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Tight Squeeze (5pips) HFF

Tight Squeeze (5pips) HFF
Weighing 68 imperial tons this Steam Locomotive is arriving back to the West Somerset Railway Stabling yard at Minehead after a hire period on another railway. Illegally parked cars and a steep drop turns this into an especially difficult maneuver.

Please view large and visit pips.

Mikus, SV1XV, Traktor 49, Nouchetdu38 and 47 other people have particularly liked this photo


90 comments - The latest ones
 Fred Fouarge
Fred Fouarge club
Tilt hij dat ?
2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Fred Fouarge club
Yes it can quite easily Fred
2 years ago.
 Loose_Grip/Pete
Loose_Grip/Pete club
Great shot Roger. 7822 returning home from Leicestershire!
HFF and have a great weekend.
2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Loose_Grip/Pete club
Thank you
2 years ago.
 Sarah O'
Sarah O' club
Hey Roger, yes yes. indeed. a tight fit !!! wow... A great shot and I did enlarge and did not miss the pips. well done Roger..... have a good weekend,,, stay safe and well.
Best wishes, Sarah
2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Sarah O' club
Lovely comments Sarah, Thank you.
2 years ago.
 vero
vero club
une série Spectaculaire, ces photos sont sublimes, j'adore cette merveilleuse locomotive ,malgré
ces périlleuses manoeuvres HFF Roger, belle e douce nuit bisous
2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to vero club
Thank you Vero, it was interesting to watch.
2 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
A fascinating series of a most unusual street scene, Roger. If I'd been among the organisers, that view of the tyres in the PiP would have had me really worried! HFF and have a great weekend.
2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to tiabunna club
Thank you George, must confess to have been waiting for the bang but thankfully it didn't happen
2 years ago.
 LotharW
LotharW club
Eine tolle Dokumentation, Roger. Die Räder des LKW werden ja ziemlich strapaziert (PiP 3) HFF und bleib gesund!
2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to LotharW club
Thank you Lothar, I was surprised that they survived.
2 years ago.
 Wierd Folkersma
Wierd Folkersma club
not much space, HFF!
2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Wierd Folkersma club
Indeed not but it eventually reached a successful ending, Thank you.
2 years ago.
 Stephan Fey
Stephan Fey club
HFF, Roger! Superb series!
2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Stephan Fey club
Very kind Stephan, Thank you.
2 years ago.
 Steve Paxton
Steve Paxton club
What a capture no fun for the truck driver at all the PIPs show it all., HFF enjoy the weekend.
2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Steve Paxton club
Many thanks Steve
2 years ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
wonderful image, also the insets:)

H.F.F my friend
2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Annemarie club
Thank you Annemarie
2 years ago.
 Erika+Manfred
Erika+Manfred club
HFF, wish you a good WE, stay well
2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Erika+Manfred club
Many thanks.
2 years ago.
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club
A great capture of this unique sight Roger. We have recently been watching a series regarding heavy transportation and trains and I am sure this trip was shown at one point. ⭐
Love it. Well done.

HFF, enjoy your weekend. Herb
2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Herb Riddle club
Thanks Herb an interesting hour.
2 years ago.
 Ecobird
Ecobird club
A super set of images Roger. A narrow street and parked cars plus an ever growing audience must have made this a nightmare of a job. It was fascinating to watch and I am pleased you captured it all so beautifully. The driver still had to get it around the bend at the bottom of the street once he had negotiated this one so deserved the wholehearted round of applause he received. Fascinating as I said but fascinating to see your photos too.

HFF and a lovely weekend to you
2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Ecobird club
Thank you, used all the car parking money on this.
2 years ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Beautiful series Roger.
HFF and stay well.
2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Very kind Jaap, \Many thanks.
2 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
A fantastic series Roger! Some expert driving needed there! You have captured the event beautifully. Good weather too!! I have just read Carol's comment. There must have been quite an audience, and how nice that the driver was given a round of applause!
HFF and wish you a good weekend.
2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne club
Thank you Rosa, The road was closed for quite a while this.maneuver. took place.
2 years ago.
 David G Johnson
David G Johnson club
Marvellous !.. Roger,.. and well photographed details too - I am always interested in how the rear wheels steering linkage will be worked out so each wheel will have a different ratio of angle.. clever driving yes - in fact an incredible turn to complete... // Keep well and a ''HFF'' from Dj.
2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to David G Johnson club
Thank you David, I found it amazing that he only had to pull forward once for angle adjustment.
2 years ago.
 aNNa schramm
aNNa schramm club
WOW and grea PIPs
2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to aNNa schramm club
Very kind Anna, thank you.
2 years ago.
 Annaig56
Annaig56 club
bonne fin de semaine beaucoup de très belles photos ***
2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Annaig56 club
Very kind, Thank you.
2 years ago.
 Marije Aguillo
Marije Aguillo club
Preciosas tomas. HFF and have a nice weekend.
2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Marije Aguillo club
Many thanks \Marije
2 years ago.
 Doug Shepherd
Doug Shepherd club
Very nice record of the skills of the driver and of course the rest of the team Roger!

