Exeter St David's Developments
Andrew Triggs
Andrew Triggs
The new depot at Exeter St Davids taking shape, looking eastwards 30.6.2019. Copyright Andrew Triggs
Looking westwards at St Davids 30.6.2019 Copyright Andrew Triggs
Thanks Andrew
- and two more sorry!
Restormel
Craig Munday
Restormel
Craig Munday
Absolutely no need for an apology Craig. Glad you didn't fall off the ladder - you'd have looked rather sheepish!! Sorry about that one. Craig writes -
The main ingredients were on for a great photo, train due to run, weather improving and me being free to get there. I wondered up to Restormel hopeful for a high Summer treat. The Burngullow to Bow sand is earlier on a Sunday evening, and follows the up stopper from Par. The evening weather had been patchy, but clouds were moving across the sky quickly, rather like a lava lamp. Even two weeks after the longest days, opportunities begin to slide as the sun's angle changes.
In the field the sheep eyed me and my stepladder suspiciously as I took up position. Then it was a case of studying Real Time Trains for the Par timings of the sand train. I knew the loco had run early out to Burngullow, so fingers crossed. The unit passed by around 20.20 and the sky to the west was 90% clear, the 10% still had the potential to ruin the shot though. The sand was right behind.
The light was simply delicious and I cringed to think what I could miss. Bang on 20.30 the roar of a class 66 could be heard and I glanced over my shoulder to see the sun burning like a furnace, the whole area lit beautifully. Some things are worth the effort!!
Best wishes, Craig. Many thanks Craig smashing pictures.
The main ingredients were on for a great photo, train due to run, weather improving and me being free to get there. I wondered up to Restormel hopeful for a high Summer treat. The Burngullow to Bow sand is earlier on a Sunday evening, and follows the up stopper from Par. The evening weather had been patchy, but clouds were moving across the sky quickly, rather like a lava lamp. Even two weeks after the longest days, opportunities begin to slide as the sun's angle changes.
In the field the sheep eyed me and my stepladder suspiciously as I took up position. Then it was a case of studying Real Time Trains for the Par timings of the sand train. I knew the loco had run early out to Burngullow, so fingers crossed. The unit passed by around 20.20 and the sky to the west was 90% clear, the 10% still had the potential to ruin the shot though. The sand was right behind.
The light was simply delicious and I cringed to think what I could miss. Bang on 20.30 the roar of a class 66 could be heard and I glanced over my shoulder to see the sun burning like a furnace, the whole area lit beautifully. Some things are worth the effort!!
Best wishes, Craig. Many thanks Craig smashing pictures.
2P95 158953 Restormel 1920 30th June 2019. Copyright Craig Munday
66154 on 6L12 at Restormel 19.28 30th June 2019 Copyright Craig Munday.