tarboat's photos with the keyword: bradnop

Standard class 4 No.75014 posing as Stoke based 75035 climbs towards Apesford Crossing on the Caldon Low line of the Churnet Valley Railway.

As the light fades 71000 Duke of Gloucester blasts up the curving 1 in 45 past Cliff Farm crossing before entering the Bradnop cuttings on the initial climb away from Leekbrook Junction on the Churnet Valley Railway. Pushing hard at the back is Black Five 44767.

Standard class 4 No.75014 posing as Stoke based 75035 works hard towards Cliff Farm crossing on the climb towards Bradnop on the Churnet Valley Railway.

34028 Eddystone was a star performer on the line to Caldon Low during the reopening celebrations. It is seen here at Bradnop on the steep climb from Leekbrook to Ipstones.

5199 approaching Apesford on the long climb up Bradnop Bank on the Churnet Valley Railway's extension to Caldon Low. On the skyline that's the folly at Mow Cop.

Morning train blasting across Apesford level crossing on a wet run up to Caldon Low.

71000 working hard past Cliff Farm crossing with 44767 banking. The light was almost gone but it was well worth waiting to see this train pass. It could be heard for a long time before it came into view, probably most of the way up from Leekbrook.

The light is fading as Eddystone hurries a train up the bank towards Apesford Crossing on the Caldon Low branch.

More Black 5 action from the Caldon Low gala.

Star performer at the Caldon Low gala was Bulleid pacific 34028 Eddystone, seen here charging up the bank in the deep cutting at Bradnop.

I never thought I would see another train on this line, never mind actually ride it behind steam, but today I fulfilled a dream when I was able to join one of the driver training runs in preparation for the November galas on the Churnet Valley Railway, featuring running on the newly restored line from Leek Brook to Caldon Quarry. Moorland and City Railways Ltd have done a great job in reinstating the line in a very short time. After riding the line it was time to head out for some action photos. Here Stanier 8F 8624 is seen hammering up the 1 in 45 on Bradnop Bank towards Apesford Crossing. The 33 on the back is necessary due to the lack of run round facilities at the far end of the line.

More action from the driver training runs on the Caldon Branch. 8624 heads up the 1 in 45 of Bradnop Bank towards Apesford Crossing.

Working hard up the grade, 71000 slogs past Bradnop with the VIP special to mark the official reopening of the Caldon Low line. Driver Essery seemed to be thoroughly enjoying himself judging by the smile on his face as the train passed.

In the narrow band between the low lying and upland fog banks it was possible to see sunlit action. 34028 'Eddystone" has been a star performer at the Caldon Low gala and is greatly liked by the crews. The locomotive was running up the bank with a crisp exhaust and clearly well in control of the train.

Last light of the day as 71000 Duke of Gloucester blasts up the curving 1 in 45 past Cliff Farm crossing before entering the Bradnop cuttings on the initial climb away from Leekbrook Junction. Pushing hard at the back is Black Five 44767.

First VIP special headed by 71000 Duke of Gloucester in Bradnop cutting on the way up to Caldon Low on the day before the first public trips.