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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Taken a few seconds later, just before the loco disappears from view behind the banking.
(c) William Lister.
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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.
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Viewed from the other side of the overbridge, the Jinty accelerates from a stand with another runpast.
(c) Tim Warner.
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...and back over the line once more for another view!
(c) Tim Warner.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Another shot from a similar location, during one of the many runpasts organised.
(c) Tom Ireland.
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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.
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And yet another shot of the Jinty as it gently moved off.
(c) Tim Warner.
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Some lovely 'glint' shots were to be had here as well.
(c) Charles Adams.
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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.
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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.
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This does emphasise once more the very scenic nature of the line, with Embsay Crag visible above the train.
(c) Tim Warner.
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The engine at work, with the bales in the field and the barn to the edge all add to the scene.
(c) Tim Warner.
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...and another one, just for good measure!
(c) Tim Warner.
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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.
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Viewed from the footbridge, looking towards Holywell Halt (which is just round the corner), the Jinty once more attacks the
gradient.
(c) Tom Ireland.
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Another photo from a very similar location, taken just as the sun lit up the shot.
(c) Tim Warner.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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At the same time, this photo was taken from the signalbox's garden...
(c) Tom Ireland.
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...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.
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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.
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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.
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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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