The Loudest Diesel Locomotives In The UK: Chasing Trains
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ย. 2024
- (14/01/2023)
Starting at Watford Junction, we chase the ‘Class 56 Farewell’ railtour, initially led by 56098 and trailed by 56081, to Woburn Sands and then Bedford.
Later, we head to Beaconsfield to chase the Branch Line Society ‘Shooter’s Swansong’ railtour with 37418 ‘An Comunn Gaidhealach’ and 50008 ‘Thunderer’ which leads us on the rest of the adventure, finishing at Paddington Station later that evening.
Camera Operator: Amy Linkin-Chandler
Class 50 Photo credits: Stuart Williams, Nick Williams
Music Composer: Godspel.
Everything about this is wholesome, it reminds me of the early days of the internet where people where just genuinely happy to show of their hobbies and interests with no underlying urge to gain views and money. Keep it up, great content.
Thanks for explaining to me why the majority of internet people I can't watch . It's sad how money gets involved and takes the fun out. I wish was on TH-cam in the early days as it sounds great if it was just people like this guy,.
The drivers in those cabs wondering why the f*ck is this man appearing at every platform I go to 😂
Hahaha, i did also think that,,, remember when Denzel kept spotting Del Boy up North
@@77JazzMan imagine being Boycie and seeing Delboy on a hovercraft in Florida 😂
I can tell you from personal experience that not only the drivers, but sometimes the passengers and guards, end up playing the game of "Spot The Looney," made popular of course by Monty Python's Flying Circus decades ago...................
There's the "impossibly big guy chasing with that tiny car he can't possibly fit in", the "bloke with four cameras around his neck", "the guy who yells 'WOOOOOO!!!!' every time you notch out the regulator", "the guy who keeps climbing light poles", 'the guy with the hi-viz vest trying to pass himself off as a rail worker", "the duo pacing the train with a Triumph TR3A while shooting video", "the guy who thinks he's in a road rally with that fast Porsche chase car", "the bloke who always asks to get in the cab", "the rail employee who legally gets in the most impossible spots to get his shots/videos", "the guy who dresses in a 60-year-old guard/driver's uniform", "okay, there's his car, where is he this-- 😳HOW THE DEVIL DID HE GET UP THERE?!?", "the two guys with clipboards and stopwatches still logging loco performance the old-fashioned way", "the guy who won't shut up about how the old railtours were better and he has ALL the dog-eared photos in his pocket to prove it"................. 🙄
And then, if course, there's "that crazy smiling guy with a plaid scarf and a camera strapped to his forehead and that girl next to him with a 'kill-me-now' look on her face".............................🤣
And may I say that in forty-plus years of chasing and photography, I've seen all of the above and then some (and occasionally BEEN the "looney" the passengers watch for!) including the last one thanks to these videos....
@@DodgyDaveGTX I’m no train spotter, but this guy’s passion for trains is epic, that grin is legendary
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16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
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15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
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The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
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6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
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I wished I loved anything the way Francis loves his trains....❤
Your joy for life is infectious Francis Bourgeois 🌟🥰 Keep up the brilliant work ❣️👊🏽
I feel bad that I don’t get this feeling anymore.
Bloody hell Francis, your girlfriend is super committed to be chasing after you all day while you chase diesels. She's definitely a keeper! And yes, she definitely should've press the help point! haha
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Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven
There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today
Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell
Come to Jesus Christ today
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Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void
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Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today
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For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
John 3:16-21
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
Mark 1.15
15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Hebrews 11:6
6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Jesus
Cheers lad hope you are well!
My 2 year old son and I love watching your videos, thanks for the trains! Please continue the series 😀
Traindriverbrian maybe a good channel for your selfs too and on tik toc hun
me too!
Me too, and I am 65.
@kam_1982 don't encourage small kids onto ticktok...it melts their brains! Long form videos are okay but not ticktok...
The 56 sounds mint. Amys little cameo made me laugh 😂
I’m not a train nut but have always loved the sound of the old diesels, your obvious joy of this is infectious and the video very professional, you had better keep that camera woman happy. I thoroughly enjoyed it thank you.
I’ve come across you via Rylan! I’m so moved by your enthusiasm and love for trains. Thank you
I am addicted to this channel. Francis your enthusiasm is infectious. So much so, I am currently reading your book and out train spotting later, it is such fun.
Nice to see and hear the old diesel engines without namby pamby silencing . Takes me back in time 😊
You can't beat a 37 thrash. There is literally nothing in life like it.
What a wonderful person.
This was very uplifting for me.
Thank you 😊
Your passion for the gargantuan grunt of these monstrous diesels is indeed infectious! I’ve always loved them too since I was old enough to ride on them aged about 5 well over 50 years ago now in the heyday of diesel locomotives.😁
Found you on Reddit. Love to see your passion for these trains. Hope to learn more!
