The 10.30 to Rawtenstall

A rare steam capture for me, here we see the 'Witherslack Hall' pulling mixed vintage carriages to its terminus from Heywood on the 'East Lancashire Railway' line: www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk

Built for the famous GWR around 1948, this 4-6-0 was mostly stationed at the Main GW Paddington Railway shed.
More info about this iconic engine: www.gcrailway.co.uk/the-railway/locomotives/6990-witherslack-hall

See PiP for close-up detail.
Worth viewing full screen. Enjoy

Karp Panta, Nouchetdu38, Andy Rodker, and 6 other people have particularly liked this photo

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Annemarie ^club

...............up and away.
Most beautiful image:)

6 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Thanks so much Annemarie. On reflection, I surprise myself on not visiting this railway line more often to get such pictures. Glad you like it. I hope you managed to see the PiP too. Regards, Herb

6 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Such a beautiful scene Herb. I especially like the close-up in the PiP. To have a nice blue sky as a backdrop is a real bonus as well ;-) Regards, Rosa.

6 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Very happy that you like both shots Rosa. Yes, rather unusual to have blue skies up here in Lancashire :) Breaking all the rules with the train through the middle but I liked the smoke trail and as you say, the rare blue sky.

Regards, Herb

6 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club

A beautiful loco with smart livery. I like the composition too............rules are made to be broken.........in this case it works perfectly. Nicely done Herb.

6 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Thanks Keith, it does indeed look quite nice. Hope you saw the PiP too. I agree re the rules.

Cheers, Herb

6 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

Very nice images, Herb, I can almost smell the steam and smoke.

6 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to tiabunna ^club

I thought I saw you peering out from one of the windows George. Hope you liked the ride :)

Cheer, Herb

6 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club

Both main pic and PiP are superb Herb. I wonder if it feels homesick for its Wessex roots?

6 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Andy Rodker ^club

Quite possibly Andy. Glad you like both snaps taken seconds apart.

Cheers, Herb

6 years ago.

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