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West Highland 2 Rannoch Moor

Discussion in 'Photography' started by Johnb, Jul 22, 2016.

  1. Johnb

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    Having covered the Mallaig Extension here are a few pictures you can't do without the charter, unless you go for the twice a year stock movements even then many of these locations would require some serious yomping over some very unfriendly terrain. Rannoch Moor is a rather forbidding place and I have included some to demonstrate the extremes of weather encountered up there.
    Anyone who was there will remember the year of the 70mph winds, I got off the train thinking it's a bit breezy but not that bad, then the train moved out of the way!

    250 45487 (45407) Corrour 11-10-08.jpg

    446 62034 (62005) nr Corrour 03-10-09.jpg

    485 44996 (45407) Sword Loch 04-10-09.jpg

    500 62034 (62005) Sword Loch 04-10-09.jpg

    523 44966 (45407) nr Corrour 04-10-09.jpg

    627 44871 near Corrour 16-10-10.jpg

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    922m 44871 Approaching Corrour 20-10-13.jpg

    1011 45407 Gaur Viaduct, Rannoch 11-10-14.jpg
     
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    Great memories John'

    Not sure I can add much to yours but here's one I know only a handful of us did.

    Light engine , running tender first , from the dark side - how many more 'rules' are there to break ? Oh , and spot the Buzzard.
    11th October 2008, , 45407 returning to Corrour.

    and not long after 76001 skirting the Sword Loch.


    76001 (76079) Sword loch 111008.jpg

    45407 Rannoch Viaduct 111008.JPG
     
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    I thought you might post something Scot, I left out 76001 as I think I've posted one on another thread somewhere. As for the dark side on many occassions all sides were dark, the B&W shot of the Black 5 was taken at 5000ISO
     
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    Some lovely memories ,attached image from SRPS rail tour from 1993 .this shot involved plenty of legwork
     

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    Im sure I've seen that one before, one of the best shots I've seen on the line. Was it the time you walked from Tulloch, Bob?
     
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    Yea Jon ,walked back to Tulloch , train was about 3 hours late , 4hour wait for sprinter at Corrour or 3 hour walk to Tulloch that was choice , took the later then drove to Perth for 60532 to Aberdeen ,sadly it only made Perth .those were the days !!
     
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    Certainly were the days Bob, never tire of seeing that one.

    Scott
     
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    That is what I call a serious walk!
     
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    I remember the day of the 70mph winds and the strange but wonderful light at Corrour. I elected to do sound of one run past. Trying to stand up and not have my mic blown from my hand was a tad difficult. Certainly rested Rycote's claims as to the efficacy of my wind cage and muffler. :)
     
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    Another from a charter B1 K1 on the final mile to Corrour ,the same combo in profile on the northern viaduct in the Horshoe between Bridge of Orchy and Tyndrum
     

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    I remember that superb day, one of the earlier charters, I'll get round to scanning the slides one day. The only time I've ever seen sun in the Horsehoe
     
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    Not Rannoch but the West Highland Mainline, sadly having only done the 2013 and 2014 bashes (I'm under 20!) currently my only decent sunny shot of steam on this section of this wonderful railway. Maybe have more luck with the annual SRPS tour on the 29th October than usual! 44871 and 45407 work away from Bridge of Orchy with the Cathedrals Explorer.
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    https://www.flickr.com/photos/insearchofsteam/14304228608/in/dateposted-public/
     
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    Jumped on Sprinter at Corrour to Tulloch ,drove to position just east of Monessie ,44871 did the rest
     

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    Presume this was arranged exhaust as part of the bash Bob?
     
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    Correct ,WCRC management were present . the participants who joined the train at Spean bridge were still on the train .
     
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    Jon the GB8 ran through the horseshoe in decent light , forecast was for rain ! IMG_9797final cewe.jpg IMG_5105.tifvery.jpg
     
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    Yes indeed, I was one of the few too………… buzzard included!
     

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    Arguably one of the best days we've had on the FW steam bash. You may recall Bob that I blagged a lift with you to this position. For those who don't know, the shot is from a hillock alongside Cille Choirill church, up a little lane 2 miles east of Roy Bridge. A wonderful location that I've visited about 3 or 4 times, just for the views. Here's a few shots of the church and graveyard at other times…...
     

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