Full regulator getting the L&Y heritage set moving
up the bank out of Keighley. The steep gradient of the branch from Keighley has been a challenge for locomotives ever since the line opened on 15th April 1867. The sound of a steam locomotive tackling this climb echoes from the steep sides of the valley, while great clouds of steam add drama to the scene. Many of the woollen mills that once stood close to the line have been demolished, but a few remain as reminders that the textile industry was the reason why the line was built. Like the railway, the mills relied on coal, and the trains were able to bring hundreds of tons up the valley each week to keep the looms working by steam power. The five mile journey is a powerful reminder of our industrial heritage, as well as being a unique way of enjoying the beautiful countryside immortalised by Charlotte, Emily and Anne Bronte.
Same for the LNWR Coal Tank pulling the Bullied
Coach and the Southern Railway brake corridor 3rd
Always a good position for some excellent shots
Many thanks for the work of all and especially
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