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Milepost 90¼
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 1 พ.ค. 2017
Hello, & welcome to my channel.
The name Milepost 90¼ of course being the section of railway where LNER A4 ‘Mallard’ reached 126mph. My objective of this channel however is not to cover steam specials around the aforementioned milepost but further south down the East Coast Mainline, the Midland Mainline & the West Coast Mainline, as well as loco movements in the areas mentioned. I also try to visit various preserved railways throught the year.
Equipment used:
Cameras: Panasonic Lumix TZ30, Panasonic Lumix TZ60, Panasonic Lumix FZ82, Canon PowerShot A3500 IS
Tripod: Hama Star 62
Editing Programme: Corel VideoStudio X9
I hope you enjoy watching my videos & please feel free to make any suggestions or critisisms about my work.
The name Milepost 90¼ of course being the section of railway where LNER A4 ‘Mallard’ reached 126mph. My objective of this channel however is not to cover steam specials around the aforementioned milepost but further south down the East Coast Mainline, the Midland Mainline & the West Coast Mainline, as well as loco movements in the areas mentioned. I also try to visit various preserved railways throught the year.
Equipment used:
Cameras: Panasonic Lumix TZ30, Panasonic Lumix TZ60, Panasonic Lumix FZ82, Canon PowerShot A3500 IS
Tripod: Hama Star 62
Editing Programme: Corel VideoStudio X9
I hope you enjoy watching my videos & please feel free to make any suggestions or critisisms about my work.
60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' Charging over Shap and Ais Gill with The Fellsman - 23/05/24
Making it's first appearance in the North West since returning to steam two years earlier, LNER A4 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' kicked off the 2024 season of The Fellsman. The usual route was tweaked a little bit to be as similar as possible to the route taken by 60007 on it's inaugural run in preservation. In April 1967, as 4498, Sir Nigel ran down the WCML from Crewe to Carlisle and back over the S&C then via Blackburn to rejoin the WCML at Farington Jn. Compared to the standard Fellsman itinerary of out and back over the Settle and Carlisle, the northbound run was along the WCML over Shap, with the return following the S&C.
Throughout the day, 'Sir Nigel Gresley' was sporting a commemorative headboard. On 23rd of May 1959, 60007 set the Post War World Speed Record for steam at 112mph whilst descending Stoke Bank, working The Stephenson Jubilee railtour back from Doncaster to Kings Cross. 23rd of May 2024 marked the 65th anniversary of the record run, so a nearly identical headboard, with modified dates to suit the anniversary, was fitted to the loco to mark the occasion.
Starting at a very wet Runcorn East between Frodsham and Warrington, the A4 is first seen accelerating away from the passenger pickup at Frodsham. Bursting out of Halton tunnel in a cloud the steam, the loco charges towards the station at 54mph with a short but urgent blast on the whistle. Racing through the rain, the engine steams through the station, whisking the 12 coach train on to Warrington for the next passenger pickup. Managing the camera, tripod and umbrella here was quite a challenge!
Next came Shap Wells. Excluding the light engine move to Heaton six weeks earlier, this would be the loco's first northbound ascent of Shap Fell since 1997. Sir Nigel's exhaust plume can be seen at Scout Green as the train emerges from the cutting, half way along the 1-in-75 climb. Passing the small gallery at Salterwath, the noise from the chimney becomes evident. The sound grows stronger as 60007 closes in on Shap Wells at 38.1mph, an impressive performance given the weight of the train and limited assistance from Class 47 D1924 'Crewe Diesel Depot' at the rear.
Due to flooding on the S&C, it was a bit uncertain until the train left Carlisle whether it would return via Shap or Ais Gill. The line was reopened in time for the original path to be followed and we next catch up with the A4 at Birkett Common. On the long 1-in-100 gradient to Ais Gill, the loco puts in another good performance, emerging from under the bridge in puff of steam at 34mph. The wind beats the steam down the side of the train as it tackles the steep gradient. D1924 was providing a little assistance at this point.
Following the water stop at Long Preston, Sir Nigel is next seen at Whalley Arches, the foot of Wilpshire Bank's 1-in-82. The train was signal checked at Whalley station meaning the train would have a stiff climb ahead of it from a standing start with a bit of mizzle creating a wet rain, compromising adhesion. The staccato exhaust reverberates across the valley as the A4 gets into its stride. After crossing the viaduct, the crew provide a whistle for the foot crossing ahead. Unsurprisingly, D1924 was assisting here to ensure the train didn't stall on the climb to Wilpshire Summit.
Lastly the train is seen at Winwick Jn. The wind and rain had made a return just to make life difficult as 60007 lurches across from the fast to the slow line at the junction. Unfortunately the crew open up just after the bridge so we see the train coasting through the rain at 48mph under the bridge as it prepares for the next passenger drop off at Warrington.
