4498/60007 Sir Nigel Gresley Finally Returns To The Rails !

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The long awaited return of LNER A4 Class 4498/60007 Sir Nigel Gresley is finally here as Gresley takes her first tentative movements on the Severn Valley Railway after a lengthy overhaul. The locomotive is due to her run in her black wartime guise throughout testing and on the Severn Valley Railway's Spring Steam Gala at the end of April. The A4 is seen arriving at Highley where we also get some closeup shots which showcase the fantastic design build of the A4 locomotive. There is also two brief passing shots on Eardington Bank, where her wheels are finally seen in motion for the first time since late 2015.
I hope you enjoy the return to steam of 'Sir Nigel Gresley'

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@MarshSteamVideosTM 2 жыл бұрын

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@User58747 2 жыл бұрын

I think the A4 looks very smart in black

@dominicporter5100 2 жыл бұрын

Black or Brunswick Green, personally. Garter Blue kinda fell out of favor for me.

@michaelcampin1464 2 жыл бұрын

They were all black during WWII

@alfazagato1455 2 жыл бұрын

Unlined black makes her look pleasingly menacing. I would love to see a presrved A4 in silver, even if its not accurate for that particular loco.

@michaelcampin1464 2 жыл бұрын

@@alfazagato1455 I think like you an A4 in silver would look fantastic especially as it's Her Majesty's 70th year . M

@andrewyoung749 2 жыл бұрын

@@alfazagato1455 agree, she looks mean. like those first gen tgv sets

@Living_Life_RN 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see an A4 back in service! I haven’t seen 60007 in 3 years and even then she was in bits. SNG is my favourite A4, as I have fond memories of riding behind her on the NYMR when I was younger. Plus she was blue, which was a bonus for me!

@royhardwick9155 2 жыл бұрын

Why has she been painted green, she has always been blue.???

@MarshSteamVideosTM 2 жыл бұрын

@@royhardwick9155 Green ?

@Living_Life_RN 2 жыл бұрын

@@royhardwick9155 SNG is currently painted in Wartime Black. She will remain in Black for testing and for the SVR gala before returning to BR Blue as she was before overhaul.

@TheBrickGuy7939 2 жыл бұрын

It will be fantastic to have an A4 on the mainline again. I saw SNG unders restoration in York last year.

@danielanderson2331 2 жыл бұрын

Travelled behind SNG at the NYMR twice back in 2012 I think, was fantastic 😊

@Anzaniste1 2 жыл бұрын

How well I remember the cry of “STREAK❗️❗️” on Doncaster station cattle dock 70 years ago. I used to be taken by my older brother trainspotting on the way home from School which was very close by. The Streak’s whistle was very distinctive and made the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. Happy days😁.

@moyrawoodward2291 2 жыл бұрын

What a beauty. Thank you to all involved in the restoration. You’ve done an incredible job.

@trainzville9237 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see good old Sir Nigel Gresley back up and running again in 7 years. Now the only A4 Pacific in preservation in full working order.

@philnewstead5388 2 жыл бұрын

And sadly liable to remain soforthe foreseeable future with Union Of South Africa now permanently mothballed and little chance of Bittern or Mallard steaming any time soon. How lucky we were to have all three in working order and on the mainline just over ten years ago.

@TheBrickGuy7939 2 жыл бұрын

I have never actually seen an A4 in transit. I cannot wait to see one on the mainline.

@RichardTLDR 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this.

@owensmith7530 2 жыл бұрын

@@philnewstead5388 I understand Mallard issues (too much of the original loco would have to be replaced) and Union Of South Africa has grumpy old owner problems. But what is the problem preventing Bittern being returned to working order?

@_Zekken 2 жыл бұрын

@@owensmith7530 I dont think theres a problem with Bittern preventing an overhaul, just cost and time. Plus shes now part of the One:One collection (I dont think they own her though?) maybe someone else knows more than me. Edit: her wikipedia article says shes in queue for an overhaul. Edit2: Actually apparently the One:one collection is owned by Bitterns owner lol.

@ksp-crafter5907 2 жыл бұрын

That's the most art deco-esque looking steam locomotive I've ever seen! 😍

@MarshSteamVideosTM 2 жыл бұрын

I agree !

