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'Sir Archibald Sinclair', 'Linette' and a surprise visitor at the Bluebell Railway!
BR 4-6-2 Class BB number 34059 'Sir Archibald Sinclair' in action on a photocharter at the Bluebell Railway, UK on 7th October 2024. Also running throughout the day was BR 4-6-0 Class 5MT number 73082, masquerading as class member number 73087 'Linette'. The special train was organised for a group of NetWork Rail employees. At the end of the day, 4-6-2 Class A4 number 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' arrived on shed. It would be a star performer at the railway's 'Giants of Steam' event the following weekend.
Many thanks to Jon Bowers and the railway staff for organising this photocharter.
มุมมอง: 261

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BR 4555 at the Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway
มุมมอง 1233 หลายเดือนก่อน
Visiting British Railways 2-6-2T Class 45XX number 4555 in action on a photo charter at the Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway, UK. The loco, in BR lined green livery, is seen hauling a single BR Mk1 coach in chocolate/cream livery and also on a short freight. Many thanks to Martin Creese of 30742 Charters and the railway staff for organising this event.
62712 'Morayshire' at the Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway in May 2014
มุมมอง 1534 หลายเดือนก่อน
British Railways 4-4-0 Class D49 number 62712 'Morayshire' in action on a photo charter at the Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Scotland in May 2014. The locomotive, in BR lined-black livery and hauling a rake of BR Mk1 carriages is captured in action at various locations along the line from Bo'ness up to the Avon Viaduct. 62712 was taken out of service in November 2016 and is currently under overhau...
Cumbres & Toltec Railroad in June 1996. K36s 487, 488 and 489 in action!
มุมมอง 4614 หลายเดือนก่อน
Digitized Super8/Sound cine film shot at the Cumbres & Toltec Railroad, USA in June 1996. The majority of the film depicts a public service train slogging up the 4% grade (1 in 25) from Chama to the 10,000 ft summit at Cumbres and double-headed by K36 2-8-2 locomotives 487 and 488. The train is filmed being prepared in Chama Yard and at several locations along the line climbing to Cumbres. The ...
Steam Railmotor No.93 at the Llangollen Railway in March 2011
มุมมอง 2875 หลายเดือนก่อน
Railmotor No. 93 was originally built by the Great Western Railway (GWR) at Swindon Works in 1908. It was condemned as a Steam railmotor on 19th November 1934 and was converted into Auto Trailer No. 212 in which guise it appeared in May 1935. The Auto Trailer was itself condemned by British Railways in May 1956. However, the vehicle was not scrapped but converted into a 'Work Study Coach' with ...
Class J15 65462 at the North Norfolk Railway in March 2011
มุมมอง 1285 หลายเดือนก่อน
British Railways 0-6-0 Class J15 number 65462 in action on a photo charter at the North Norfolk Railway, UK in March 2011. Many thanks to Neil Cave of 'TimeLine Events' and the railway staff for organising this charter.
Last Day of 'Melior' in action at the Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway
มุมมอง 3606 หลายเดือนก่อน
Kerr Stuart 0-4-2ST 'Melior' built in 1924 in action hauling a typical Bowater Paper Mill's mixed train on a photo charter. It was the last day in service for this locomotive as it's boiler ticket expired the following day. Video footage was taken at various locations along the line, much of it focusing on the the impressive 1km long concrete viaduct near Sittingbourne station. At the locomotiv...
Vintage Trains at the Talyllyn Railway with 'Dolgoch' and 'Sir Haydn'
มุมมอง 1.1K8 หลายเดือนก่อน
Locomotives number 2 'Dolgoch' and 3 'Sir Haydn' in action on vintage trains at the Talyllyn Railway in March 2024. The photo charter aimed to try and create the last days of the operating railway and also the early days of preservation back in the early 1950s. Video footage was taken at Tywyn, Rhydyronen, Brynglas and Dolgoch station. Many thanks to David Williams and the railway staff for org...
Last Working Day of 92214 at the Great Central Railway
มุมมอง 8659 หลายเดือนก่อน
British Railways 2-10-0 Class 9F number 92214 working a mixed freight on a photo charter at the Great Central Railway on 26th February 2024. As a result of the locomotive's 10 year boiler certificate expiring the following day this was the last day of working for 92214 before its withdrawal for overhaul. It is not known when 92214 will return to service but it may be many years. Video footage t...
1450 on an Autotrain at the Severn Valley Railway
มุมมอง 63210 หลายเดือนก่อน
