60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' Accelerating Hard through Doncaster - Steam Dreams to York - 02/03/24
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 พ.ค. 2024
- Kicking off LSL's steam itinerary for 2024, A4 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' worked a Steam Dreams tour from Kings Cross to York. The outward run went entirely up the East Coat Mainline, taking water at Huntingdon and Babworth Loop. The return would see the train diverge from the ECML to run via Gainsborough and Lincoln on the GNGE Joint Line.
Starting off we see one of two other steam charters out the same day, Black Five 44871 worked 'The Cheshireman' from Euston to Chester via the WCML. This would follow the WCML, via the Northampton Loop, to Crewe before taking the North Wales Coast route to Chester. The Five is seen thumping alongside the North Oxford Canal at Shilton. A pair of Pendolinos pass in opposite before the roar from the chimney dominates the area. The train clatters passed with a little assistance from Class 47 47815 'Great Western' as tail gunner.
Back to the A4 and it's first seen in it's birthplace, Doncaster. By this point, the weather had turned sour and the train was greeted with persistent rain. Nevertheless, the platforms were, very, busy with people awaiting Sir Nigel. Having only been given the road about a minute before passing, 60007 was accelerating hard through the station. Two blasts from the chime whistle and the train gathers pace as it passes, preparing itself for the racing stretch to York. Even with the photographer in the green jacket entering the frame and blocking the view, I was quite pleased with this shot given I was simultaneously operating the camera and an umbrella!
The return is first seen at Colton Jn. Luckily by this time, the rain had cleared up A rather leisurely departure from York saw the train come through 5 minutes late. A farmer in their tractor tries to keep up with the A4 as she gets into her stride, shovelling steam over her shoulder as she thrums along the mainline towards Doncaster. Typically, a minute after the train had gone, the sun came out!
Next came 44871 once more at Bletchley station. With a passenger drop off at Milton Keynes Central, we hoped the Five would be giving it some to get back up to speed after the pause. We weren't disappointed! The lamp on the front comes into view, the thumping exhaust showing the crew meant business. Racing through the station, the noise grows louder and louder as 44871 thunders passed, this time without any tail gunning!
Lastly, we catch up with the A4 again at Hitchin. Running 10 minutes late, the crew were clearly minded to make up for lost time. The bright lights from an LNER Azuma are swiftly followed by the lamp on 60007 as they have a racing approach to the station. As the Azuma overtakes Sir Nigel, the chime whistle starts screaming right through the station! Even with the late running D1935 'Roger Hosking MA 1925-2013' was just hanging off the back of the train!
Timestamps:
00:00 - 44871, Shilton
01:07 - 60007, Doncaster
02:12 - 60007, Colton Jn
03:21 - 44871, Bletchley
04:03 - 60007, Hitchin
Filmed on a Panasonic HC-X1500 with an AudioTechnica AT8024 microphone.
Enjoy.
Man, how I wish we got to see things like this more in America. Here, it’s rare we get to see one of our steamers run that fast. And on the mainline, at that. Respect to the brilliant engineers that brought these steamers to life.
Compared to other parts of the world, we are very lucky in the UK to still be able to run so much on the mainline. We count ourselves lucky to still be able to see an A4 go thumping along the East Coast Mainline! I hope you enjoyed the video.
@@Milepost90.25 I did indeed. God bless steam around the world.
@@ethanpiscitello188 and here in Britain we envy the steam scene in Germany, with real working steam passenger and heavy freight trains...
It’s like, all I want is more US mainline streamers to actually take the mainline 😭
Germany does it, Britain does it, why can’t we? It’s kinda disappointing.
@@ethanpiscitello188 because capitalism and bureaucracy. Not that Network Rail or Deutsche Bahn are paragons of virtue.
Brilliant thanks heaps from down under.
This is the only way I get to see the heart and soul of engines.
You're more than welcome! I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
Thank you for such a superb video nice to see the people on the platform waiting regards kevin😊
Thank you very much Kevin. Given the rubbish weather, I was surprised to see so many people out for the A4. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
It was nice to see the young lad enjoying videoing steam. When I was a young lad of his age I was lucky enough to be able to see steam everyday, from my Grandfather’s Signal Box, or watching My Dad or Great Uncle on the Footplate Going Past. I still get a thrill from seeing Steam Locomotives.
Wonderful to see the youngster at Donny. Lovely that his mum was there encouraging him.
It was a nice surprise to see someone so young not only there but enduring the weather! Must have been cool to see steam in regular service. At least we still have some thundering along the mainlines nowadays. I hope you enjoyed the video.
@@Milepost90.25
I did, very much indeed.
I miss those old days. Hearing those whistles blasting high and long as heavy express trains blast through taking passengers to their destinations and those long freight trains carrying cargo going far and wide to get them delivered.
Great video, glad the clip at Doncaster wasn't spoiled by that person getting in the way, hope we didn't either. Was pretty good luck getting both charters multiple times.
If the man in the green jacket took a step back it would've been excellent. At least he wasn't in the way too much! It was nice to meet Some considerate photographers for a change! Some furious planning during the week before and some luck on the day led to seeing both charters. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
Great video, quality is top notch and well done for getting both specials twice!!
