Normanton, South Milford, Church Fenton and leaving South Milford.

Cracking stuff from everyone else today!

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Had other engagements this morning so missed the outward leg - some great footage especially by Austin

I managed a couple of distance shots on the return crossing Lobb Mill viaduct approaching Todmorden at speed in the early Twilight

2 piccys here - http://www.steamingnorth.com/displayimage.php?album=36&pid=4061#top_display_media

John

 

Thanks to John and Spamcan81 for the kind comments about the video, glad you enjoyed it

 

45305 crossing Gauxholme Viaduct in some very nice soft evening light. The sound as it climbed up the valley was fantastic.
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What an excellent day out! 45305 was immaculately turned out and a credit to all at the 5305 LA. 45305 was load 10 and had a real challenge before her, however, the loco and the crews responded superbly. The loco performed faultlessly all day and some of the music from the front end will remain with me for a very long time. The long westbound climb from Hornbury to Summit Tunnel, some 28 miles, was a joy to listen to.

Being a 'scouser', 45305 was a one time resident of 8A and in my note book I recorded my last sighting of her as Sunday, 28th April 1968, 'on shed'. Some 43 years later, I was able to, finally, have a run behind her; it was worth waiting for.

Again, my thanks to all. Some clips I recorded from the day are on youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHdLzyG6igc

Alan.

 

One of 45305 nr Littleborough in the morning, all we needed was a little more clag!! like the Gauxholme shot.
http://philmetcalfe.zenfolio.com/p268550676/h14470751#h14470751

 

Looks like with this trip and all others this weekend it made a lot of happy chappies...not one single moan.....I was dreading fires again, the ground is very dry, reservoirs on the Pennines are getting low, although we are forecast some rain later this week. I must agree with everyone 45305 is a credit to them.

 

Thanks Ralph, i ll just have to go back when its a bit cooler !!

 

Certainly could hear her just fine, even back in coach H. Coming home we were now second coach and she sounded even better! Never thought to mention I was on it, could have said 'hello' to you & Mike; will remember next time.

Next on the agenda is Ollie out of Lime Street - he may be a tad louder!

Alan.

 

Glad to hear 45305 performed superbly up north, she was always a lively performer when i've had her on Vintage Trains tours and and certainly one of the better 'Fives'.