Hey Mike I’m local towards Ely and honestly you couldn’t describe it better. If you want great action at Ely, visit Queen Adelaide down the road between Ely and LITTLEPORT. It is situated on Ely north junction and you’ll catch all the stone traffic. God bless Lance
Well Jeff you are a few miles away, but it is do able for a day trip I suppose on the train, but probably expensive. Thank you very much Jeff for watching. Mike.
Extremely well filmed. As an Australian, this East Anglia area is the only one I've yet to cover. It's on the list. All your freight trains videoed were between 29 and 35 wagons/platforms. Much shorter wagons than in USA, Australia or Canada and far shorter trains but infrastructure limitations in UK would be one reason. Still, great to see plenty of freight moving with the international container shipping lines encouraging consignors to use rail, which many still do not.
@@antman09ful1 Given you're a relatively small island with fairly short distances (I know they seem lengthy to UK residents, but are small compared with Russia/China/Canada/Australia/USA), overall my perception is UK has done well in having a lot of freight captured by or remaining on rail. Especially good to see the occasional port investing in more shipside tracks, which is one of the keys to encouraging consignors to use rail. Keep up the pressure on politicians! You also have quite a few non-container bulk minerals etc. movements - again very good. Have a look at sites like eelsfan (Narara, Australia) and poathtv plus M & S Trains to compare operations in my country, plus greensleeves94 on TH-cam. I and many others worldwide are most grateful to individuals like you who stand trackside or on platforms to bring us current action., especially when it's competently filmed as clearly you achieve. Huge thanks! You'll be surprised where your viewers come from: many corners of the world.
Well Mike you definitely had a good day here whilst on your way to see the musicians at CBG. I have always liked this location and your video is evidence of that. Brilliant 👍🏻
Great video Mike. Only problem with Ely is the wind, it can be quite windy and then makes it quite cool as there's not too much cover. Well done 🤓 stay safe 💙
Exceptional workings there Mike, great to see Harry Beck on boxes, poor old 66144 with her flaking roof, she deserves better than that! The ROG was sensational, love the sound of bodysnatchers. Yes excellent freights you caught through Ely, worth a visit! Enjoyed cheers Nick.
Bit of a long way for you Nick, but I thought I would give it a go as I was over that way, as its been many years since I went there by car. The good part about this area you do get a good mix when it comes to freight. ATB Mike.
Your video brought back some memories Mike, spent many an hour at Ely when it was a sea of semaphores. Managed to get into North Jnc box, a superb location to take shots from. Happy days.
Brian most of the filming of bands I do I know from being involved in lots of touring I used to do, the Cambridge I filmed was Ben Poole and his mate from the Netherlands Guy Smeets who I first meet in 2019 in Germany. My TH-cam music channel is called 1michaelmitch if you want to have a look.
Please What's a 57 ? An upgraded 56 ? . And what class was that 2nd train the one with the little power car thingy in the middle see alot of those about. Thanks. Nice video.
A class 57 is a refurbished class 47 with a different engine in it which was done many years ago. The other was a class 755 new unit built in Germany for Greater Anglian. Thanks for watching.
Seems almost silly they can’t quite get in and out of Papworth Sidings from the loop to save coming and doing a run round in the station. Makes for interesting moves to watch though. Pity you don’t get to see a signalman working hard to achieve it though.
Yes you are right about not installing a loop, but for the amount of traffic using Papworth its not really worth it I suppose, but thank you for making this comment.
@@antman09ful1 The loop is already there from the Peterborough line to the Lynn & Norwich lines but it joins immediately beside the entrance into the sidings so they can’t go straight in. I’m surprised it’s still there as it gets very little use as far as I know, possibly only for the stone trains from Lynn. There’s a plan afoot to completely remodel that whole junction to be able to handle more freight traffic from Felixstowe and get rid of the single line bottle neck of the Lynn & Norwich lines. Maybe then they will be able to move the entrance into the sidings at the same time so it’s in front of the loop instead of just behind it but not sure if or when it will happen. When I go past there’s often quite a lot of stuff being stored in there.
