The only thing missing which would have knocked the nostalgia up a few more notches is the sound of fish-plate joints under the wheels... Lovely vid. Thanks
Thanks for that it was lovely listening to her and seeing a journey from the front end I made so many times in my twenties. But disappointed you did not keep the video running into Portsmouth Harbour station.
Hi Peter, thanks for the comment and glad you enjoyed the video. I mentioned in the description as to why the footage stopped: "Unfortunately the battery ran out just as we were pulling into Portsmouth Harbour so that's why it ends slightly early." I've now got a bigger battery pack which will hopefully make future videos a little more stable.
Of all our steam locomotives I think this class has to be my favourite. Yes it was common and produced in high numbers but there was a really good reason for that, thank goodness some were preserved so that the likes of my Grandchildren can have the thrill of steam. Great video, excellent quality and inspired placing of the camera, thank you.
Thank you for the kind comment Tango6nf. Deep down, I hope mainline steam can last long enough for my two sons to experience the excitement of what steam engines were built to do.
@@Shoddy127 Yes its great to see the look of wonder on their faces when they stand next to the locomotive simmering away and blowing off steam, they love it just as every kid has done for the last 180 years!.
I dont mean to be offtopic but does any of you know a way to get back into an instagram account? I stupidly lost my login password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me.
@Wells Nolan I really appreciate your reply. I found the site through google and Im in the hacking process now. I see it takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
Seeing railway staff take pictures and be in awe as well, that to me is extraordinary. I remember when I first went to a station to see a heritage unit pass through, the platform staff didn't have a clue it was coming. Luckily, they know me enough to know that I'm not going to just jump on a train without paying. It came through, there wasn't many others watching but a handful. Nowadays, I think - and hope - that the communication is a bit better ! I don't think I've ever seen Petersfield as busy as that in daytime, or ever!
Loved that! having never been on a steam train that was next best. It proves that everyone loves a steam train with amount of people on the stations and bridges! thanks for doing that ! watch out for others as I have subscribed.
Many thanks Val, there’s always a lot of people about when we run on a rail tour which is great to see. Makes all our hard work worth it! I’m aiming to do some more of these videos when the current situation improves & we can actually haul some more rail tours. Thanks for subscribing.
Hi James, thank you for the kind comment. If you check out my channel, you will see further video’s on there similar to this one you have just watched.
This is a real good place to put a camera....for a 1st class steam engine train ride. Lovely countryside scenery. Still feels very windy / blowy; in which cuts out the sounds of the steam train engine...from time 2 time. Especially the whistling effect. but nevertheless....excellent video footage. Even better than some of the other train cab rides I’ve been on. Some train cab windscreens get dirty. But this camera ( Go pro ) was placed outside. Even better! I seem to like this steam train video very much. 👍👌 anymore like this? Monday... 2nd November 2020 UK 🇬🇧 Southampton. Updated 3rd November
Hi Peter, many thanks for your kind response to this video. Regarding the wind noise, due to completing a couple of other videos like this, I have now made a small black plastic box to place the microphone into which will hopefully cut out the sound of the wind but still pick up the noise from the loco. The only issue I’ve had with this is COVID as it hasn’t allowed me to try it out so fingers crossed it will settle soon & I can see if the box works.
Hi Chris, many thanks for enjoying the video and your kind comment. The GoPro is secured inside a small plastic case and is connected to and fixed into position by a magnet, which sticks to the running board of the engine. The camera settings on the GoPro are already set up to remove any shaking whilst videoing and it clearly does the job well as the footage shows. The sound is picked up by an external mic that is connected to the GoPro. Further sound testing will be carried out on future runs to see if I can improve the sound when the loco is running fast and all being well remove any wind interference by placing the microphone into a small black box. I can only do this when we can haul tours again. Fingers crossed that will be in the short term and not long term!
How exactly did they refill that loco with water at hazlemere? Can you give me the name or web address of your railtours as I would love to ride one of those steamers
How did you get permission to film this kind of video and how did you manage to get the gopro to stay in one place without moving about and falling on it's side or even fall off.
Hi David, the GoPro is attached to a stand that has a magnet fixed to the bottom of it so it sticks to the running board of the engine. I'm a support crew member and have always wondered how this would work so I ensure the camera is fixed into a sensible position where it isn't (fingers crossed!) going to get knocked off but provide a good view of the line ahead. When I place the camera onto the loco its always done in a safe position so it doesn't interfere with the footplate crew's vision and also check to see if they are happy with me placing the camera into position to film.
Awesome video. I used to live in Hampshire so it was a treat to see all the stations, Liphook, Liss, Petersfield, Rowlands Castle, Havant (Used to work in Havant). What is that rattling when slowing?
Hi pmjd42, thanks for your comment. The rattling noise is the loco snifting valve working when the engine is coasting or not applying power. This link explains how it works: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snifting_valve#:~:text=A%20snifting%20valve%20(sometimes%20snifter,sound%20made%20by%20the%20valve.
