Excellent work! Varied and well-chosen locations (no road noise, wind noise, gas -bags); well-composed, HD, steady as a rock, superb sound. Skilled panning and zooming. In fact, a masterclass in videoing.
By far one of Riddles' most iconic and successful designs, this video alone captures what one can define as, "true flexibility" for a locomotive created solely for one purpose -- Heavy goods. Seeing the sights of so many preserved 9F locomotives effortlessly hauling long rakes of wagons or a decent collection of coaches, no doubt delight, awe, and inspiration were en masse with the sounds the engine itself made-- Tipping my hat off to the crews who know their locomotive, and work so harmoniously with it to provide a lifelong memory to those who experience the unique majesty these giants have. Yet again, I find myself rewatching this, and many other videos, in a state of awe, bliss, and sheer delight, knowing that this was once such a common sight so many years ago. The cinematography is always beyond an industry standard, allowing your creativity to shine without any fancy tricks to immerse the audience. Thank you again for another wondrous display of British rail engineering. I eagerly await your next installment, no matter which locomotive(s) or location(s) are showcased.
Thanks. Your compilation of these loco's is very much a bitter-sweet reminder of how political and economic failures consigned these beautifully engineered engines to the scrap heap when they could have changed the fortunes of BR and saved them from wasting a whole heap of money in their "dash for diesel".
@@bobcornford3637 When it comes to the 9 F , I Dont entirely agree. Some of the last batch of these locomotives were scrapped only 4 -5 years after newly built . They could knock out an average D.B.H.P 1,380, superior to the Sulzer Type 2 Diesels. Work could have been found for 2-3 dozen on parts of the B.R Network away from Main Lines e.g. Barrow - Workington - Carlisle New yard (using the freight avoiding lines). Some should have been retained definitely into the 1970`s
I love Castles, Kings, A1, A3 A4, Bulleid Pacifics Royal Scots, Duchesses etc the usual great locos but the 9F a BR standard design is an absolute beaut of a loco. Magnificent engineering, power and style, it looked like a modern steam loco in the mid fifties but was immediately doomed by the modernisation plan,,,such a shame they only really got approx ten years in the main line. Great vid....
Wonderful photography and recordings as one would expect from your channel; superb engines which I regret never seeing on the ‘Pines’. To misquote ‘every home should have one’ , ‘every preserved railway should have one ! ‘ with no disrespect to the current owners the ‘Black Knight’ needs to be back in use.
Excellent work! Varied and well-chosen locations (no road noise, wind noise, gas -bags); well-composed, HD, steady as a rock, superb sound. Skilled panning and zooming. In fact, a masterclass in videoing.
Gerald, sorry for the late reply. Thank you for your kind words.
Regards, Liam
By far one of Riddles' most iconic and successful designs, this video alone captures what one can define as, "true flexibility" for a locomotive created solely for one purpose -- Heavy goods.
Seeing the sights of so many preserved 9F locomotives effortlessly hauling long rakes of wagons or a decent collection of coaches, no doubt delight, awe, and inspiration were en masse with the sounds the engine itself made-- Tipping my hat off to the crews who know their locomotive, and work so harmoniously with it to provide a lifelong memory to those who experience the unique majesty these giants have.
Yet again, I find myself rewatching this, and many other videos, in a state of awe, bliss, and sheer delight, knowing that this was once such a common sight so many years ago. The cinematography is always beyond an industry standard, allowing your creativity to shine without any fancy tricks to immerse the audience.
Thank you again for another wondrous display of British rail engineering. I eagerly await your next installment, no matter which locomotive(s) or location(s) are showcased.
Hank, your kind words are much appreciated. Many thanks for watching and commenting.
Thanks. Your compilation of these loco's is very much a bitter-sweet reminder of how political and economic failures consigned these beautifully engineered engines to the scrap heap when they could have changed the fortunes of BR and saved them from wasting a whole heap of money in their "dash for diesel".
Sorry but that is complete rubbish. Steam had had its day.
@@bobcornford3637 The polite response might have been to say, "I think you are wrong.'"
Think 9f are brilliant engines if br wasted money they wasted it on bloody diesels simple as that 😁
@@Edlinghamjunction22 Absolutely; that was my point. The early offerings of diesels were losers.
@@bobcornford3637 When it comes to the 9 F , I Dont entirely agree. Some of the last batch of these locomotives were scrapped only 4 -5 years after newly built . They could knock out an average D.B.H.P 1,380, superior to the Sulzer Type 2 Diesels. Work could have been found for 2-3 dozen on parts of the B.R Network away from Main Lines e.g. Barrow - Workington - Carlisle New yard (using the freight avoiding lines). Some should have been retained definitely into the 1970`s
Sound of rhythm of steam locomotive is always fascinating. Whistle is more exciting. Amazing feeling. Thanks for sharing this video.
Fantastic compilation of the spaceship 9F’s fabulous locos.
Two 9F’s in tandem. Beautiful demo of pure power
Amazing video😮😮😮😮😊
Thank for the show and your expertise😊😊
Our pleasure!
Amazing! You can't go wrong with a 9F.
Lovely compiled video boys👌🏼
Catch up with you both soon no doubt :) not seen you about much
Regards, Liam
Cheers mate, yeah hopefully see you soon.
Excellent content, thankyou for producing this.
Our pleasure!
I love Castles, Kings, A1, A3 A4, Bulleid Pacifics Royal Scots, Duchesses etc the usual great locos but the 9F a BR standard design is an absolute beaut of a loco. Magnificent engineering, power and style, it looked like a modern steam loco in the mid fifties but was immediately doomed by the modernisation plan,,,such a shame they only really got approx ten years in the main line. Great vid....
Sentiments I agree with, many thanks go to the people who had the foresight to preserve these locos.
Behemoths , last of the steam engines built in the U.K .
Great filming , first class .
Many thanks!
Wonderful photography and recordings as one would expect from your channel; superb engines which I regret never seeing on the ‘Pines’. To misquote ‘every home should have one’ , ‘every preserved railway should have one ! ‘ with no disrespect to the current owners the ‘Black Knight’ needs to be back in use.
Many thanks Pat, I'd imagine your not the only who regrets not seeing a 9F on the Pines !
Fantastic capture of the Great Central Railway Post Office exchange. The only place in the country this can be done I believe. Well done.
They do it at Didcot and the Nene Valley, too.
fantastic
A great collection :)
Great video ! If nothing else, the 9F should have been kept going .
Absolutely
What is it about the 9F engines that makes you love them so much?
To quote Jeremy Clarkson, “POWER!”
The sound, and the power !
Estuvo bonito el viaje del treneito 🚂🚂🚂🚂🚞🚞🚞
It’s going to ELR, Are you seeing it in the gala next week?
Thanks fantastic! The BAD BOY class or what.
Absolutely, just a shame there not allowed on the mainline.
So nice videos
Given the historical longevity of freight locos, 9Fs SHOULD have been withdrawn in the 1990s NOT 1960s.
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