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Registrace 16. 11. 2007
This channel contains my recordings of steam locomotives working hard on the mainline, mostly in the Southwest of England, with the occasional excursion onto preserved lines. Having witnessed the end of B.R. steam and photographed the return of steam in preservation over the subsequent decades, I switched to video recording to more closely capture the ACTION and SOUND that we steam enthusiasts crave. I film from uncommon locations wherever possible and share just for fun and the constant challenge of getting that elusive "perfect shot", ironically I hope I never get that shot, I don't want the challenge to end!
PLAYLISTS: In addition to the normal overall playlist, specific locomotives and locations have their own playlist.
Also see czcams.com/users/non-steam steamclips
IN ORDER TO PROTECT YOUNGER VIEWERS AND CHANNEL INTEGRITY, I will block commenters who use overtly foul language, engage in "trolling" or "spam" e.g. "be my friend", or who attach links to other channels.
PLAYLISTS: In addition to the normal overall playlist, specific locomotives and locations have their own playlist.
Also see czcams.com/users/non-steam steamclips
IN ORDER TO PROTECT YOUNGER VIEWERS AND CHANNEL INTEGRITY, I will block commenters who use overtly foul language, engage in "trolling" or "spam" e.g. "be my friend", or who attach links to other channels.
7029 Clun Castle Dramatically Dragged to a Halt on Hemerdon. 1Z48 Day 2 11th May 2024
The return leg of this two day tour in celebration of the 1904 unofficial breaking of the 100m.p.h. barrier by City of Truro promised so much after her masterful display over the Westcountry banks on Day 1 but alas it was not to be as Clun Castle tackles the 1 in 42 of Hemerdon Bank.
Arriving more than 2 hours early at this iconic location was needed just to park the car and having set up cameras on the bridge in charge of my second "cameraman" I set off down the hill to get a passing shot where I found all available places against the lineside fence occupied by many arriving even earlier! However, having so much time in hand, a pair of secateurs and gardening gloves I set to work cutting a new position through thick brambles, ivy and elder. Three quarters of a hour later I had created a brand new location where I was able to secure the tripod to a fence post which I hope will be used for many more shots in the future.
7029 appears on time but with little warning under a volcano of black clag and copious steam from the safety valves. Somehow, the speed was not as expected and even though she passes in spectacular fashion with crew happily waving, speed continues to drop rapidly and things don't look good. As she comes into view of the second camera a stall looks inevitable and with unbelievable acoustics she grinds to a halt. Having radioed the support diesel a crew member jumps down and disappears between the stock presumably checking brake couplings and it seemed to me that this was a typical result of dragging brakes.
A quick re-location of the main camera amongst the many onlookers gives a good view of the re-start with the sounds of that amazing exhaust accompanied by voices of children and family members enjoying the show.
Under the full power of the diesel with the brakes now fully off, the train rapidly disappears eastwards 30 minutes down but amazingly reaches Bristol 5 minutes early !
Arriving more than 2 hours early at this iconic location was needed just to park the car and having set up cameras on the bridge in charge of my second "cameraman" I set off down the hill to get a passing shot where I found all available places against the lineside fence occupied by many arriving even earlier! However, having so much time in hand, a pair of secateurs and gardening gloves I set to work cutting a new position through thick brambles, ivy and elder. Three quarters of a hour later I had created a brand new location where I was able to secure the tripod to a fence post which I hope will be used for many more shots in the future.
7029 appears on time but with little warning under a volcano of black clag and copious steam from the safety valves. Somehow, the speed was not as expected and even though she passes in spectacular fashion with crew happily waving, speed continues to drop rapidly and things don't look good. As she comes into view of the second camera a stall looks inevitable and with unbelievable acoustics she grinds to a halt. Having radioed the support diesel a crew member jumps down and disappears between the stock presumably checking brake couplings and it seemed to me that this was a typical result of dragging brakes.
A quick re-location of the main camera amongst the many onlookers gives a good view of the re-start with the sounds of that amazing exhaust accompanied by voices of children and family members enjoying the show.
Under the full power of the diesel with the brakes now fully off, the train rapidly disappears eastwards 30 minutes down but amazingly reaches Bristol 5 minutes early !