Snowy scenes with British Railways 0-4-2T number 1450 and Autocoach 'Chaffinch' at the Severn Valley Railway on 2nd March 2013. The video footage was taken around Bewdley, Arley, Eardington and Bridgnorth stations. Many thanks to the railway staff and Matt Fielding for organising this photocharter.
Great Central Railway Winter Gala - 8 Locos in Steam!
มุมมอง 22910 หลายเดือนก่อน
The Great Central Railway's Winter Gala on Friday, 26th January 2024. Eight locos in steam plus the visiting NER Autocar. The following locos were seen in action on various combinations hauling passenger and freight/tanker trains. Locos as follows: BR 0-6-0 Class 2F number 52322 (visitor) BR 2-10-0 Class 9F number 92214 BR 2-8-0 Class 8F number 48305 BR 4-6-0 Class 4MT number 75069 (visitor) BR...
Southern Railway 2-6-0 Class U number1638 in action at the Bluebell Railway in 2008
มุมมอง 9210 หลายเดือนก่อน
A short (2 min) video of Southern Rly 2-6-0 Class U number 1638 in action on a photo charter in March 2008. The loco is seen hauling a rake of vintage wagons in and on the approach to Horsted Keynes station.
BR 2-10-0 Class 9F number 92203 at the Great Central Railway in 2009
มุมมอง 12011 หลายเดือนก่อน
British Railways 2-10-0 Class 9F number 92203 (minus 'Black Prince' nameplates) on a photo charter at the Great Central Railway, UK in October 2009. The locomotive is seen hauling a long rake of Mk1 carriages (am) and a mixed freight consist (pm). The video was filmed at various locations along the line between Loughborough and Rothley stations. Some locations are now inaccessible or have succu...
Vale of Rheidol locomotive Number 8 in BR Black Livery!
มุมมอง 217ปีที่แล้ว
Two 2-6-2T Vale of Rheidol locomotives, number 7 in GWR green livery and number 8 'Llywelyn' in newly painted British Railway black livery, in action on a photo charter near Devil's Bridge station on 2nd/3rd November 2023. Number 7 is seen hauling a short freight consist whilst number 8 was on a rake of passenger stock in blood/custard livery. The charter coincided with the arrival of Storm Cia...
30926 'Repton' at the Great Central Railway in September 1991
มุมมอง 261ปีที่แล้ว
British Railways 4-4-0 'Schools' class number 30926 'Repton' in action at the Great Central Railway on 9th September 1991. GWR 0-6-0 Pannier tank number 7760 also makes a brief appearance at Loughborough. 30926 was filmed at Quorn & Woodhouse and Leicester (North) stations and also at Swithland (where the dining train 'The Carillon' stopped to allow passengers a view over the reservoir whilst e...
Flying Scotsman at the Bluebell Railway!
มุมมอง 1.3Kปีที่แล้ว
Flying Scotsman at the Bluebell Railway!
Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway in July 2023 - 4 Locos in Action
มุมมอง 23Kปีที่แล้ว
Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway in July 2023 - 4 Locos in Action
30120 and 34070 Double-heading at the Swanage Railway in 2014.
มุมมอง 500ปีที่แล้ว
30120 and 34070 Double-heading at the Swanage Railway in 2014.
Rocket and Planet at the Great Central Railway's 'Golden Oldies Weekend' in 2011
มุมมอง 284ปีที่แล้ว
Rocket and Planet at the Great Central Railway's 'Golden Oldies Weekend' in 2011
GWR 4-6-0 'Saint' class number 2999 'Lady of Legend' on the West Somerset Railway
มุมมอง 936ปีที่แล้ว
GWR 4-6-0 'Saint' class number 2999 'Lady of Legend' on the West Somerset Railway
British Railways 2-8-0 number 3802 in action at the Llangollen Railway in 2007
มุมมอง 363ปีที่แล้ว
British Railways 2-8-0 number 3802 in action at the Llangollen Railway in 2007
'Green Arrow' at the North Norfolk Railway in January 2005
มุมมอง 374ปีที่แล้ว
'Green Arrow' at the North Norfolk Railway in January 2005
BR 4-6-0 Class 5MT number 44806 at the Llangollen Railway in November 2003
มุมมอง 262ปีที่แล้ว
BR 4-6-0 Class 5MT number 44806 at the Llangollen Railway in November 2003
Mid Suffolk Light Rly - Visit of Great Eastern Rly Y14 number 564 in 2002
มุมมอง 347ปีที่แล้ว
Mid Suffolk Light Rly - Visit of Great Eastern Rly Y14 number 564 in 2002
Sun, Steam and Snow! The Great Central Railway in December 2000
มุมมอง 192ปีที่แล้ว
Sun, Steam and Snow! The Great Central Railway in December 2000
61572, 61264 and 68088 at the North Norfolk Railway in June 2002
มุมมอง 718ปีที่แล้ว
61572, 61264 and 68088 at the North Norfolk Railway in June 2002
The 'Red Bank Empties' - 45305 and 61264 Double-Heading at the Great Central Railway in March 2004
มุมมอง 1912 ปีที่แล้ว
The 'Red Bank Empties' - 45305 and 61264 Double-Heading at the Great Central Railway in March 2004
Narrow Gauge Steam in North Wales Charter in November 2022
มุมมอง 4862 ปีที่แล้ว
Narrow Gauge Steam in North Wales Charter in November 2022
Bluebell Railway 'Terrier' Weekend in November 2000
มุมมอง 5742 ปีที่แล้ว
Bluebell Railway 'Terrier' Weekend in November 2000
61994 'The Great Marquess' at the Churnet Valley Railway in 2007
มุมมอง 2932 ปีที่แล้ว
61994 'The Great Marquess' at the Churnet Valley Railway in 2007