Thank you very much Angus. An evening's furious planning and, as always, some luck on the day produced these results. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
amazing videos !! thank you for sharing 😄
Thank you very much. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
Everyone is out to watch beauty, grace, and the epitome of power come by! BTW, I love her stack talk! None of those Fancy Nancy looking electric trains can compare, no matter how fast they go! ❤
Even in some pretty rubbish weather a lot of people were out. Although the double Kylchap blastpipe gives a softer sound than other engines, it's still a good noise. The blue mixed with the blood and custard coaches looks amazing! I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
Excellent catch cool trains for sure enjoyed. Have a great rest of your week 😎🚂TSM
Thank you very much. One of my colleagues once said there's nothing cool about a steam train. How wrong was he? I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
Very enjoyable...particularly loved SNG racing along whistling next to the Azuma at the end!
Thank you very much. Was a cracking finish to a good day! I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
Superb video footage of the rail tours. All nicely captured. 👍.
Thank you very much Allan. Definitely required a bit of luck with some of the shots; at Doncaster I was managing the camera, tripod and an umbrella simultaneously! I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
Fantastic train.
I got you a sub
Joe
Thank you very much Joe. Can't go wrong with an A4 or a Black Five! I hope you enjoyed the video.
So cool!😀 excellent captures!👍
Sir Nigel does look cool in blue, especially with the blood and custards! I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
Beautiful
A blue A4 with a full rake of blood and custards looks the business! I hope you enjoyed the video.
Nice clips. You were lucky to get a decent shot of the outward leg at Doncaster, it was extremely busy! Kind regards. Cameron
Thank you very much Cameron. I was surprised by how busy it was given the weather. The view was much better before the man in the green coat turned up! I was quite pleased with it nevertheless, managing the camera and an umbrella simultaneously proved challenging! I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
Great video! I saw 60007 arriving at Kings Cross.
Thank you very much Henry. Must have been great to see a blue A4 at the Cross. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
Great captures and and I love the steam.
Thank you very much James. One benefit of steam at this time of year is you can almost guarantee some visual output from the chimney! I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
JUST MAGIC ❤❤❤
Thank you very much Ian. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
Brilliant video, nothing better than a A4 at speed so well worth getting wet for, i was lucky enough to walk through SNG's tender and ride on the footplate for a few miles at NYMR so have a soft spot for SNG, i have subscribed to you...Mal
Thank you very much Mal. I agree, especially given that she was firmly on home turf. When Sir Nigel visited the Nene Valley Railway in April 2023, I was lucky enough to have a go on the shovel! That was an awesome evening! Must have been awesome to experience her thumping over the Moors! I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
...Very nice video, likes from me...
Thank you very much. Definitely some luck involved whilst out filming but I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
Why is there a Diesel engine pushing at the end of each train?
The diesel is at the back to help with shunting the stock at each end of the run to and from depots. It's also there just in case the steam loco is struggling and needs a push. Luckily they aren't there to push the steam engine around all day!
It’s not pushing,it’s their in case of a breakdown of the steamer so it won’t block the track for hours,don’t forget these are very old machines and can go wrong.
0:46 I caught that loco at Tamworth
Even though Sir Nigel was the star, 44871 was an excellent support act! I hope you enjoyed the video.
@@Milepost90.25yeah indeed
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As an American who has never been to Europe; what’s the best recommended way to experience mainline steam? Sir Nigel Gresley is high on the bucket list but I’ll take any A4. What are the hot spots?
There are a few railtour promoters such as Saphos Trains, Steam Dreams, The Railway Touring Company and Vintage Trains who all operate steam on the mainline. SNG runs with Saphos and Steam Dreams. Steam tours tend to run all over the country, throughout the year. Tickets for any of these trains can be bought from these promoters. I hope this helps and I hope you enjoyed the video.
@@Milepost90.25 thank you so much! And yeah I loved your video, got me wanting to book a trip! Lol
А сзади на всякий случай тепловоз прицеплен у каждого парового состава ))).
Да! Дизель находится сзади на случай, если паровоз сломается или его нужно будет подтолкнуть! Надеюсь, вам понравилось видео.
Great camera work, especially on the third clip (Colton Jn). What camera did you use? TIA
Thank you very much. I was quite pleased with the shot at Colton too! The camera I use is a Panasonic HC-X1500. I also use an AudioTechnica AT8024 microphone. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
@@Milepost90.25 Very smooth zoom control, not easy to do. Thanks for the info.
How much assistance is given by the 47 at the back? Or is it just there for failures?
The diesel is at the back to help with shunting the stock at each end of the run to and from depots. It's also there just in case the steam loco is struggling and needs a push. Luckily they aren't there to push the steam engine around all day!
dang, i just uploaded mine
I hope you got a good shot of Sir Nigel and I hope you enjoyed the video.
@@Milepost90.25thanks
Why do vintage locomotives have a modern locomotive ‘helping’ them from behind ? 😅 the entire train set seems a little bit fake(d)…don’t you think ?
The diesel is at the back to help with shunting the stock at each end of the run to and from depots. It's also there just in case the steam loco is struggling and needs a push. Luckily they aren't there to push the steam engine around all day! In steam days it was possible, if not likely that a rake would be all the same livery. LSL have the blood and custards as part of their branding hence the matching rake. I hope you enjoyed the video.