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7029 Clun Castle Shatters the Calm over the Devon Hills. G.W.R. 1Z48 10May24
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It is 10 years since this Vintage Trains Tour ran over the Devon Banks to Plymouth, a celebration of a celebration of an historical event i.e. the re-run of the 1964 1Z48 run which commemorated the unofficial 102.4 m.p.h. record set by City of Truro in 1904. The tour of 2014 was headed by 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe and turned out to be the last time an ex-G.W.R. Castle graced these hills; a lo...
34046 Braunton Shreds the Timetable! English Riviera Express. 4th May 2024
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The first day of mainline steam in the far Southwest turned out to be a frantic one with the 60 m.p.h. schedule being easily beaten on the outward by up to 26 minutes and the homeward by up to 50 minutes and as a consequence I was alone at most locations. Having negotiated the Teign Estuary mud to find a solid sandbank I still had plenty of time to set up according to a check on progress 10 min...
Frampton Comes Alive! (thanks to a “Five”). The Great Britain XVI, 21st April 2024
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Those of a certain vintage and musical persuasion will quite understand my use of this title when describing the thrill of “live” performance. In this case it is the wonderful combination of weather, location, acoustics and spectacle which provide the show on what was at the outset a disappointing prospect for this last leg of the Railway Touring Company’s annual steam extravaganza. Scheduled a...
AMAZING ! 14 Down and More to Come. THE GREAT BRITAIN RAILTOUR
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Saturday April 13th sees the start of the 2024 edition of the Railway Touring Company’s “Great Britain XVI” steam rail tour of the U.K. concluding on Sunday 21st. Now firmly established as an annual event (with a couple of exceptions), this year’s tour does not include the far Southwest in its itinerary. With that in mind, I thought it would be interesting to compile a history of visits to the ...
A Bad Time for Number 9. When your worse Fears are Realised!
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The 16th August 2015 turned out to be a long shift for the crew of 60009 Union of South Africa and as documented in this compilation, a steam locomotive failing a long way from base can take a long time to repair even when excellent facilities are within easy reach and the problem straightforward. Hauling the Royal Duchy away from Taunton everything seemed fine as speed increased through Allerf...
Four Double-Headed, Full-Throttle Climbs of Hemerdon Bank
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Of all the imfamous Devon Banks, the 2 mile climb at 1 in 42 of Hemerdon Bank was and still is the most feared climb for a steam locomotive crew. When single-headed, the regulator has to be used carefully as loss of adhesion, the biggest risk, can bring your train to a standstill more easily than the risk of low boiler pressure. This usually ends up in what is known as "A Slog" as I demonstrate...
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! D.S.R. 2023 Train of Lights, Station to Station.
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The original in the U.K. and still the best with light and sound effects in the Dart Estuary at high tide in frosty weather unsurpassed anywhere, hence a whole 10mins of coverage in this presentation. Topped and tailed from Paignton to Kingswear by ex-B.R. 4-MT 75014 (Braveheart) and ex-GWR 7-F 4277 (Hercules) both named in preservation. Four stations are featured and at three, the lights are e...
THE VERY BEST U.K. STEAM LOCOMOTIVES in ACTION 2023
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A compilation of clips from Steam Tours to the West of the U.K. featuring for the first time exclusively ex L.M.S. and ex L.N.E.R. locomotives. All clips have been re-edited from the original uploads in varying degrees in order to enhance and refresh the viewing experience. I hope you enjoy the result. Chapter list: 00:00 1. 46100 Totnes Station 6 Sep 00:27 2. 46100 Llangvihangel 1 Mar 01:30 3....
45596 Bahamas Battles Hills and Weather on the final Royal Duchy. 24th Sep. 2023
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The last Royal Duchy tour of 2023 from Bristol to Par proved to be quite a challenge with an ex L.M.S. Jubilee Class once more taking charge, this time with a load of 8 in tow. There's a well known retort: "you don't have to be mad...... but it helps!!" In very windy and overcast conditions, 45596 makes the accent to Whiteball Tunnel look easy after she is first seen approaching Beambridge thro...