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  • @bibekdas7449
    @bibekdas7449 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Man, Old Darjiling was calm. New Darjeeling is way too busy! The British high ranked officers came here for a summer vacation for chilling off. Even today people do but that level of relaxation is gone now.

  • @devi9202
    @devi9202 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a lovely bit of engineering!

  • @zebrashark23
    @zebrashark23 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The 1990's was the best era for the C&TS. I sure do miss it. Great memories though. This video takes me back to my childhood. I can almost smell the coal smoke.

  • @DilipePradhan
    @DilipePradhan 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Not past, show present, video, of today.

  • @nicholasmedovich8691
    @nicholasmedovich8691 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wasn’t this shot in 1997? If I remember correctly, this was on Pentrex

  • @kellyashfordtrains2642
    @kellyashfordtrains2642 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sweet & Steamy.

  • @nathancorcoran5347
    @nathancorcoran5347 หลายเดือนก่อน

    India has some neat steam locomotives.

  • @tariqzacharia6652
    @tariqzacharia6652 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lion of Indian Railways..

  • @TheSudrianTerrier653
    @TheSudrianTerrier653 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Like History in the dark said, the last engine of these war babies did manage to escape being destroyed, and although her sisters are all gone, she’s home, the last of her kind

  • @TheSudrianTerrier653
    @TheSudrianTerrier653 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The most powerful industrial loco in Britain, in terms of tractive effort, she can outdo a black 5

  • @alexproductions7219
    @alexproductions7219 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi. I'm planning on doing a video about City of Truro's history. Would it be at all possible for me to use any of this footage? Would give full credit to you and provide link to your channel in the video description.

  • @kellyashfordtrains2642
    @kellyashfordtrains2642 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sweet & Steamy.

  • @johnrafferty8087
    @johnrafferty8087 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I miss those days

  • @abdullahfaizaan8381
    @abdullahfaizaan8381 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Only been 40 years but one could easily mistake this for a century, this was a different time, different world all together.

  • @Etherealstrike
    @Etherealstrike 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    6:59 8:45 i love the sound of its whistle!

  • @JNRC62fan
    @JNRC62fan 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Saints have got to be one of my favourite GWR steam locomotives

  • @timu438
    @timu438 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for an enjoyable episode. A beautiful locomotive! Beautiful environs. Nicely shot!

  • @kellyashfordtrains2642
    @kellyashfordtrains2642 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Morayshire is as beautiful as Mayflower the B1. Sweet & Steamy.

  • @greatwesternproductions2857
    @greatwesternproductions2857 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Superb film, a much missed locomotive. Also, black/early crest and carmine and cream coaches - perfection. Cheers and keep up the great work - Alex

    • @paulravenscroft1704
      @paulravenscroft1704 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Alex, glad you enjoyed the video. I'm slowly re-editing and upgrading my digital railway video which goes back over 20 years. Also old VHS video going back to 1989 and digitised cine film back to 1972 so there is plenty more to come!

  • @mikeyjasoncampbell9694
    @mikeyjasoncampbell9694 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    #488 is my favorite steam locomotive. And it’ll be my favorite train!

  • @RichardS-qh8mi
    @RichardS-qh8mi 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    19 minutes of pure joy - I could go there and not come back.

  • @kellyashfordtrains2642
    @kellyashfordtrains2642 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sweet & Steamy.

  • @kellyashfordtrains2642
    @kellyashfordtrains2642 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is going back some. I may not be keen on this engine's shape, but she does have charm. Any news on where she's got to? Is she under overhaul?

    • @paulravenscroft1704
      @paulravenscroft1704 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think so. Currently in GER blue as a Class Y14 but I don't know what she is going to come back as!