HFF and enjoy your weekend
2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Doug Shepherd club
Nice comments Doug, Thank you,
2 years ago.
 Jocelyne Villoing
Jocelyne Villoing club
Oh lala, là c'est du sérieux !
HFF Roger avec le soleil.
2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Jocelyne Villoing club
Thank you Jocelyne, it was fascinating to watch.
2 years ago.
 Walter 7.8.1956
Walter 7.8.1956 club
Great shots of a very spectacular Transport Roger!!! HFF and have a great weekend!!!
2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Walter 7.8.1956 club
Very kind Walter, Thank you.
2 years ago.
 TOZ
TOZ club
Super set Roger great photos
Regards TOZ
2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to TOZ club
Nice comments TOZ, Thank you.
2 years ago.
 Günter Klaus
Günter Klaus club
........das sind ja tolle Aufnahmen lieber Roger,wunderschön kommen deine Aufnahmen rüber:))

......wünsche noch einen schönen Abend,ganz liebe Grüße Güni:))
2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Günter Klaus club
Thank you Guni:)) an interesting hour.
2 years ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
HFF, Roger ! Have a very nice weekend ahead !
2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Ulrich John club
Thank you Ulrich
2 years ago.
 trester88
trester88 club
Eine erstklassige Reportage, Roger! Sehr interessante Aufnahmen!
HFF und ein schönes Wochenende!
2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to trester88 club
Very kind Wilhelm Thank you
2 years ago.
 Boarischa Krautmo
Boarischa Krautmo club
thats a precision job....
I like your documentation!
HFF and have a nice weekend!
2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Boarischa Krautmo club
Terrific comments, Thank you.
2 years ago.
 David Slater (Spoddendale)
David Slater (Spodde… club
It is always quite amazing how these transporter drivers seem to manage to get into every conceivable gap! Great picture Roger. HFF.
2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to David Slater (Spodde… club
Thank you David
2 years ago.
 Erika Akire
Erika Akire club
...really, that was a spezial Moment ... HFF Roger...
2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Erika Akire club
It was Erika, Thank you.
2 years ago.
 Nicole Merdrignac
Nicole Merdrignac club
Bon week-end. Nicole.
2 years ago.
 Peter_Private_Box
Peter_Private_Box club
Hi Roger
A wonderful and interesting set of picture, which I like very much!
Very nice collection
I must say that I am rather puzzled, since West Somerset railway has a connection to Network rail at Taunton, and maybe easier trailer access at Williton....
Best Wishes, HFF, a nice week end, and stay safe!!
Peter
2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Peter_Private_Box club
Hello Peter, thank you for the comments, I did wonder at the time why Minehead when the majority of transfers are at Bishops Lydeard, it's possible the loco needs work and the new Seward Road crossing is not yet ready but I have emailed a friend who works at the WSR to see if they have an answer.
2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has added
Hi again Peter, The loco did indeed need workshop attention at Minehead and with the track lifted for work at Alcome this was the only option.
2 years ago.
GrahamH club has replied to Roger (Grisly) club
Also probably the rail access charges make rail transport uneconomical. This is true in Australia.
12 months ago. Edited 12 months ago.
 Percy Schramm
Percy Schramm club
A fascinating serie from the return of this beautiful looking engine. HFF, wish you a sunny weekend, Roger !
2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Percy Schramm club
Thank you Percy, I do agree they are good looking locomotives
2 years ago.
 Bergfex
Bergfex club
Unglaublich, was es alles gibt!
HFF Roger!
2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Bergfex club
Thank you Bernhard
2 years ago.
 ©UdoSm
©UdoSm club
Wow, that's when the heavy-duty trailer reached its limits.
A really great series...
Have a nice weekend.
2 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Terrific comments that are really appreciated Udo, thank you.
2 years ago.
 * ઇઉ *
* ઇઉ * club
You have chosen a wonderful place for the shots.
The technology used to transport this locomotive is fascinating.
However, the pictures are absolutely worth seeing because of the fantastic historic buildings, which are a perfect complement to this impressive old locomotive, and the modern transport technology.
Have a great weekend, Roger.
2 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Thank you, the main building is the Queens Hall built in 1914 as a theater for film and live shows it closed in 1939 and was used by troops for the duration of the war.
2 years ago.
* ઇઉ * club has replied to Roger (Grisly) club
Thanks for the information, Roger.
2 years ago.
 Leo W
Leo W club
Welch eine Last hier transportiert wird. Eine sehr gut Reportage über das spektakuläre Ereignis.
2 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Generous comments Leo, Thank you.
2 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
A fascinating reportage series Roger..............all nicely captured, documenting what appears to be a well planned and executed job!! The strain on the trailer can clearly be seen in the fourth PiP. Almost unbelievable..!!

You ought to send a copy of the pics to the company involved..........I'm sure they'd like them!

Was this something you planned to go and photograph?
2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Keith Burton club
Thank you Keith, I had no idea this was happening until arrival in Minehead, I missed the first part of the operation which was the tender unload off of another trailer unit, so it was a quick park the car and back to take these images (and many more of course) what was heartening was the generous round of applause at the end from the crowd that had assembled to watch,
2 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Roger (Grisly) club
Sounds like you got there in time for the interesting bits!
2 years ago.
 Esther
Esther club
What a skilled driver.
2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Esther club
Thank you Esther, I also thought so.
2 years ago.
 Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨*
Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨* club
excellentes captures de ces instants scabreux*********************
2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨* club
Thank you Valeriane, it was interesting to watch.
2 years ago.
 Peter Chet
Peter Chet club
Hi Roger, a great series of photos. You must have known it was happening that day. Not knowing the area I checked location.Great that you included the co-ordinates Regards Peter
2 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Thank you Peter, It was pure chance we went to walk somewhere different on this day!
I try to geo tag all my images and I am pleased it helped.
2 years ago.
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
SUBLIME et agréablement rendue avec cette magnifique explosion de couleurs.
2 years ago.
 Stefani Wehner
Stefani Wehner club
Absolutely great shots!
2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Stefani Wehner club
Very generous Stefani, Many thanks.
2 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Really kind Malik, Thank you.
2 years ago.
 J. Gafarot
J. Gafarot club
Incredible series !
This is proper work.
You took it very well.
Thank you Roger.
2 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to J. Gafarot club
Thank you Jose, It was fascinating to watch.
2 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
That is probably correct Graham, but it all appears a little unreal.
12 months ago.

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