LNER 4464 Bittern

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neilgow
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LNER 4464 Bittern

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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

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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!
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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?)
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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I agree with BB on that request about the coaches, Bittern looks like she's taking a load of old withdrawn stock to 'Donny' for scrapping, even 'Teak' Mk 1's would be better than that mismatched ensemble of coaches.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 :twisted:

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As requested, two B&W images of 4464 @ Challow.

As stated, B&W has a feel about it most suited to steam locos.

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G'Day Gents

Thank you Neil, that's quite an improvement, doesn't look half as bad. :P

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Ay up, Neil!

Much better, much better. Many thanks
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Stunning photos, thanks for sharing. Nothing like an A4 in full-out LNER colors in steam. :mrgreen:
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