Last of the Summer Wine (& Dine) to Devon. 46100 Royal Scot, 2nd & 6th Sep. 2023
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46100 Royal Scot hauls the last regular Saphos Trains English Riviera Express and The Golden Hind dining excursions to Devon. Whilst passengers enjoy a food feast on board we enjoy a visual feast from the lineside as the country enjoys an Indian Summer. Featured here are clips from both runs presented in route order. Starting at the new Marsh Barton station on the outskirts of Exeter, the backg...
100 m.p.h.? 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley. English Riviera Express. 2023 Wind Up
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Here is a short compilation in route order of unpublished clips of this season’s Saphos Trains “English Riviera Express” tours featuring 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley, including "a dream" finale. I was hoping for two more clips before publishing but the substitution of 46100 Royal Scot for the remaining Saphos tours has curtailed matters as those runs will feature in another video. We start at an unu...
Four Fast Passes. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley heads The Golden Hind, 24th August 2023
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Having suffered a 1 hour delay at Bristol Temple Meads this Slough to Plymouth Saphos Trains excursion spent the rest of the “down” leg to Plymouth trying to make up lost time and (including the switch over to steam at Taunton) they were doing a pretty good job as the delay had reduced to 40 mins by the time 60007 appears at Matford in very gloomy conditions. Pushing her 75m.p.h limit (or maybe...
Fantastic First! 46115 Scots Guardsman. The Royal Duchy. 20th Aug. 2023
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On her first visit to the Westcountry, Royal Scot Class 4-6-0, 46115 Scots Guardsman puts on a thrilling show as she storms the Devon and Cornwall Banks. Watch this one to the end for an outstanding spectacle! Our first location is Hazard Farm overlooking Rattery Bank, the only remaining Devon Bank where a good side-on shot is still possible and where the farmer and his family are always so kin...
60007 Sir Nigel Gresley takes the English Riviera Express through the Storm 5th Aug. 2023
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As "Antoni", the first of the seasons Atlantic storms, hits the U.K., many outdoor events in the country were cancelled due to up to 65 m.p.h. winds and rain and I was having doubts about the possibility of getting decent footage in such conditions as the wind began to pick up in Torbay through the morning. However, taking advantage of the kind and much appreciated permission from my neighbouri...
45699 Galatea as 45627 Sierra Leone. The Royal Duchy 30July 2023.
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45699 Galatea as 45627 Sierra Leone. The Royal Duchy 30July 2023.
60007 Sir Nigel Gresley Goes for a Spin. The English Riviera Express 24Jun23
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60007 Sir Nigel Gresley Goes for a Spin. The English Riviera Express 24Jun23
45596 Bahamas Sparkles on The South Devon Explorer. 27th May 2023
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45596 Bahamas Sparkles on The South Devon Explorer. 27th May 2023
45596 Bahamas hauls The Atlantic Coast Express. Sat. 20th May 2023
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45596 Bahamas hauls The Atlantic Coast Express. Sat. 20th May 2023
60103 Flying Scotsman to St Blazey. The Royal Duchy 30th April 2023
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60103 Flying Scotsman to St Blazey. The Royal Duchy 30th April 2023
Black 5 44932 Heads Day 1 of The Great Britain XV. Sat. 15th April 2023
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Black 5 44932 Heads Day 1 of The Great Britain XV. Sat. 15th April 2023
46100 Royal Scot. St David’s Day Welsh Marches Express. 1st March 2023
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46100 Royal Scot. St David’s Day Welsh Marches Express. 1st March 2023
6233 & 70000 Unleashed! Action, Tributes and a Serious Mishap End the "Duchy" & "Riviera" Seasons.
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6233 & 70000 Unleashed! Action, Tributes and a Serious Mishap End the "Duchy" & "Riviera" Seasons.
Seaside Special. 70000 Britannia, English Riviera Express. 16th July 2022
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Seaside Special. 70000 Britannia, English Riviera Express. 16th July 2022
70000 Britannia + 34046 Braunton Battle the Heat. The Golden Hind. 13th July 2022.
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70000 Britannia 34046 Braunton Battle the Heat. The Golden Hind. 13th July 2022.
