46100 Royal Scot Escapes a “Fire Risk” on the Dartmouth Express. 24 June 2017
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- čas přidán 23. 06. 2017
- After the last minute "Fire Risk" decision to attach a big red DB 66 onto the front of the Torbay Express at Bristol last Sunday, it was a great relief to find 46100 alone at the head of this Railway Touring Company excursion from Bristol to Kingswear as the train emerged from Parson’s Tunnel, despite the fact that conditions are now even drier after a further six rainless days! Slowed by the previous late running local stopper and following HST, signals are approached with caution before green allows a nice bit of acceleration on this normally “coasting” stretch of track. Dull conditions and strong gusty winds made filming at maximum zoom a real challenge but a window of brightness later in the day nicely coincides with the departure from Kingswear on the return leg where the noise of the untimely arrival of the Higher Ferry does not detract as 46100 gets into her stride for the climb to Churston. Finally a quick grab shot of the train fighting its way through the vegetation on the climb from Paignton to Preston Sands and disappearing towards “The Tunnel” summit above Hollicombe Sands before dropping down into Torquay.
Fabulous filming and editing. It was nice to see you panning around all the time, giving us more locomotive and less trees. Well done. GREAT VIDEO.
Thank you for such wonderful feedback Richard, I really appreciate your kind comments. Best regards, Alan
Really smooth video with great sound Alan, was also great to meet you too :). I like the way you've zoomed to bring more context and a sense of place.
Many thanks for the nice feedback Gareth, maybe we will meet line-side again soon. Best regards, Alan
Just got back from Tysley and this has just completed my day . Although having watched the video I think I will now go and throw my camera in the bin, watching yours is a lot less hassle ! Regards Gav .
Hi Gav:....... Don't!!!!! there's nothing like doing your own thing! I hope the weather was as good in Tysley as it has been down here today. Many thanks for your lovely comment, which has completed my day. Best wishes, Alan
Great video again. Nice to see the footplate crew waving to the onlookers as the train passes along by Teignmouth.
Many thanks for the nice feedback Keith. Best regards, Alan
Brilliant video Alan. Performed well on the departure from Kingswear. Kind regards C&A
Hi C&A and thank you once again for your much appreciated feedback. Best regards, Alan
Spot on Alan , fantastic scenic locations for 46100 . Can't believe the small wall at the first location as if that was Shap the powers that be would have stuck a great big palisade fence up LOL .
Hi Stephen and thank you for your always appreciated comments. "Many a true word spoken in jest" as the saying goes and as we had another suicide near Dawlish a couple of days back I am sure there are NR "suits" considering a fence along this iconic stretch as we speak! My feeling has always been that a fence is no deterrent to a determined trespasser and it would be interesting to compare the total cost of fencing so far vs lives saved! Best wishes, Alan
Great sounds in all three shots. Struck lucky in the first scene with a nice bit of acceleration.
Many thanks for the nice feedback Andrei. Best regards, Alan
Great shots and very spectacular steam locos!
Hi and thank you for your kind comment. I am sure (hope!) you mean "shots" although it is true that I have not been feeling well lately!! Best regards, Alan
Steamclips oh no! I am very sorry! I meant shots! Oops!
No problem, it made me smile and I guessed that you had hit the next key. Interesting to see that you edited your original comment, I didn't know you could do that, so I have learnt something today! Best regards, Alan
Steamclips ;) I have my tricks!
Great video again, thank you. Would've been a fine excursion for those lucky folk.
The 'Fire Risk' is probably due to the recent heatwave which might affect other planned tours including the upcoming 'End Of Southern Steam' on July 8th.
Hi Peter and many thanks for your kind comments. Best regards, Alan
Good video! Keep it up!
Thank you my friend, your comment is very much appreciated. Best regards, Alan
She looks and sounds stunning! Would like to ride behind her sometime.
Fair Enough. They should have not put the diesel on as a fire risk is not a big deal as can put that out but a shot is not replaceable. Having been lineside before for a decent shot.
Was the diesel a dead weight on the back? Why put the diesel on?
Hello Matt and thank you for your much valued feedback and question. The diesel was effectively "dead" on the shots you see here although because of the fire risk due to the dry weather it would have assisted on any climbs to reduce the possibility of sparks from the exhaust of 46100. Kind regards, Alan
Thanks for the fantastic video and the explanation of the diesel engine regarding to the fire risk. Stay safe both of you.
At the risk of being shot I think the Scot is a better looking loco than 60103!
Agreed! Much nicer
"Royal Scots" have always been a favourite of mine too! I remember building a Kitmaster model back in the early 60's and admiring the looks then. Regards, Alan
Harry Todhunter Royal scot definitely works harder aswell!
yeah. flying sctosman does very little and then its toast of the town. engines like this work more often and get little media attention.
Wonderful last shot of the Scot leaving Kingswear.....Totally dissatisfied at the 'overdose' of so called diesels assists Indeed, I am told that there has been no rain there since last week..Just no consistency from Net Work Rail they seem to 'make it up as they go along.'
Hi and thank you for your kind feedback and thought provoking comments about "knee jerk" N.R. decisions, with which, as you probably realise, I totally agree. Best regards, Alan
I think the Scot is a better looking loco than 60103! yep
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plus a better loco than the wrongly named A3, Flying Scotsman was the name of the train , not loco,. plus Staniers 2A boilers were the most efficient boilers period
Hi Peter and thank you for your comments. Regards, Alan
The loco was actually named after the train as it hauled it so often. That's why It was named Flying Scotsman. So it is the correct name. But yes it is an A3 class. But was originally actually an A1 class and updated to an A3. Did not have the German smoke deflecters
Such a shame the train charter company ruin it for film makers by mixing rolling stock!!! But 11 coaches and a dead weight tatty awful 47, at her age at that speed MAGNIFICENT!
So WHERE was the ‘fire risk’????
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Steam Rules Supreme.😂🙃