46115 Scots Guardsman, Cumbrian Mountain Express, Shap, Settle-Carlisle

Humble greetings to uploaders who know the West Coast Main Line so well.

For my first visit I chose the climb south of Tebay and Shap for the outward leg and the legendary Ribblehead Viaduct for the return. Sadly the latter was obliterated by cloud so a quick dash and a brief view leaving Helifield.

My style and skill and equipment (from filming aircraft) is using a long lens from a position a long way from the lineside; can anyone recommend locations on any UK line where the train is visible over a 2 or 3 minute period or more.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Cumbrian Mountain Express
• steam train
• Royal Scot
• 46115 Scots Guardsman
• Shap
• Settle Carlisle
• trains
• railway

[apachenoise]

Truly amazing pan shots. Well done and thank you for sharing.

[SuperSteveJO]

Beautiful what a fantastic shot of Living History

[bkendlerA4]

That's a great technique you've learned there. First class.

[OOLiveSteam]

@stephengthompson Thanks Stephen, I think I've found the spot - up pen y ghent.

Cant wait for a clear day and an A4 (or A3 or 9F or Duchess or Britannia or Princess or ... or .......

[Linesider1]

Superb and captivating - a joy to watch. Shap Wells offers a similar long distance view a few miles further up the line.