45407 on the Cotton Mill Express - 06/12/2008

[slbury]

Thanks Chris for the info. Local as in Bramhall and about 20 mins from there I guess but currently in the States so YouTube steam is a blessing.

Steve

[M3UEX]

very good A+++++++++ 100%

[khankadet]

Thank you sir. From your photos it looks like the Middleton is making progress. Chris

[Lainiodurrant]

No need for apologies: this was a lovely video. I enjoyed all its richness: the varied and beautiful scenery, lots of great chuffing and wonderful billowing exhaust! I thought it was great and I'm going to watch it again. Thanks.

[khankadet]

Thanks Elaine. I'd hoped you'd enjoy the scenery. It really was a beautiful (if cold) day to be out in the English countryside. Well worth going out for. Chris

[GreatWestern175]

Another masterpiece made here Chris. In terms of weather, sun, snow, scenery and authentic shots of steam, What could go wrong? Thats a perfect combination you got there.

[khankadet]

Thanks Ryan. Yes - everything was spot on for a classic video. Chris

[firemanvic36c]

Still worth watching Chris,as you know the scenery is a big plus for me.Plenty of that,mixed with sound and oodles of steam,9/10 this time

[khankadet]

Thanks Vic, those are the good things to enjoy here which is why I still put it up. Chris

[khankadet]

Thanks Steve, It's safer to use trusted sites but would get a bit boring with these repeat itineries so you have to keep trying. Don't always get it right though. Chris

[puffernutterlou]

You did very well considering, we all have a bad day and i should know i seem to have plenty. great scenery love the wind mills and the sound was captured brilliantly.

[khankadet]

Thanks for your support Lou. Really lovely conditions and 45407 going great guns. Hope you are feeling a little better. Chris

[NiallMS]

Maybe not your finest hour Chris but she had one hell of a bark coming up that incline. Thanks for that!

[khankadet]

Agreed Niall. Can't complain about the loco's performance at all. 'Tis the sound and scenery that save it thank goodness. Chris

[robmasterman]

Great choice of locations Chris, you're so lucky to have this nearby..5*...Bob

[khankadet]

Thanks Bob. Wish they were nearer then I could have reconoitered the area better. Still over a hundred mile round trip. Chris

[slbury]

Very good Chris, where exactly were you in Quick?

Steve

[khankadet]

Hi Steve. Just south of the junction of the A670 (Stockport Road) with the A6050 (Quick Road) you should come to Strawberry Lane then a pub on the west side of the A670. Midway between the Lane and the pub there's a public footpath leading down to the railway. I stood around forty or so yards down this path at the first clear view through the trees.

Hope this helps (are you local?) - Chris

[rab4472]

Good locations Chris with something a bit different. Mike

[khankadet]

Thanks Mike - I keep looking for new sites. I don't think I made best use of the conditions and locations this time - but at least I'll know what to expect on another visit. Chris

[acw71000]

Nicely filmed Chris, lovely long first shot, weren't the conditions superb yesterday...Austin

[khankadet]

Excellent conditions - clear, still, cold and sunshine. Shame I couldn't make better use of them as this turned out a bit of a mess in the end. Chris

[acw71000]

That's being very harsh on yourself Chris, we don't always get it 100% as we would like but we are not pros. You told me once that a shot is always worth seeing as some people can't get out and like to see the results of others.

[NN2Blue]

What a great video; thank you for sharing!

[khankadet]

Thanks Mike - lovely weather, great scenery and a good loco working hard in the first clip but (with hindsight) I could have made better of it. Chris