Steam Trains at Carlisle - 30th April 2019 - 60009+44871, 6201

On tuesday 30th April we saw the 'Great Britain XII' charter train day 4 of 9, from Preston to Edinburgh via Shap and Beattock stop at Carlisle for an hour. It was hauled by a double head of LNER A4 no 60009 'Union of South Africa' and Black Five no 44871.
later that day this years first 'Dalesman' trip from York to Carlisle via the Settle line arrived (an hour late) hauled by LMS Princess Royal Class no 6201 'Princess Elizabeth'.

[@101jumpit]

Those Black 5's are the unsung hero's of British Locomotives ! :)

[@JulianThurgood]

Thankyou for your comment. And they are still working well today doing charter trips.

[@marcuscersy2393]

When I had the pleasure of a trip on the Dalesman, it was being pulled by Galatea.
I definitely recommend it for those who haven't been yet, it's a lovely trip.

[@stev6free146]

The MAGIC of steam

[@joshhemingwaythewlismetcalfe96]

Fantastic video out there Julian, nice to see the black five, Union of South Africa and Princess Elizabeth out about. I enjoyed this video so far. I bet a lot people are seemed very happy to see it. Thanks for sharing this. All the best ... Josh

[@JulianThurgood]

Thanks Josh - glad you liked it.

[@MANOFKENT149]

Loved seeing the little boy jump for joy when Her Highness tooted to depart.

[@tonyobyrne2269]

Terrific power machines,don't get any better.

[@JulianThurgood]

Thankyou - yes - I agree!

[@1Goldsteam]

Great views of all 3 Locos, thanks for sharing

[@JulianThurgood]

Thanks Alan.

[@bobnweaver]

Superb scenes from Carlisle Julian. What a great day for main line steam. I liked your final departure shots of both trains in particular. Regards, Jeff.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Superb Julian , a superb sight and sound with both tours in one day 👍

[@JulianThurgood]

Thanks Steve - I wanted to see both tours but didn't fancy all the travelling like you do!

[@allan5919]

Super video of all three steam locos Julian. A super day at Carlisle.
Cheers - Allan.

[@JulianThurgood]

Thanks Allan - it was a good day.

[@benlongstaff5536]

Great too see and hear, Lizzie back in steam.

[@JulianThurgood]

Thanks - it was the first time I have seen Princess Elizabeth on our tracks in Cumbria.

[@nige7577]

Excellent Julian, great shots from Carlisle, and you picked the right spots to be, well done.

[@JulianThurgood]

Thanks Nige. Its hard at stations to get a decent view without others getting in the way - so I had to move a few times!

[@balmesh]

Wonderful, Julian.

[@JulianThurgood]

Thanks Alan.

[@greenfingers41]

Nice to see 6201 back on the main line. You must have had a good day at Carlisle 😄

[@JulianThurgood]

Thanks Martyn - yes it was a good day.

[@acw71000]

Nice footage with some fine close ups of the locos

[@JulianThurgood]

Thanks Austin.

[@kyle123481]

Fantastic video, Julian good to see 6201 back on the mainline!
-Kyle

[@MasterMoyle]

Just spotted myself at 12:01. Great video too.

[@JulianThurgood]

Thanks. I'm in your film too - (3.33!)

[@theoccupier1652]

Brilliant video

[@JulianThurgood]

Thankyou - glad you appreciate my efforts.

[@CrossfellRailwayVideos]

Lovely!

[@JulianThurgood]

Thank you Alan - makes a change not to be nearly frozen to death!

[@Tinsby]

Hi Julian,
I really enjoyed your video thanks for posting! I like the fact that a lot of your engines have names of one sort or another, seems proper to me somehow.

[@JulianThurgood]

Thanks - glad you liked the video. Like ships, we have named many of our locomotives since the days of Stephenson's Rocket. It continues to this day, and only recently I was in York for the naming of an electric loco after Sir William McAlpine (see the video 11 Jan 2019).

[@keiga9927]

Nice trian

[@JulianThurgood]

Thank you Keith - yes they are.

[@gazzab3224]

I wish I was there.

[@SimonTog]

Wonderful video Julian, thumbs up :)

[@JulianThurgood]

Thanks Simon.

[@BEN-pr1kn]

Ha! Lol Simon says

[@tony1961chl]

Hola , hermoso vídeo. Que autonomía en kilómetros tiene una Locomotora como ésta sin volver a cargar agua ni carbón? ,gracias.

[@JulianThurgood]

Thankyou. Both these train trips were over lines with a steep climb. On the 2nd train see here the trip from Settle to Carlisle was 115 km, and climbing about 200 metres. There were water stops at the beginning middle and end - ie about 65 km apart. Not sure how often the coal was refilled, but not half way.

[@tony1961chl]

@@JulianThurgood Gracias Julian, tu vídeo esta muy hermoso.

[@timothysmith8300]

Now that's what you train steam pure steam loverly steam put the pathetic electrics to shame steam is king this proves it SCRAP ALL ELECTRICS ASAP NOW THERE RUN THERE TIME LET THE STEAM KING TAKE OVER

[@CountScarlioni]

Ahh yes, electricity! Driving steam off the railway network since 1890! :p