I do think the West Highland Line is the best line in the land, I also think it was made for Class 37s with those mountains and valleys allowing them to echo and thrash louder & louder :) Great video :)
Was the interview to do with the railways Anthony, I would love to get back up there again, in fact I had planned to up at Easter but a Far East country put stop to it. Yes you too keep safe.
Great video again Mike, it was better when the 37's were everywhere. The best capture of the lot was at the Horseshoe Curve. I've been up there with 47 power, but not a 37. I was at Inverness with 37025 a few years ago though!
Cracking video there Mike with a stunning long shot to end. Class 37s in the West Highlands always bring back great memories for me and never fails to put a smile on my face. Pity the 37s still aren't there these days, and all that freight too which is now nearly all gone.
Was a Class 37 used as a Thomas the Tank Engine character. I will admit I enjoyed watching that for three reasons: 1) Ringo Starr. 2) George Carlin. 3) Trains. Pretty much that order, too.
@@antman09ful1 Hey, check reason 3 in my original comment. My great uncle, whom I'm named after, was a waterman on the Albuquerque to Chicago line of the Santa Fe railroad in the 1930s. Trains are in my blood.
I just love visiting the west part of Scotland, in the month of April I was booked to go three times, but with this Coronavirus taking over our lives I had to cancel everything. Cheers for watching mate.
Thanks Gaz for your kind comment, it is good to look back at we once had, great days. I do remember going up there a second time filming freight but haven’t found the footage yet. You take care. Regards Mike.
Pleased you enjoyed this old footage David, wish we still had these tractors working freight up there instead of the same shed everyday. Keep safe. Mike.
As of Nov 2020; here's the status of those ten tractors: 37405 - Currently working for Network Rail RTC 37165 - Believed scrapped - last seen rusting at Carnforth WCRC 37428 - Scrapped 2013 :( 37153 - Scrapped 2003 :( 37179 - Now 37612 with DRS 37410 - Scrapped 2013 :( 37430 - Scrapped 2008 :( 37294 - At Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway 37424 - Now 37558 - aka Avro Vulcan - with DRS 37404 - Scrapped 2002 :( 37165 is a bit of an odd one. I can find pictures from early 2000's showing it in a very bad state at West Coast's Carnforth depot. Can't find anything newer so I guess she's been scrapped.
As you know Bryan they have finished all the passenger service now, and only do test trains and the odd charter, so when them end I will have to rely on preserved railwaysto hear that sound. Cheers Mike.
Forever etched in my memory Mike, just can't believe that was 23 yrs ago....when I was young, had hair and life was good !!
How do you think I feel, old and sad.
Excellent stuff. Brings back memories and you realise how quickly time passes by. During this period the WHL was good for 37s on freight.
Glad you enjoyed it, but I know you would.
Outstanding in every department Mike a, joy to watch, thanks for sharing with us, stay safe and well, cheers Nick.
That's very good of you Nick to say that. Should of been up there Easter.
@@antman09ful1 oh, yep what can i say other than you will Mike!
I do think the West Highland Line is the best line in the land, I also think it was made for Class 37s with those mountains and valleys allowing them to echo and thrash louder & louder :) Great video :)
Phil that is a brilliant statement to make, I agree because in my mind you are right. Keep well in this pandemic. Mike.
Fabulous scenery, went too Fort William for a job interview, really is an amazing place. Well done Mike 🤓 🏍️ 💙💙Stay safe
Was the interview to do with the railways Anthony, I would love to get back up there again, in fact I had planned to up at Easter but a Far East country put stop to it. Yes you too keep safe.
@@antman09ful1 yes it was as a movement supervisor but sadly I was unsuccessful 🤓💙💙
Shame.
Great video again Mike, it was better when the 37's were everywhere.
The best capture of the lot was at the Horseshoe Curve.
I've been up there with 47 power, but not a 37.
I was at Inverness with 37025 a few years ago though!
Great stuff Alistair, such a lovely part of the Uk. Stay safe. Mike.
