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Here,at Richards request,is my approach shot of Black5 45407 at Rose Lane,Church Fenton.As you can see,it was typical Spa weather!!Unfortunate,with it being a black loco!!

FF, in my opinion that is your best shot. I love the way the train is leaning into the curve. The colours are just right, too.
Nice atmosphere. Great photo.

Malcolm

I think it's better than your 'going away' shot you posted earlier. Maybe a little dark, but not excessively so, the colours look right to me too and the composition is good. If I'd taken it, I'd be happy with it. I don't normally like it when other people get in the shot, but that bloke on the fence, together with the driver, really add atmosphere to it.

Thanks fellas,that guy at the gate is a local(there are 8 cottages between the Leeds line and the Sheffield line.)Apparently he used to be a signalman at Church Fenton,and he's really nice.It's one spot where locals are sound with us.A minute after the Black5 had gone,a Leeds bound cross-country HST went through.Heaven knows what the driver thought of the open gate that was opened for a van driver patiently waiting!!