Excelent photography. We have a static caravan on a holiday park close by that we let out and you can hear the train. It is a very nostalgic and wonderful sound.
I have to agree with you, in fact I think the B.R. blue is even better than the original L.N.E.R. blue. Thank you for your valued input. Kind regards, Alan
She certainly looks 'at home' near the seaside' .. 😅😂 Just look at the speed of the motion, often forgotten tucked away on other locos with just the side rods giving it hell! A nice unusual shot at Kingskerswell... 👍 Thanks as always Alan .. atvb t ..
Hi Terry, yes it makes you realise why Mallard was virtually scrapped after reaching 126! Thanks as always for your kind and thought provoking input. Best regards, Alan
Thank you for the superb cinematography and the view we could get at 100mph. Stirring stuff, but I salute those footplate men of the past who earned a living with that daily rough ride in a confined dirty workspace.
'Rough ride'? It was always said that the A4s rode like Pullman cars - one reason why, on Silver Link's maiden run in 1935, the 'Jubilee' twice made it to 112 and managed 100mph for 40-odd miles. Driver Taylor was going by ride comfort, thinking he was doing no more than 75-80!!!
@@paulcaswell2813Hi Paul you are correct in regard to Taylor’s account. But for many of the steam era the rough ride was a reality. It was called the Iron Horse for a reason. And it was dirty and confined.
So good to see Sir Nigel enjoying his working holiday on the English Riviera. 😉 I found the sequence at Holcombe to be especially stirring - I could almost smell the steamy smoke! Thanks for your posts - I enjoy them all out here in rural Thailand.
Goodrington Sands featuring Philistines on the beach, their heads must be so heavy their neck muscles have atrophied🥱🥱 Sorry Alan but that maths lesson went straight over my head😵💫 Some great shots from the cutting room floor, she looks good whatever speed she's doing👍👍👍 That bathers shot reminded me of when we used to surf in October, no wetsuits- they're for the wusses. Thanks Alan, always a treat to watch your vids.
Hi Bob, sorry I'm late, a bit like the two Golden Hinds! Always makes me smile to get your take on things. Best wishes, Alan P.S. Should have something else for you to appraise this evening.
Time it was back in an LNER livery . British Railways under the LMS mafia would never have built an engine like this . The kylchap exhaust fitted in the 50's is no excuse ,was already used before the war on this class .
Alan Steamclips is always chasing a steam railtour, no matter where it goes. This dull and dismal day was no exception. I know I like to write about him being surprised by something unexpectedly, so here's another I'm sure every enthusiast would love to capture on camera. Tired of chasing main line train excursions for a first, our dear friend Alan decided to ride on a preserved railway: South Devon Railway, which isn't very far from its much bigger sister, the Paignton & Darmouth Steam Railway. The young man snitched a ride behind two Great Western steamies, who turned out to be resident Collett Goods engine no. 3205 and 3440 City of Truro, on loan from the NRM. City of Truro was standing in for one of the Pannier Tank Engines, who was suffering an overheated axlebox. "Nice surprise," mused Alan to no-one in particular. "Hope you like it," tooted City of Truro, as if she'd heard what he'd said. "What's not to?" asked the young man smiling. Alan alighted at Totness Riverside station to watch the run-round operation. After both engines had been coupled up.... "Fancy a footplate ride?" invited City of Truro's Driver. "Keep quiet and you can ride with us back to Buckfastleigh." Alan knew he could never refuse this sort of offer. Alan went home as black as the Ace of Spades, from head to foot. Who could possibly refuse a cab ride on a preserved railway? No me, that's for sure.
@@Steamclips Your vid clearly stated 100 mph on a clip near the end. Your video (if, indeed, it was your's) was no doubt to give the watchers the impression that she was doing that speed.
Read the description and you will see that there is no way I tried to mislead watchers, I make it very clear that the speed has been increased by 40% in order to create an impression compared to the preceding original clip. You will also see at the end of the video that all material is copyright to myself. But thank you for you interest and concern. Regards @@allancrowley7308
All I can say is thankyou sir Nigel for this wonderful loco.
Amen to that! Many thanks for your valued input. Kind regards, Alan
Excellent footage there Alan of my favourite loco working in the West Country. Like the 100mph speed up footage at the end.
Hi and thank you for such kind feedback, I really appreciate it. Best regards, Alan
Excelent photography. We have a static caravan on a holiday park close by that we let out and you can hear the train. It is a very nostalgic and wonderful sound.
I feel your pleasure! Many thanks for your kind and interesting feedback. Best regards, Alan
Nice video of Sir Nigel Gresley
Sorry I missed this one Josh! Many thanks for your kind and very much appreciated feedback. Best regards, Alan
They so good in blue livery.
I have to agree with you, in fact I think the B.R. blue is even better than the original L.N.E.R. blue. Thank you for your valued input. Kind regards, Alan
True!
She certainly looks 'at home' near the seaside' .. 😅😂
Just look at the speed of the motion, often forgotten tucked away on other locos with just the side rods giving it hell!
