Epic Empties : Three ECS Moves on the Aire Valley

[wensley]

With sun forecast and a long weekend upon us, a trip to the Aire Valley was certainly in order to record shots of three WCRC ECS' returning to base at Carnforth Steamtown.

The first train of the day, headed by blue 57313, ran mercifully late, getting the sun on the nose for the approach to Shipley Dockfield Jn
http://www.flickr.com/photos/clagmonsterrail/8843699811/in/photostream/

Next up was a decidedly average shot of 61994 and 60009 on a loco transfer move ex-York NRM. The landscape is wasted on such a short train!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/clagmonsterrail/8843651471/in/photostream/

Finally, 47580 in shining-union-jack-embellished BR Blue seen at a sunny Cononley for an irresistible landscape shot
http://www.flickr.com/photos/clagmonsterrail/8843673629/in/photostream/

Comments welcome, I certainly enjoyed myself

 

[Condor7]

Thanks for that.
I had seen or Realtraintimes that there were three ECS trains running, but was unable to get to see them, so nice to see the photos and know what they were.

 

[wensley]

Thanks for that.
I had seen or Realtraintimes that there were three ECS trains running, but was unable to get to see them, so nice to see the photos and know what they were.

Glad to be of service! Certainly a nice bit of variety on offer