Great Central: Lostock & a Few Smoking Barrels Pt2: 300110

The weather on Saturday was absolutely superb with sunshine virtually all day. This was the day on which the Gala got fully underway with goods trains and a couple of Travelling Post Office runs added to the mix. Locomotives in action: newly restored 3F 47406 making its first public service runs; LMS Jubilee class 5690 Leander; Stanier Mogul 42968; Black 5 44767 George Stephenson; Britannia Class 70013 Oliver Cromwell; Black 5 45231 Sherwood Forester; Standard 2 78019; 8F 48305. The final shot at an almost deserted Kinchley Lane at dusk occurred almost accidentally as I paused to film 44767, on hearing her whistle, after retrieving my sandwich bag.

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• 48305

[michaeldelz]

really greatful you were out in the freezing cold all day for these fabulous shots :)

[steamontheweb]

Thanks. I've known worse weather!

[acw71000]

Wonderful images, and as others have commented, the last shot is just fantastic.

[steamontheweb]

Thanks. I was extremely lucky with the weather and even more lucky to be in position for the last shot!

[steampics]

Fantastic as usual. 5*

[steamontheweb]

Thanks. amazing what a difference good lighting makes.... and eight engines in steam all making a good show. The GCR are consistently putting on brilliant performances these days. All credit to them.

[steamontheweb]

Thanks. I was lucky to be there on such a good day.

[steamontheweb]

Thanks. I was delighted when it unfolded before my eyes.

[steamontheweb]

Thanks Bob, strong sunlight makes a huge difference to all photography - even video.

[steamontheweb]

Cracking engines!

[steamontheweb]

Brilliant run. We are all very grateful to you guys for thinking of us!