70000 Britannia. Impressive Power & Speed on the English Riviera Express. 11th June & 9th July 2022
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70000 Britannia. Impressive Power & Speed on the English Riviera Express. 11th June & 9th July 2022
34046 Braunton Breezes in on a Windy English Riviera Express. 18th June 2022
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34046 Braunton Breezes in on a Windy English Riviera Express. 18th June 2022
Duchess Dominates Dainton. 6233 Duchess of Sutherland, The South Devon Explorer. 28May22
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Duchess Dominates Dainton. 6233 Duchess of Sutherland, The South Devon Explorer. 28May22
6233 Duchess of Sutherland at 75 m.p.h. through Devon. The Great Britain XIV- Day 9. 30Apr22
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6233 Duchess of Sutherland at 75 m.p.h. through Devon. The Great Britain XIV- Day 9. 30Apr22
I've enjoyed every minute of watching those Steam engine's & On the Main Line's aswell it was like going back in time, Im sure the People at at the station or where ever enjoyed those fantastic engines aswell, 😊
Hello Andre and thank you for your kind and very much appreciated feedback. Best regards, Allan
Why doesn't the diesel give them a push????
What diesel???
The Class 47 on the back of the train.
@@22whizzo56 It did give a push at the last minute.
Hi, I am sorry you got this mischievous reply, a slightly tipsy friend had my phone and was watching one of the videos. You are right, the diesel could have assisted sooner but it relies on the steam crew to request it and they obviously didn't until it was almost too late! Thank you for your valued question and apologies once again. Kind regards, Alan
Love the video. It is really nice to be able to hear the sounds of the old steam trains not "crappy" music. Good post and very enjoyable.
Hello David and thank you for such a kind comment, I really appreciate it. Best regards, Alan
8:28 Tangmere's air smoothed casing doubles as a raincoat!
Why could the banker not keep her going, if it could assist the restart.
Hello Brian and thank you for your question. This was an unassisted train so when the train stalled the support diesel had to travel from Plymouth and attach to the rear in order to release the brakes. Regards, Alan
@@Steamclips Thanks, I just saw the banker as the train passed. Didn't think of that. Cheers Brian
Brookwood Surrey in the early 1960's was the place to be. No speed limits so the Atlantic Coast express with a well maintained Merchant Navy routinely topped 100 mph.
And you never forgot it! Thank you for your fascinating and much appreciated reminiscences. Kind regards, Alan
😊
Will 34073 249 Squadron be mainline certified after being restored from scrapyard condition?
Hi and thank you for your question. As far as I understand 34073 resides at Carnforth and has been used as a source of spare parts for Tamgmere so I guess that if the ultimate plan is to restore to mainline condition it will not be in the immediate future. Regards, Alan
@@Steamclips , 34073 249 Squadron is still preserved and is awaiting restoration
@@Shark30006 Take a look here: locomotive.fandom.com/wiki/Carnforth_Motive_Power_Depot#:~:text=As%20of%20April%202024%2C%20Carnforth,for%20overhaul%20in%20May%202024. you will see that it is still listed as a donor engine. Regards, Alan
@@Steamclips, 34067 Tangmere’s boiler is still working as usual but we have to get 34073 249 Squadron restored from scrapyard condition to normal condition as soon as possible so that it can run again after being restored to working order for mainline operation in Britain
I hope there are plans to restore 34073 249 Squadron to working order
*WOW Superb*
Hi and thank you again for such a nice comment. Kind regards, Alan
*Fantastic !*
Hi and thank you for your kind and very much appreciated feedback. Best regards, Alan
Why was there no Class 47 at the rear?
Hello Ken and thank you for your question. 1Z48 is a re-run of unassisted celebratory tours since 1964: the first of which celebrated 60 years since the 100 mph achieved by City of Truro. Regards, Alan
great camera work, and a great save by the crew - fantastic restart
Hi and thank you for your kind, interesting and much appreciated feedback. Best regards, Alan
nice video
HI Ravi. Thank you very much for your kind comments on my latest uploads, I really appreciate it. Best regards, Alan
beautiful video thanks
wonderful video
beautiful video
Hello Ravi, sorry for the late reply to your kind and much appreciated feedback. Best regards, Alan
@@Steamclips thanks for your belated reply.
I really hope the man in the hat at 5:50 is on the right side of the fence - the camouflage gear makes me wonder. I hope I'm wrong, as this sort of thing continues to blight our hobby.
Thank you for your question. I can assure you that all photographers were on the correct side of the fence. Kind regards, Alan
@@Steamclips Great - and thanks for the quick reply!