Yeah same
Hahaha the pure joy on your face is fantastic, love it , I hope you treat your girl to days out doing stuff she loves. Never drove 50's, but drove Valenta HST's since 2003 until MTU , now IET class 800. Miss the HST's. Keep up the good work
This is quality ,,, how can you not enjoy watching this? 🙏
Not had a model railway in over 30 years but your love could change that I love the 37s and 50 great vid.
It’s a wonder history channel or national geographic don’t give u a TV show. Good voice and presentation and passion for trains!!!
BBC's Travel program just aired here (US) tonight, with his journey all the way north to Thurso.
I agree
I love trains, but this fellow deserves a medal !
Never seen anyone get so much joy from a train 👍🏻
Well done, being from watford as a young spotter with my Ian allan combine and a ticket to travel brings back memories. Thank you..
Now there's a man living his best live. Loving your work Francis - keep it up.
I can finally see what you see in the thunderous sounds of those locos. 😊
It's such a wholesome hobby
You're the one who got me into trainspotting and I am very grateful for it! Keep doing what you're doing!!!!
Just happened upon you brother and your excitement is infectious! Love seeing how happy trains make you such positive content! Made my day
I love trains, I love you, I love your enthusiasm!
Francis I don’t think you realise how MEGA you are ❤
This is fantastic! I wish we had such beautiful trains here!
Used to see those 37518 all the time when I was younger at Stratford station. My favourite train. Loved the sound.
Glad to experience your enthusiasm! I recall vividly seeing almost all the D400s (class 50) locos thundering up the WCML in the late 1960s, brand new, even saw a few leaving Vulcan Foundry on their very first journeys!
brilliant vid Francis ! could'nt believe the speed of the first train going through station SCARY !!!!
Great video. I was a Class 37 clay train fan down here in Cornwall. Cracking din double headed. Best wishes.
Lovely video bringing back some great memories. Hang onto that sweet lady of yours... she is cute. Regards from Oz. Gaz😊
Francis’s enthusiasm is almost palpable. I heard the ‘whumpf, whumpf’ of a steam train yesterday, two metres away from me. It’s almost a living entity and makes one appreciate Francis’s enthusiasm for all things train. 🚂
My favourite loco of all time is the Deltic (class 55). The sound from those engines vibrated through the platform and into your chest. Even the drivers need eardefenders, they literally are deafening.
I've sat between the twin engines making recordings (up to 90mph). Ear defenders on, of course :)
You make me chuckle inside ,love your videos ❤️ 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Living the dream!!! Keep it up Francis
Can't help but smile
The thrash at 5.44seconds absolutely hellfire ! Great video great chase !
One man and his hobby is great to see
Francis, your enthusiasm is wonderful. These locomotives have always made me want to jump with joy, especially the sound and especially the 50s. I did see and hear them in period, at Paddington, coming up out of Exeter St David’s with a full load on and ripping my eardrums as they tore through Didcot at 100mph. They are so loud it’s hard to believe it was ever normal but the quality of that sound, a massive, what, 200 litre 16 quad turbo is up there with Merlin engines. Keep up the great work!
Wow... what a fabulous video... Thank you. Great footage... Great sound... especially the Class 56s. 😊😊
Thank you for your videos....they bring me happiness...keep it up
Always pleasing to see a non-electrified modern route.
The screaming sound of that 56 as it left Watford reminded me of hearing the same sound at Lime St when the London trains departed
The head moving around on the ,ap is cracking me up! 😂😂😂😂
Brilliant. !! Thanks for sharing !
I love you so much. Your smile made my dsy. I came here to subscribe and let you know that I love your content
I lived in Banbury in the 1980's so Class 50's to New St. were very common, managed 30 class haulages... great times. So sad 56081 can't be saved as it is.
The sight and sound of the "Hoovers" is something you just can never forget. I must have seen them all from Dreadnought' to 'Fearless', as they passed through Andover on the Waterloo-Exeter services
Your video brought back such memories. Please keep them coming.
here in devon we used to see who could clear the whole lot the quickest , if you put the time in it really could be down to a month before starting again , 50`s and 47`s literally all day long with the occasional 37 doing clay freight
Love the enthusiasm!
Great vid of 56098 and 56081, I recently saw 37418 in its New Loram Livery with A saloon coach:)
wow i filmed 56098 recently, sad to see them turn into that crap
I not trying to be rube, but when I watch this guy, I can't stop imagining that I like trains kid from asdfa.
You are amazing, the genuine love of Railways is fantastic to see. Thank you 😊
And the love of cats 🐈
Absolutely love your enthusiasm Francis .keep it going
Trains and cats. Doesn’t get better than that!
Keep up the brilliant videos.
😁 Chris.
Great tune...definately channelling your inner Aphex twin!
Your a star in your own right Francis ,,really enjoyed watching your day out ..37`s , 50`s 47`s 20`s so many great diesels out there ..and subscribed 👌👌👍👍
That is a lot of miles for a few seconds of eyeballing and wonderful engine sounds. Very keen and full of enthusiasm well done to you both.
