Great Central Railway Loughborough Leicestershire 28th January 2022

Spectacular!

Thanks. With the low January temperature there was lots of condensed steam.

Another wonderful age of steam image

Thanks for that Peter.

This looks like such a modern train from this angle, except for the steam/smoke.

I am finally going to England and intend to ride the train on the Isle of Wight! Won't be able to get a photo like yours of the experience, but you photos are what have inspired me to take the ride.

Sometime in July I should have some sort of snapshot photos to share of the experience. I think I'm just taking my phone and not another camera (still contemplating). It can take some good photos, but not things like this - no where near a long enough lens.

Any thoughts on how to get the most out of the train ride?
iwsteamrailway.co.uk/discover/the-stations/havenstreet

The engine was built back in 1948 so relatively modern!

You should have a great time in the Isle of Wight. The preserved railway is a gem. I personally would take my camera and telephoto but these days camera phones are so good I also take a lot of photos with it, especially on the footplate.

My tip would be for a great experience: when the engine and train are in the station before departure, as long as it's not too close to that time, I would ask the crew if you could visit the footplate. We always say yes at the GCR when there's time and I'm sure they will too.