Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway

Charters

Jinty 47279, of MR / LMS origin, first visited the Railway from the neighbouring Keighley and Worth Valley Railway in September 2003, and the opportunity for a photocharter was taken. The steam crane took part int he first charter in a breakdown train, and the second represented a parcels train.


(c) Charles Adams
The first members' charter made use of the Jinty with a breakdonw train featuring the steam crane, Mk.I BG and Southern Railway brakevan. It is seen here between Skibeden siding (left) and Skibeden footbridge for a couple of runpasts.
(c) Charles Adams.
(c) Charles Adams
From Skibeden, the train moved on to Stoneacre for more runpasts, some of which were fairly spectacular, with the loco crew clearly enjoying themselves! Here the train passes through Stoneacre (which is switched out).
(c) Charles Adams.
(c) Charles Adams
Another shot at Stoneacre, taken from the trackside. The area around Stoneacre lends itself to photographs, as will be able to be judged from the very wide variety taken during the course of this photo charter (more photos soon...). It has even been remarked that from certain angles it looks like the Scottish highlands!!
(c) Charles Adams.
(c) William Lister
This photo sees the train at the Embsay (west) end of Stoneacre Loop, with the outer home signal visible. It was taken from the footpath that runs alongside in the fields, resulting in the framing with the dry stone wall.
(c) William Lister.
(c) William Lister
Looking slightly further to the left than the previous shot, with the A59 in the background, the Jinty continues with its runpast.
(c) William Lister.
(c) William Lister
This photo was also taken from the field with the footpath, but sees the photographer much closer to the overbridge, as the Jinty passes on yet another storming run.
(c) William Lister.
(c) William Lister
Taken a few seconds later, just before the loco disappears from view behind the banking.
(c) William Lister.
(c) William Lister
This time the location is just beside the overbridge, with a clear view of Stoneacre Loop's signalling, although the 'box is obscured by the exhaust.
(c) William Lister.
(c) Tim Warner
Viewed from the other side of the overbridge, the Jinty accelerates from a stand with another runpast.
(c) Tim Warner.
(c) Tim Warner
...and back over the line once more for another view!
(c) Tim Warner.
(c) Tim Warner
From Stoneacre, we moved on to Holywell Halt where the stretch from the A59 roadbridge gave the opportunity for the engine to work hard up the gradient and through the station.
(c) Tim Warner.
(c) Tim Warner
Lying in the ditch as the train passed by was something of an interesting experience, especially with hot glowing orangy bits that landed painfully! (Even the wooden decking on the crane runner was not exempt from this onslaught!)
(c) Tim Warner.
(c) Charles Adams
The second charter was run using a mixed goods train behind the Jinty, and the evening sun was perfect for shots at Skibden, just under the footbridge.
(c) Charles Adams.
(c) Tom Ireland
Another shot from a similar location, during one of the many runpasts organised.
(c) Tom Ireland.
(c) Tim Warner
For the first part of the charter, the light just got better and better, giving a nice warm feeling to the evening.
(c) Tim Warner.
(c) Tim Warner
And yet another shot of the Jinty as it gently moved off.
(c) Tim Warner.
(c) Charles Adams
Some lovely 'glint' shots were to be had here as well.
(c) Charles Adams.
(c) Tom Ireland
Another shot with slightly less glint, but a bit more of the surroundings. This emphasises the potential for photography along the line, which seems somewhat overlooked...
(c) Tom Ireland.
(c) Tim Warner
With the sunlight the way it was, we thought we'd better make sure we got some decent photos from the charter, so no apologies for having some very similar shots.
(c) Tim Warner.
(c) Tim Warner
This does emphasise once more the very scenic nature of the line, with Embsay Crag visible above the train.
(c) Tim Warner.
(c) Tim Warner
The engine at work, with the bales in the field and the barn to the edge all add to the scene.
(c) Tim Warner.
(c) Tim Warner
...and another one, just for good measure!
(c) Tim Warner.
(c) Tom Ireland
It was very difficult to actually capture the loco running under the footbridge from this location owing to lack of light and the speed at which it was traveeling, but this came out well as the Jinty passes under Skibeden footbridge.
(c) Tom Ireland.
(c) Tom Ireland
Viewed from the footbridge, looking towards Holywell Halt (which is just round the corner), the Jinty once more attacks the gradient.
(c) Tom Ireland.
(c) Tim Warner
Another photo from a very similar location, taken just as the sun lit up the shot.
(c) Tim Warner.
(c) Tom Ireland
At the moment there is a blue container immediately behind the photographer, which did limit some shots, but there were still ample opportunities as the sun came out from behind the clouds. (The container will shortly be moving...)
(c) Tom Ireland.
(c) Charles Adams
There was also the rather nicely framed shot of the train heading off towards Embsay having passed under the footbridge. Once the conatiner is removed (immediately behind the photographer), there will be even more photo opportunities to be had, especially from the footpath that crosses the bridge.
(c) Charles Adams.
(c) Charles Adams
On to Stoneacre, propelling the train, for some more runpasts, but unfortunately the light was fading (hiding behind the clouds) as the Jinty heads through from the bracket.
(c) Charles Adams.
(c) Tom Ireland
At the same time, this photo was taken from the signalbox's garden...
(c) Tom Ireland.
(c) Tom Ireland
...and then the photographer made a speedy run around the back of the signalbox to capture the train once more as it stormed through the loop.
(c) Tom Ireland.
(c) Tom Ireland
For one of the last runs near Stoneacre, the crew set off from closer to Prior's Lane to give everyone a chance to capture the train on the main line.
(c) Tom Ireland.
(c) Tom Ireland
This one was taken looking back towards the loop, with the bracket in the background, and the last traces of the sunlight.
(c) Tom Ireland.
(c) Charles Adams
Finally a stop was made at Holywell for more runpasts on the way back to Embsay. The A59 roadbridge (background) can provide some good effects with the steam / smoke from the exhaust.
(c) Charles Adams.

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