A bit of an anti-climax but overall an excellent, if very long day, with a fantastic performance from 'Sir Nigel Gresley' over Shap!
Timestamps:
00:00 - Runcorn East
01:08 - Shap Wells
03:42 - Birkett Common
05:09 - Whalley Arches
07:17 - Winwick Jn
Filmed on a Panasonic HC-X1500 with an AudioTechnica AT8024 micrphone.
Enjoy.
Throughout the day, 'Sir Nigel Gresley' was sporting a commemorative headboard. On 23rd of May 1959, 60007 set the Post War World Speed Record for steam at 112mph whilst descending Stoke Bank, working The Stephenson Jubilee railtour back from Doncaster to Kings Cross. 23rd of May 2024 marked the 65th anniversary of the record run, so a nearly identical headboard, with modified dates to suit the anniversary, was fitted to the loco to mark the occasion.
Starting at a very wet Runcorn East between Frodsham and Warrington, the A4 is first seen accelerating away from the passenger pickup at Frodsham. Bursting out of Halton tunnel in a cloud the steam, the loco charges towards the station at 54mph with a short but urgent blast on the whistle. Racing through the rain, the engine steams through the station, whisking the 12 coach train on to Warrington for the next passenger pickup. Managing the camera, tripod and umbrella here was quite a challenge!
Next came Shap Wells. Excluding the light engine move to Heaton six weeks earlier, this would be the loco's first northbound ascent of Shap Fell since 1997. Sir Nigel's exhaust plume can be seen at Scout Green as the train emerges from the cutting, half way along the 1-in-75 climb. Passing the small gallery at Salterwath, the noise from the chimney becomes evident. The sound grows stronger as 60007 closes in on Shap Wells at 38.1mph, an impressive performance given the weight of the train and limited assistance from Class 47 D1924 'Crewe Diesel Depot' at the rear.
Due to flooding on the S&C, it was a bit uncertain until the train left Carlisle whether it would return via Shap or Ais Gill. The line was reopened in time for the original path to be followed and we next catch up with the A4 at Birkett Common. On the long 1-in-100 gradient to Ais Gill, the loco puts in another good performance, emerging from under the bridge in puff of steam at 34mph. The wind beats the steam down the side of the train as it tackles the steep gradient. D1924 was providing a little assistance at this point.
Following the water stop at Long Preston, Sir Nigel is next seen at Whalley Arches, the foot of Wilpshire Bank's 1-in-82. The train was signal checked at Whalley station meaning the train would have a stiff climb ahead of it from a standing start with a bit of mizzle creating a wet rain, compromising adhesion. The staccato exhaust reverberates across the valley as the A4 gets into its stride. After crossing the viaduct, the crew provide a whistle for the foot crossing ahead. Unsurprisingly, D1924 was assisting here to ensure the train didn't stall on the climb to Wilpshire Summit.
Lastly the train is seen at Winwick Jn. The wind and rain had made a return just to make life difficult as 60007 lurches across from the fast to the slow line at the junction. Unfortunately the crew open up just after the bridge so we see the train coasting through the rain at 48mph under the bridge as it prepares for the next passenger drop off at Warrington.
A bit of an anti-climax but overall an excellent, if very long day, with a fantastic performance from 'Sir Nigel Gresley' over Shap!
Timestamps:
00:00 - Runcorn East
01:08 - Shap Wells
03:42 - Birkett Common
05:09 - Whalley Arches
07:17 - Winwick Jn
Filmed on a Panasonic HC-X1500 with an AudioTechnica AT8024 micrphone.
Enjoy.
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A diesel loco is attached in case of a breakdown, which used to happen to the steamer Al too often.It does not provide any power unless necessary.
Wonderful, you felt as if you were there seeing Clan Line, thank you.
Thank you very much Jim. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
55009 and 47826 going quite well.
Absolutely! You can always count on a Deltic to make a good noise!
Got footage of 'London's own favourite steam loco'. Well filmed :)
Thank you very much Brian. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
6:01 here’s the problem it’s dragging brakes that’s caused clun castle to come to a stop on hemerdon bank
I saw that tour on railcam
Fantastic capture and great choice of locations 👍
Thank you very much, still plenty of spots to explore in the North West! I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
Superb work of 07 , you got all types of weather yesterday but captured great shots. Good to see you yesterday at Shap Wells 👍
Thank you very much Stephen. I think all I needed to complete the meteorological set would be snow! Very nice to meet you at Shap as well. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
Brillaint video! I've subscribed!
Thank you very much Henry. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
@@Milepost90.25 You're welcome! I also had fun chasing her.
Nice capture. Would you be interested in have your shot at Bourton included in a 'Steam Driver's Eye View' program we are putting together?
