The
time has finally arrived and the Great Gathering at Crewe Works
is now open. Click HERE for early shots of what
is appearing, no captions yet and many more images to come!
Jubilee class number
5690 "Leander" visited Holyhead, the
first time I have seen this locomotive for a long time. Is there
a better backdrop anywhere? 3/9/2005
I had gone to photograph
it passing through Colwyn Bay station but it was running about
10 minutes early so all I saw was a plume of smoke as it rocketed
through. It looked fabulous in the bright sunshine as it rested
and watered at Llandudno Junction. 3/9/2005
There was the usual crowd
of admirers on the platforms. It was great to see a Jubilee again,
I only wish it was in BR green but what the heck, at least it's
running. 3/9/2005
There aren't too many
shots you can take from the road bridge at the junction. 3/9/2005
The train was late in
departing for Holyhead, being held for the Virgin, London-Holyhead
service. It was good that the driver brought 57303 right alongside
the Jubilee. 3/9/2005
Contrasts. 3/9/2005
Fortunately the diesel
didn't wait too long before it was away. 3/9/2005
A colourful scene in
the bright sunshine. 3/9/2005
Following close behind
came Leander - no comments necessary!. 3/9/2005
I went to see it on its
return and decided to try from the beach at Old Colwyn, the tide
being well out. Shooting on the embankment is always difficult
because it means pointing the lens directly into the sun so a
bit of trickery becomes necessary. It was a misty evening as
well (Season of mists etc...) which added to the effect. 3/9/2005
If it weren't for the
cars...... 3/9/2005
Trainspotting!. 3/9/2005
Crossing Old Colwyn viaduct.
3/9/2005
Away into the distance
and under Penmaenhead with the forlorn hotel, currently for sale,
on the cliff top. 3/9/2005
- BANGOR - HOLYHEAD
