LMS 46233 Thunders Over The Devon Banks - The Royal Duchy 2016
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- čas přidán 7. 08. 2016
- Not since 2002 has a Coronation class ventured over the notorious South West banks, but on the first weekend of August 2016, Duchess of Sutherland would make for an unforgettable sight & sound as the class 8 digged it's heels in over some of the toughest mainline gradients the UK has to offer.
The day started at Whiteball Bank where the Duchess makes an early charge towards the tunnel passing us at a good rate of speed, although speed was just above par for this section, the smaller load has to be taken into account. Having now crossed into Devon the Coronation Class is seen tackling Tigley & Rattery as it thumps up the 1/52 section. With the loco being serviced at Plymouth I tried to make the dash to St Germans, but unfortunately my sat nav sent me to the ferry instead of the road bridge so that payed end to that ! Fortunately I was close to Devonport Station and I was able to make it there with two minutes to spare.
For the return leg and undoubtedly the highlight of the trip, the LMS stalwart would take on the immense climb of Hemerdon Bank. With a Westerly wind present everything was set up for a dramatic climb and Boy ! What a climb it was, with the Duchess sounding better than ever and with even more steam to spare. Now with the main event behind us, I dropped in at Tiverton Parkway for my final shot on the way home, where we see 46233 approaching the station slowly due to a 25mph clearance restriction. After clearing the station the loco can be heard working the way and lighting up the road bridge as it passed underneath.
A great day down south and without doubt possibly the highlight of the year on the mainline. Well it was for me anyway !
I hope you enjoy the video. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
L.M.S at its peak,the coronation class !! even better with the Sunday best on
Toujours aussi bien filmé ! On resterait des heures à regarder évoluer ces superbes convois nostalgiques dans la campagne Anglaise...
There she goes....and only if my uncle Percy were alive to see her......but nearby he will be, on the footplate, if not in body in spirit. See, my uncle Percy was a top link driver for the LMS and later BR. He had driven 46233 and just about all the other Princess Coronation Class locos, most of the Royal Scot Class locos, and a smattering of the Patriot Class locos in his 46 - 48 year career. He could even remember back to the days of streamlining on the locos, when he was again on the footplate with them even then. I am sure that the demise of these beautiful creations, that he knew so intimately well, even to their individual characteristics and maintenance histories, in being carved up for scrap must have broken his heart in retirement. But to see 46233 today still thundering down the tracks would have filled him full of joy.......because for Percy this was more than just a job, it was a way of life, and he loved all those magnificent locomotives just as if they were his own children.
Thanks for a great story !
Superb Liam , 46233 doing what it was designed for in climbing the big banks .
Thanks Steve. The best I've seen from her in many years.
Excellent quality filming and good locations..and with my fave loco (maybe this and the Princess). Well done. I hope it comes again.
Absolutely stunning footage of the Duchess conquering the Devon banks with a great effort Liam! Best I've seen her on any bank and a wonderful capture of her displaying her amazing power! The sound of her exhaust, particularly at 0.50 and 3.06 was deafening and lingering in the distance at 2.02! You've done some brilliant videos but this must rank as one of your best. Thanks for a great show! Best wishes. Ken
Ken thanks for your kind long assessment it is much appreciated. The sounds that were coming from Duchess on Sunday, were the best I've ever heard from her and I'm glad I put the effort in on getting down there. Kindest regards, Liam
Good stuff & what a great loco she is. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers Barry. Thanks for watching. Regards, Liam
Excellent Capture , Fantastic to see an 8p without Diesel assistance at the rear !
Thanks for a lovely video. Although not an enthusiast as such, I'm an old man thrilled with nostalgia for the days when travelling by train was exciting.
love these engines they just have it all
Great video material Liam, as usual ... the "ignition" of the smoke box contents under the bridge was special ... you'd wait a while to see that again. She has a lovely rhythm especially when climbing hard at full chat.
Thanks Rog, this was the best I've ever heard the 'Duchess' sound and I was glad I made the effort in the end. Regards, Liam
Excellent coverage of this rare event Liam...despite the light load, some sound performances from the Duchess...Bob
Cheers Bob, I guess there's no need to take risks on these notorious banks, even though we all know the Duchess could of took a couple more !
Fantastic clips, many thanks
Alan
Cheers Alan, glad you liked it.
Sounded great over my speakers - great sound recording.....
Great video.......for sheer brute power, the Duchesses must take first prize.
She appeared to develop a leaking inside cylinder later in the day, and seems to be working under easier steam.
Just a stuck cylinder drain cock, no real effect on loco performance. Stanier engines were commonly afflicted by it
Hi Liam, It was indeed a great day out on Sunday & a highlight of the year, I totally agree.
You did very well to get to all those locations. Great video footage.
I made the mistake of going to a very overgrown Dianton. Because of that I got held up by traffic in Totnes & therefore missed the Duchess by about a min at Trebole nr St. Germans. Like you my Sat Nav did not send me to the right spot. It sent me to St. Germans village!
The climb up Hemerdon made up for me missing the shot in Cornwall. The climb was brilliant! Sent goose bumps across my body. A special day to remember for a long time.
Geraint
Thanks very much Geraint. Defitnely one of the best days for mainline steam this year. I purposely avoided Dainton as the shot was very difficult back in April on the GB and Totnes can be tricky to get through ! Thanks for comment. Regards, Liam
some fantastic shots with great sounds, good work all round.
Thanks Peter, it was an enjoyable day.
Excellent coverage Liam & Phil.
Thanks Mike, no dad on this trip, but was happy to accept credit lol
Fantastic. Well done!
Thanks Russ, much appreciated.
Great Video thanks for sharing .
No problem, thanks for watching & commenting.
Great footage of the Duchess in action Liam. Cheers, Dave.
Thanks Dave, it's much appreciated.
brilliant shot at Hemerdon, hearing it for a good minute before it comes into sight.
Cheers Andrei, we more than benefited from the wind at Hemerdon.
Nice compilation , good to meet you again at whiteball.
Cheers Kevo, all the best.
Great sight and sound, very nicely filmed as always. Shame it was such a light load, 9 coaches hardly seems respectable for such a powerful loco.
Thanks very much. Nine coaches is the limit for a single engine over the South West Banks, although we all know that the loco could of easily handled a couple more ! Great sounds regardless ! Regards, Liam
@@MarshSteamVideosTM Tornado has been over Hemerdon with 10 coaches.
@@richdoublemac6218 Correct, as has Clan Line. The comment should of been in reference to Royal Duchys only running with nine coaches.
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Oops, forgot about 5.28 and 6.12 - wow!!
I would like to see the P2 do the devon banks once she is complete
I enjoy all of your work and dread to think what your fuel bill is!
Glad to hear it Russ ! The fuel certainly don't come cheap !
A great 'chase' Liam/Phil with some impressive footage of the Duchess in action. A shame one of you were not at the farm/foot crossing a mile north of Tiverton for the acceleration. Check out my 'Shakey' footage with 5043.... You get a mention in comments lol!! regards, Brian.
Cheers Brian, it was a steady chase as the timings were quite slack, but definitely the best I've heard from 46233 ! It was just me on this one and my Dad went for the Shakey instead the lazy git !
Well done even more then Liam, where did your Dad go for the Shakey then & has he published it in own right? I had my shots to myself so know he was elsewhere but would like to see if he's any good without you lol Cheers, Brian.
I think he went to Stratford Parkway & Henley ! I haven't got round to editing his shots ye, as I'm still recovering from my second return trip from Cornwall in the last two weeks lol ! Looking forward to the Marches.
The first pass was ok, but would have like have a panning to follow though. Next time.
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