That is spectacular footage. Wow. What a SOUND! Volume turned up to full here and enjoyed every moment of it - hugely appreciated your filming and sharing with us. Tim
Amen to all of your comments about the 50's & 60's and the recent work that 5029 has had carried out makes the distinction even more pronounced. Best regards, Alan.
You know why she sounds a little sharper in tone than before? The recent remedy work on the inside motion valves has made a slight big difference to it's sound when running at speed and slogging.
All in all it was a good day despite the heavy traffic which lost me my last slot at Sparkford, although frustratingly we were just in time to see the pass. Hope you had a good day also. Alan
Hi Andrei: I wish I had known you were there, I would have liked to have met you. I am sure that the crew were very sensitive of the fire risk which is still around and Network Rail only need the slightest excuse to bring back diesel assistance. The ground and lineside grasses were very dry and this would definately have had an impact on driving technique. It is the same down here on the Paignton line where they have kept the power backed- off to good effect all summer. Best regards, Alan
No banker! One of our drivers at Bournemouth (this is going back a few years), said that they used to pee in the firebox to make the Western crew on the banker work harder. Apparently it used to make the smoke in the tunnel stink where it was drawn up through the exhaust.
Hi Kris and thank you for such interesting and amusing information. Just goes to show that even though they were all probably B.R. men at the time of your drivers story, inter-"Big Four" rivalry was still alive and kicking! Best regards, Alan
I was right next to you in the last shot! Just over to the left a bit. yes, a very stirring performance. Perhaps 44932 was a bit quicker, but a very stirring sight.
An interesting observation Brian but not one that is always true I'm afraid. It's all down to quality of coal, condition of engine, condition of the fire and the actions of the fireman. What I would say though is that in my experience Pacifics with their larger but shallower fires are more liable to loose unburnt fuel up the chimney when working hard and thus produce black smoke (and of course the GWR didn't use Pacifics) but many past and present firemen would disagree I am sure. Alan
Good question Brian. The third rail carries 750VDC and is a 1988 extension of the London/Bournemouth electrified route, previous to that, electric trains from London were diesel hauled between Bournemouth and Weymouth. Regards, Alan
I didn't see any mistake made. Nunney Castle really loud and deafening down one's ears? I thought nothing could beat the loudest noise Foxcote Manor made. Well, Nunney Castle, you've proved me wrong. Perhaps at full cry, Castle engines are the noisiest. Unless King Edward 1 and 2 could beat your level of maximum noise, that is.
Hello Kelly and thank you for your thoughtful comments on three of my clips today, they are very much appreciated. Thanks also for your subscription, welcome aboard! Best regards, Alan
Great vid... the visuals and sounds come together brilliantly.... loved your shots up the 1 in 50 to Bincombe Tunnel.... nice location which enhanced the drama!!!…☁☁☁⁘⁙☁☁⁙..☁……Hᴜɢʜ….Lɪᴋᴇᴅ…..ツ
The single chimney Castle was the most elegant machine - the most perfectly proportioned beautiful express locomotive in Britain. The double chimney types may have worked better with the post war inferior coal but they looked deformed; chimney too big and far forward for the smokebox
I totally agree with you Andrew. It's a closer call with the Kings however, with bigger boiler and squashed double chimney on KE1 but I still (just) prefer the original look of KE2. Thank you for your valued input. Kind regards, Alan
That is spectacular footage. Wow. What a SOUND! Volume turned up to full here and enjoyed every moment of it - hugely appreciated your filming and sharing with us. Tim
Amen to all of your comments about the 50's & 60's and the recent work that 5029 has had carried out makes the distinction even more pronounced. Best regards, Alan.
Hi Tim: thank you for your very kind comments. As you have obviously appreciated; this clip is more about sound than action! Regards, Alan
Thank you John, I very much appreciate your kind comments. Alan
Excellent work as usual, Alan. You just can't beat the sound of a castle. Keith
Excellent shots Alan. Lovely noise from Nunney. Nice to see her from "up above" between the tunnels. All the best....Tim.
Hi and thank you for the kind and interesting comments. Thanks also for your subscription, welcome aboard! Best regards, Alan
Hi Hugh and thank you once again for your always welcome comments. Best regards, Alan
Very good sound.