Great video 😎🎉👍🏽 Those “Bodysnatchers” I find weird (class 57) 🤔 From the side, you expect to hear that unmistakable Sulzer class 47 engine when it pulls away and then you get something completely different that sounds like a “grid” 🤨😀👍🏽
Hey Mike I’m local towards Ely and honestly you couldn’t describe it better. If you want great action at Ely, visit Queen Adelaide down the road between Ely and LITTLEPORT. It is situated on Ely north junction and you’ll catch all the stone traffic. God bless Lance
Oh right thanks for that info Lance I will have a look at that location next time I'm over your way, cheers Mike.
Superb video from Ely Mike. A long, long time since I have been there so great to see your video. Cheers, Jeff.
Well Jeff you are a few miles away, but it is do able for a day trip I suppose on the train, but probably expensive.
Thank you very much Jeff for watching. Mike.
What can I say... Excellent location, variety all round, lots to see in the background as well... One of your best yet 🙂👏
That is some comment Ian, you saying one of your best yes, thank you very much. Pleased you enjoyed the video Ian. ATB Mike.
Superb video Mike. I'm heading down south myself next week and plan a visit to Ely myself.
Oh great well I will look forward to watching your video Colin, have a safe journey. Regards Mike.
Extremely well filmed. As an Australian, this East Anglia area is the only one I've yet to cover. It's on the list.
All your freight trains videoed were between 29 and 35 wagons/platforms. Much shorter wagons than in USA, Australia or Canada and far shorter trains but infrastructure limitations in UK would be one reason. Still, great to see plenty of freight moving with the international container shipping lines encouraging consignors to use rail, which many still do not.
Thank Edmund for watching this video, and making this comment which I agree with you when it comes to more should be moved by rail.
@@antman09ful1 Given you're a relatively small island with fairly short distances (I know they seem lengthy to UK residents, but are small compared with Russia/China/Canada/Australia/USA), overall my perception is UK has done well in having a lot of freight captured by or remaining on rail. Especially good to see the occasional port investing in more shipside tracks, which is one of the keys to encouraging consignors to use rail. Keep up the pressure on politicians!
You also have quite a few non-container bulk minerals etc. movements - again very good.
Have a look at sites like eelsfan (Narara, Australia) and poathtv plus M & S Trains to compare operations in my country, plus greensleeves94 on TH-cam.
I and many others worldwide are most grateful to individuals like you who stand trackside or on platforms to bring us current action., especially when it's competently filmed as clearly you achieve. Huge thanks! You'll be surprised where your viewers come from: many corners of the world.
Well Mike you definitely had a good day here whilst on your way to see the musicians at CBG. I have always liked this location and your video is evidence of that. Brilliant 👍🏻
Yes I do like filming here Ben, but the car park is a pain, so next time I will be on the train.
Great video Mike. Only problem with Ely is the wind, it can be quite windy and then makes it quite cool as there's not too much cover. Well done 🤓 stay safe 💙
Yes Tony you are right, but as I was sort of in the area I had a few hours there.
Great video as always Mike, seems like a busy place for freight.
Yeah it kept me busy but it was a bit cold, not sure if I will be that way again in 2022, but you never know ENC.
Exceptional workings there Mike, great to see Harry Beck on boxes, poor old 66144 with her flaking roof, she deserves better than that! The ROG was sensational, love the sound of bodysnatchers. Yes excellent freights you caught through Ely, worth a visit! Enjoyed cheers Nick.
Bit of a long way for you Nick, but I thought I would give it a go as I was over that way, as its been many years since I went there by car.
The good part about this area you do get a good mix when it comes to freight. ATB Mike.
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Great location Mike, plenty going on. Like the 57.👍
Yes they kept that 57 waiting for a long time after it ran round. Cheers Mike.
Your video brought back some memories Mike, spent many an hour at Ely when it was a sea of semaphores. Managed to get into North Jnc box, a superb location to take shots from. Happy days.
Oh yes, I bet you had some enjoyable times then Bryan, I'm pleased this video give you them memories again. Mike.
Super good video Mike, great catches :)
Glad you enjoyed it Simon I had a good visit.
