Cleggy the Spyder Man Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 We all enjoy ogling cars (especially westies) - and even better when the said car is in a wonderful location - so why not have a thread running allowing us to show off our photo's I have seen some great photo's whilst surfing through this boardroom so lets get the best photo's and post em up in here the rules: - must be your car (don't have to be a westy) - must be in a cool location - scenic - sporting dont matter really, just not pictures of it outside of yer house - tell us at least where the location is and if yer like a little bit about it I shall start with a picture from yesterday after a ride out with a fellow local member some not bad blatting roads around the area too This info copied off wiki I dont mind admitting Welland Viaduct, also known as Harringworth Viaduct and Seaton Viaduct, is a railway viaduct which crosses the valley of the River Welland between Harringworth in Northamptonshire and Seaton in Rutland, England. It is 1,275 yards (1.166 km) long and has 82 arches, each of which has a 40 feet (12 m) span. It was completed in around 1878, and is the longest masonry viaduct across a valley in Britain. Welland Viaduct lies on the Oakham to Kettering Line and carries the twin track non-electrified line between Corby and Manton Junction, where it joins the Leicester to Peterborough line. The route is generally used for the passage of freight trains and steam train outings. In early 2009 a single daily passenger service was introduced by East Midlands Trains between Melton Mowbray and St. Pancras via Corby. This is the first regular daily passenger service to operate across the viaduct since the 1960s. The viaduct is also used as a diversionary route for East Midlands Trains mainline services using the Midland Main Line route. The line and structure are a favourite with steam train and heritage enthusiasts, carrying a Grade II Listed Structure status and dominating this picturesque rural valley. Due to the structure’s size, age, exposure and inaccessibility, the original brickwork was suffering from extensive weathering and structural deterioration. As part of the Network Rail Structures maintenance programme, Birse Rail was remitted to carry out structural repairs to the viaduct. Traditional methods and materials were employed alongside modern access techniques to return the structure to its former glory and to ensure the long-term structural integrity of the viaduct as well as the enjoyment of generations to come. The viaduct was built using Williamson-Cliffe bricks. Repairs have employed other types of bricks, leaving a patchwork appearance. ----------------------------- get posting - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Nice idea. Not necessarily stunning but one of my favourite pics: and it was taken about here - the road between Stanhope and Edmondbyers, County Durham. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Classic Anglesey shot. sun sea and mountains. Pete chasing Jeff C a couple of years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleggy the Spyder Man Posted May 14, 2010 Author Share Posted May 14, 2010 blimey - great start clouds in that first phot are amazing and the second photo looks like you could drop off the edge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidanPlace Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Snowdonia, on the way back from Stoneleigh this year. Aidan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 the rush at applecross on the beach - one of the most remote places in the UK. going there next week.. cant wait.. and at the mouth of the humber - the sand spit - right at the tip.. would recommend that place for a picnic as long as the wind is easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark (smokey mow) Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 I love the picture Cleggy, the viaduct looks not dissimilar to Chappel Viaduct which is 5minutes from me on one of my favourite driving roads One of my favourite pictures is this one taken at Alresford Creek nr Colchester. The car hadn't been finished that long and I'd been out for a blat over to the parents on a sunny day. I spent many years playing down near the creek in my youth and cycling along the nearby dissused railway line from Wivenhoe to Brightlingsea. In the background of the picture you can see the old sand jetty for loading the barges, an overhead conveyor system (much of which still remains) brought the sand from the nearby quarry to this jetty for loading. A bit further up the river are a few remenants of the railway swing bridge and iron posts from where this crossed the tributary of the river colne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraser.j.g Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Location speaks for itself! One of the best holidays my gf and i have ever had. Repeated last year in my VX, hopefully there again this year if i ever get my crossflow back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1330 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 A couple from me: I think this was the Grimselpass in Switzerland(might be Sustenpass) in 2008, some fantastic roads in that area! Taken on the way to Sicily. Halfway up Mount Etna in Sicily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehall Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 This was last year when staying at Norman Verona's place in western Loire Valley. Château de Challain is in Challain la Potherie which is just a few miles from Norman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Billsberry Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Me and Barry in Arizona (before the car was sprayed blue!) Reims GP circuit 2009 with Barry & Kirk Millau Viaduct South of France 2009 Buzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Billsberry Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Location speaks for itself! I've always loved Marble Arch Buzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Ashcroft Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Pacific Highway 1 California Laguna Seca Raceway at the top of the world famous Corkscrew Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge San Francisco Infenion Raceway California Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Ashcroft Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Milau Bridge Monaco Harbour (with a strange bloke in the passenger seat) Somewhere in France up a mountain Isle of Mann TT circuit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraser.j.g Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Location speaks for itself! I've always loved Marble Arch Buzz hahaha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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