  • @bobrulejr.4057
    @bobrulejr.4057 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A VERY nice video!! It was good to see #17. She was the first EBT mike I saw run on my first visit to the EBT back n 1985.

  • @trainsandtrams2020
    @trainsandtrams2020 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This railway is high on my list to visit, from the preserved railways in the UK where I have not yet had a chance to go. I like this pictured industrial tank engine with the saddle tank. It sounds great too, with that mixed train on the hook. What engine from their shed will replace "Melior"?

    • @paulravenscroft1704
      @paulravenscroft1704 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The only operational steam locomotive on the line is now the recently restored (May 2022) 0-4-2ST Kerr Stuart 'Premier' built in 1905.

  • @NJPurling
    @NJPurling 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The actual spelling is 'Maerdy'. That is the proper Welsh spelling of the place where the colliery was. In the Rhondda valley of Wales. I really thought they would have used the proper spelling.

  • @ElvisThedog-vx4qbiscute
    @ElvisThedog-vx4qbiscute 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    7:48 wheel slip

  • @kellyashfordtrains2642
    @kellyashfordtrains2642 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cute little steamy.

  • @abhijitsingh2613
    @abhijitsingh2613 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    No audio.No sound.

    • @paulravenscroft1704
      @paulravenscroft1704 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No audio recording with 8mm cine film back then.

  • @bennickss
    @bennickss 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wonderful little engine, great fit on the GW set plus Siphon G as well

  • @EvanderFlynnLesmana-b6p
    @EvanderFlynnLesmana-b6p 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks like a american engine but streamlined

  • @vikramthakur1179
    @vikramthakur1179 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    An era gone by

  • @Gustavolagranlocomotora
    @Gustavolagranlocomotora 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like all british railways liveries

  • @MattyExplore
    @MattyExplore 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow what a beautiful moment passing under the rainbow 🌈 🚂

  • @kellyashfordtrains2642
    @kellyashfordtrains2642 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What's not to love about narrow gauge steam engines?

  • @sorshiaemms5959
    @sorshiaemms5959 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My favorite B R locomotive great video

  • @julianyknow6537
    @julianyknow6537 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Was a good day that.

  • @reikoobray2573
    @reikoobray2573 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Promo>SM

  • @SargentRail
    @SargentRail 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So lovely to see the tankers out on the line. Even if this was a few years back, the tankers are a lovely sight to see along with a toad van or collet guard coach. Gorgeous shots and lovely day I expect! Now the tankers either work mixed, if there is freight that is, or they sit at Totnes gathering dust. Hope to see them soon! Cheers mate.

  • @victorpaul904
    @victorpaul904 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🇮🇳💐🍁💐♥️🥰🥰I love you 💐🍁🇮🇳

  • @acersalman8258
    @acersalman8258 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful I love 💘 it ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @PHsRailwayVideos
    @PHsRailwayVideos 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice video! As a volunteer at the Middleton who's first loco shift was working on 1310, I'm always partial to a Y7!

  • @greatwesternproductions2857
    @greatwesternproductions2857 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A wonderfully made film of what appears to have been a cold but worthwhile day. Very useful engine, 1450 which is currently down at the Flour Mill under restoration I believe. Cheers and keep up the great work - Alex.

    • @paulravenscroft1704
      @paulravenscroft1704 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Alex, glad you enjoyed the video. Yep, it was quite cold!

  • @williamtacey7770
    @williamtacey7770 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That since 11 years beginning of March 2013 for average freezing to death 💀🥶

  • @kellyashfordtrains2642
    @kellyashfordtrains2642 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh the weather outside is frightful, But the fire is so delightful. Since we've no place to go, Let it snow. Snow & Steam 2023 is the title I'd have chosen, the atmosphere is so magical.

  • @TheTrainGuy-cx2jj
    @TheTrainGuy-cx2jj 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video and lovely engines. never personally been to a Gala but as im a volunteer at the llangollen railway and theres one coming up my chance may have finally come

  • @AlanWaterfield-r1v
    @AlanWaterfield-r1v 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great Video Paul

  • @kellyashfordtrains2642
    @kellyashfordtrains2642 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    75069 is a Severn Valley Railway Resident.

    • @greatwesternproductions2857
      @greatwesternproductions2857 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We know and a valued one at that. Will be sorry to see it go in 2027

    • @williamtacey7770
      @williamtacey7770 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So high needs wouldn’t able to go in Great Yarmouth and Margate Seaside place on their own

  • @kellyashfordtrains2642
    @kellyashfordtrains2642 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What's not to love about God's Wonderful Railway?

  • @kellyashfordtrains2642
    @kellyashfordtrains2642 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What is it about Black Prince that makes you love her so much?