Thank you for your kind feedback David. Regards, Alan
Hi Tim and thank you once more for your kind remarks. Despite horrendous holiday traffic the results were worth it in the end. Best wiahes, Alan
4:04 onwards is reminiscient of the first scenes from the Thomas the Tank Engine episode 'The Sad Story of Henry'
Hi and thank you for your comment. I see what you mean having just watched a clip on TH-cam. Alan
Hi jnp:merci for your kind comment. Regards, Alan
You know why she sounds a little sharper in tone than before? The recent remedy work on the inside motion valves has made a slight big difference to it's sound when running at speed and slogging.
Hi "PP" and thank you for the nice comment, much appreciated. Alan
Hi C&A: thank you for the kind remarks they are much appreciated. Best Regards, Alan
Hi John: I appreciate your precise and very kind comment. Alan
Super piece of video as always.
Excellent video, great audio.
Hi Dave and many thanks. Regards, Alan
WOW another great video.Love those English steamers.Thanks.Gary Hess;Largo,Florida
Once again many thanks Gary, I am glad that you are enjoying watching my videos. Best regards, Alan
All in all it was a good day despite the heavy traffic which lost me my last slot at Sparkford, although frustratingly we were just in time to see the pass. Hope you had a good day also. Alan
Hi Andrei: I wish I had known you were there, I would have liked to have met you. I am sure that the crew were very sensitive of the fire risk which is still around and Network Rail only need the slightest excuse to bring back diesel assistance. The ground and lineside grasses were very dry and this would definately have had an impact on driving technique. It is the same down here on the Paignton line where they have kept the power backed- off to good effect all summer. Best regards, Alan
No banker! One of our drivers at Bournemouth (this is going back a few years), said that they used to pee in the firebox to make the Western crew on the banker work harder. Apparently it used to make the smoke in the tunnel stink where it was drawn up through the exhaust.
Hi Kris and thank you for such interesting and amusing information. Just goes to show that even though they were all probably B.R. men at the time of your drivers story, inter-"Big Four" rivalry was still alive and kicking! Best regards, Alan
Stunning !
Hi Keith and thank you. Looking forward to the Devonian up "your" bank next month where we should be treated to an excellent GWR soundtrack! Alan
a great video really enjoyed really great locations as well
I was right next to you in the last shot! Just over to the left a bit. yes, a very stirring performance. Perhaps 44932 was a bit quicker, but a very stirring sight.
Did a mistake on the intro there.
Why do some engines when pulling hard emit black smoke but no the GWR.?
An interesting observation Brian but not one that is always true I'm afraid. It's all down to quality of coal, condition of engine, condition of the fire and the actions of the fireman. What I would say though is that in my experience Pacifics with their larger but shallower fires are more liable to loose unburnt fuel up the chimney when working hard and thus produce black smoke (and of course the GWR didn't use Pacifics) but many past and present firemen would disagree I am sure. Alan
great video. love the white horse in the background on the first clip :) :)
Hi and thank you for your kind comments, glad you enjoyed. Alan
always have loved the castles, make a lovely noise :D
Steamclips very enjoyable
Where is white horse?
The White Horse is near Westbury in Wiltshire.
why triply rail lines?
Good question Brian. The third rail carries 750VDC and is a 1988 extension of the London/Bournemouth electrified route, previous to that, electric trains from London were diesel hauled between Bournemouth and Weymouth. Regards, Alan
Beautiful old England. But, the horses at 1:35 were not very impressed.
I didn't see any mistake made. Nunney Castle really loud and deafening down one's ears? I thought nothing could beat the loudest noise Foxcote Manor made. Well, Nunney Castle, you've proved me wrong. Perhaps at full cry, Castle engines are the noisiest. Unless King Edward 1 and 2 could beat your level of maximum noise, that is.
Hello Kelly and thank you for your thoughtful comments on three of my clips today, they are very much appreciated. Thanks also for your subscription, welcome aboard! Best regards, Alan
Great vid... the visuals and sounds come together brilliantly.... loved your shots up the 1 in 50 to Bincombe Tunnel.... nice location which enhanced the drama!!!…☁☁☁⁘⁙☁☁⁙..☁……Hᴜɢʜ….Lɪᴋᴇᴅ…..ツ
The single chimney Castle was the most elegant machine - the most perfectly proportioned beautiful express locomotive in Britain. The double chimney types may have worked better with the post war inferior coal but they looked deformed; chimney too big and far forward for the smokebox
I totally agree with you Andrew. It's a closer call with the Kings however, with bigger boiler and squashed double chimney on KE1 but I still (just) prefer the original look of KE2. Thank you for your valued input. Kind regards, Alan