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@@PBRJOHN684 no dates at the moment. :)

@@PBRJOHN684no dates at the moment. :)

@@marksaville512 Thanks mark 👍 I would like to Plimsoll in the flesh one day.

I've been nvited to a gala event in July, and I'd hope to return to SVR in 2022. But time wlll tell. :)

I was there with Plimsoll about three years ago and had a great time. :)

Officially, 15mph. :)

@@marksaville512 Same as the trains then, I’ve heard that some of the locomotive drivers can get a bit… over excited on occasions, but no incidents have occurred.

That's partly why I use the satnav, to give me an accurate speed readout. :) Mostly between 25-30mph, but slower when required by the SVR driver with me. However, on some sections, I have been up to 42mph, but not for long, it's very scary. :)

@@marksaville512 looked plenty fast enough to me. Nice video!

I swap the railway wheels back to standard road wheels. I drive Plimsoll to each event, I don't have a car transporter. You're right, I'm allowed to drive on heritage railway, providing the agree of course. :)

It's noisier, for sure. Bumpier? Not really. More fun? Definitely!:)

Glad you like the video. Check out my other Plimsoll on rails films - I've tried different angles and mounting points. On my latest effort (at Tanfield) I took multiple angles and cut them together to give the impression of passing. Hope you like it. :)

Either look very good, thanks for response

He obeys whatever speed limits are in force. So, on Tanfield it was 15mph and on the SVR and NYMR it was 25mph. However, on some sections of one of the lines I've driven, I was permitted higher speeds, but you wouldn't want to do 40mph for very long. 30mph is fine, though. I'm always accompanied by an engine driver and what he says goes. :)

They seem to be fine so far. All the 'rusty' deposits appear to be picked-up from the rails. :)

No, they're completely separate lines. I believe the Wensleydale line has a link to the main line. NYMR certainly has a link at Grosmont, to allow to run into Whitby, with some trains. :)

I've had the same idea, but I don't have the cash. But it would work really well; the tow link would need to be solid, though, or else fit buffers to the backs of both vehicles. :)

It started with me sending an email, asking if I could do this. Fortunately, a guy called Eddie Knorn worked there and was 'onboard' from the outset, and helped sell the idea to his colleagues. I think everyone had a good experience and I hope to go back one day. :)

Mark Saville ... From the U. S. A. I have an idea. Try it in warmer weather. Did you race the Deltec?

Marvin Blankinchip hi Marvin, unfortunately no I didn't race the Class 37 (not a Deltic). I raced Wartburg. :-)

Mark Saville ... Sorry Mark, I have an untrained eye. I really enjoy your videos. Thanks.

microbusss thanls for the info. :-)

yw Someday I wanna go to UK with a 4 wheel speeder & do this

The wheels make the speedo over-read so I rely on the SatNav to give accurate speeds. The usual speed limit on these lines is 25mph, but on one short section, we clocked over 40mph in top gear, the gear I use most of the time on the rails. :)

Brilliant, you reckless Fellow you! Thanks.

I was under the control of a responsible adult at all times. Recklessness played no part. :)

Hi Amos, I have no idea what any of this means but it sounds terribly interesting.

Amos Maclin b

Land Rover Series I, not a Jeep. :) Jeep did something very similar during WWII, in Burma

The wheels are cast from LM25 aluminium, not steel, although they are as 'hard as iron' due to the heat treatment process. They're not too noisy, but then it's all relative in a Series I. :)

Bobby D It's completely standard except the steering is locked and the wheels are swapped, of course. :-)

Excellent! Do you ever get the chance to ride (without trespass) on any "disused"/forgotten lines?

Not yet, but it's something I'd like to do. It could make a great magazine feature as well as a great video.:)

It drives just like any 60-year-old Land Rover, but I do have a device to lock the steering straight ahead.

There was a certain amount clunkerty-clunk, but nothing appears to have fallen off yet. :)

wt8012 thanks for watching. :-) have you seen the other videos of Plimsoll on rails?

Yes, I have - videos of Plimsoll on the NYMR being one of them. A very unique way to travel!

Sounds like an interesting idea. :) When's your next classic transport day?

16 July - I've just seen the date on your website. Unfortunately, it's a Sunday and I'm busy at my local church on Sundays. Sorry. Any other day during the week would be fine, though. :) My email is mark@LRO.com

maybe sometime in the summer I still need to have a word with the chairman about this!

Yes please. :)

Now that's what I call low profile tyres! All run with diff-lock, so the taper works as normal, or using the geometry of the LR to follow the rails?

Hi John, Sorry, I've only just seen this invitation. What would be involved?

e, but you can watch it lots of times. :)

It was great fun, too. :)

Plimsoll has electronic ignition, so points. :)

Mark Saville Jigger, I thought it was funny, so kudos to you. In fact, score some (more) points!

Yes, I ran it in 4WD high range, but the traction was so good that next time, I'll try it in 2WD. Plimsoll is a completely standard Series I with 10in drum brakes. :)

That's what I was thinking, great for going forward, but liable to lock up backward in 2wd? I guess it's an 88" like mine, but yours has flat panels :o)