Shame we didn’t get up there this year mike, great video and lovely scenery, by the way the bit at the end you haven’t changed much😄👍
Come on Richard I know I have changed, yes we would have gone to the last shot on our trip.
Great footage
Thank you, take care mate.
Cracking video there Mike with a stunning long shot to end. Class 37s in the West Highlands always bring back great memories for me and never fails to put a smile on my face. Pity the 37s still aren't there these days, and all that freight too which is now nearly all gone.
I had some excellent trips up there around that time Darren, it’s such a shame the freight has now disappeared.
Beautiful scenery and great shots of the 37's ........Peter
It’s not the same with no 37s on everyday service Peter.
@@antman09ful1 Looked pretty good tonight on the Great Railway Journeys on channel 5
...........Peter
Was a Class 37 used as a Thomas the Tank Engine character. I will admit I enjoyed watching that for three reasons: 1) Ringo Starr. 2) George Carlin. 3) Trains. Pretty much that order, too.
Could of been, you would have to ask the program makers, but thanks for taking a look at my video.
@@antman09ful1 Hey, check reason 3 in my original comment. My great uncle, whom I'm named after, was a waterman on the Albuquerque to Chicago line of the Santa Fe railroad in the 1930s. Trains are in my blood.
Ok Cliff, very good but what do you want me to say.
The scenery there is outstanding and very beautiful, great captures Mike, great sound from the 37s, thanks for sharing!
I just love visiting the west part of Scotland, in the month of April I was booked to go three times, but with this Coronavirus taking over our lives I had to cancel everything. Cheers for watching mate.
Great vid 👍
Such wonderful machines! Character and everything
Thanks for your interest in my old filming.
Fantastic video mate, top shelf. The last shot was brilliant following it all that distance and a combination of wagons I have not seen before too!
Thanks Gaz for your kind comment, it is good to look back at we once had, great days. I do remember going up there a second time filming freight but haven’t found the footage yet. You take care. Regards Mike.
Nice bit of footage from the West Highlands Mike with plenty of 37s about .I presume it was you on camera at the end.....Cheers...Trevor.''
Great day which we can only dream about now Trevor, yes that was me twenty odd years ago. Mike.
Once again Mike, great video of a great locomotive. Take care.
Pleased you enjoyed this old footage David, wish we still had these tractors working freight up there instead of the same shed everyday. Keep safe. Mike.
Great tractors in stunning scenery! Nice one Mike!👍
Cheers David, they were great days now you get 6 freight a week. Mike.
As of Nov 2020; here's the status of those ten tractors:
37405 - Currently working for Network Rail RTC
37165 - Believed scrapped - last seen rusting at Carnforth WCRC
37428 - Scrapped 2013 :(
37153 - Scrapped 2003 :(
37179 - Now 37612 with DRS
37410 - Scrapped 2013 :(
37430 - Scrapped 2008 :(
37294 - At Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway
37424 - Now 37558 - aka Avro Vulcan - with DRS
37404 - Scrapped 2002 :(
37165 is a bit of an odd one. I can find pictures from early 2000's showing it in a very bad state at West Coast's Carnforth depot. Can't find anything newer so I guess she's been scrapped.
Thanks Jon for your hard work in finding all this info out, cheers for watching the video in the first place. Much appreciated Mike.
Brillant video class 37s working hard
That’s right Nick, you can’t bet that sound coming towards you through the valleys. Cheers Mike
Very nice!
Thanks for taking a look Andy.
Very good video Mike :)
Thank you Simon.
It will be a sad day when these fine loco’s stop running on the network. You’ve caught the sights and sounds well there Mike.
As you know Bryan they have finished all the passenger service now, and only do test trains and the odd charter, so when them end I will have to rely on preserved railwaysto hear that sound. Cheers Mike.
Great stuff Mike :)
Thanks very much Warren for taking a look, as you know I enjoy your old tractor footage. Regards Mike.