@RoyCousins 2 жыл бұрын

Back in Black. Lovely to see this fabulous locomotive in her black livery, even if only temporarily. Fun fact: Sir Nigel lived at Salisbury Hall, Shenley, Hertfordshire from 1930 to 1939. It was then taken over by de Havillands and used for the design and construction of the first Mosquito.

@jessicaandtrains7768 2 жыл бұрын

The Mosquito! Another incredible machine 👏

@trainrover 2 жыл бұрын

it maddened me seeing the Dominion of Canada looking sadly neglected at St-Constant, Quebec, so I was grateful learning its return to G.B. soon thereafter

@jessicaandtrains7768 2 жыл бұрын

An incredible looking machine. The size of those wheels!

@Evaunit98 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen the restoration progress through several trips to the railway museum so it’s good to see all that hard labour culminate in Gresley’s return to the rails

@kipsome45 2 жыл бұрын

I’m liking the stealth black livery!

@christofsmanlib1385 2 жыл бұрын

Make the most of it, for a number of weeks at least 👌

@tomratcliffe9363 2 жыл бұрын

A fantastic engine. 112 mph ìn 1937. Was never beaten at this time. Having a drink in the Gresley Arm's at Alsagers Bank Staffordshire is a good place to be having a drink to this fine old engine 👌.

@BrickishRail 2 жыл бұрын

She'll certainly be a crowd puller at the SVR Gala in a few weeks! Looking forward to her full return to the mainline

@matthewchorlton8657 2 жыл бұрын

First time I’ve ever seen an A4 in black and I have to say she looks stunning!!

@petersmith4455 2 жыл бұрын

hi great video, i remember when we had this loco at Southall shed around 1984 when also 4472 was there, i think it was doing trips out of Marylebone stn, the loco was in blue colour then,great memories.

@barrysheridan9186 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful to see one of these locomotives still working.

@spirit1369 2 жыл бұрын

I hope to see the engine someday. Welcome back Sir Nigel Gresley.

@robertbate5790 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see back in service. In a way a shame the wartime black is only temporary, it would be ideal for the Autumn 40's Gala. It's also the first time I have seen an A4 in black. 👍👍

@jackchatfield5464 2 жыл бұрын

Pahaps they will Re-paint him in this livery in the future....... like they did with 503/103 Flying Scotsmen.....

@harrymcandrew1447 2 жыл бұрын

@@jackchatfield5464 scotsmans due for withdrawal for overhaul soon some geeza shared a link to an Fb group i run for that iconic failing kettle

@Julie-ye8uh Жыл бұрын

A breath of fresh air & looking as smart as ever!

@richardbaldwin9502 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely to see A4 back especially in LNER livery

@SimonWallwork 2 жыл бұрын

There is something wonderful about this short video.

@Gothenburg32 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! Sir Nigel Gresley is back in action! I actually went on him at North York Moors, when I was 8.

@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329 2 жыл бұрын

It’s great to finally see union of South Africa’s sister loco sir Nigel gresley returning back to the tracks for the first time in 7 years

@spankflaps1365 2 жыл бұрын

Gresley has only been out of service for 3-4 years, I went on it on its last run on the NYMR, and it was still running perfect.

@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329 2 жыл бұрын

@@spankflaps1365 yeah and 2015 was the last time that loco had ever been seen on the mainline

@MarshSteamVideosTM 2 жыл бұрын

@@spankflaps1365 It was removed from service in 2015.

@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329 2 жыл бұрын

@@MarshSteamVideosTM exactly that’s what I said 7 years ago was the last time 60007 ran before the expiry of the boiler certificate

@JoshHemingwayMetcalfe96 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely to see Sir Nigel Gresley steaming and running again. Best wishes from Josh

@morrislouiseeagle7161 2 жыл бұрын

ooooh lovely to see her back -thank you MSV for sharing with us x

@MarshSteamVideosTM 2 жыл бұрын

No problem, hope you're well.

@frankdost7573 2 жыл бұрын

Wunderfull, seeing this old lady back on duty!

@paulkirkpatrick6371 2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely old engine trundling along the countryside well preserved and looking immaculate in video the rail station was a perfect back drop for this video watching in belfast northern ireland

@garyshethers9834 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see this brilliant steam locomotive back in steam ready to show that the steam age never died

@thepoltroon992 2 жыл бұрын

it's good to see gresley steam again, it carries on that LNER Legacy. superb video.

@marcuscersy2393 2 жыл бұрын

Back in black! Glad to see an A4 back in service after Union's retirement. Welcome back Sir Nigel!