Great video, used to see the 50s double headed at Crewe mid seventies, and then South west late seventies when they were named. Keep enjoying your trains .
Beautiful video mate!! That loco's got a beautiful turbo , love from India
Very nice video ❤love from India 🇮🇳 Best wishes 🎉
I have a model Deltic in my kitchen, like a regular grandma. Reminds me of when I was a child in the sixties and my brother and I used to stand by the bridge at Enfield Lock station for the thrill of these monsters passing just a few feet away. Scary but thrilling!
Good timing on the Pendolino. 👍
2 more grids we've lost sadly I love these screaming beasts 🥰😍🤩
That is one understanding young lady indeed! She needs a medal! Also featuring amongst the many folks picked up in your video was Tim Shoveller from FL and also a very well known resident of Texas!!
In all of my social circles im the weird train guy. You make me feel like thats ok.
Good video Francis I love all class 37s/50s/56s/ they take me back to being a kid spotting in the 1980 at Wakefield West gate/Doncaster/Bescot/Manchester Victoria/piccadilly!!!
Wakefield man here !!
What a thrashtastic day Francis! Loved watching & listening to that😁👍
Francis your enthusiasm is infectious, the signal lights reflecting on the
rails outside Paddington was superb, well done. Just subscribed...
what a great day! ❤ loved the cat interlude.
Good fun - really enjoyed this!
We love you Francis❤
Ur enthusiasm is superb. If u had been around 40 years ago u would have be on life support...
OMG This is absolutely Incredible ❤ Amazing woohoo ❤
Two lovely catches at the start which are overlooked. The prideolino and class 92 with the sleeper :)
Amazing video
Nice to see the Aventra (Class 345) going full speed through the station. I spent a lot of hours testing that and the fastest I've managed on the real train is 95 MPH, coasting, for the slip stream testing.
Great to hear the diesels too.
the scream of a grid just reminds of the early valenta hst engines from the 1970s 🥰😍🤩
Thank you so much! You've really brought my heart to so much joy!! Not only did you get some marvelous shots of the class 56, but my eyes watered when i got to see Elton John at 12:05! Thank you so much for making my entire day!
It's really interesting to me to see someone so excited about stuff I work around, designing equipment for every day. The enthusiasm is infectious I suppose.
Great video Francis 👍
The class 37s look great in that livery...
❤ your enthusiasm 🚄
Francis is such a child! And I mean that in the best way possible - the innocent joy on his face is wonderful to behold.
"I am considering pressing the help point...." OMG I laughed so loud. I am sure that is exactly how my wife felt in days gone by.
Francis, your the reason i started my channel, my love for trains really came back into full swing cuz of u, and im forever greatful for you cuz of my passion to love trains just like u do
You give me such an Alan Partridge vibe - and I mean that in a good way :D
Steam engines will always be my main area of passion but I do still have a place in my heart for diesels. Class 37 would probably be my favourite. I just love that gurgling growl from those tractor-like engines 😄
Geek central, I love it! Nice one Francis, very interesting to see these trains running.
mate that was the nuts... Aaaaahhhh the class 50..... more more more pls!!!!!!!!
Have you ever been to an airshow? I used to go to those a lot when I was younger. They are awesome and loud too! The Harrier jet was by far the loudest machine I've ever heard with my own two ears. It was a maybe 100-150 meters distance something like that and it was so loud you couldn't hear someone next to you yelling at the top of their lungs. This was when it was hovering just over the grass not far off the ground. That's when it was it's loudest.
How you managed to cram all that into one day I'll never know, great planning! The Class 37 is my weak spot, it's a shame my commute is on a run of the mill London Overground train. The old locos are proof that if you get the design right and you look after them, they just keep giving!
Awesome effort getting around. I saw that 56 railtour at ferriby, it was sure a loud one!
A Syphon and a Hoover all in one. I'm jealous :)
Id love to meet you out on the rails, I think your enthusiasm is infectious!
Great video My Grandad who was a Blacksmith/ Boilersmith at Derby works said the class 56 was the only diesel locomotive he approved of he was a steam man through and through ,, he said " OK they are difficult to work on were smokey and noisey but isn't any big diesel engine " , but he said they could haul anything they could start , a locomotive that actually sounds powerful, which of course they are .
All great charismatic locos - but I have to say the sound of 56 is something else - it sounds like pure power.
In the right conditions, like in the middle of a cold clear night, one could hear these diesels from 3 to 4 miles away. I know that because I often used to listen to the overnight Waterloo-Exeter parcels train from where I lived in Farnham. It would be doing around 90mph and be audible for about a minute. At it's nearest it was 3 miles away near Fanborough. I could even tell if it was a Class 50 or 47.
Love it. Reminds me when I was young chasing steam. From my bedroom we could hear the whistle as loco left station, and we would run out to a footbridge at the end of our road and stand on top to get engulfed in smoke where it was still pulling hard. Great days they were.