Bluebell railway

[hhcanon]

It was down to the Bluebell today to give my newly acquired Sigma 10-20 an airing. Im pretty impressed mysely. Let me know please what you think?

#1 Taking on water

Taking on water by mathews38, on Flickr

#2 signal box

Sheffield Pk Signal box by mathews38, on Flickr

#3 Waiting

Waiting by mathews38, on Flickr

#4 Preparing for work

Preparing for work by mathews38, on Flickr

#5 Westinghouse Break

Westinghouse brake by mathews38, on Flickr

[chodeva]

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some impressive images, particularly #4. looks like you will enjoy the siggy

[Rich735]

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Some great pictures, I must get out and take some pictures of some steam trains. Particually like 4 because I worked for Westinghouse in Chippenham about 27 years ago. I remember put up kits for the P4 brake valve, at one time they employed about 7,000/7500 people but now it less than a 1000?

[Treff]

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Some very nice pictures hhcanon. I also like number 4 but also I would love to be let loose in that signal box.
Cheers
Treff

[Les McLean]

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Cracking set of images, works well as the pictures have a narrative behind them.

My only very slight niggle is there is green CA on the water pipe.

Still, good work, some thought gone into the presentation of the series.

[briansquibb]

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They are all very good - with the signal box getting my #1 vote

[hhcanon]

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Some great pictures, I must get out and take some pictures of some steam trains. Particually like 4 because I worked for Westinghouse in Chippenham about 27 years ago. I remember put up kits for the P4 brake valve, at one time they employed about 7,000/7500 people but now it less than a 1000?

Thanx chaps-Rich-I must Google westinghouse. they have been around for a century, but I guess they are going the same way as most British industry?

[DeeGee]

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The signal box is my fave

[mikep]

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Sorry Rob - just got back from a business trip and I'm catching up... not been ignoring you!

Really like that set, some interesting view points... must get there myself sometime! I really like the signal box, really sharp. Lens working well for you.

See you soon, all the best, Mike.

[MX5]

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Naturally like them all ... but I've a soft spot for 9F's (#4).

Thanks for these on what is a cold, wit & wendy day outside.

[Nathaniel]

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Quite nice Pics. Will second the signal box as my fav. Yes, the siggy is a great lens and rather easy to use once you get the hang of it. Mind the edges for curving verticals unless you deliberately want a fish eye sort of effect.

[tesarver]

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Really nice series of shots. Very well done.

Tom

[hhcanon]

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Thanks all, for your positive comments, thats cheered me up.

[Jedicolin]

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Great set of photos. Love all those lamps in the signal box, shame about the modern heater though!

[hhcanon]

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Thanx Colin - I agree about the wall heater. The signal box is unusual in that its actually on the platform, the roof of which is currebtly under restoration. The 'lamps' are i think 'indicators' of some sort. im no epert but will ask next time Im down there. if you ever come to the Bluebell let me know and I will arrange to meet.