The Torbay Express - 4th September 2011

[MrFireboxchaser]

Great shot Keith, must try that some day,Ive always been near the carpark for a quick getaway for next shot!!

[hemerdonbank]

@MrFireboxchaser

Thanks Nick. Beware though, when you get above the tunnel there's now a fence to climb over to get to the railway boundary fence. Keith

[MonochromeLoco]

Cruising well there Keith. No failures this time around I hope....Keith

[hemerdonbank]

@MonochromeLoco

Thanks for your comment. Yes she ran well on the day. I was on the trip she failed on, resulting in a 3 hour late arrival in Bristol. Keith

[robmasterman]

Fantastic shot at this classic location Keith...well done...Bob

[hemerdonbank]

@robmasterman

Thanks Bob.  The lineside is still reasonably tidy and clear from the view above the tunnel. Keith

[acw71000]

Cracking clip Keith, the Duke looks to be on good form again

[hemerdonbank]

@acw71000

Thanks Austin. She was looking and sounding good. Worth the hike to the top of the tunnel.

[churchward82c]

Nice one Keith. I was in Bristol on Saturday and noticed the coaching stock was parked-up at BTM and should have made the time to take a look along Day's Road to see if DoG was being prepared for this tour - what a wasted opportunity :(

[hemerdonbank]

@churchward82c

Thanks Nigel. The Duke certainly looked on good form.

[rab4472]

Cracking clip. Great to see the Duke in fine form, and looking forward to his return to the northern hills (whenever that may be)

[hemerdonbank]

@rab4472

Thank you. And I could be tempted to travel up north when the Duke takes on the northern hills again.

[984francis]

The finest of the fine on a good day, now to prevent bad days.....

[hemerdonbank]

@984francis

Well I was on the train on a bad day when she failed recently. Up to the point of failure the performance was excellent though.

[Davidsonbar1]

Great staccato exhaust and some Americans are complimentary about that chime whistle expertly handled!

[hemerdonbank]

@Davidsonbar1

Yes I like it as well. Thanks for your comment.