A nice unusual shot at Kingskerswell... 👍
Thanks as always Alan .. atvb t ..
Hi Terry, yes it makes you realise why Mallard was virtually scrapped after reaching 126! Thanks as always for your kind and thought provoking input. Best regards, Alan
Thank you for the superb cinematography and the view we could get at 100mph. Stirring stuff, but I salute those footplate men of the past who earned a living with that daily rough ride in a confined dirty workspace.
Hi again Kimball and once more thank you. Your positive feedback is very much appreciated. Best regards, Alan
'Rough ride'? It was always said that the A4s rode like Pullman cars - one reason why, on Silver Link's maiden run in 1935, the 'Jubilee' twice made it to 112 and managed 100mph for 40-odd miles. Driver Taylor was going by ride comfort, thinking he was doing no more than 75-80!!!
@@paulcaswell2813Hi Paul you are correct in regard to Taylor’s account. But for many of the steam era the rough ride was a reality. It was called the Iron Horse for a reason. And it was dirty and confined.
So good to see Sir Nigel enjoying his working holiday on the English Riviera. 😉 I found the sequence at Holcombe to be especially stirring - I could almost smell the steamy smoke! Thanks for your posts - I enjoy them all out here in rural Thailand.
Many thanks for your kind and much valued comments Martin, I really appreciate it. Best regards, Alan
Gresley at his best - absolute efficiency: no exhaust note, just rail noise. Collett please take note ;-)
Nice to get your interesting and much valued feedback Paul. Many thanks. Kind regards, Alan
I’m going to miss her here down in the southwest a cracking machine and loco have some nice video clips of her near taunton and the area
Yep! me too!! She brought sunshine through the gloom. Kind regards, Alan
Quite rear to be able to see a steam loco still running 100 mph so nicely with 12 cars plus that dummy diesel. More than 500 tons? A4 still flies.
Well, it was hardly 100 mph indeed, as there's the restriction of 75 mph for steam locos on the mainline.
Goodrington Sands featuring Philistines on the beach, their heads must be so heavy their neck muscles have atrophied🥱🥱
Sorry Alan but that maths lesson went straight over my head😵💫
Some great shots from the cutting room floor, she looks good whatever speed she's doing👍👍👍
That bathers shot reminded me of when we used to surf in October, no wetsuits- they're for the wusses.
Thanks Alan, always a treat to watch your vids.
Hi Bob, sorry I'm late, a bit like the two Golden Hinds! Always makes me smile to get your take on things. Best wishes, Alan P.S. Should have something else for you to appraise this evening.
Unfortunately sir Nigel has failed at Shrewsbury due to a crack on brake check as a result she failed to do the return tour from Shrewsbury
Going to miss her Scott. Alan
@@Steamclipsyeah Alan
Will she ever come to Lancashire
Maybe you should direct your good question here: www.sirnigelgresley.org.uk/ Kind regards, Alan
Time it was back in an LNER livery . British Railways under the LMS mafia would never have built an engine like this . The kylchap exhaust fitted in the 50's is no excuse ,was already used before the war on this class .
Strong views there Bob..... a good thing! Thanks for sharing. Alan
Alan Steamclips is always chasing a steam railtour, no matter where it goes. This dull and dismal day was no exception. I know I like to write about him being surprised by something unexpectedly, so here's another I'm sure every enthusiast would love to capture on camera.
Tired of chasing main line train excursions for a first, our dear friend Alan decided to ride on a preserved railway: South Devon Railway, which isn't very far from its much bigger sister, the Paignton & Darmouth Steam Railway. The young man snitched a ride behind two Great Western steamies, who turned out to be resident Collett Goods engine no. 3205 and 3440 City of Truro, on loan from the NRM. City of Truro was standing in for one of the Pannier Tank Engines, who was suffering an overheated axlebox.
"Nice surprise," mused Alan to no-one in particular.
"Hope you like it," tooted City of Truro, as if she'd heard what he'd said.
"What's not to?" asked the young man smiling. Alan alighted at Totness Riverside station to watch the run-round operation. After both engines had been coupled up....
"Fancy a footplate ride?" invited City of Truro's Driver. "Keep quiet and you can ride with us back to Buckfastleigh." Alan knew he could never refuse this sort of offer.
Alan went home as black as the Ace of Spades, from head to foot. Who could possibly refuse a cab ride on a preserved railway? No me, that's for sure.
I wish I had time to lead this other fascinating life Kelly! Thanks for the smiles. Best wishes, Alan
100 mph? In your dreams. She's only certified for 75mph.
Friendly suggestion: at least watch the video and better still, read the description, before leaving a comment.
@@Steamclips Your vid clearly stated 100 mph on a clip near the end. Your video (if, indeed, it was your's) was no doubt to give the watchers the impression that she was doing that speed.
Read the description and you will see that there is no way I tried to mislead watchers, I make it very clear that the speed has been increased by 40% in order to create an impression compared to the preceding original clip. You will also see at the end of the video that all material is copyright to myself. But thank you for you interest and concern. Regards @@allancrowley7308