Simply wonderful! And thus it ended. Many a young lads aspiration ended with it too, many drivers and firemen sought work elsewhere, thousands of tons of perfectly good machinery just thrown away. It had to happen eventually as steam power was hard, dirty and unforgiving work. This lovely film is not only a personal archive, but for those like me who are too young, is almost a history lesson, and a dedication to all those railwaymen who put their life into their job. Thank you again Dave.
That is a very nice way of putting it....a dedication to the railwaymen. I feel proud about that if they feel the same way, so thank you very much for that. It was a long and hard weekend that weekend, as I didn't drive then and had to rely on public transport from Manchester Vic. back to Doncaster late in the evening. But looking back now, of course it was all worth it. I have some valuable (to me) film of the last of steam. Thank you for the wonderful words in your comment, I appreciate it.
Hi Dave. Some more priceless footage. It's noticeable the crowds ranged from senior ladies to young children - possibly as everyone had at least one family member (even an uncle), working on the railways. Not sure, but I think owning an 8mm cine camera was uncommon - glad you took the trouble.Alan.
You are right about the lack of amateur cine cameras, in those days most people chose to buy a still camera....but for some reason I chose to purchase a cine camera. As you have pointed out, it is probably a good job I did. Many thanks for taking the time to comment.
10A Carnforth shed code. Used to spot for numbers in the early 60s (I’d be about 10) coming in on the branch from Grange/Ulverston/Barrow, always out of the right hand side. Yard was full! Happy days.
I've got goosebumps! Very emotional footage and thanks for taking the effort of sharing it with us. You've reminded me to go and look up your Lostock Hall footage again. I actually visited Lostock Hall shed site on the 11th August this year to reflect on the 49th anniversary of steam's last day. If you scratch through the weeds and bushes there are still signs of the shed's existence. I hope to visit again next year for the 50th anniversary. Thanks again. (Here's the Lostock Hall footage th-cam.com/video/9MKBRuEJjV4/w-d-xo.html )
Hi there... The headcode for this was 1T80 in both directions of the railtour... Of note, although the tour had the headboard proclaiming ""Stockport (Bahamas) Locomotive Society", the tour was actually organised by G. C. Enterprises. What I find interesting is you don't seem to have captured any footage of 45212 - she was certainly on shed that day after running from Preston light as she had done a Preston to Blackpool South and return before remaining at Preston to shunt some sleeper coaches off the Euston - Glasgow service... Making that the last steam hauled move in normal service. From what I can tell in the video, she's not outside so must be in the shed
Thank you very much indeed for this information, and feel bad now that I didn't manage to film 45212. I have re edited this film with a made up soundtrack, hoping it will enhance the video instead of listening to music. th-cam.com/video/sWlW8m7grEI/w-d-xo.html
Just fantastic film from a bygone era - I reckon on a par with British Transport Films and Pathe. You certainly caught the mood there. Not a high vis jacket or helmet in sight. Kids and adults running over the rails and nobody ticking them off! I'll share via Twitter if that's OK? Cheers, Brian
I wonder how many of the crew felt sadness at the passing of steam? Most of the accounts I've read indicate that the drivers were looking forward to sitting in a clean diesel cab and couldn't wait to see the back of steam.
Soupdragon1964 This is true. Not to mention the cleaners who had to get inside fireboxes and smoke boxes etc. Most teenage fanboys don't understand what a dirty, carcinogenic, life limiting industry this was.
@MrELOPNE They lost their jobs, but better that than die of lung disease and cancer, crawling around in smoke boxes, ashpits and fireboxes. They got better jobs in more modern occupations with better health and safety.
@MrELOPNE Likely because they had already spent some years in dirty industry such as steam loco maintenance. It doesn't take long to get life shortening diseases, even if they switch to cleaner jobs later.
@MrELOPNE The asbestos in buildings is contained in the fabric. It is not a danger unless disturbed. Whereas with steam loco maintenance, people get inside the firebox or smoke box and rake up all the shit and breath it in. Many people have died from working in and around steam locos. What a good thing that most of them have been scrapped and melted. We must continue this process!
2:44 ... I recognize that coat of arms. The Bahamas ... "Expulsis Piratis Commercia Restituta." Piracy expelled, commerce restored. Interesting to see that. Was there a class of train named after colonies? I wonder if The Commonwealth of The Bahamas knows that there is a train bearing its namesake. Pretty cool. I'm from there.
Thank you so much for your comment, and yes there were a class of locomotives called the "Jubilee" class, with loads of names from the colonies. If you google it (or Wikipedia), I am sure you will see the full list. I apologise for the delay in responding to you.
