Perfection! As a kid I had the privalige to be hauled by a Western from Temple Meads to Keynsham towards the very end of the 52's time in service. They remain my all time favourite loco!!
Adrian, We share the same views about the Westerns with superb design and sounds. My first recollection was in the early 60s when waiting for the usual King hauled London train at Wednesbury in the West Midlands when suddenly I was confronted with a strange sound coming from a sand coloured diesel locomotive. This was of course D1000 Western Enterprise. Happy days and thanks for your memories. Regards, John
It’s really striking how years ago we had people who designed lovely things. They were actual people with vision, and flair. They designed machines that were very British in a distinctive way and they made us proud then and still today. I realise Westerns had German designed engines, but look at the elegant body and face. It is distinction and character.
You summed up my thoughts entirely Newton, I even think Mr Churchward may have approved of the Westerns, the face, the lines the tumblehome. From an era when aesthetics still mattered. I can't help but think the designers of the class 70 should have looked at the Westerns for inspiration. Are the 70's not just an esthetic disgrace? Bye the way have you ever seen the DB version? Not a patch on the Westerns.
@@hoagy_ytfc True, but you have to want to make something pleasing to the eye ? Much modern design I feel just exists to offend. Things don't have to be brutally ugly.
Wonderful. I love the Westerns. I had the pleasure of 32 miles of driving at the controls of D1062 on the SVR in 2010 (with an accompanying crew of course) - those Maybach engines get the hairs up on the back of the neck when they're at full chat. Those last few miles up and over the crest of Eardintgon Bank (1:200) with 6 on and the power controller right back at the stop - experience of a lifetime. Loved it.
I only caught the tail end of the Westerns in BR service and only saw them in action on three occasions, but every time it was 1010 Western Campaigner ! Nice to see her again though .
Fantastic Compilation of Western Power John. Thanks for putting this together & sharing. The Westerns are wonderful diesel locomotives & you have captured them so well. Geraint
A stunning compilation of these much loved machines John....the sight and sound of a Western is like nothing else, a magnificent loco, A thoroughly enjoyable watch John...Thanks for all your work in doing this...a Great idea...Best wishes...Bob
The soundtrack to summer holidays at Dawlish Warren in the '60s, also the end of Platform 4 at Reading (cabbed 1033 there), you've captured that perfectly here. Sweet!
Stephen, We are clearly on the same wavelength as the Westerns are my most favourite diesel locomotive. Thanks for watching and for your comment. Regards, John
Now, wasn't that a little bit special! Watching some old friends (well, that's how they seem to me) at work, reminding us of their stylishness, their elegance, power and resilience - and indeed their well-deserved popularity. Brought a lump to my throat, certainly!
@@GreatBritishRailways1 One of my regular activities back in the 1970s was to go to Paddington and stand next to the Travelling Post Office (TPO) train's loco, which was usually a Western, and wait for its departure. Actually standing next to the beast was impressive enough in itself; but then, when it revved up…
Excuse my ignorance, but obviously the back up loco would add a significant amount of weight to the haul. Does it (either at the rear or when double header) use any power? Or are they somehow hydraulically connected so that when one opens up, the other can too?😊 11:12 really is fantastic with the headlight starring. Wonderfully atmospheric
The later parts of the video make the locos look absolutely ridiculous, due to the fact they are being shown in wide screen. They were filmed in 4.3 aspect and should be shown in this way. It's a shame as the earlier parts are absolutely great.
I've been wondering why do thr westerns always smoke so much its the same with the 42 and the 35 are they 2 stroke or is it just the nature of the turbos or what?
Steven, Thanks for watching and your comment. I am not a diesel engine expert so I cannot verify the following article about the issue you raised. Why is there black smoke from the engines when starting away? No, the engines are not sick! The turbo charger that compresses air and pumps it into the cylinders, along with the fuel, is driven (rotated) by the exhaust gases from the engine itself. When the engine takes power from idling the turbo blower is 'lagging' behind (turning slowly) and the fuel / air mixture is more in favour of fuel until the turbo charger speeds up and pumps the air in faster. Once the turbo charger is rotating faster the fuel / air mixture is corrected again and the exhaust emissions clear. This is called 'turbo lag'. You can clearly hear the turbo charger working hard on a Maybach, it's the whistling sound as the engine revs pick up. Hope this helps.
Perfection! As a kid I had the privalige to be hauled by a Western from Temple Meads to Keynsham towards the very end of the 52's time in service. They remain my all time favourite loco!!
Adrian, We share the same views about the Westerns with superb design and sounds. My first recollection was in the early 60s when waiting for the usual King hauled London train at Wednesbury in the West Midlands when suddenly I was confronted with a strange sound coming from a sand coloured diesel locomotive. This was of course D1000 Western Enterprise. Happy days and thanks for your memories. Regards, John
It’s really striking how years ago we had people who designed lovely things. They were actual people with vision, and flair. They designed machines that were very British in a distinctive way and they made us proud then and still today. I realise Westerns had German designed engines, but look at the elegant body and face. It is distinction and character.
You summed up my thoughts entirely Newton, I even think Mr Churchward may have approved of the Westerns, the face, the lines the tumblehome.
From an era when aesthetics still mattered.
I can't help but think the designers of the class 70 should have looked at the Westerns for inspiration.
Are the 70's not just an esthetic disgrace?
Bye the way have you ever seen the DB version? Not a patch on the Westerns.
@@nigelmitchell351 Design constraints are so different now though, particularly with crashworthiness.
@@hoagy_ytfc True, but you have to want to make something pleasing to the eye ?
Much modern design I feel just exists to offend.
Things don't have to be brutally ugly.