Very good Mike really liked the shot of the engineering train
Yes I don't see that working much.
Great footage and yes I've seen many freight every time I've been to Ely.
Well that is cool then.
Great video mate keep good work up
Thanks, will do may best Mark. Regards Mike.
nice vid Mike, I pass through there quite often on my way to kings Lynn good for Felixstowe traffic.
That's right Steve, cheers for watching. Mike.
Nice freight action
Not long ago this, I remember going to Cambridge to some music.
Nice variety, not bad for a "Just stopped off" again, lol 👍👍👍
Well I was pleased what I got while there Robert, thanks for your comment. Regards Mike.
Interesting place. Would have nice to have been here with your camera in the early 80s (pre electrification).
Well yes I agree.
Very good
Thank you Duncan.
From that viewpoint... looked like 57312 was on the outside wheels, light on the inside. Quite dramatic. Quite busy as well. Star of the video.
Well yes the loco was the oldest in this video, thanks for watching.
Very nice catches there Mike!
Pleased you found my video enjoyable matey.
@@antman09ful1 no problem mate :)
Nice. ☺
Thanks for checking out my video Joshua.
Some quality footage there bud
Cheers Liam for checking this video out. Mike.
Another great video with variation - hope that the two musicians were worthwhile - who were they as a mater of interest.
Brian most of the filming of bands I do I know from being involved in lots of touring I used to do, the Cambridge I filmed was Ben Poole and his mate from the Netherlands Guy Smeets who I first meet in 2019 in Germany.
My TH-cam music channel is called 1michaelmitch if you want to have a look.
How long were you there for, that class 57 was very busy or was it just keen to be appearing in your vid
I was there about two hours Richard, thanks for making a comment and watching.
Please What's a 57 ? An upgraded 56 ? . And what class was that 2nd train the one with the little power car thingy in the middle see alot of those about. Thanks. Nice video.
A class 57 is a refurbished class 47 with a different engine in it which was done many years ago. The other was a class 755 new unit built in Germany for Greater Anglian. Thanks for watching.
@antman09ful1 okay thanks
Great video mike. Are you sure Ely is good for freight? 😉
Well I think so Arnold, its not the best but you do get freight from and to Felixstowe at certain times of the day, plus some stone trains.
Great video , my only point is , when are those out of work so called artist’s going to be able to fund their own canvas ?
It amazes me when and how they get to do this on all them wagons, thanks for taking a look at this video Johnnie.
Seems almost silly they can’t quite get in and out of Papworth Sidings from the loop to save coming and doing a run round in the station. Makes for interesting moves to watch though. Pity you don’t get to see a signalman working hard to achieve it though.
Yes you are right about not installing a loop, but for the amount of traffic using Papworth its not really worth it I suppose, but thank you for making this comment.
@@antman09ful1 The loop is already there from the Peterborough line to the Lynn & Norwich lines but it joins immediately beside the entrance into the sidings so they can’t go straight in. I’m surprised it’s still there as it gets very little use as far as I know, possibly only for the stone trains from Lynn. There’s a plan afoot to completely remodel that whole junction to be able to handle more freight traffic from Felixstowe and get rid of the single line bottle neck of the Lynn & Norwich lines. Maybe then they will be able to move the entrance into the sidings at the same time so it’s in front of the loop instead of just behind it but not sure if or when it will happen. When I go past there’s often quite a lot of stuff being stored in there.
Thanks for this info matey.
Great video 😎🎉👍🏽 Those “Bodysnatchers” I find weird (class 57) 🤔 From the side, you expect to hear that unmistakable Sulzer class 47 engine when it pulls away and then you get something completely different that sounds like a “grid” 🤨😀👍🏽
Yeah I get what you mean EJC, I would rather hear a class 47 but its ok if it keeps more old locos on the mainline. Cheers Mike.
sick of seeing maersk containers on these type of films, that company brought down SLP in lowestoft, sorry nothing against your film was a good watch.
Fair enough Graham, I'm fine with your comment.
The Dutch CARU containers aren't too common though , as seen on the Hams Hall train.