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LNER 4464 Bittern
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 7:24 pm
by neilgow
Two images of Bittern whilst she was taking on water at Challow Station. 13 August @ ~ 1130.
A rousing departure, given the fact that the engine must be around 75 years old.
Running on the GWML from London Victoria to Bristol Temple Meads.
Rgds
NG
Re: LNER 4464 Bittern
Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 5:16 pm
by Blink Bonny
Ay up, NG!
Lovely shots - those valances really add summat to a "Streak", don't they?
I just wish that railtours were provided with summat other than a total rag bag of stock, though!
Re: LNER 4464 Bittern
Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 6:44 pm
by silverfox
Saw it depart Bracknell last night. Had that lovely 'off beat' beat 1-2-3-4 5-6
I think she is out again on Wed (or Thurs?)
Re: LNER 4464 Bittern
Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 9:48 am
by manna
G'Day Gents
Nice to see Bittern out working for a living again.
I agree with BB on that request about the coaches, Bittern looks like she's taking a load of old withdrawn stock to 'Donny' for scrapping, even 'Teak' Mk 1's would be better than that mismatched ensemble of coaches.
Bring back black and white photography
manna
Re: LNER 4464 Bittern
Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 7:16 pm
by neilgow
As requested, two B&W images of 4464 @ Challow.
As stated, B&W has a feel about it most suited to steam locos.
Rgds
NG
Re: LNER 4464 Bittern
Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 9:45 pm
by manna
G'Day Gents
Thank you Neil, that's quite an improvement, doesn't look half as bad.
manna
Re: LNER 4464 Bittern
Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 1:33 am
by Blink Bonny
Ay up, Neil!
Much better, much better. Many thanks
Re: LNER 4464 Bittern
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 12:57 am
by LNER Fan 60008
Stunning photos, thanks for sharing. Nothing like an A4 in full-out LNER colors in steam.
