KWVR Spring Steam Gala, Day 4; Goods trains in the gloom

The weather was looking to be the worst of all four days of the gala, but there were a few trains I really wanted. Needing to go fuel the car anyway, I thought a couple of hours in Keighley would cover it nicely.

8F preparing the stock of the goods train.

And shunting the goods.

Being out so early, on a manky day, I was able to get unobstructed access to a lineside spot that's usually full of photographers.

And back to one of my favourite locations, for the light-engine move of the 2MT.

I hung around Keighley for the return of the 8F.

A few shots of the goods train and loco were snapped in the station...

...before it propelled the train out.

And that, was that. It had been an amazing Gala- the KWVR always puts on a good show, and the variety of visiting and home fleet engines was up to the usual standard. I managed all 4 days this time, including three days actually riding the trains.  All in all, a great few days to get back into the swing of things with railway photography for 2025.

 

KWVR Spring Steam Gala; Day 3. Vintage Trains.

Day 3 of the Worth Valley Gala was all about the vintage trains (barring a full-line run and stop off at Oakworth for the excellent pizza on sale in the yard). 

Mass family outing this time too, as Younger Child wanted some reference pics for a story she's doing set in London back in the day, and the London Transport coaches were in use.

Honestly, that Jinty is just amazing looking. Shame the weather was so poor.

Aboard the train, down into Keighley for a trip to the shops, with a plan to nip back on for the return when it left.

We'd forgotten the train wasn't stopping at Ingrow, but heading straight up to Damems then stopping on the way back. Caused a little alarm when we raced through Ingrow...

And back to the start. There were a few trains left to try for in the morning for some photographs, though the weather wasn't looking too promising for Day 4.