@davidantoniocamposbarros7528 2 жыл бұрын

My man London & North Eastern Railway Class A4 no.4498 Sir Nigel Gresley looking lit with the black livery 😩👌

@thesudricmerman3318 2 жыл бұрын

it going lovely seeing him again after 7 years plus grelsley was the first steam loco i ever got a ride on when i was 2.

@shanewalters2565 2 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing her in videos dressed up as Spencer for Day Out With Thomas on the Watercress Line, this is my first time seeing her without a Thomas character's face, glad to see she's running again after several years out of action.

@alanwareham7391 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not usually into trains ,but you can’t help feeling proud by just looking at her,a beautiful piece of machinery that her restorers deserve a slap on the back for the many hours they put into bringing her back to life

@jswaggart01 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, just beautiful. Looks stunning in black too.

@manisally 2 жыл бұрын

Great video great locations and best of all great weather for you 😄👍

@oliknow Жыл бұрын

oh damn, growing up in Germany I never saw these as a child. british trains have something elegant and beautiful. from what I grew up with this looks to me like a beautiful real life steampunk loco. just great.

@martynwells5594 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see SNG back to full working order. Thanks for sharing 👍

@pannierprairie7884 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing, can't wait to see her at the Spring Steam Gala!!

@666toysoldier 2 жыл бұрын

That is an elegant example of industrial design.

@harnettyrailways 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see Sir Nigel up & running again after 7 years away. I look forward to seeing Sir Nigel in action over the coming months. Nice clips of the A4 in the sun. Richard

@davidbarrett1487 2 жыл бұрын

I think , I remember to link driver BILL HOOLE saying SNG was an extremely fast loco at high speed flying along as if on air very nicely sprung.

@AndrewTheRocketCityRailfan4014 2 жыл бұрын

When we needed him the most, he came back

@joshuaW5621 2 жыл бұрын

It’s great to see Sir Nigel Gresley back

@johndavey72 2 жыл бұрын

One of the rare occasions when regret living in South Devon. What a beautiful sight and sound she is ! Thanks for sharing

@sithlordofoz 2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully I can see it in action during my trip to the UK in June. Only ever seen it in bits!

@keithalexander3386 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see her back and the livery looks fantastic

@shug831 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see her alive again. Last time I saw her was at Bo'ness maybe 10 years ago now.

@allangibson4354 2 жыл бұрын

I was at NYMR for her final outing in 2015. Quite an emotional occasion, many a tear was shed that evening. Good to see her in steam. Thanks for posting.

@spankflaps1365 2 жыл бұрын

It was recently revealed by the owners that the Gresley did a 117mph run in the 1950’s, 5mph faster than its well known post-war speed record. The 117mph run was kept secret because the crew/inspectors would have got into trouble. So Gresley has beaten the LMS Coronation speed record of 114mph.

@thewriter6546 2 жыл бұрын

Yes but if they had let Coronation run down Stoke Bank she would have easily beaten Mallard's 126 mph. That aside it's great to see this engine back in service.

@user-cn3zq2zu2o 2 жыл бұрын

A few years back, I spoke to an old driver who mentioned the fastest he'd ever gone was 117mph in an A4. That is what prompted me to reply, given the speed he quoted. Possibly the same driver?

@robertwhite361 2 жыл бұрын

It would have been interesting if the LMS Coronations could have run on the long straight east coast metals as I suspect they would have easily matched the speed of the A4's

@julie-annebenham4894 2 жыл бұрын

it was lovely to see sir nigel Gresley

@stygiandragon3865 2 жыл бұрын

It's good to see Steam locomotive can still return to service.

@russelljames9481 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely to see SNG back in steam, last saw her in NRM York in 2016 when she was stripped down to running gear

@jezm1703 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see this. I'm hoping to see SNG at the SVR Gala soon. Last time was at the Great Gathering in York.

@loubyloustar 2 жыл бұрын

It's is Amazing to have it back. Looking forward to see it on the mainline

@TrainsBoatsPlanes 2 жыл бұрын

Great action, well filmed.

@CDBC 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting that! I had the Hornby Dublo 3-rail version, in LNER blue, back in the 60's ...

@lesigh1749 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely to see him back in steam, but I hope the wartime Black livery is just short term. I always loved the blue body and red wheels look best for the A4's.

