What a great steam engine - lovely!

Hi Erhard,
Thank you for visiting!
Glad you like it.
These locomotives are notorious for the amount of black smoke they produce, but in this case I think the fireman has manipulated the situation a little for the benefit of the photographers!
Best Wishes,
Peter

Very nice indeed Peter and of course most certainly liked by me and saved in fav's with a YS

Best wishes ... Steve

Hi Steve,
Your visit is most welcome. Thank you.
I'm happy that you had a good look!!
Perhaps one of the more spectacular pictures from the SVR gala!.
Best Wishes,
Peter

My dear Peter,

It is a really great moment! It is climbing !! So, plenty of smoke...
I like this wonderful picture you have caught, very much!!

Love Füsun
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My dear Füsun

Thank you very much!
I am pleased you found it interesting. We had been there together on 20 September 2015, and seen a sister locomotive to this one. Nice memory for us!!
Love Peter
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A fine shot Peter ~ Well taken ~ Warm wishes ~ Nick

Hi Nick ,
Thank you so much for your very kind visit.
I'm pleased that you have enjoyed it!
I know you had a soft spot for BofB / West Country & Merchant Navy pacifics.
Best Wishes,
Peter

Stunningly beautiful Peter.

Hi Jaap ,
Your visit is most welcome. Thank you.
I am so happy that you like the scene.
Best Wishes,
Peter

Excellent ;-)

Hi June ,
Thank you so much for your very kind visit.
Glad you like it.
Best Wishes,
Peter

Wow! What can I say other than, another beauty Peter!!!

Hi Rosa,
Thank you so much for your very kind visit.
I'm happy that you had a good look!!
This is a very popular spot for photographers, especially in the afternoon.. For obvious reasons!!
Best Wishes,
Peter

Terrific shot, the volume of smoke speaks of the power of the locomotive with the trees framing the train very nicely.