SR 34046 Braunton Attacks Shap on the Lakelander18/5/24.

SR 34046 Braunton was the stand in for 70000 Britannia after failing her test run a few days earlier on the Saphos ran tour The Lakelander from Nottingham to Carlisle via the 1 in 75 Shap Bank with the return back down the Cumbrian Coast line. 34046 would join the tour at Preston and is seen attacking the 1 in 75 climb to Shap Summit at Greenholme/Scout Green . Thanks to Nige for the crack today. Apologies for the muffled sound in the last clip as not sure what happened .

[@EMuksteam]

Excellent video Steve. Great action shots. Kind regards C&A

[@stephenbrass1808]

Braunton putting on a great show for us Steve today, nice choice of locations, cheers Steve . 😎

[@TheStephengthompson]

Glad you enjoyed it Steve , it was great but the diesel was helping more than normal sadly.

[@thirdengineer]

Good action shot Steve ,Braunton was certainly chucking some black stuff out and spoiling the sheeps lunch thanks Brian

[@henrymichaelwilson8107]

The back drop is fabulous with the trees and hills and sheep.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Henry, can’t go wrong with the scenery up North 👍🎥

[@nige7577]

Spot on Steve, a good show considering the heat and plenty of clag, cheers 👍

[@TheStephengthompson]

Cheers Nige , it was better than I expected that’s for sure 👍

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Steve, A fine day with a great result. Regards, John

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks John , certainly wasn’t expecting to see any exhaust 😂

[@allan5919]

Nice video footage of 'Braunton' Stephen. Certainly a good stand-in loco for 'Britannia'.
Cheers - Allan. 👍

[@TheStephengthompson]

Glad you enjoyed it Allan, shame the Brit didn’t run as it’s certainly a lot noisier 👍😂

[@michaeltaylor1869]

Another cracking video Stephen well done great camera work as usual I am really enjoying your lovely videos and camera work keep your lovely camera work up I am really looking forward to seeing your next video I hope you get a nice video next time also when is your next video going to be on CZcams bye for now Philip

[@eaglesfield102]

Great video Steve, we were a bit further south at Beck Foot.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Alistair, did think about Beck foot.

[@walterfick157]

Braunton really shaking a leg up Shap ...nice one Steve 🚂

[@TheStephengthompson]

Cheers Walter 👍

[@deauvilledad07]

Nice video of Braunton trying to flatten Shap. Good work Steve. 🤓

[@TheStephengthompson]

Glad you enjoyed it Anthony 👍

[@gsx1250fast]

Great filming today Stephen you really show the gradients, lovely countryside this time of year, thanks for sharing.😁😁😁🤲🤲🤲

[@TheStephengthompson]

Glad you enjoyed it Mike , try my best to keep folk entertained 👍🎥

[@tattoo1084]

A good show from her today and some good locations you chose.👍

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks David, was standing with your dad at the first two angles 👍

[@acw71000]

Nice bit of clag for you there Steve, a good selection of shots up to Scout Green

[@TheStephengthompson]

Cheers Austin, surprised to see any exhaust to be honest so that was a bonus.

[@SimonTog]

Good video Steve :)

[@TheStephengthompson]

Glad you enjoyed it Simon.

[@ClassicLocomotion]

How did you manage to see it in multiple locations without falling behind?

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks for the comment and I had two cameras where I was for the first two locations with my mate doing the last one 👍

[@holmesjunction]

Three cheers for the banker doing a bit more than ETS for one Mk2?

[@TheStephengthompson]

It was a shame the diesel was assisting more than I expected but I believe Network Rail were worried about the fire risk .

[@holmesjunction]

​@@TheStephengthompson Soon recovered from 'the wettest winter in years!'🤣

[@davidmatheson8172]

Can we not re open a coal pit to get decent clean coal. That black smoke is awful. Aye the rear donkey was helping but full marks to Braunton Driver

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks David, wasn’t expecting any exhaust so very surprised to see black smoke and full marks to the crew .