andybarton Posted August 19, 2018 Share #1 Posted August 19, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am thinking about trying to shoot the Flying Scotsman next weekend so am currently doing a recce along the line. Summerseat looks like an ok place. Anyone else got any tips? Or fancy joining me for a shoot and a flask of tea next Sunday? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted August 19, 2018 Posted August 19, 2018 Hi andybarton, Take a look here East Lancs Railway recce. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
erl Posted August 19, 2018 Share #2 Posted August 19, 2018 Love to join you for such a wonderful opportunity. Regrettably, I would have to be a 'Flying Aussie' to make it in time. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted August 19, 2018 Share #3 Posted August 19, 2018 I’d probably park in Ramsbottom. There’s a footbridge over the track there, though I expect it will be packet with people wearing anoraks and carrying flasks of tea. Not sure if I’ll be there, it depends on the weather. You could combine it with a trip to Bolton food festival just down the road... https://www.boltonfoodanddrinkfestival.com/ Lots of stalls etc., not just the headlining foodie celebs. Live music too. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Poole Posted August 19, 2018 Share #4 Posted August 19, 2018 Hi Andy, Check out this page on their website. http://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/photographic-locations.aspx Rob 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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erl Posted August 19, 2018 Share #6 Posted August 19, 2018 What a great image. I am envious of your opportunity. I like the way you chose a spot where the stone wall emphasises the composition as well. The vignetting(?) is especially atmospheric. I didn't know they had modified the FS to have an extra stack though. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share #7 Posted August 20, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks John The clouds weren't quite as dark as that yesterday, but it was raining... The Flying Scotsman will be there next weekend, so this was just a run-of-the-mill 4-6-0 engine 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothy Posted August 20, 2018 Share #8 Posted August 20, 2018 You'll incur the wrath of Gas Works Railway nutters if you call this engine run of the mill. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo Posted August 20, 2018 Share #9 Posted August 20, 2018 At least that vantage point prevents another train passing between you and The Flying Scotsman! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bateleur Posted September 10, 2018 Share #10 Posted September 10, 2018 Run of mill....... But its a great photo. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Poole Posted September 10, 2018 Share #11 Posted September 10, 2018 Did you make it in the end? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share #12 Posted September 10, 2018 No. That Sunday the rain was incessant and frankly, I could think of better things to do than stand out in it all day on Ramsbottom station. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted September 10, 2018 Share #13 Posted September 10, 2018 No. That Sunday the rain was incessant and frankly, I could think of better things to do than stand out in it all day on Ramsbottom station. It was the Ramsbottom annual black pudding throwing competition yesterday - no I didn't go. https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/black-pudding-throwing-championships-ramsbottom-11866923 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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