Thank you very much. I am interested, yes. What is the procedure for this?
would 7029 will be on the New York Central .
No. 7029 spent is working life during the 1950s and 60s on the Western Region of British Railways in the UK. I hope you enjoyed the video.
@@Milepost90.25 i mean for a New York central Demomstration.
Beautiful moment of long gone era brought back to life. Thank you to the team for making all that happen. It was an awesome sight seeing it push out of the station in perfect shape 🙏
A very rare event too. Not often we get a Western engine on the ECML! She was on top form as she was struggling out of Kings Cross! I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
There is always some ignorant scroat that treats us to a picture of his *r*e whenever you try to photo locos. What a shame, he obviously knew he was spoiling the video.
Good video :)
Thank you very much Simon. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
Thankyou so much for that, just relived my boyhood when the country was still a lovely place to grow up in. As a lad i lived at Harmer Green just up the hill from the station and spent many happy hours and days experiencing those wonderful Deltics storming through Welwyn North. Funny its gone a bit dusty in here.
Thank you very much. Must have been awesome to see the Deltics in their prime regularly thumping up and down the ECML. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
Safety valves lifting at the top of that climb. What incredible free steaming boilers the Bullied pacifics had!
A brilliant design of boiler, managed with some fine enginemanship on the day. Very impressive to be doing just over 38mph at the summit with around 500 tons behind the tender. We were all stunned! I hope you enjoyed the video.
Super views of 'Clan Line'. Great filming. 👍
Thank you very much Allan. Clan Line put on a great show! I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
Great locations, spectacular camera work and a brilliant subject. Clan Line in full flow looking far better than she ever did in BR days. Excellent stuff 👏. Huge credit to the MNLPS 👍.
Thank you very much. She definitely wasn't hanging about at all! Some others at Upton Scudamore were talking about when the MNs were brown in 1967 due to the lack of cleaning. The MNLPS should be proud of the work they've done to bring 35028 back. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
Marvellous footage, thank you. They've got her tuned just right, an absolute joy to behold.
Thank you very much. From a lineside perspective, she didn't put a foot wrong all day. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
Marvellous video! I don't know what causes it, but I love the off beat sound of Clan line. I've compared videos of British India Line and Clan Line. The BIL does have a similar rhythm to Clan Line but its much more subtle, Whereas Clan Line's is very pronounced. A strange quirk of the beast!
Thank you very much. Both 35018 and 35028 have got three cylinders giving a syncopated exhaust beat. The difference in how the engines sound is probably due to the timing of the valves and how well they are set. The better the setting/timing of the valves, the sharper the exhaust beat. I hope this makes sense!
@@Milepost90.25 I have to admit that's the best explanation I've heard of this quirk. Most of the time I just get obtuse argumentative comments 🤣. You've restored my faith in humanity!
Thank you for such a superb video regards kevin😊
Thank you very much Kevin. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
Magnificent Video - Clan Line did NOT dissapoint! I saw her speeding through west Byfleet in the morning and then crawling, due to a possible landslip, through Addlestone on the return!
Thank you very much. She absolutely didn't! Couldn't have asked for anything else. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
Good to meet you at Bapton yesterday. You captured some great video, especially at Upton Scud. Well done - must have been a long day !
Thank you very much Nigel. It was nice to meet you too. She made a cracking ascent of Scudamore. Didn't realise a Merchant could make so much noise at the chimney! It was a long day but it was good fun. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
Fantastic sight and sound
Certainly was Andy! Didn't realise a Merchant could make such a racket! I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
There's always a dickhead who'll stand in the way, completely oblivious to someone filming, a meter to his right would have made all the difference. DUH!!!
JUST MAGIC ❤❤❤
Thank you very much Ian. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
Beautiful shot 👍🏻
Thank you very much. Got very lucky with the sun, it was dodging between the clouds whilst we were waiting. I doubt I'll ever be able to reach your high standard of filming but I'm very pleased you enjoyed the video.
Great shot! I saw her at blackburn. Glad there was no train bombing
Thank you very much. I hope she was as good at Blackburn as she was at Oxenholme and Wigan! I hope you enjoyed the video.
А сзади на всякий случай тепловоз прицеплен у каждого парового состава ))).
Да! Дизель находится сзади на случай, если паровоз сломается или его нужно будет подтолкнуть! Надеюсь, вам понравилось видео.
Why wasn't the towing diesel electric decoupled and left at King's Cross? Did they take it with them in case the Clun Castle broke down?
On the day, the Class 47 pulled the train from Tyseley to Wembley where it was put to the rear and the same on the return journey. The 47 was left coupled to the rear in order to shunt the empty coaching stock at Lincoln and in case 7029 needed any assistance on the journey. I hope this answers your question and I hope you enjoyed the video.