I was lucky enough to have a seat on the tour. We were told that there was a butterfly valve in a slightly open position with evidence of a vegetation strike, on at least one of the rear (Mk2) coaches. This would have caused the brakes to progressively leak on as the speed dropped climbing the bank and the vacuum pump on the loco reduced in effect.
Hi and thank you for your valued input. I was hoping I would get some on-board feedback as I have a question regarding progress through Dainton Tunnel on Friday. A regular spectator at the western mouth of the tunnel informed me that it was a real struggle to get through and included a wheel-slip (very unusual for a Castle pulling nine) making it the slowest passage through he had even seen over many years (he works close by). I would be most interested to learn of your experience. The "butterfly valve" explanation is doing the rounds but I have my suspicions that they might discover an underlying problem at Tyseley. Kind regards, Alan
I can confirm there was a big vegetation strike earlier (branches scraping down the side of the top lights). I commented at the time "And that's why you can't look out of the window anymore!). The brakes definitely started dragging before we came to a stand. Real shame. Glad we didn't impact the following service (for one it was an advantage that it was a few minutes late). Very professional recovery from the incident < 30 mins by all involved.
@@andrewblack5911 Hi Andrew, what was the situation through Dainton tunnel on Friday?
Lucky, loved seeing it at Newton Abbot, flying through then.
@@Steamclips Hi, sorry didn't spot your question. Performance up Dainton was not great. The people timing onboard clocked it at between 6 and 11 mph at the tunnel. I can't really provide any specific explanation why this was the case. Some former drivers were critical of the driving style (too conservative). Their view was the loading was within typical loads and therefore there should not have been a problem. I also heard comments that the coal didn't help as it has a tendency to crumble to dust under pressure, so they were shovelling dust. But we didn't seem to be short of steam though. I can say there was a significant change in driving style on the return from Bristol -> Paddington. Sorry I can't be specific, it would have been nice to "storm" the banks, but it wasn't to be. Still a great two days though!
I did some research of my own - including contacting the previous owners of the GUV. Its water capacity is 2 x 2500 litre tanks. 5000 litres or 1100 gallons of water. Additional weight 4.91 tons plus weight of tanks / baffles / mounting points, about 8 tonnes extra weight..
That is one hell of a fire she has there, must be stoked to the limit.
Hi and thank you for your comment. Yes, it was pretty crappy coal so I think they were playing it safe. Regards, Alan
@@Steamclips Speaking of which, where do they get the coal? I mean, where do you buy coal nowadays?
@@Otacatapetl Hi, good question. I know that the P&DR get theirs from Poland. The shame is that if you visit Big Pit in Wales, they have 100 years worth of the best Welsh steam coal still available to be mined and everything in place to extract it! Alan
😅Can't get good old South Wales steam coal any more...
True Jonathon but it was not lack of steam, in fact there was way more steam than required ironically because of the poor coal which led to over-firing. Thank you for your valued input. Kind regards, Alan
@@Steamclips I saw a note concerning brakes - vacuum vs air. No doubt that air brakes are very much more effective than vacuum. But GWR vacuum operated at 25in of mercury, and this has now been 'downgraded' to 21in. Is 7029 fitted with air braking equipment? If so, was 1Z48 using vacuum or air?
@@SteamclipsSorry! Just seen the reply concerning the Westinghouse demand for steam.
Clearly the dragging brake issue as the valves were blowing off at the same time! It would have needed sorting out before it subsequently attempted the Lickey would it not? 🙂
Hi and thank you for your valued input. The "official" explanation is that a butterfly valve partially opened when struck by vegetation but I have my suspicions that there is more to it than that as it had a similar problem on the down leg through Dainton Tunnel. Kind regards, Alan
Good old 47 to the rescue !😊
Good old 47 vacuum pump ! Thanks for your valued input. Kind regards, Alan
@@Steamclips You are welcome!
Nice to catch up again after a long while. Telling you about what what I've been doing outside of filming trains. Plus a big thanks for retrieving my camouflaged gear that I accidentally left behind at Hemerdon, would of had to of comeback for it the next day 😄
Hi Ryan, nice to see you too. A good place and occasion to meet! Best regards, Alan
Nice video 👍👍😎👍👍
Hello Matthew and thank you for your kind and much appreciated feedback. Best regards, Alan
You can't beat God's Wonderful Railway. Then again, it's nice to see something of LNER status for a change some of the time.
