Steam and The Dales http://adriansphotos.fotopic.net/ 12 rows en-gb 60 A walk round Giggleswick http://adriansphotos.fotopic.net/c1778417.html Sam and I went a walk round the village of Giggleswick, here are a few snaps I took along the way Sunday 8 November 2009: Sam and I went a walk round the village of Giggleswick, here are a few snaps I took along the way

Giggleswick church yard Gigg church and gravestone Late autumn in Gigg church A lonely leaf Plenty of water after the recent rains Winter berries and moss on a wall Gigg church yard

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]]> Sun Nov 8 2009 Bonfire Night http://adriansphotos.fotopic.net/c1778396.html Sparklers and Fireworks were the order of the day when our friend Emma came over to stay for the weekend Thursday 5 November 2009: Sparklers and Fireworks were the order of the day when our friend Emma came over to stay for the weekend

Sam does the full circle A catherine wheel I tried to get all 3 of the rockets, shame the last hadn't expoded Guess who wrote that one Sam spells her name in fire Sam and Emma in the 'ring of fire'

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]]> Thu Nov 5 2009 Cumbrian Mountain Tornado http://adriansphotos.fotopic.net/c1766363.html Tornado''s last foray up the S&C drew the crowds and the sun to Hellifield Saturday 10 October 2009: Tornado''s last foray up the S&C drew the crowds and the sun to Hellifield

DBS Class 66 which hauled the train from Worcester, strangely when leaving the train it took with it 1 coach?!? Tornado waiting to back on to her train Here she is appearing out of the steam Tornado picks up speed away from Hellifield

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]]> Sat Oct 10 2009 The Waverley - Tornado http://adriansphotos.fotopic.net/c1764529.html Tornado's first run over the Settle Carlisle Saturday 3 October 2009: Tornado's first run over the Settle Carlisle

Due to an accident in Long Preston I tried something different with a series of shot across towards Settle Junction from Rathmell Tornado and 13 coaches approaches Settle Junction Hitting the Long Drag at Settle Junction A final shot as she heads towards the Three Peaks On Sunday, Tornado passes Gargrave

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]]> Sat Oct 3 2009 Fort William http://adriansphotos.fotopic.net/c1706435.html A couple of days spent in and around Fort William during half term Wednesday 27 May 2009: A couple of days spent in and around Fort William during half term

A biker heads off down the 2500 feet of the Downhill Bike Challenge Closely followed by another Sam making sure all safety equipment is present as we board Soutar's Lass for a trip along Loch Linnhie A seal keeps a close eye on our boat A still snow capped Ben Nevis The viw from our cable car as we head up the Nevis range The view from the top fo the Nevis range One of the many waterfalls we passed, if we tok pictures of them all we may still be there!

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]]> Wed May 27 2009 NYMR Gala http://adriansphotos.fotopic.net/c1706388.html A trip to the NYMR to see Tornado for the first time in steam. Monday 4 May 2009: A trip to the NYMR to see Tornado for the first time in steam.

The GWR tank struggles on the climb out of Levisham First sight of the A1 76079 runs round at Grosmont The Standard 4 leaves Whitby The A1 running round at Grosmont One legend and one soon to be legend SNG slips whilst depating Grosmont NELPG's Q^ leaves Grosmont on a freight train

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]]> Mon May 4 2009 Scots Guardsman http://adriansphotos.fotopic.net/c1618562.html A few shots of the Scots Guardsman pulling a West Coast Railway excursion from Carnforth to Scarborough. I appeared to have luck with the weather as 5 miles the other way was thick fog! Saturday 29 November 2008: A few shots of the Scots Guardsman pulling a West Coast Railway excursion from Carnforth to Scarborough. I appeared to have luck with the weather as 5 miles the other way was thick fog!

Flying towards a water stop at Long Preston the Scots Guardsman makes a fine sight Taken just before she was shut off for the stop Rounding the Hellifield curve for Scarborough Coming off the Hellfield curve My shot of the day and a final grab before she was out of sight but leaving a fine smoke trail

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]]> Sat Nov 29 2008 Dalesman - Yorkshire Air Ambulance special http://adriansphotos.fotopic.net/c1574353.html Photos from ym trip up to Carlisle behind Leander on the Yorkshire Air Ambulance Dalesman (which raised £1500). Sunday 17 August 2008: Photos from ym trip up to Carlisle behind Leander on the Yorkshire Air Ambulance Dalesman (which raised _1500).

Leander displays the one off headboard which was auctioned for £450 Off we go, Leander departs Hellifield Crossing Ribblehead, a bit different weather conditions to the evening Leander pauses at Carlisle The train headboard is auctioned at Carlise by ITV's Jon Mitchell The bit that makes the train go Leander reversing into the sidings at Appleby to allow a local passed. Scenic Dentdale The arches of Ribblehead viaduct The train gets going after a brief stop on the viaduct

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]]> Sun Aug 17 2008 IT57 http://adriansphotos.fotopic.net/c1560778.html A few shots of Oliver Cromwell pulling the IT57 around Hellifield Sunday 10 August 2008: A few shots of Oliver Cromwell pulling the IT57 around Hellifield

70013 brings traffic to a halt as she passes over the A65 70013 sets out for Carlisle in pouring rain First sight of the IT7 as she approaches Hellfield She slows for a signal stop And enters Hellfield 70013 in Hellifield station Oliver Cromwell, minus nameplate but proudly displaying the IT57 code

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]]> Sun Aug 10 2008 Dalesman 2008 http://adriansphotos.fotopic.net/c1549554.html The first Dalesman of the season hauled by 8F, 48151 Wednesday 23 July 2008: The first Dalesman of the season hauled by 8F, 48151

After arriving at Hellifield 48151 wait for the go ahead to run onto the Clitheroe line 48151 heading towards Clitheroe before reversing to take on water 48151 has a drink in the loop 48151 lets of some steam Hellifield station taken looking towards Skipton The sun shines but only when there is little to see a black and white shot as 48151 heads back with the stock to Carnforth

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]]> Wed Jul 23 2008 The Cotton Mill Express http://adriansphotos.fotopic.net/c1494148.html The Cotton Mill Express diverted through Hellifield and over the Little North Western due to a line blockade at Elland Friday 14 March 2008: The Cotton Mill Express diverted through Hellifield and over the Little North Western due to a line blockade at Elland

The Cotton Mill Express arrives in Hellifield taking on water and moving the coal forward The Cotton Mill Expres passes through Giggleswick station minus the headboard and passes me by in the pouring rain

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]]> Fri Mar 14 2008 Sir Nigel Gresley http://adriansphotos.fotopic.net/c1494045.html Light engine move of Sir Nigel Gresley from Grosmont to Carnforth Tuesday 15 April 2008: Light engine move of Sir Nigel Gresley from Grosmont to Carnforth

60007 on th Clitheroe line comes out of Gisburn tunnel 60007 reverses into the goods loops to take on water at a packed Hellifield Sir Nigel Gresley return on her mainline test run at Long Preston SNG looking fine as she heads for Hellifield a grabbed shot of 60007 Driver Ron Smith admires Sir Nigel Gresley after he brought her safely from Carnforth 60007 about to enter the loop SNG sitting under a clear blue sky It is all in a name 60007 on the mainline in Hellifield good siding and it is all in the number Sir Nigel Gresley making her way towards Long Preston

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