How much assistance is given by the 47 at the back? Or is it just there for failures?
The diesel is at the back to help with shunting the stock at each end of the run to and from depots. It's also there just in case the steam loco is struggling and needs a push. Luckily they aren't there to push the steam engine around all day!
Great camera work, especially on the third clip (Colton Jn). What camera did you use? TIA
Thank you very much. I was quite pleased with the shot at Colton too! The camera I use is a Panasonic HC-X1500. I also use an AudioTechnica AT8024 microphone. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
@@Milepost90.25 Very smooth zoom control, not easy to do. Thanks for the info.
Imagine the craftsmanship that has gone into building such a beautiful machine.
Swindon Works made a real fuss about doing this properly. Tyseley has continued that to make sure 7029 remains in as perfect condition as they can manage! I hope you enjoyed the video.
Nice capture of the Royal Scot. I caught the Royal Scot at Twyford
Thank you very much. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
It would have been going full speed if it wasn't for the Class 47 at the back...
The 47 was at the rear in case the Deltic failed and for the reversal at Cleethorpes on the return journey. The 47 was idling so this made the 12 coach load more like 15 or 16! I hope you enjoyed the video.
That speed can't be real 😊
I timed a number of the coaches past the street lamp over the level crossing. Speed = Distance/Time. So I worked out 95mph by using the length of one coach and taking the average number of frames for each coach to pass. I hope you enjoyed the video.
👍 for this great steam video. Joe
Thank you very much Joe. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
Awesome capture
Thank you very much James. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
Thank you for such a superb video nice to see the people on the platform waiting regards kevin😊
Thank you very much Kevin. Given the rubbish weather, I was surprised to see so many people out for the A4. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
Why does the engine make that chug chug sound if the fire is producing steam at the same rate? I apologize if this seems a stupid question but I’m not at all familiar with how the train works.
Not a silly question at all! The chuffing is the sound of the steam being used rather than produced. The sound is created when the steam is exhausted from the cylinders, through the blastpipe and up the chimney. I hope this explanation makes sense and I hope you enjoyed the video.
@@Milepost90.25 Thank you that makes perfect sense. I love videos like this and I wish we had more engines like this in America.
Fantastic train. I got you a sub Joe
Thank you very much Joe. Can't go wrong with an A4 or a Black Five! I hope you enjoyed the video.
As an American who has never been to Europe; what’s the best recommended way to experience mainline steam? Sir Nigel Gresley is high on the bucket list but I’ll take any A4. What are the hot spots?
There are a few railtour promoters such as Saphos Trains, Steam Dreams, The Railway Touring Company and Vintage Trains who all operate steam on the mainline. SNG runs with Saphos and Steam Dreams. Steam tours tend to run all over the country, throughout the year. Tickets for any of these trains can be bought from these promoters. I hope this helps and I hope you enjoyed the video.
@@Milepost90.25 thank you so much! And yeah I loved your video, got me wanting to book a trip! Lol
amazing videos !! thank you for sharing 😄
Thank you very much. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
Why do vintage locomotives have a modern locomotive ‘helping’ them from behind ? 😅 the entire train set seems a little bit fake(d)…don’t you think ?
The diesel is at the back to help with shunting the stock at each end of the run to and from depots. It's also there just in case the steam loco is struggling and needs a push. Luckily they aren't there to push the steam engine around all day! In steam days it was possible, if not likely that a rake would be all the same livery. LSL have the blood and custards as part of their branding hence the matching rake. I hope you enjoyed the video.
Excellent catch cool trains for sure enjoyed. Have a great rest of your week 😎🚂TSM
Thank you very much. One of my colleagues once said there's nothing cool about a steam train. How wrong was he? I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
Brilliant thanks heaps from down under. This is the only way I get to see the heart and soul of engines.
You're more than welcome! I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
Looks like the black 5 is invading the LNER territory
Great video, glad the clip at Doncaster wasn't spoiled by that person getting in the way, hope we didn't either. Was pretty good luck getting both charters multiple times.
If the man in the green jacket took a step back it would've been excellent. At least he wasn't in the way too much! It was nice to meet Some considerate photographers for a change! Some furious planning during the week before and some luck on the day led to seeing both charters. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
Why is there a Diesel engine pushing at the end of each train?
The diesel is at the back to help with shunting the stock at each end of the run to and from depots. It's also there just in case the steam loco is struggling and needs a push. Luckily they aren't there to push the steam engine around all day!
It’s not pushing,it’s their in case of a breakdown of the steamer so it won’t block the track for hours,don’t forget these are very old machines and can go wrong.
So cool!😀 excellent captures!👍
Sir Nigel does look cool in blue, especially with the blood and custards! I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.