Often wondered why 45156 wasn't preserved being a genuine , only one of four named black fives ? as for the rose tinted glamour of steam , getting up at 4 am to light and three hours plus later you may have steam , mt uncle who was a immingham driver went from WD's to class 31, and 37 , said climb in quick check of systems fire up wait ten min's away you go ...point made
Of course you have a valid point regarding steam, not at all rosy for the footplate crew, but glamorous for us trainspotters at the time. A lot of us hoped that 45156 would be preserved, but as we know...it wasn't, such a shame. I had the privilege to go on the footplate of this loco in the company of Jim Carter. A lovely railwayman. Thank you for your comment, and apologise for the delay in answering.
Thank you very much indeed for your comment. It was an emotional day I must admit, but like yourself, most of that day locked inside my memory bank. I also thank you for explaining why 45156 wasn't saved. what a shame. Of course, I am so pleased this video brought back all your memories of that day. What I intend doing in the coming weeks is: add sound effect to the soundtrack instead of music. I have done this on one of my other videos. It's impossible for me to match the exact sound, but much better than music. So watch out for that...........................
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Yeah my Dad had one of those Bolex camera which was with Standard 8 I think only Super 8 cameras had batteries, which also did not last particularly long if my memory serve me right. And great capture and very well done. I just love what you done and as I have said before this is history being shared for future generations. If I may ask how did you get it transferred to video? I have my life on 8mm film and you have given me some inspiration and also shown that this old footage has such value. Great share mate and take care.
Your dad had a quality camera back then, and I think you are right, a Bolex was Std 8 film. Many thanks once again for your positive comment Andre'. If you google EverMedia, this is the company I used.....they are not cheap, but then none of them are. You have a few options in which format you want them transferred....I opted for MPEG-4, as I wished to do my own editing. Best wishes and stay happy.
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Dave, thanks for that info but I am way down south. I have a found a company here that also can do it. Oh yes the Bolex was top of the range and I do still have it along with the projectors; etc.
I am pleased you have found a company that will transfer your films, hope they have got good reviews. You are doing the right think as well in my opinion, keeping hold of the camera and projectors....well worth hanging on to. Take care and stay safe..................
How wonderful to have spent that afternoon at Carnforth. I remember it as if it was yesterday!
I hope I shall never forget it also.
A very memorable weekend for me.
Brilliant Footage Dave' Many Thanks For Being There And Making These Historic Recordings xxx
It is my pleasure, and pleased you have enjoyed the video....thank you for your comment.
I remeber 8mm .My Mother had a camera .It was quite expensive back in the day!
Simply wonderful! And thus it ended. Many a young lads aspiration ended with it too, many drivers and firemen sought work elsewhere, thousands of tons of perfectly good machinery just thrown away. It had to happen eventually as steam power was hard, dirty and unforgiving work. This lovely film is not only a personal archive, but for those like me who are too young, is almost a history lesson, and a dedication to all those railwaymen who put their life into their job. Thank you again Dave.
That is a very nice way of putting it....a dedication to the railwaymen. I feel proud about that if they feel the same way, so thank you very much for that.
It was a long and hard weekend that weekend, as I didn't drive then and had to rely on public transport from Manchester Vic. back to Doncaster late in the evening.
But looking back now, of course it was all worth it. I have some valuable (to me) film of the last of steam.
Thank you for the wonderful words in your comment, I appreciate it.
Hi Dave. Some more priceless footage. It's noticeable the crowds ranged from senior ladies to young children - possibly as everyone had at least one family member (even an uncle), working on the railways. Not sure, but I think owning an 8mm cine camera was uncommon - glad you took the trouble.Alan.
You are right about the lack of amateur cine cameras, in those days most people chose to buy a still camera....but for some reason I chose to purchase a cine camera. As you have pointed out, it is probably a good job I did.
Many thanks for taking the time to comment.
Brought back great memories as I was on this train
So was I, and pleased the video brought back nice memories for you.
Fantastic Dave great to see the old footage enjoyed watching.
Thank you for taking the time to comment, and of course pleased you enjoyed the video....cheers.
10A Carnforth shed code. Used to spot for numbers in the early 60s (I’d be about 10) coming in on the branch from Grange/Ulverston/Barrow, always out of the right hand side. Yard was full! Happy days.
I've got goosebumps! Very emotional footage and thanks for taking the effort of sharing it with us. You've reminded me to go and look up your Lostock Hall footage again. I actually visited Lostock Hall shed site on the 11th August this year to reflect on the 49th anniversary of steam's last day. If you scratch through the weeds and bushes there are still signs of the shed's existence. I hope to visit again next year for the 50th anniversary. Thanks again. (Here's the Lostock Hall footage th-cam.com/video/9MKBRuEJjV4/w-d-xo.html )
Hi there...
The headcode for this was 1T80 in both directions of the railtour... Of note, although the tour had the headboard proclaiming ""Stockport (Bahamas) Locomotive Society", the tour was actually organised by G. C. Enterprises.
