One for the steam fans....

[elansprint72]

Dragged out from the archive, taken at Worth Valley Railway in the 1970's using my old IIIc.

Cheers,
Pete.

[cardinal]

Nice shot, is that building still there? What was the occasion there about?

[elansprint72]

Bill,
I believe that the building is still there, take a look at:
www.kwvr.co.uk
Go to the gallery page and scroll down to "Power unit craned back into Class 20" I think it is the building in the far right shot!

The occasion was the visit of the Evening Star, the last steamer built for British Rail (on far right of my shot), and below in one from the old forum

Cheers,
Pete.

[jlancasterd]

Hi Bill

Yes, the building (The Haworth goods shed) is still there and the yard is still full of steam engines as this is the Worth Valley's main locomotive base. The line is well worth a visit if you are in the area - its only a mile or so from the famous Bronte rectory.

John

Originally Posted by cardinal

Nice shot, is that building still there? What was the occasion there about?

[pleeson]

First photo is good, but the second one is really special - conveys the feel of the steam engines. Always great to see Railroad shots, so much of the train system here in the midwest US is gone...

Phil

[cardinal]

Steam trains are pretty much history here in Missouri, but that is because of high insurance costs and frivolous lawsuits. Sure is a shame though. Oh I am sure they can get the train on track for a special trip but who is going to pay 2 thousands dollars for a box car ride? It may be even more, I do not remember. The last and the first steam engine I saw was back in 2001 and 2003 for special runs was the Frisco 1522. What a sight to see. I am looking for that photo to post...

[Edward S. Isaacs]

The 2nd one is very good. I'll have to post some shots from Pennsylvania's Railway's museum... It's a rail heaven.
Thanks so much for the great shots.


Ed.








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