Image 55017, 15.00 London Kings Cross-Aberdeen (1S31), Westby SK962271
55017, 15.00 London Kings Cross-Aberdeen (1S31), Westby SK962271
55017, 15.00 London Kings Cross-Aberdeen (1S31), Westby SK962271 Just look at the straightness of the ECML stretching off into the distance down Stoke Bank. The picture is taken from the lofty heights of a large bridge that spans the line about two miles from the village of Westby, a superbly quiet and open spot. By 2019, the vista has become much more enclosed due to un-managed growth on the embankments, see.... https://www.ontheupfast.com/v/photos/21936chg/26500884804/x158862-08-57-norwich-liverpool-lime This is the section of line that in July 1938 was where 4468 'Mallard' completed its record-breaking 126mph run using this initial straight drop from Stoke to build up the speed. The record speed was actually attained just north of Essendine some six miles up the line from this spot. On this day, in August 1978, there is no classic steam action so a Deltic had to suffice! 55017 'The Durham Light Infantry' races up Stoke with the 1S31 15.00 King's Cross to Aberdeen. Keywords: 55017 15.00 London Kings Cross-Aberdeen 1S31 Westby SK962271
55017, 15.00 London Kings Cross-Aberdeen (1S31), Westby SK962271 Just look at the straightness of the ECML stretching off into the distance down Stoke Bank. The picture is taken from the lofty heights of a large bridge that spans the line about two miles from the village of Westby, a superbly quiet and open spot. By 2019, the vista has become much more enclosed due to un-managed growth on the embankments, see.... https://www.ontheupfast.com/v/photos/21936chg/26500884804/x158862-08-57-norwich-liverpool-lime This is the section of line that in July 1938 was where 4468 'Mallard' completed its record-breaking 126mph run using this initial straight drop from Stoke to build up the speed. The record speed was actually attained just north of Essendine some six miles up the line from this spot. On this day, in August 1978, there is no classic steam action so a Deltic had to suffice! 55017 'The Durham Light Infantry' races up Stoke with the 1S31 15.00 King's Cross to Aberdeen. Keywords: 55017 15.00 London Kings Cross-Aberdeen 1S31 Westby SK962271


Just look at the straightness of the ECML stretching off into the distance down Stoke Bank. The picture is taken from the lofty heights of a large bridge that spans the line about two miles from the village of Westby, a superbly quiet and open spot. By 2019, the vista has become much more enclosed due to un-managed growth on the embankments, see.... https://www.ontheupfast.com/v/photos/21936chg/26500884804/x158862-08-57-norwich-liverpool-lime This is the section of line that in July 1938 was where 4468 'Mallard' completed its record-breaking 126mph run using this initial straight drop from Stoke to build up the speed. The record speed was actually attained just north of Essendine some six miles up the line from this spot. On this day, in August 1978, there is no classic steam action so a Deltic had to suffice! 55017 'The Durham Light Infantry' races up Stoke with the 1S31 15.00 King's Cross to Aberdeen.