What I find interesting is you don't seem to have captured any footage of 45212 - she was certainly on shed that day after running from Preston light as she had done a Preston to Blackpool South and return before remaining at Preston to shunt some sleeper coaches off the Euston - Glasgow service... Making that the last steam hauled move in normal service. From what I can tell in the video, she's not outside so must be in the shed
Thank you very much indeed for this information, and feel bad now that I didn't manage to film 45212.
I have re edited this film with a made up soundtrack, hoping it will enhance the video instead of listening to music.
th-cam.com/video/sWlW8m7grEI/w-d-xo.html
Just fantastic film from a bygone era - I reckon on a par with British Transport Films and Pathe. You certainly caught the mood there. Not a high vis jacket or helmet in sight. Kids and adults running over the rails and nobody ticking them off! I'll share via Twitter if that's OK? Cheers, Brian
O.K. Brian, but please give me a mention....cheers.
Thank you once again for your comment.
Will do - I'll share the link / and your name.
Thank you Brian.
I wonder how many of the crew felt sadness at the passing of steam? Most of the accounts I've read indicate that the drivers were looking forward to sitting in a clean diesel cab and couldn't wait to see the back of steam.
Soupdragon1964 This is true. Not to mention the cleaners who had to get inside fireboxes and smoke boxes etc. Most teenage fanboys don't understand what a dirty, carcinogenic, life limiting industry this was.
I should think you are probably right, but maybe a tinge of sadness....after all it was an end of an era.
@MrELOPNE They lost their jobs, but better that than die of lung disease and cancer, crawling around in smoke boxes, ashpits and fireboxes. They got better jobs in more modern occupations with better health and safety.
@MrELOPNE Likely because they had already spent some years in dirty industry such as steam loco maintenance. It doesn't take long to get life shortening diseases, even if they switch to cleaner jobs later.
@MrELOPNE The asbestos in buildings is contained in the fabric. It is not a danger unless disturbed. Whereas with steam loco maintenance, people get inside the firebox or smoke box and rake up all the shit and breath it in. Many people have died from working in and around steam locos. What a good thing that most of them have been scrapped and melted. We must continue this process!
2:44 ... I recognize that coat of arms. The Bahamas ... "Expulsis Piratis Commercia Restituta." Piracy expelled, commerce restored. Interesting to see that. Was there a class of train named after colonies? I wonder if The Commonwealth of The Bahamas knows that there is a train bearing its namesake. Pretty cool. I'm from there.
Thank you so much for your comment, and yes there were a class of locomotives called the "Jubilee" class, with loads of names from the colonies.
If you google it (or Wikipedia), I am sure you will see the full list.
I apologise for the delay in responding to you.
Often wondered why 45156 wasn't preserved being a genuine , only one of four named black fives ? as for the rose tinted glamour of steam , getting up at 4 am to light and three hours plus later you may have steam , mt uncle who was a immingham driver went from WD's to class 31, and 37 , said climb in quick check of systems fire up wait ten min's away you go ...point made
Of course you have a valid point regarding steam, not at all rosy for the footplate crew, but glamorous for us trainspotters at the time.
A lot of us hoped that 45156 would be preserved, but as we know...it wasn't, such a shame. I had the privilege to go on the footplate of this loco in the company of Jim Carter.
A lovely railwayman.
Thank you for your comment, and apologise for the delay in answering.
Thank you very much indeed for your comment. It was an emotional day I must admit, but like yourself, most of that day locked inside my memory bank.
I also thank you for explaining why 45156 wasn't saved. what a shame.
Of course, I am so pleased this video brought back all your memories of that day.
What I intend doing in the coming weeks is: add sound effect to the soundtrack instead of music. I have done this on one of my other videos.
It's impossible for me to match the exact sound, but much better than music.
So watch out for that...........................
Yeah my Dad had one of those Bolex camera which was with Standard 8 I think only Super 8 cameras had batteries, which also did not last particularly long if my memory serve me right. And great capture and very well done. I just love what you done and as I have said before this is history being shared for future generations.
If I may ask how did you get it transferred to video? I have my life on 8mm film and you have given me some inspiration and also shown that this old footage has such value. Great share mate and take care.
Your dad had a quality camera back then, and I think you are right, a Bolex was Std 8 film. Many thanks once again for your positive comment Andre'.
If you google EverMedia, this is the company I used.....they are not cheap, but then none of them are. You have a few options in which format you want them transferred....I opted for MPEG-4, as I wished to do my own editing.
Best wishes and stay happy.
Dave, thanks for that info but I am way down south. I have a found a company here that also can do it. Oh yes the Bolex was top of the range and I do still have it along with the projectors; etc.
I am pleased you have found a company that will transfer your films, hope they have got good reviews.
You are doing the right think as well in my opinion, keeping hold of the camera and projectors....well worth hanging on to.
Take care and stay safe..................