Superb Alan , sounded great until the stall . Right place for it 👍🎥
Hi Steve, I'm guessing that like yourself we both would have preferred to see a storming climb of the bank instead of such a struggle. I am strongly of the opinion that they need to sort out the steam sharing between the Loco and the Westinghouse pump. It looks like we have a situation where when max regulator is required the brakes gradually creep on and we end up with a vicious circle. But as you say, we were in the right place, with hundreds of others I might add! Always great to get your input. Best regards, Alan
Excellent video Alan. Great shame she stopped on this special tour to break the speed record. Well captured. Kind regards C&A
Hi folks. Yes we would have preferred to see the climb anticipated but they seemed to have a problem with the air pump as the same thing nearly happened on the down leg at Dainton. Always nice to hear from you. Best regards, Alan
Excellent video Alan. Well worth capturing 7029 for the sound and performance. Really enjoyed watching. Kind regards C&A
It only just made it through Dainton tunnel on Friday. We thought it was going to stall in the tunnel but it wheel slipped its way out. It was probably the slowest loco we have seen here.
Were you on the train, to be able to give a considered summary like this?
Hi Rob, what you say does not surprise me as it looks like the Westinghouse air pump is being starved of steam at maximum regulator, the brakes creep on, more regulator, brakes come on more, hence the slow pace and wheel slip. Cheers, Alan
No stall what so ever.
Most people it's wallet, keys, glasses - not so for Alan, it's more camera, gloves, secateurs, I'll get the Scouts to give you a Trackside Bramble Clearance badge!! Two great captures, second camera deserves some oft forgotten praise👍👍👍 Oh, and can you come round to mine sometime, the grass needs cutting!!! TC, ATVB
Oooh you are awful!! Still working out the call-out charge to get to your lawn!! Margaret appreciates your kind recognition very much. Best wishes, A&M
It was dragging brakes that was the cause of clun castle to suddenly come to a stop at hemerdon
You got it right there Scott. I would say they need to get the Westinghouse pump sorted when they get back to Tyseley. Cheers, Alan
@@Steamclipsyeah indeed Alan
Having read your detailed notes Alan I feel like the possibility of 'stock issues' would to me be a very likely contributing factor. No shortage of steam power or traction, I'm not knowledgable enough to know how air/vacuum systems work together on updated steam engines however everything has to be in 'good working order' it goes without saying. I'm thinking 'air-break issue'? With the assistant support diesel supplying 'good air' (& a little push no doubt) things quickly got underway .. 😅 .. 😉 .. 👍 Thanks for sharing, atvb t..
Glad our great minds think alike Terry. It looks like it's a steam sharing problem between cylinders and Westinghouse air pump as the brakes seem to come on when maximum regulator and cut-off is needed. Best wishes, Alan
That train is vaccum braked and not air braked. Air brake issues of no relevance. He crosshead driven vaccum pump obviously looses efficiency with reducing speed. This may have caused brake drag although the ejector will overcome this There was said to have been a passcom knocked open by a passing bit of vegetation.
@@Chris64EX4 Hi and thank you for your information, I must admit that I thought the Pullman coaches were air braked. Regards, Alan
Your welcome. I am having a colleague working a train from Plymouth to Exeter check Plymouth - Hemerdon for possible vegetation issues. I didn’t notice any last time I went that way however.
@@Steamclips do we know what the BR / GWR era maximum unassisted loads for a Castle Class locomotive over Hemerdon actually was? I gather the GUV at the front of the set carries an additional 5000 litres of water which presumably adds to the weight.
Excellent footage there Alan, off Clun in action on a very warm day. Shame she stalled on Hemerdon Bank.
Hi and thank you for your always welcome comments. Trouble with the Westinghouse pump I would guess. Best regards, Alan
Ah, Alan - you've done it again! Another treat for us 'foamers' (N American term for steam enthusiasts). You always find great locations to film from... that Rattery pan is superb, so too the way you pull the shot back to give a better idea of the distance covered. With the exception of a few modern vehicles towards the end, we'd think it was still 1950 with the Clun just out of Swindon.
