Day and night
SVR - a glance at the gala
23 September 2006
The Severn Valley Railway needs no introduction - and its
"Autumn Steam Gala" (I think they used to call it "Enthusiasts'
Weekend") is a long-established tradition. This year the
theme was "LMS" - with visiting attractions 6201 "Princess
Elizabeth", 6233 "Duchess of Sutherland" and "Super D" 49395.
With some fine weather forecast, I
thought I'd better take a glance at
proceedings.
I spent a couple of pleasant hours in the
well-known natural amphitheatre
on Eardington bank - although photographically this was
not a particularly successful foray. There was plenty of
clear sky - but also large areas of heavy cloud.
Generally, the cloud won, though the Super D nearly got
the better of it...
I went home for tea - and, as darkness approached,
headed for Bridgnorth station with camera and tripod.
The weather was not a problem here - but the crowds
made it difficult to move around easily (the footbridge
is a nightmare! Apologies to the chap whose beer-belly
had a close encounter with my camera bag - I didn't see
it in the dark...). This was my first serious attempt at
digital night photography - and I'm most impressed with
the camera's capabilities. It can see far better in the
dark than I can!
Link:
Severn Valley Railway
Geoff’s Rail Diaries
