A good set , I think No 4 is the best. It could be from 2019 or 1950s
A nice set of images Dave, interesting to see that they're still being waved through Townsend Fold crossing on the Yellow Flag, the Black 5 44871 that I took on 1st Jan was being waved through on yellow
Especially in b&w that really has the feel of steam in the 1960's - although perhaps the engine is a bit too clean for that!
Maybe one of the heritage railways should genuinely re-create the feel of the 60's by covering the exterior of the engines with grime!
i note that a shed plate is missing from the boiler door. Me a nerd......never?
The newly restored BR Standard 4 80097 today on it's first passenger hauled service since the mid 1960s. Working Rawtenstall to Heywood on the East Lancs Railway.
1. On the yellow flag at Townsend Fold
Especially in b&w that really has the feel of steam in the 1960's - although perhaps the engine is a bit too clean for that!
Maybe one of the heritage railways should genuinely re-create the feel of the 60's by covering the exterior of the engines with grime!
i note that a shed plate is missing from the boiler door. Me a nerd......never?