Class 50 sunset. 50015 Valiant & 50008 Thunderer round the sharp curve near White House Farm, Ledbury, on 19 October 1991, with the returning Pathfinder Tours 1Z16 'Hoover Hoop' railtour. With the sun rapidly setting, it was not easy to find a location between Hereford and Malvern that wasn't either totally shaded or impossibly backlit. This seemed about the best choice, and did in fact produce a nice glint effect. The racket as the locos climbed the severe gradient out of Ledbury Tunnel (just out of sight around the corner) was worth hearing, as well! |