I was thrilled beyond measure to catch a pretty decent photo of the famous Flying Scotsman locomotive, just coming out of Saltaire. (You can see the URC tower in the distance). Lots of steam too, as it got up speed on the straight stretch by the pedestrian crossing. There were a few other photographers waiting but we each managed to find a good view and luckily I had time to set up my camera. Of course, down here there are the electric overhead wires in the shot. Further up the line in the Dales you can get free of them but it's a long drive and I'm not that much of an enthusiast.
The locomotive was pulling one of the Waverley excursions from York to Carlisle and back. Steam excursions happen quite regularly on the main line in summer but it's not usually this famous loco hauling it. You can read its history HERE.
Wonderful! You've chosen your position well to show maximum steam and smoke while not obscuring the train. Steam excursions come through my village station from time to time - I really must check them out online.
ReplyDeleteOne thinks of Peglar, McAlpine, Branson and countless others who fell under the "Flying Scotsmen spell. It seems that when it comes to trains and planes hard headed businessmen simply revert to being enthusiastic little boys again! How good that we still have such people, worthy successors to Sir Titus Salt.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great big ole locomotive...and you've captured it in a classic shot! Good for you!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWe went through the train museum in York and loved it so would have loved to see this one in action.
ReplyDeleteTerrific captures!
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