Photos by Am Bodach : on the map, in Google Earth (KML)

Happy Christmas Alan.

I can recommend Wengen for a walking holiday - no traffic, access by train only, good hotels, incomparable mountains and most people speak at least some English! The weather can be a bit uncertain, though, as in most mountain areas.

this is looking at cross fell on the right, from the top of killhope (killhope head?)the weather station above moorhouse is on the left.

These photos illustrate the retreat of the glaciers during the 35 years I have been visiting the Bernese Oberland.

Nice perspective. Tranquil atmosphere.

Gently on tiptoe Sunday creeps, Cheerfully from the stars he peeps, Mortals are all asleep below, None in the village hear him go; E'en the chanticleer keeps very still For Sunday whisprered, 'twas his will. - John Peter Hebel (1760-1826)

I mistakenly described this loco as a Shay, but I now realise that the arrangement of the cylinders, etc. follows the Heisler design. Heislers, though, have external coupling rods on the bogies. Does anyone know whether a prototype exists for the transmission used on Owl?

Hi Am Bodach Another on for my favs collection this time taken from above.It must have been a quiet time at the Museum not many people about.Regards Alan

I Am Bodach You have a cracking shot here of the Duchess without any bodys round it I would love this to be put back inyo steam. A Y* For this Best wishes Alan

Hi Am Bodach Another fine shot here I like the cloud reflected in the lake another for my favs.Regards Alan

Hi Am Bodach A cracking shot here from a fine vantage point nice one up in the mountains it just looke like you are flying over.Well done and its one for the favs collection so a Y* Regards Alan

Another great shot Am Bodach, Y* for your excellent collection, I'll visit again to take it all in!

Pete