Early start for a Chuffer

[Dave Green]

LMS Princess Coronation Class 46233 Duchess of Sutherland over the Bridge at Carr Mill Dam St Helens at 07:16 this morning on the Cumbrian Mountain Express.

 

[Martin Pancisin]

I really like the contrast between the depth of the smoke and the flatness of clouds, congrats

 

[Dave Green]

Thanks Martin

 

[Pete Askew]

Now there's a damn fine view and I like the way the clouds complement the flow of the train.

 

[Dave Green]

Ta - I've shot steam trains over this bridge before but never got a good head of steam. Realised yesterday that it's due to the gradient of the track. I've always got them going the other way before - trundling down the slope.

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

Whichever way you did it Dave, it is glorious and I like old steam trains.