Bahamas, K&WVR - Carlisle 22/02/20

So if I haven't been out today to phot either mainline trip (45596 or 60009) does that count as a double Winskill ??

 

Dunno...we'll have to await an adjudication from the Supreme Winskiller! (@henrywinskill )

 

45596 S&C (north end!) 22.02.20.

 

Newbiggin on the return...


Bahamas at Newbiggin

 

Why did 45596 need the farmer's permission?

 

I like that a lot

 

45596 at Gargrave, Horton Curve, Horton Cutting and finally a blustery Birkett .

 

We decided that going north of Helwith bridge today was not very sensible so stuck with Gargrave and when I saw the river in full flood at Sherwood Brow, could not resist a going away shot withe the hope (realised) that the steam would not get blown over down in the valley bottom. There was even a hint of a shadow ...

The flooding was surreal between Long Preston and Settle, a vast stretch across the flood plain and the wind whipping up the flooding and making breaking waves over the stone walls. I hope there is a change soon to this weather I think even the hardy Yorkshire folk have had enough after the last three weeks.



Bahamas approaching Gargrave by Inspiring Images, on Flickr



Bahamas fights against the great winds and floods ... by Inspiring Images, on Flickr

 

From what Ive seen Scott you have shown a very senseskill approach

 

Had the lot today, freezing howling wind, snow, sleet, hail, rain and a rather smart 45596 'Bahamas' about to pass Salt Lake Cottages hauling KWVR special to
Carlisle Peter Kirk driving and Danny Davin firing



On the return at Coombe Eden with the swollen River Eden and Armathwaite in the background Mick Rawling driving and John Rodgers firing

 

Considering the conditions today, that is outstanding

 

The farmer is doing some construction over the bridge and round the corner, hence at present there is a bit of a car park at the edge of the A65 were i parked up , enough for a few cars - he came along on his tractor, passing by, and stated it was a private road and I was trespassing and he didnt want it to be used as a car park and used by a load of photographers. I asked his permission to say for 10 minutes to which he agreed but if anyone else came, he said for me to tell them they had to move on. Luckily I was the only one there.
John

 

That is a cracker Ian,shot of the day !

 

45596 'Bahamas' at Lazonby northbound & Cotehill on the return.


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Phil

 

Very nice - you won the prize today Ian!

Northbound approaching Ais Gill summit in the gloom:



https://flic.kr/p/2iwkWUV

And again after a quick swim up the winding lanes, departing Langwathby - not my intended location by any means..... must learn to swim faster....



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Richard

 

45596 'Bahamas' seen at Gargrave, Horton curve Horton cutting and Birkett Common.

 

45596 at Newbiggin and on the outward at Sheriff Brow.

 

The river shot is a crcker.

 

A no-win situation perchance ?