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Head of Steam

Full head of steam and ready to depart Bishops Lydeard Station and start the climb to Crowcombe station, The station stands at the highest point on the line, just under 400 feet (120 m) above sea level, approached by a 1:86 gradient either side, West Somerset Railway!

HBM and a good week to you all!
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42 comments

Esther said:

It is wonderful that these old engines have been preserved.
4 weeks ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to Esther:

And still working regularly, Thank you Esther!
4 weeks ago

Christa1004 said:

Wow, THAT is really a lot of steam;-))) HBM Roger.
4 weeks ago

William Sutherland said:

Impressive capture!

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4 weeks ago ( translate )

LotharW said:

Es faucht, HBM, Roger! Ich wünsche Dir einen guten Start in die neue Woche. Bleib gesund!
4 weeks ago ( translate )

tiabunna said:

Thanks Roger, these images of steam take me back so many years. HBM and have a good week.
4 weeks ago

Nicole Merdrignac said:

Superbe photo de ce train à vapeur. Bonne semaine .
4 weeks ago ( translate )

Loose_Grip/Pete said:

Excellent capture. Presumably 2807 visiting from the GWSR.
HBM Roger. Enjoy the day.
4 weeks ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to Loose_Grip/Pete:

Many thanks Pete, Checking my old notes I'm fairly sure its 2857 from the SVR!
4 weeks ago

Annemarie said:

Have a nice week and HBM:)

most vivid scene
4 weeks ago ( translate )

Jaap van 't Veen said:

What a well chosen pov !!
hBM
4 weeks ago

Pam J said:

A SIGHT THAT FILLS MY HEART
4 weeks ago

Marije Aguillo said:

Preciosa y poderosa toma.
4 weeks ago ( translate )

Gudrun said:

Very impressive steam, well caught from the bridge- HBM!
4 weeks ago

Günter Klaus said:

Eine schöne Szene von diesen Bahnhof hast du aufgenommen lieber Roger :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Wochenstart,liebe Grüße Güni :))
4 weeks ago ( translate )