Throwback Thursday… Great Central Railway (again)

LMS class 5MT 2-6-0 42968
Nikon D200, AF NIKKOR 24-85mm f2.8-4 D at 75mm, 1/320s, f9, ISO 400

What was I photographing on this day in previous years?

15 years ago it was my first visit to the Great Central Railway winter steam gala.

It was also my first ride on the GCR since 1983!

LNWR class G2 0-8-0 49395
Nikon D200, AF NIKKOR 24-85mm f2.8-4 D at 42mm, 1/250s, f8, ISO 400