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Published: 2010-02-17 11:30:54 +0000 UTC; Views: 1647; Favourites: 63; Downloads: 0
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Description Here we have a shot LMS Jubilee Class "5690 Leander" parked south of Carlisle station in the gleaming sun, she really is quite a locomotive. That day she was on "The Fellsmen" tour.

18-70mm Lens.
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Comments: 25

duncan-blues [2010-02-27 14:51:52 +0000 UTC]

It's the Hogwarts Express!!!


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robertbeardwell In reply to duncan-blues [2010-02-27 15:04:16 +0000 UTC]

Nononononononono, This is the Real Hogwarts Express as seen in the movies [link]

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LancelotPrice [2010-02-22 22:58:17 +0000 UTC]

Even though I'm a GWR fan, this is a very handsome locomotive. Well photographed.

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robertbeardwell In reply to LancelotPrice [2010-02-24 12:53:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, i think its the red paint that does it

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LancelotPrice In reply to robertbeardwell [2010-02-24 17:06:04 +0000 UTC]

Red is good.

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robertbeardwell In reply to LancelotPrice [2010-02-24 18:40:58 +0000 UTC]

Isn't it just Well being a LMS man from the North West i have to agree

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LancelotPrice In reply to robertbeardwell [2010-02-24 19:15:46 +0000 UTC]

Since I'm an American, I like to feel that I'm quite unbiased in the matter of inter-system railfan rivalry. Although there is that small matter of my worship of I.K. Brunel.

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robertbeardwell In reply to LancelotPrice [2010-02-24 23:08:32 +0000 UTC]

Hahaha LOL well he was a great man though William Stainer was my man, again LMS thing and lol.

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LancelotPrice In reply to robertbeardwell [2010-02-24 23:28:24 +0000 UTC]

How do you feel, casting aside regionalism for a few seconds ,
about Oliver Bulleid? I like his having been so open to experimentation, to seriously trying to improve steam locomotive design. Most of his 'failures' were due to the experimental nature of his work, and to there just not being enough money or time to develop properly. Same story as in America, really; the diesels were more efficient already and the railways went for the quick solution.

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robertbeardwell In reply to LancelotPrice [2010-02-25 18:05:02 +0000 UTC]

Yeah he made some pretty cool locomotives, btw i can't really be picky on what steam trains i like with the amount that are left, i like them all and yes your very true

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LancelotPrice In reply to robertbeardwell [2010-02-25 18:11:23 +0000 UTC]

Never enough steam. Never enough.

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robertbeardwell In reply to LancelotPrice [2010-02-25 18:14:35 +0000 UTC]

Indeed True Though apparently on average there is a Steam Train railtour everyday a year in this country course thats on average, LOL

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LancelotPrice In reply to robertbeardwell [2010-02-25 18:25:04 +0000 UTC]

I suspect that winter tours are few once one gets beyond Christmas Thomas the Tank Engine events. :turboeyeroll:

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robertbeardwell In reply to LancelotPrice [2010-02-25 23:10:06 +0000 UTC]

ROFL yes pretty much

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Artistjeffries [2010-02-20 11:49:36 +0000 UTC]

What a beautiful shot of one of my favourite, if not THE favourite, locomotives.

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robertbeardwell In reply to Artistjeffries [2010-02-21 18:32:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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markkarvon [2010-02-17 15:58:32 +0000 UTC]

Perfect 3/4 front view shot and she is a beautiful locomotive!

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robertbeardwell In reply to markkarvon [2010-02-17 23:18:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks i really tired, its great to here positive comments!

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berkut-hh [2010-02-17 13:38:55 +0000 UTC]

Nice 3/4 shot =] And a very nice loco, hope she gets to the Valley for the 40th anniversary celebrations at some point.

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robertbeardwell In reply to berkut-hh [2010-02-17 23:30:56 +0000 UTC]

I hope shes doesn't and i hope she comes back to the ELR!
Just kidding really, hope you do get to see her and thanks for the nice Comment

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berkut-hh In reply to robertbeardwell [2010-02-17 23:34:23 +0000 UTC]

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Gelgoog328 [2010-02-17 12:29:45 +0000 UTC]

A perfect shot!

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robertbeardwell In reply to Gelgoog328 [2010-02-17 23:41:54 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Mrskphoto [2010-02-17 11:33:35 +0000 UTC]

Nice photo! Love it!!

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robertbeardwell In reply to Mrskphoto [2010-02-17 23:43:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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