The East Lancashire Railway have often run photo charters through Burrs on Gala days before the start of passenger services. This was no exception. I was up at stupid o'clock and had to tip-toe out of my hotel in Rufford (I was visiting relatives up north) before setting off at 6.30 bound for Burrs.

The parcels and van train that 46233 was hauling was an almost exact replica of the one photographed in 1963 and published by Ivo Peters in his book "The Train now Departing".

This first shot was taken from the west side of the line and with the available light being minimal the firebox can be seen to have lit up the crew on the footplate.

Nikon D800E - 1/160 at f4.8 ISO 4500