Snow, hail, thunder and lightning doesn't stop The Great Marquess from storming through Springside during The East Lancs winter gala.
The Great Marquess powering away from Irwell Vale on the East Lancashire Railway
Operational at the East Lancashire Preservation Railway, seen here passing through Burrs Country Park. In 1994 80079 Joined up with 80080 to work a number of steam specials including a run over ... (more)
First train of the day, and "Sir Nigel Gresley" seen here powering towards Summerseat during an East Lancs Railway A4 Gala
Loco 12322 was built in 1896 for the Lancashire & Yorkshire railway. Here seen visiting the East Lancashire Railway and double headed with LMS Hughes Crab. Crab owned and recently fully restored t... (more)
60007 - Sir Nigel Gresley is the holder of the post-war steam record speed of 112 miles per hour (180 km/h) gained on 23 May 1959 and carries a plaque to that effect. Here seen visiting the East L... (more)
LMS Hughes Crab restored to steam by the East Lancashire Railway. Seen here working hard in early morning mist and frost conditions
15:20 Bury - Rawtenstall Santa Special on the East Lancashire Railway shortly before sunset
12:50 Bury - Rawtenstall Santa Special on the East Lancashire Railway
Still on the East Lancashire Railway, following its appearance at the Autumn Steam gala, A4 class no 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley works a weekend train at Burrs. I took the opportunity to grab a pan sh... (more)
'Black 5' No 45337 heading through Burrs on a Santa Special, on the East Lancashire Railway, in the UK
Day 2 of the East Lancs Railway Steam Gala