@@Shoddy127 does youtube let you edit the video to say why it ran out, saves you having to reply every time someone says "Why did it stop early" before they read the comments
@@jonathanphelan6627 I use an editing program to edit my videos so TH-cam doesn’t specifically allow you to do this as far as I’m aware. I have to be honest, I’ve never looked to see if it does though.
@@LegoAndTraiinsGuyys it's royal navy slang (jackspeak). Look it up! Due to its location as the last south-bound stop before the main Portsmouth & Southsea railway station, Fratton has been adopted in naval slang as a euphemism for the withdrawal method of contraception, "to get off at Fratton". en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki Fratton railway station - Wikipedia
Hi Nigel, I quote from the third paragraph: "Unfortunately the battery ran out just as we were pulling into Portsmouth Harbour so that's why it ends slightly early." It was annoying but I now have a larger battery which will hopefully solve any issues in the future.
Great run, lovely day, and nice to see a good turnout of folk for the enjoyment.
The only thing missing which would have knocked the nostalgia up a few more notches is the sound of fish-plate joints under the wheels...
Lovely vid. Thanks
Many thanks@@billseymour-jones3224, that’s the modern day railway for you.
Loved the sound of the beat of the engine. Great trip .
Thanks for that it was lovely listening to her and seeing a journey from the front end I made so many times in my twenties. But disappointed you did not keep the video running into Portsmouth Harbour station.
Hi Peter, thanks for the comment and glad you enjoyed the video.
I mentioned in the description as to why the footage stopped:
"Unfortunately the battery ran out just as we were pulling into Portsmouth Harbour so that's why it ends slightly early."
I've now got a bigger battery pack which will hopefully make future videos a little more stable.
Another great video. Unfortunately I miss this trip.
One of the early ones Henry, always a privilege to take one of the engines to my home town.
What a fine video! The locomotive and crew seemed to be on top form plus the scenery on a fine day was beautiful. Big thank you!
Many thanks for the kind reply Peter. Check out the other videos similar to this one & see how you find them.
Of all our steam locomotives I think this class has to be my favourite. Yes it was common and produced in high numbers but there was a really good reason for that, thank goodness some were preserved so that the likes of my Grandchildren can have the thrill of steam. Great video, excellent quality and inspired placing of the camera, thank you.
Thank you for the kind comment Tango6nf. Deep down, I hope mainline steam can last long enough for my two sons to experience the excitement of what steam engines were built to do.
@@Shoddy127 Yes its great to see the look of wonder on their faces when they stand next to the locomotive simmering away and blowing off steam, they love it just as every kid has done for the last 180 years!.
Really nice video. Sharp and easy on the eyes. And stations captioned. Thanks a lot!
Just found this-what a treat I used to do this journey every day and its nice to see this view - thanks for sharing this with us
I dont mean to be offtopic but does any of you know a way to get back into an instagram account?
I stupidly lost my login password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me.
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@Wells Nolan I really appreciate your reply. I found the site through google and Im in the hacking process now.
I see it takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Wells Nolan It worked and I actually got access to my account again. I am so happy!
Thanks so much you saved my ass!
@Lennox Ridge no problem :)
What a great place to shoot a video from,loved the whole journey
Such an Emotional Sound 🥲🥲
Absolutely brilliant, glad came across your channel!
Seeing railway staff take pictures and be in awe as well, that to me is extraordinary. I remember when I first went to a station to see a heritage unit pass through, the platform staff didn't have a clue it was coming. Luckily, they know me enough to know that I'm not going to just jump on a train without paying. It came through, there wasn't many others watching but a handful. Nowadays, I think - and hope - that the communication is a bit better ! I don't think I've ever seen Petersfield as busy as that in daytime, or ever!
AMAZING!!!!! GOOD JOB!!!!! LOVE IT!!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!!!!!
Very nice indeed. That's a line well known for sharp curves and stiff gradients, so it makes the work of the crew here even more impressive.
Indeed it does Lee, it’s a shame the Direct doesn’t get used more often.
Loved that! having never been on a steam train that was next best. It proves that everyone loves a steam train with amount of people on the stations and bridges! thanks for doing that ! watch out for others as I have subscribed.
Many thanks Val, there’s always a lot of people about when we run on a rail tour which is great to see. Makes all our hard work worth it!
I’m aiming to do some more of these videos when the current situation improves & we can actually haul some more rail tours.
Thanks for subscribing.
Really nice video. Good quality. Thanks for posting.
Love it! This is home territory.
Glorious!
What a great bit of video
Brilliant,very enjoyable to watch.
Many thanks Michael, I’m quite happy with how it turned out considering it is my first attempt at this on a full size loco.
Thank you for this video. It is the first one I have watched with a steam locomotive. Do you have any more?
