The Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express 28 Jan 2012

Ian Riley's Black Five twins, 44871 and 45407 climb from Birkett Tunnel to Ais Gill summit, on the Settle-Carlisle line, seen from the east side of Mallerstang Common. Before the train appears, the sound-track includes a hunting horn (there was a drag hunt across the fells that afternoon), the sound of fence posts being knocked in, and the exhaust from 44871 & 45407 as they crossed Birkett Common, more than five miles away.

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• steam
• railway
• train
• winter
• Cumbrian Mountain Express
• Ais Gill
• 44871
• 45407
• Black Five

[acw71000]

You must have be very glad you made the late decision to journey north Mark. Superb shot in such stunning conditions

[SteamAgePictures]

Thanks for the kind comments, everyone. Yes - it was worth the drive from Oxford! On a normal January day, I bet it would be chilly up there. However, as you can see from the way the exhaust lingers in the air, it was really still last Saturday so, having warmed myself up climbing up there, and remembered to take an extra layer with me, it wasn't too bad.

[mikebeckettvids]

An absolutely stunning video, amazing scenery, beautifully shot in amazing conditions. Thanks so much for sharing this!

[snowjohnb]

Awesome - a pleasure to watch - well done - weren't you cold?

[mwsmith20]

Nothing more to say - absolutely stunning, thank you.

[robmasterman]

A Master Class once again Mark, the Hunting horn was a nice bonus....Bob

[noelist]

excellent, most enjoyable, last time i went to Mallerstang Common I thought it looked a good idea on the other side of valley nearer Kirby Steven, certainly a stunning view, cheers.

[caerphillycastle]

Brilliant video Mark congratulations.

[molzips]

An absolutely stunning location combined with excellent camerawork. Thanks for sharing. Regards, John

[981smithy]

Excellent coverage and location just a pleasure to watch.

Thanks Phil.