The Weardale - 20th October

Wonderful Shot Stuart, I was in the first coach peering over the cliff edge lol.

 

Great pics, thanks for sharing

 

Hello all = heres my contribution...

Pictures here of the K4 to Boulby: Black Hat Railway Pictures | K4 Tour

Report:

What with 60009 getting at lot of attention reuniting with its brethren from the Americas, John Cameron’s other engine K4, 61994 the Great Marquess was roistered to work a charter to Stanhope on Saturday 20[SUP]th[/SUP] October and seemed determined not to be outdone. The train itself had already been beset by difficulties. The engine previously allocated was 70013 Oliver Cromwell, but this was changed. So to was the route and now instead of visiting Stanhope and Weardale first before then going to the Blyth and Tyne system it now was to work to Boulby before being dragged back to Stanhope for the run south to York. The train was first seen at Yarm, crossing the picturesque viaduct. Yarm fair made traffic a nightmare as chase ensued and with seconds to spare forcing a 400 yard dash cross country over water bogged grass I made it to Huntcliffe catching the K4 rounding the headland. It was again seen at Easington, now being dragged before then seen away from Crag Hall, were the K4 assisted the 37 to reach the top! North Skelton was the next encounter before then high tailing it to North Preston, near Eaglescliffe. Finally, it was seen at Shildon, and the K4 stopped and posed alongside 60009 on the other side of the fence at Locomotion. While the tour headed for the dale and Stanhope in the fading light, my attention turned to Union with Dwight and Dom and the spectacle that awaited.

Enjoy the gallery, comments and feedback on the website is welcome.

David
aka the Black Hat
NER Group Owner

 

Thanks Ralph, Mark, Andrew and Alan, glad you like the shot. :thumb:

ps. Mark I've sent you an e-mail.

 

Wonderful memories for me David,(Black Hat) thank you.


Here are a few of my little pics to remember my great time on the trip.

- The Weardale 20.10.2012 - a set on Flickr

 

Thanks, David - much appreciated

Mark