Braunton on the return 'English Riviera Express'

[ColytonJohn]

Return workings call for a decent head of steam as from a standstill at Paignton it's a steep climb to the top of the bank at Hollicombe so advantage is taken of the stop to get a good fire going. Here, just before the summit, it's blowing off nicely with the steam mixing with a good bit of clag (and making quite a racket too ).

34046 Braunton on the English Riviera Express - Return leg-3 by John Leah, on Flickr

Cheers,
John

[TonyT]

Re: Braunton on the return 'English Riviera Express'

Thats a cracking shot John,

I have been watching the programme following Yorkshires railway, never realised that they run the gala in August when chilly as you get a greater steam effect. makes sense now I know.

[El Sid]

Re: Braunton on the return 'English Riviera Express'

Classic...

[tesarver]

Re: Braunton on the return 'English Riviera Express'

Nicely taken John. ++

Tom

[bobowen]

Re: Braunton on the return 'English Riviera Express'

Another great shot.

[Bill53]

Re: Braunton on the return 'English Riviera Express'

Great shot John, looks like she is really working hard.

Bill.

[ColytonJohn]

Re: Braunton on the return 'English Riviera Express'

Thanks folks, glad you like it.

Yes, cold air are good for dramatic steam effects with Santa Specials especially worth shooting.

Cheers,
John

[Trev B]

Re: Braunton on the return 'English Riviera Express'

That is a cracker John - lovely

[pelliott1954]

Re: Braunton on the return 'English Riviera Express'

Cracking image

Paul

[tigerburnie]

Re: Braunton on the return 'English Riviera Express'

Super shot

[ColytonJohn]

Re: Braunton on the return 'English Riviera Express'

Thanks folks

Saphos Trains have been in touch and want to use both it and another of the same working in their publicity material

Cheers,
John

[Swanny48]

Re: Braunton on the return 'English Riviera Express'

Well done. It's a cracking image.

John