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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ย. 2024
- A grey, often drizzly day on the first day of the Foxfield Railways Summer Gala but as usual plenty of fine locomotive action. Locos working were;
RSH 0-6-0ST ‘35’ (Norman)
Avonside 0-6-0ST ‘Cranford’
Dübs Crane Tank 4101
Bagnall 2842 No.2
'Whiston' (Running as 'Hurricane')
Thanks to all involved at the railway for a great show
I need to go here what an amazing railway it looks love the to engines at the beginning struggling and the green one going backwards and forwards
It is a very friendly little railway and always worth a visit. Thanks for watching
I'm delighted you've done the Summer Gala again this year Austin...I love this railway, and it's unique setting with industrial steam doing what it was designed to do..providing an unforgettable spectacle....Thanks as always...Bob
Thanks Bob, we always try to get to the Foxfield now for the galas, it never disappoints
Loved the smoke and sound at the very opening shot and on that steep incline.In all a very atmospheric video and greatly enjoyed.Thanks Geoff
Many thanks Geoff, it's always a good display at the Foxfield with the gradients providing a stiff test for the locos
The opening shot set the scene for another excellent video of this fascinating railway. Cheers, Dave.
Thanks Dave, it's always good to visit the Foxfield
Beautiful report of a beautiful gala, as always, high quality images. Thank you Austin. Philippe
Merci Philippe, bon de voir les petites locomotives travaillant dur
Fantastic Austin , the opening shot had it all with the anticipation of the nearing locos , clag and Cranford seeming to want to pull the whole load on it's own !
Thanks Steve, Pam and I were smiling as we saw that volcano approaching, one of the first shots of the day and probably the best of the bunch
Now that's my sort of railway - I love it!
Thanks Austin,
Noel
Thanks Noel, I do love the Foxfield as you are always guaranteed a good show
A very nice video with clouds of steam and a great sound. Thank you for sharing. Greetings, Patrick
Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it
Some super sights and sounds from a great little railway Austin. Regards Andy
Thanks Andy, as you know it's always a good show from the Foxy
Thanks Austin, brilliant as always. Video is the next best thing to being there.Regards Peter
Thanks for your kind comments Peter, glad you enjoyed the video
That was a fantastic video Austin. A railway that never disappoints . Great seeing those engines working well. Thoroughly enjoyable Regards C&A
Thanks very much, you're quite right, I've never returned from the Foxfield feeling disappointed
Nice conditions to make it just that extra bit challenging! The leading engine seemed to be taking most of the weight in the first shot. Absolutely fabulous sound at 10:00!
Thanks, yes the weather definitely helped with some fine exhaust displays. Rather fortunate with the sound you mention as I'd left the sound setting at the higher level I use when further away from the line so I was lucky it wasn't too distorted
Great stuff. Keep it up. Most enjoyable. Just like a visit.
Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it
Little engines with great sound!
Indeed, a great display. Thank you for watching
Absolutely awesome. Your videos always are.
Thanks William, the locos and crews do all the hard work, I'm just lucky enough to be there to film them
The famous Foxfield Bank, just about the only place in the UK you can whiteness steam in action on this sort of incline . I have been lucky enough to take a few footplate trips up this bank in the late 1960s / 70s 👍 it’s an unforgettable experience long may it continue
It is great to see trains tackling the bank. Sadly not happened over the last few years
@@acw71000 🙁 yes it’s a great shame
Fabulous video Austin!. Great action footage, from start to finish!. We must have walked past you on our way down the bank, prior to you taking the first action clip featured. Will speak to you one of these days. All the best. Regards, Nick
Thanks Nick, it was a good day and despite a gloomy forecast the weather wasn't half as bad as the day went on
awesome video you makes awesome train videos and I can't wait to see more
Thanks very much Eddie, glad you enjoy the videos
As always... superb video! Keep up the good work :)
Thanks for your kind comments, much appreciated
Drizzly? We had a beautiful day up here! Makes your smoke and steam effects very effective, though. Well done and hope you didn't get wet.
Thanks Alan, the weather wasn't as bad as forecast, only a light drizzle now and again and we had the right gear with us. Grey skies suit the industrial setting I feel
Yes, sure you're right.
Very good Austin , looked a great day out...Dave
Thanks Dave, indeed it was, it's a great little railway
Thanks Austin for reply, good stuff....Dave
In reply to Andrei's suggestion for the chimney on the Ex Bold Colliery "Whiston", I have found the article which I referred to in a previous reply. It can be found on the Industrial Railway Society website at www.irsociety.co.uk under the title 18" Hunslet, 0-6-0 saddle tanks - an article by HA Gamble dated 1969. Essentially the chimney was fitted to locos modified by Hunslet with a mechanical stoker and underfeed trough instead of a grate. The blast pipe was also designed by Hunslet and is similar to the Kyala blast pipe fitted to Ex LNER Pacifics, giving a somewhat soft steam exhaust. The idea being to burn off all unburnt coal gases before being ejected. The stopped back smoke being thrown out of the chimney and was designed to comply with clean air act. It was successful and around 18 locos were so modified. A pic appears in the article. The final comment from me is that the appearance of the loco leaving the lead Loco to do all the work (as noted by several correspondents) is entirely consistent with Hunslet blast pipe an soft exhaust, so the loco is actually working hard!! Sorry if this is a bit long winded, the engineer in me wouldn't let this mystery go! Do have a look at the article, it's very informative. Best wishes. Ken
Thanks for finding this out Ken, I can well understand how you would want to find out more and I'll take a look at the article. When I've filmed 'Whiston' in the past I don't think she had that chimney dart so I wonder if 'Hurricane' did and for the sake of authenticity it was fitted it to 'Whiston' while she was masquerading as her sister loco. Whatever the truth of the matter is, they don't half make a nice noise!
One thing is guaranteed on these industrial lines is plenty of noise and steam and honest to goodness welly, and that's all in evidence on your super video Austin! I was trying to identify the green RSH banker with the strange looking chimney on the last clip as I'm sure I've seen it or similar locos elsewhere. Any ideas? Thanks for a spectacular show Austin! Best wishes. Ken
Thanks for watching Ken. The banking loco was ex Bold Colliery loco 'Whiston' masquerading as 'Hurricane' for this gala. She does seem to have a different style chimney to other Austerities and to my ears has a softer blast than the leading loco but I don't know if there is any difference. Hopefully someone can come up with the answer. Hope you're keeping well.
Is it one of those Giesel ejector devices?
+AndreiTupolev I don't think so Andrei but I think there's a website dedicated to these locos, so I'll have a search for it. Ken
this is in the uk yes? my cousin owns few the trains there , well did last i knew :) great place love steam trains
It is the U.K., Staffordshire to be precise.
thats the one :)
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