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Proud Earthling
Hi,
To the previous part of the series:
railroadforums.com
Video for this part:
May 31 2010
The fourth and last day of my packed short trip was a bank holiday. I had planned my accommodations exactly to reach each destination in the most efficient way.
A Virgin Voyager towards Glasgow took me to Lancaster, arrival 6:54 a.m.
A Pacer was waiting for departure to Leeds at 7:10 a.m.
I was probably the only passenger as we passed the well-known junction.
I got off at the next stop - Long Preston - at eight o'clock. As nothing was departing towards Carlisle until ten, I had preordered a cab.
It was the first time I had travelled on the rollercoaster roads of this area.
We made it to the trailhead at the famous Ribblehead viaduct in half an hour:
en.wikipedia.org
Something appeared in the distance near the station at 9:42 a.m.
It was BR class 55 Deltic D9000/55022 "Royal Scots Grey" (English Electric Co Ltd #E2905/D557 / built in 1961) on the way to Edinburgh:
en.wikipedia.org
You can enjoy the Napier Deltic prime mover sound following the video link at the top of the post. The engine at the rear has been removed digitally.
57316 (ex 47290) was helping.
The first regular passenger train of the day to Carlisle arrived at 10:07 a.m.
A class 153 reinforced the class 158.
My service to Leeds approached at 10:22.
It reached Keighley fifty minutes later and met a train into the opposite direction.
I changed to the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway platforms next to the mainline station, the first service arrived only ten minutes later:
en.wikipedia.org
The third Stanier 8F relative on the third day: "Austerity" BR 90733 (Vulcan Foundry Ltd #5200 / built in 1945):
kwvr.co.uk
Once more, no need for extras - this scenic heritage line also features unique original surroundings.
Trains met at Damens Loop.
We have arrived at Haworth, home of the Brontë siblings:
en.wikipedia.org
The scenery was unbelievable, I digitally removed a few parking cars. The steamer continued to Oxenhope.
It's almost as if all the mills were still running.
I walked towards Oakworth, 90733 returned.
The second rake of the day was hauled by LMS Fowler class 3F "Jinty", BR 47279 (Vulcan Foundry Ltd #3736 / built in 1925):
en.wikipedia.org
The train rolled back downhill half an hour later.
Mytholmes Tunnel is one of two featured by the heritage line.
I climbed this Worth Valley viewpoint above Oakworth, power lines have been removed.
There were hardly any gaps in the vegetation along the line, but the views made up for it.
The northern portal of the tunnel.
A spotlight does not get more accurate.
I hiked to the station.
Time has been compressed virtually, the train usually waits further back until the gates are closed.
Back at Damens Loop.
Arrival at Keighley.
The steam action up the grade and old industrial backdrop are a joy. The video above features travel on the train and lineside scenes.
I waited for the 5 p.m. departure.
I traveled via Leeds and London Kings Cross to Gatwick from where I flew home in the morning.
To the previous part of the series:
Nostalgic May 3: 175 Years Great Western Railway (50 p.)
Hi, To the previous part of the series: https://railroadforums.com/forum/index.php?threads/nostalgic-may-2-rocketman-50-p.20127 Video for this part: May 29 2010 I had arrived at Ravenglass across River Mite during low tide. View into the opposite direction through a train window at...
Video for this part:
May 31 2010
The fourth and last day of my packed short trip was a bank holiday. I had planned my accommodations exactly to reach each destination in the most efficient way.
A Virgin Voyager towards Glasgow took me to Lancaster, arrival 6:54 a.m.
A Pacer was waiting for departure to Leeds at 7:10 a.m.
I was probably the only passenger as we passed the well-known junction.
I got off at the next stop - Long Preston - at eight o'clock. As nothing was departing towards Carlisle until ten, I had preordered a cab.
It was the first time I had travelled on the rollercoaster roads of this area.
We made it to the trailhead at the famous Ribblehead viaduct in half an hour:
Ribblehead Viaduct - Wikipedia
Something appeared in the distance near the station at 9:42 a.m.
It was BR class 55 Deltic D9000/55022 "Royal Scots Grey" (English Electric Co Ltd #E2905/D557 / built in 1961) on the way to Edinburgh:
British Rail Class 55 - Wikipedia
You can enjoy the Napier Deltic prime mover sound following the video link at the top of the post. The engine at the rear has been removed digitally.
57316 (ex 47290) was helping.
The first regular passenger train of the day to Carlisle arrived at 10:07 a.m.
A class 153 reinforced the class 158.
My service to Leeds approached at 10:22.
It reached Keighley fifty minutes later and met a train into the opposite direction.
I changed to the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway platforms next to the mainline station, the first service arrived only ten minutes later:
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway - Wikipedia
The third Stanier 8F relative on the third day: "Austerity" BR 90733 (Vulcan Foundry Ltd #5200 / built in 1945):
90733 War Department (WD) 2-8-0 Austerity - Keighley & Worth Valley Railway
A wartime soldier in from the cold Built to a wartime design and, like 5820, for use in the war effort, WD 90733 is a unique engine, being the last of its kind. This locomotive was an integral part of the operating fleet until December 2018 when it was withdrawn for its 10-year overhaul to...
kwvr.co.uk
Once more, no need for extras - this scenic heritage line also features unique original surroundings.
Trains met at Damens Loop.
We have arrived at Haworth, home of the Brontë siblings:
Brontë family - Wikipedia
The scenery was unbelievable, I digitally removed a few parking cars. The steamer continued to Oxenhope.
It's almost as if all the mills were still running.
I walked towards Oakworth, 90733 returned.
The second rake of the day was hauled by LMS Fowler class 3F "Jinty", BR 47279 (Vulcan Foundry Ltd #3736 / built in 1925):
LMS Fowler Class 3F - Wikipedia
The train rolled back downhill half an hour later.
Mytholmes Tunnel is one of two featured by the heritage line.
I climbed this Worth Valley viewpoint above Oakworth, power lines have been removed.
There were hardly any gaps in the vegetation along the line, but the views made up for it.
The northern portal of the tunnel.
A spotlight does not get more accurate.
I hiked to the station.
Time has been compressed virtually, the train usually waits further back until the gates are closed.
Back at Damens Loop.
Arrival at Keighley.
The steam action up the grade and old industrial backdrop are a joy. The video above features travel on the train and lineside scenes.
I waited for the 5 p.m. departure.
I traveled via Leeds and London Kings Cross to Gatwick from where I flew home in the morning.