Great to hear from you Peter and thanks as always for your great feedback. Best wishes, Alan
Beautiful! Wonderful location for the Rattery scene, that great wide sweep of the camera. Well done 👏
Hi and thank you for such kind feedback, I really appreciate it. Best regards, Alan
Nice
Cheers Kev. Been a while? Check out todays upload. Wish you were there??? Best regards, Alan
Nice bit of editing of 7029 climbing to the top of the bank. Enjoyed our chat yesterday waiting of Clun to appear. Just got back to Bath now waiting for the run from Bristol TM to Paddington. Hope you were able to capture the events of this morning.
Hi and thank you. It was nice to meet up and chat. Take a look at this: czcams.com/video/XyzO2MTKwY0/video.html for the free video editor. This channel is great for all computer stuff. Best regards, Alan
Nothing wrong with this engine as the safety valve simmering all the way up both climbs! Thanks for a great video that is worth bookmarking and returning to!.
Many thanks for your kind and very much appreciated feedback. Take a look at my next upload: safety valve still shimmering but a different result! Best regards, Alan
I was aiming to get to taunton to see it, but couldn't make it.
Glad to have got you something to view. Check out todays upload, it's special. Kind regards, Alan
Great filming, beautiful scenery & a lovely sound..many thanks from Oz.
Thank you so much for such kind feedback I really appreciate it. Best regards, Alan
Super video, thank you!!
You are most welcome David. Thank you for such kind and much appreciated feedback. Best regards, Alan
I won't be getting my Nit comb or bean counter out, I'll just say what a beautiful sight and sound that was in two of the most spectacular locations down yonder. A crystal clear barking Castle, proper job with the cornflakes👍👍 Many thanks Alan as usual, kind regards🙂
We definitely think alike Bob. Thanks as always. I have a treat for you next!!!! Best regards, Alan
Great shots 😊. Looks like, from the dirty exhaust, the quality of coal is a bit questionable. I can imagine a smoke box full of ash by Plymouth
Kazakhstan, bit smoky but absolute rocket fuel, note the safety valves feathering the whole time on both climbs.
@@robertleah1410 The poor coal we now have to import really shows in many videos now
@@cedarcam It’s not Welsh steam coal but it’s much better than the Daw Mill or Rossington we used to have back in the day. Check out some videos from the 90s if you really want to see some clag.
@@robertleah1410 I know not all our coal was really clean, and it also depends on which area it was mined in. Welsh was best and GWR locomotives design got the best out of it while our Yorkshire coal was best in LNER locomotives. Tangmere leaving Carlisle recently was filthy black which worked out well for me as motorists on a busy road slowed wondering what was going on on the railway below giving me time to cross and see her on both sides of the bridge.
Hello Richard and thank you for your kind and interesting feedback, I really appreciate it. If it's clag you're after check out todays upload. Best regards, Alan
What a beautiful sight & sound, every time I see & hear that 'bark' light grey smoke I know she's doing well .. 👍Thanks for sharing Alan, that's made my weekend, atvb t ..
Hi Terry and thanks as always for your kind and valuable input. Look out for the next upload I would be very interested to get your thoughts. Best regards, Alan
Well @Steamclips I think the 2014 Plymouth tour or they call Remembered Z48 it was hosted by clun castle and Earl Bathurst sister 5043 Earl of Mount edgcumbe and 5029 nunney castle but with different railtours for 5029 it was anniversary limited and for 5043 it was the same railtour that provides one Zulu that operated today
Hi and thank you for your valued input and info. I put it down to brain fug suffered by editing and uploading way past my bedtime. I even put the difference between 2014 to today as 8 years!! All corrected now. Kind regards, Alan P.S. think you will like the latest upload.
Well technically Vintage did a Diesel tour to Plymouth but steam wise it would be a while ago
Hi and thank you for your additional and much valued info. Kind regards, Alan
I’m tracking it on the cctv cameras at dawlish to see it come back through here
If you get the green lights then records can be broken.
Yes the rebuilt bullied locomotives are showing what they are capable of handsome engines to ,superb video as well .
Hi and thank you for your kind, interesting and very much appreciated comment. Best regards, Alan