Loose_Grip/Pete's photos with the keyword: reservoir

Sunset over Swithland reservoir seen in the afternoon returning home after our lineside clearance turn. You would have to look very carefully to realise that the Great Central Railway viaduct crosses the reservoir in the left distance. HFF to everyone & enjoy the weekend.

Sunrise over Swithland reservoir on the same cold and misty morning.

As the sun sets, one man and his dog paddle across Swithland reservoir heading for Brazil Island. I'm pretty sure that boating on the res isn't really allowed. This was taken from BR Standard 5 73156 & we were running late returning to Loughborough so didn't hang about.

GCR. My first firing turn on LMS Black 5 4-6-0 45305 with Craig driving. We were on the 13.15 dining train so I had time to drop down for a photo while the soup was being served as we stood on Swithland viaduct. A beautiful sunny day but that steam heat was still needed. It was 45305's 2nd day in full service so felt honoured to be trusted with it! What a great engine. Swithland reservoir is one of the highlights of the Loughborough to Leicester trip on the Great Central Railway with views across to Bradgate Park & the varied birdlife. I'm always impressed by the number of herons around the banks of the lake.