Hi James, thank you for the kind comment. If you check out my channel, you will see further video’s on there similar to this one you have just watched.
A very nice ride! But why has a single frame from 1:03:14 been moved to 1:07:52?
nowt wrong with pompy shoddy127 but its at the end of the line and start of great ferry company to france and spain also to jersey
Great to watch. I presume the battery gave out just as it was getting close to the Hard?
This is a real good place to put a camera....for a 1st class steam engine train ride. Lovely countryside scenery.
Still feels very windy / blowy; in which cuts out the sounds of the steam train engine...from time 2 time. Especially the whistling effect.
but nevertheless....excellent video footage. Even better than some of the other train cab rides I’ve been on. Some train cab windscreens get dirty. But this camera ( Go pro ) was placed outside. Even better!
I seem to like this steam train video very much. 👍👌 anymore like this?
Monday... 2nd November 2020 UK 🇬🇧 Southampton. Updated 3rd November
Hi Peter, many thanks for your kind response to this video. Regarding the wind noise, due to completing a couple of other videos like this, I have now made a small black plastic box to place the microphone into which will hopefully cut out the sound of the wind but still pick up the noise from the loco. The only issue I’ve had with this is COVID as it hasn’t allowed me to try it out so fingers crossed it will settle soon & I can see if the box works.
What is the rattle we hear from time to time?
I know it's because of the camera lens and position, but it looks like the train is running between the two lines.
Very enjoyable, well done. I couldn't detect any vibration or movement of the camera relative to the engine. How & where did you secure it?
Hi Chris, many thanks for enjoying the video and your kind comment.
The GoPro is secured inside a small plastic case and is connected to and fixed into position by a magnet, which sticks to the running board of the engine. The camera settings on the GoPro are already set up to remove any shaking whilst videoing and it clearly does the job well as the footage shows. The sound is picked up by an external mic that is connected to the GoPro.
Further sound testing will be carried out on future runs to see if I can improve the sound when the loco is running fast and all being well remove any wind interference by placing the microphone into a small black box. I can only do this when we can haul tours again. Fingers crossed that will be in the short term and not long term!
😳 I've just read the info after I had made my comment. Sod's law! 👍
How exactly did they refill that loco with water at hazlemere? Can you give me the name or web address of your railtours as I would love to ride one of those steamers
How did you get permission to film this kind of video and how did you manage to get the gopro to stay in one place without moving about and falling on it's side or even fall off.
Hi David, the GoPro is attached to a stand that has a magnet fixed to the bottom of it so it sticks to the running board of the engine. I'm a support crew member and have always wondered how this would work so I ensure the camera is fixed into a sensible position where it isn't (fingers crossed!) going to get knocked off but provide a good view of the line ahead.
When I place the camera onto the loco its always done in a safe position so it doesn't interfere with the footplate crew's vision and also check to see if they are happy with me placing the camera into position to film.
At 1:06:02 : That is a long way south for a GWR train!
That’s a Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central service.
Awesome video. I used to live in Hampshire so it was a treat to see all the stations, Liphook, Liss, Petersfield, Rowlands Castle, Havant (Used to work in Havant). What is that rattling when slowing?
Hi pmjd42, thanks for your comment. The rattling noise is the loco snifting valve working when the engine is coasting or not applying power. This link explains how it works:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snifting_valve#:~:text=A%20snifting%20valve%20(sometimes%20snifter,sound%20made%20by%20the%20valve.
Same you were flagged at the box. Might have made it.
Camera too low for my taste I want to see where the people live but other than that good video.
Why does the video cut out before it reached the end ?
As stated in the description, unfortunately the battery ran out just before we reached the Harbour.
@@Shoddy127 ah, silly me, I hadn't seen that
@@jonathanphelan6627 Haha, your not the first to ask & probably won’t be the last either! 🤣
@@Shoddy127 does youtube let you edit the video to say why it ran out, saves you having to reply every time someone says "Why did it stop early" before they read the comments
@@jonathanphelan6627 I use an editing program to edit my videos so TH-cam doesn’t specifically allow you to do this as far as I’m aware. I have to be honest, I’ve never looked to see if it does though.
Don't get off at Fratton
Why? It’s a fairly safe destination and it’s got decent links to the area
@@LegoAndTraiinsGuyys it's royal navy slang (jackspeak). Look it up!
Due to its location as the last south-bound stop before the main Portsmouth & Southsea railway station, Fratton has been adopted in naval slang as a euphemism for the withdrawal method of contraception, "to get off at Fratton".
en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki
Fratton railway station - Wikipedia
Why did you miss off the last little bit? Pfff!
Hi Nigel,
I quote from the third paragraph:
"Unfortunately the battery ran out just as we were pulling into Portsmouth Harbour so that's why it ends slightly early."
It was annoying but I now have a larger battery which will hopefully solve any issues in the future.
@@Shoddy127 Sorry, never checked that.
No worries