Well suited to the b&w picture, very nice Herb.

Thanks a lot John. I was torn as to convert this magnificent colour photo into this grey monochrome but in the end you can see my decision. Glad you approve and like it.

Cheers, Herb

totally the right treatment

Glad you think so Steve.

Cheers, Herb

A very good presentation of this old engine! Nice picture!
I like it!

Best wishes
Füsun

My pleasure to share this with you Füsun. It was in fact fully re-furbished in 2016 and so in reality looks quite new both from the inside and outside as my Pips photos show.

Best Wishes, Herb

That works beautifully making it look its age.

Thanks Colin. I imagine this place is not too far from you either. Well worth a visit. - Great to see you again and I'm glad you enjoyed this retro look.

Cheers, Herb

That's magical. Oops, just got some soot in my eye. :-)

Ha ha, it would not be the first time that I have got soot in my eyes too from one of these steam trains. Glad you liked it -hope the eye soon gets better!

Cheers, Herb

An interesting sequence of pictures Herb'.. and lotsa' good info' .. Embsay and the surrounding region sure does look well worth a visit...
Thanks for the insight..... Dave.

Thanks David, glad you likes this series. Yes, the Embsay-Bolton Abbey railway is a bonus to this area, along with Skipton and the Wharfedale Valley area. Well worth a visit indeed.

Regards, Herb

Hi Herb,

This black and white pic gives a great representation of the Taff Vale loco, especially in its bunker first mode..
It looks like the old days!

Best wishes
Peter

Thanks Peter. The polished black and red of this engine were very nice but like you, I am rather pleased with the results of this monochrome conversion that gives it an air of age and reality. it seemed that on this short trip to Bolton Abbey -only this small bunker of coal is needed. Very happy that you liked it.

best Wishes, Herb

well edited in historic look