Tuesday, 8 May 2012
And.... Q is for Queen
Q is for Queen on ABC Wednesday and look it is a Queen of Steam- Britannia on a visit to Llangollen at an event a week ago or so at LLangollen - how splendid was she - on her day out amongst the crowds - - now I am not a well informed train spotter - but I do get an adrenalin rush when standing on the station gazing at these great shining engines or standing by the side of the line - camera at the ready !! after racing across fields and meadows to catch one thundering down the line - I have posted some pics to celebrate this momentous occasion - hopefully I am able to identify correctly- please - you arduous trainspotters if you happen across this blog please put me right!!
This one is a resident engine from the Llangollen line - travelling up the valley from Llangollen - the train in my header pic is Britannia waiting on the station for the final whistle to go !!
This bright blue train streaming up the valley is a visitor from the Caledonian Railway No 828 built in 1899 - on a vacation from Strathspey in Scotland.
Britannia - on the station
And away she goes out of the station and up the line
The station itself is very picturesque on the side of the River Dee - the town stretches to both sides of the river - and is a main tourist attraction for Wales
A closer look at our Caledonian visitor No 828 - what a star!
Just look at the brass - lovingly cared for -catching the sunlight
Just could not resist this one
Finally look at these wheels - well they will be my entry into the camers club next month!
Subject is 'circles or anything round' I will let you know how I get on - linking to ABC Wednesday and My World Tuesday - see you there?
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Oh my goodness.....I wish I had been there to see those beauties!
ReplyDeleteI noticed in your header pic about 7 people taking photos!
Jane x
There was lots of people up on the bridge where I was taking pics also - camera mania!!
Deletethese are beautiful--we don't have trains like these anymore. i also get that pounding excitement when the train is coming.:p
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Yes Luna steam trains are a passion over here and there is lots of restoration going on - it is a boost to tourism
Deletevery popular
love trains; only civilized mode of transport.
ReplyDeleteROG, ABC Wednesday team
I agree Roger - nothing quite like it
Deletei wonder if this is what harry potter saw on the way to hogsworth
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verification makes it really hard to comment. you'd get more comments if you turned it off. i had to do this several times to get it to work.
You are right - on that station you could have been catapulted back in time or anywhere in fact - very atmospheric !
DeleteLove the variety of trains and you captured them beautifully. The steam pouring out really shows their power.
ReplyDeleteIt was a good day for pictures - excepting that my memory card screamed at me "full" - but thankfully not until late afternoon
DeleteI love steam trains. So nostalgic and fun!
ReplyDeleteSteam trains attract most people I think - they have that certain magic
DeleteWhat fantastic shots. So nostalgic and classic.
ReplyDeleteYes it was an enjoyable day = lots of camera opportunities
DeleteI visited Llangollen in 1997 with my daughter! LOVED the ice-cream, but didn't see any trains. I remember standing on the bridge overlooking the river. Beautiful spot and memorable for the Welsh choirs! Have a great week,
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YES lWSLIE
DeleteYes Leslie - we plan to go to the Eisteddfod - it is on our long list of places to see and things to do - the icecream is very good I can vouch for that !!
Terrific shots!
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Rose, ABC Wednesday Team
Hello Chubskulit - I am popping over to look at your quiz
DeleteWhat a nice post ! I love these old steam locomotives, they remind me my childhood !
ReplyDeleteI find a train ride is very therapeutic and relaxing - and they certainly take you back in time - have a good week Gattina
DeleteOur son would love to see those.
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Have a beautiful day.
Yes our grandson is very much into trains - he has his own engine shed (converted garden shed)!!
DeleteHi Jane.
ReplyDeleteBernard the 'Steam Buff' here. NOT!
I actually HATE the word 'buff' for any person who is interesting or educated in a specialised field.
You are spot on, and do not need 'putting right'. :)
I do happen to know the specification of all those lovely wheels. I won't bore you with too many details but - those big Britannia Driving wheels are - 6'2" diameter with 20 spokes. (I guess you could see that by counting them.)
Cheers...B
Hello Bernard - I am so pleased that I have not dropped any clangers so to speak being a bit of a newcomer to this new world of trainspotting - the wheels on Britannia were tremendous and all that steam - special effects - eat your heart out - take care Bernard and Wesley
DeleteThey are so shiny and beautiful, a wonderful post!
ReplyDeleteThere is something charismatic about steam trains I do agree
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ReplyDeleteMmm...I'm not much of a train buff but those beauties are certainly loved by someone. Or more likely a whole bunch of someones. Nice photo essay, Jane.
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