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Just once in a while everything comes together.
You can wait (the best part of 50 years), you can plan, dream and then its down to little bit of luck, the combination of steam, snow, sun and a Scot on the S&C (Settle and Carlisle) line, is about as rare as it can get this was the only steam along this the most spectacular and highest main line in England between September and March and until a test run the trip was in doubt up until Thursday. The Royal Scot class has made only a handful of runs in the last forty years. Snow in the UK is all too rare and too much and it would not have been possible to drive up to the higher parts of the line.
So on Saturday, it was the right loco, the right headboard, right stock, A Royal Scot No 46115 Scot Guardman resplendent in Brunswick green livery with a maroon rake of Mk1 coaches and Thames Clyde Headboard, a covering of snow and unbelievably the sun poping out at last moment all that was left was take the shot and then get it off the camera safely. The shot is taken as the train was leaving Moorcock Tunnel not far from the summit at Ais Gill
The fact that this was coupled with the sight of seeing the brand new A1 Tornado blasting away from under the roof at Darlington earlier in the day with the up Talisman to Kings Cross and you begin to wonder if it is all a dream in 2009.
| Camera: | Nikon D300  Check out Nikon Nation! |
| Lens: | 18 200 |
| Recording media: | JPEG (digital) |
| Title: | S&C |
| Username: | 
robincoombes |
| Uploaded: | 9 Feb 2009 - 4:35 PM |
| Tags: | Landscape / travel, Photo journalism, S&c, Scot, Snow, Steam, Sun, Transport |
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Comments
Well taken, as you say everything has come together....
Keith....
As you said ... everything comes together once in a while...
Top shot and great composition from a beautiful trip out in the cold, with the camera.
You set out for this shot, and ...you got it!!
Congrats. Chen.
Gee thanks everyone really really appreciated, amazed at response
Robin
Thanks for award Starliz
Wonderful image Robin.You deserve all the accolades for this one.Stunning.
Tom.
Steam, snow and fabulous light - that's a potent mix. Fabulous shot.
Moira
I see you found the snow you were hoping for & the sun came out to give you this stunning image
Glynnis
A Scot on the Thames-Clyde over the S&C! What more could a railway photographer ask for. Only that the elements worked in your favour and they most certainly did here. The snow,sky,sunlight and even the exhaust (although drifting to the wrong side) framing the subject to maximum effect. 100% PERFECTION!!!!!!!
Den
Wow This image is stunning, and well worth waitin gfor I would say.
I'm not particularly interested in trains or photographing them Robin but..you get my user award for the planning, patience, knowledge and enthusiasm to get a shot like this.
Very impressive.
John
wonderfull shot we got her at hellwith bridge a realy great day for the hundreds that lined the track
Super, I know one or two railway buffs that will be green with envy.
Well planned, well executed plus the bit of luck that took it to another level.
Penny
Great when a plan comes togeather, nice one congrats...
you can sell this ive seen prints for sale not half as good as this 10/10
Fantastic, don't you just love it when a plan comes together! I'm very happy for you.
Darren.
One of the best I've seen, and I've got a book case full of 'em. 
Your write up compliments the fabulous shot perfectly, awesome!!
Congratulations on getting the shot and the awards.
Amazing clarity in this picture, I really enjoy the crispness here. Great shot indeed!
Paolo
So pleased to be 220th! What a wonderful image where everything got together in just one tiny moment - lovely scenery, great engine, crispy winter weather, snow, sun and of course your skills and dedication to steam trains history. All awards much deserved. Congratulations!
This is the BEST shot i have seen of a steam train, I am very jealous.
Congratulations, Regards Mac. (camspiritbear)
stunning! love train. Well done,
Happy New Year and all the best,
Denise
I doubt you can get any better than this photo in terms of this kind of photo. Clarity is absolutley stunning you must have been thrilled to bits when you got home and had a real good look at this shot.
Congrats and well worth the 50 year wait !!! maybe now lightening will strike twice and you can get another shot soon !! I really hope so it's a beautiful shot and well desreved of all the awards from members.
Just to show how good i think it is .... i,ll stick my humble award on it to !! It's the first time this award has been given.
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