Black 5, 44871, and plenty SEMAPHORES!!! Shrewsbury at Christmas! 11th December 2021
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- Black 5, 44871 is seen working 'The Birmingham and Shrewsbury Christmas Express' charter.
First seen arriving at Shrewsbury station ,then, after the passengers have left the train, heads on to nearby Coton Hill T.C., with class 57 diesel, 57316 on the rear. Later the loco heads back through the station to turn on the triangle and returns back to Coton Hill for servicing.
Finally at night the railtour returns to pickup the passengers and heads back to London Paddington.
An interesting station , with 2 large signal boxes, ( Severn Bridge Junction Box, was once the largest operational box of its type min the world), and still plenty of semaphore signals around.
Shrewsbury, 11th December 2021
I really enjoyed watching the video - very atmospheric! There are four signal boxes in Shrewsbury. The big one (Severn Bridge Junction) IS now the largest mechanical signal box in the world still in use, following the closure of a larger one a few years ago in Sydney, Australia. It has 180 levers about 90 of which are still in use. It is a grade 2 listed building. The other box seen in the video is Crewe Junction Box where the Crewe and Chester lines separate. It has 120 levers (not sure how many are in use) and is also a listed building. Just to the east of the triangle, the train passed Abbey Foregate Box which has 93 levers (again not sure how many are still in use). A short distance to the south of the triangle is Sutton Bridge Junction Box where the Hereford and Aberystwyth lines (and formerly the Bridgnorth [Severn Valley] line) separate. It has 61 levers. I was in school in Shrewsbury many years ago, and a regular train spotter; I still enjoy watching trains of course! There were seven signal boxes in Shrewsbury then.
Thanks , glad you enjoyed it, and many thanks for all the interesting info.
A cracking show, thank you. Great to see the in-between movements too. Yes the box was the largest mechanically operated box in the world. Great that it is still performing, though I don't know how many semaphores are attached these days. It needs preserving for as long as possible as a monument not just to engineering, but also to the dedication of generations of signal men over so many years.
Thanks Robert. Yes I believe the box has a preservation order on it. 😀
Excellent piece of atmospheric film. This engine is superb and can go anywhere.
Thanks Colin. Yes it is, all over the place at the moment.
Is the use of a DPU at the rear compulsory??…VK6GIA
No not compulsory, but usually necessary for operational reasons, and for a backup.
Great to see the semaphore signals still here as they were during the days of steam along with the signal box
Yes, long may they last.
@@philclarke3203 yeah
Fantastic filming,
Thanks dwain😀
Superb to watch the train snaking in past that magnificent signal box.
Thanks Philip 👍
Fab Video' Blackies Rule x
Thanks Billy
Excellent quality video many thanks it was perfect 👌👍🎥🥇
Thanks Ronnie 😀👍
Very nice video Phil :)
Thanks Simon 😀
Can't beat a Black 5.
Go anywhere do anything
Very true 👍
A Black 5, Semaphore signals, A lovely looking signal box, Steam, Shrewsbury, What a magic combination.
It's got it all at Shrewsbury!!
Fascinating. Maybe they should bring back Turn-Tables?? would save a lot of time! Many thanks Phil for this and many other great pieces of ''Train Porn'' think i am becoming an addict !! Steve
It would! Many thanks, no harm in becoming an addict ??
How do the trains with steam locomotives brake?
Vacuum operated, by steam pressure.
@@philclarke3203 Interesting. Thank you Phil.
Nice approach into the station with the big signal box behind and cracking sounds throughout!👍😀
Thanks David 😀👍
Brilliant video and nice to meet you in person!
Thanks Henry, and you too:-)
excellent shots movements nice to see semophore signals in operation 👍
Thanks Barry. It was. 😀
Not a very nice day for you! Some nice scenes, though!
Thanks Alan. It did stop raining in the afternoon.
Yes, quite evocative of the years I spent train watching as a young lad (70+ now). There's one thing I have to know. Why all the release of steam on departure? I don't recall that as a youth. I've seen it happen in many other videos. That photographer at the platform end probably thought he had a great location. All he'll end up with is grey fuzz. I notice that you kept well clear.
Haha, yes I have learnt to stand well in front or behind a departing loco where possible. It seems to be a bit controversial , as to how much it is necessary . The idea is to open the drain cocks to release any condensation in the cylinders, and avoid any damage. Thanks for the comment Robbie.
@@philclarke3203 Thanks for the reply, Phil. Maybe the way locos are used nowadays, as opposed to being in use all day, has led to this procedure. Perhaps we'll get lucky and an expert will explain.
Great video Phil plenty going on there Shrewsbury station looks good with the old signals and signalbox.
Thanks Rick.Only my second time here , but will be back again soon, plenty of interest around the station and town ! A couple more videos to come from the day :-)
@@philclarke3203 look forward to seeing them.
Supder video Phil, cheers . 👍
Thanks Stephen 👍
A very entertaining video!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Robin.
Around the loop to turn around you were spoilt.
Bravery taking her into Coton Hill yard 🙀😂
Home Sweet Home ... shame you didn't get Shrewsbury Police station too !! Lol.
Damn that brought back loads of Great Memories, Dad an Me all over that place . Cheers Phil.
One to save 😎👍
All the best Phil, you take care out there. 👍
Thanks Ian, glad you liked it. Watch out for a couple more videos from the day at Shrewsbury. And the same to you. 😀👍
Fantastic atmospheric footage.
Mother lives there but I couldn't make it this time as I live 6 hours journey from there.
Thanks. Yes, quite a way off.
Lots of atmosphere!
Yes, a, dull day, good for atmosphere
well done Phil. excellent presentation.
Thanks Keith
great video , nice to see the old S.B.s still in use , enjoyed it stay safe matey cheers Syd.
Thanks Syd, glad you enjoyed it. You stay safe too. 😀
Superb video. I was born in Shrewsbury into a Railway family, my grandfather was a driver here for most of his adult life and my father was a fireman/ guard here for most of his adult life.
I could still make out my favorite train spotting area which I loved to spend my summer holidays at.
Great memories for me as I've lived in the states for the past 25 years.
Thank you.
My Dad was Len Jones, 44yrs at Shrewsbury, cleaner, fireman, 2nd man, finally Driver.
I did 10yrs at Shrewsbury too, Pway Shrewsbury station, probably seen you around at some point.
Wish I'd left UK years ago to bloody old now.
Best of luck to you 😎👍
Thanks Steven. Great family and railway memories for you., 😀👍
@@ianjones4116 Hi Ian, I'm sure I know the name. My dad certainly knew your dad.
@@stevenmcmullen1939 I would certainly hope so. They were a great bunch of guys. More like a family than a job. Did you ever get dragged to the Bingo at the Railway club, I certainly did.
LMFAO. Thanks for the reply. 😎👍
Haha yes on the odd occasion I did, my ma loved it :)