@@nigelmitchell351 "just exists to offend" - except that you don't actually think that, do you?
Designed by an immigrant Russian Jew , Misha Black, from Baku, now in Azerbaijan. A brilliant designer who also styled the HST, ironically.
Wonderful. I love the Westerns. I had the pleasure of 32 miles of driving at the controls of D1062 on the SVR in 2010 (with an accompanying crew of course) - those Maybach engines get the hairs up on the back of the neck when they're at full chat. Those last few miles up and over the crest of Eardintgon Bank (1:200) with 6 on and the power controller right back at the stop - experience of a lifetime. Loved it.
Excellent! In a fit of nostalgia for a Somerset field in the 60s wanted to see and hear Westerns at speed. Fit over! Brilliant. Thanks.
Many thanks for your comment about the mighty Westerns. Regards, John
I only caught the tail end of the Westerns in BR service and only saw them in action on three occasions, but every time it was 1010 Western Campaigner ! Nice to see her again though .
They just don't date, fabulous, may they run on for many years to come.
Fantastic Compilation of Western Power John. Thanks for putting this together & sharing. The Westerns are wonderful diesel locomotives & you have captured them so well. Geraint
A stunning compilation of these much loved machines John....the sight and sound of a Western is like nothing else, a magnificent loco, A thoroughly enjoyable watch John...Thanks for all your work in doing this...a Great idea...Best wishes...Bob
They are about to bring back d1013 western ranger after the overhaul they’ve finished with d1015 and now it’s d1013s turn
I ahve never seen a Western looking as beautiful as the one at Birmingham. She's just showing off with all her lights blazing!
The Westerns were (are) so impressive to look at! Great VID as well ... Subscribed!
The soundtrack to summer holidays at Dawlish Warren in the '60s, also the end of Platform 4 at Reading (cabbed 1033 there), you've captured that perfectly here. Sweet!
Love the Maybacks ,Great Western footage ❤️
Stephen, We are clearly on the same wavelength as the Westerns are my most favourite diesel locomotive. Thanks for watching and for your comment. Regards, John
Now, wasn't that a little bit special! Watching some old friends (well, that's how they seem to me) at work, reminding us of their stylishness, their elegance, power and resilience - and indeed their well-deserved popularity. Brought a lump to my throat, certainly!
@@GreatBritishRailways1 One of my regular activities back in the 1970s was to go to Paddington and stand next to the Travelling Post Office (TPO) train's loco, which was usually a Western, and wait for its departure. Actually standing next to the beast was impressive enough in itself; but then, when it revved up…
Love 1015’s squeaky horn!
Not sure whether they fixed it but thanks for your comment. Regards, John
Thanks for sharing, very enjoyable. The roar of the hydraulic goes really well with the scream of the English Electric @ 1:48
Glad you enjoyed it. Regards, John
that's not an English electric
@@themightyzanoss8409 Yes it is
@@jakeytrainspotting1241 it isnt. thats a class 47 otherwise known as a brush type 4
@@themightyzanoss8409 Ah my mistake you are right.
John, this is ace. Thanks for taking the time to put it together.
Recently had my first two Westerns at the SVR, amazing machines!
I totally agree and I have been a big fan since they first came out in the 60s. Thanks for your comment. Regards, John
breaking news john western champion is coming back for the diesel gala in autumn time along with d1062
Great video John you put a lot of work into this.
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Excuse my ignorance, but obviously the back up loco would add a significant amount of weight to the haul. Does it (either at the rear or when double header) use any power? Or are they somehow hydraulically connected so that when one opens up, the other can too?😊
11:12 really is fantastic with the headlight starring. Wonderfully atmospheric
Some locomotives have the means of multiple operation when double heading but not when one loco is at the back. Regards, John
Wonderful video. Thanks for the great effort.
i remember i had a western locomotive red when i had a model railway at home
Thanks for watching and for your comment. Regards, John
looks like western champion is demonstrating the power up the lickey incline john
They're very elegant locos.
I agree one of the best diesel locomotive designs ever and thanks for your comment. Regards, John
Excellent stuff.
...just to add to comments..great audio!
Thank you kindly! Regards, John
The later parts of the video make the locos look absolutely ridiculous, due to the fact they are being shown in wide screen. They were filmed in 4.3 aspect and should be shown in this way. It's a shame as the earlier parts are absolutely great.
John, excellent compilation of these iconic locos. A very enjoyable video
great filming!
I've been wondering why do thr westerns always smoke so much its the same with the 42 and the 35 are they 2 stroke or is it just the nature of the turbos or what?
Steven, Thanks for watching and your comment. I am not a diesel engine expert so I cannot verify the following article about the issue you raised.
Why is there black smoke from the engines when starting away?
No, the engines are not sick! The turbo charger that compresses air and pumps it into the cylinders, along with the fuel, is driven (rotated) by the exhaust gases from the engine itself. When the engine takes power from idling the turbo blower is 'lagging' behind (turning slowly) and the fuel / air mixture is more in favour of fuel until the turbo charger speeds up and pumps the air in faster. Once the turbo charger is rotating faster the fuel / air mixture is corrected again and the exhaust emissions clear. This is called 'turbo lag'. You can clearly hear the turbo charger working hard on a Maybach, it's the whistling sound as the engine revs pick up.
Hope this helps.
excellent video
yes I`m one of the usual suspects . Like feeding a pig chocolates ! Thanks.
dam 23 min 4k upload.!! .. did this take all day?
Thought so! worth it though!
Did technology really move on that far past what these do? Not intrinsically. We now sacrifice form for factor.
Thanks for watching and your comment. Regards, John