@neillangridge4354 2 жыл бұрын

What a magnificent job Chaps 👦

@SmallWonda 2 жыл бұрын

Very pretty - looked very smooth...

@926.repton 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see Gresley back!

@dougalexander5871 2 жыл бұрын

I saw Sir Nigel in pieces on the workshop floor at York in 2019. So good to see he’s back in steam!

@martinpattison1567 2 жыл бұрын

That is such a great model and looks so realistic including sprung buffers and metal handrails and real smoke. I like the War Time Paintwork it just needs the shadows on the lettering to make it complete. It is good to see it running again and I say a big thank you to the engineers and anybody involved in its overhaul. Martin. (Thailand)

@trainfan998 2 жыл бұрын

A fine piece of work.

@MaximumPressureSteam 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see it later this year! Great video.

@daystatesniper01 2 жыл бұрын

Superb video ,although i am a big fan of loco's running in late BR livery ,she looks great in wartime black

@WEBB-TECH Жыл бұрын

I remember standing on the footplate of 4498 when I was a kid (around 1990ish) when it was at Steamtown in Carnforth. I used to LOVE trains when I was a kid. I still to do be honest but aircraft are more my thing now. Always had a thing for the A4 Pacifics

@geoffmorris1769 2 жыл бұрын

Superb. I used to see SNG on the East Lancashire railway. Great to see again.

@brianarthur3798 2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful sight to see her running again

@charlesphillips8635 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see in wartime black

@alanandhelenflett2306 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous videography!

@paulhutchins6019 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see. Last time I saw this loco it was in bits at Carnforth many years ago!

@davidorama6690 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous engine.

@michaeljackson2838 2 жыл бұрын

Road behind her on a visit to the NYMR at their spring steam gala 2012. Such a pleasure. Haven't been back to the UK since then, but planning for 2024, so hopefully catch this graceful girl again. BTW Bittern was on show as well then, so a real treat all around.

@chriswilson2431 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see her in steam again. I last saw SNG at March station early one morning on what I think may have been the cathedrals express or the white rose. I can’t remember now, but either way it’s great to see her up and running. Good job team!

@johnkitchen9614 2 жыл бұрын

Remember seeing number 7 back in the early 1960’s when I was a spotter at Welwyn North station. Over time I saw all of the A4 locomotives apart from 60004 William Whitelaw (never came south). I can still remember the A4’s chime as it came out of the Tunnel at Welwyn. Most of the A4’s were doing 80+ when they went through. Still have a soft spot for 9f’s pulling heavy freight. Saw all the Deltic’s they made a wonderful sound at full pelt.

@simonz28 2 жыл бұрын

what a thing of beauty

@daviddodgson3178 2 жыл бұрын

1952 Father Christmas brought me a Hornby Dublo Sir Nigel Gresley train set. Over the years I added to my Hornby stuff and today run an extensive 3-rail layout in my garage. Star Attraction? Sir Nigel Gresley of course. Like the real one my model has undergone a few overhauls but it's good to know they are both still steaming along.

@RiojaRoj 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous! Congrats to all involved 👏

@barniem3148 2 жыл бұрын

Black looks great but I hope they go back to the BR dark blue with white lining - the best and most iconic SNG livery for me!

@alcopower5710 2 жыл бұрын

So awesome to see this beautiful locomotive back on the tracks. Last summer I was lucky enough to see the Union Pacific Big Boy back in action……..couple short videos on my channel. Thanks for sharing 👍

@brycenew 2 жыл бұрын

Very wonderful! What a gorgeous loco!! And thank you so much for the video!

@billywindsock9597 2 жыл бұрын

Looking fantastic in black.

@steamgent4592 2 жыл бұрын

How awesome obviously a wartime livery but I'm just glad to see Sir Nigil back as herself as 4498 again been far too long!

@susancook1617 2 жыл бұрын

Great looking engine, thanks for posting.

@FreedomLovingLoyalistOfficial 2 жыл бұрын

Its black Livery looks amazing.

@earthman6700 2 жыл бұрын

Looks good in black.

@thomasm1964 2 жыл бұрын

She looks rather regal and beautful running light engine in such pretty countryside.

@atlantaman 2 жыл бұрын

An A4 is an essential ingredient for a balanced roster of UK mainline steam. Nice 2C SNG is returning.

@I_Cant_win_engagements_D2 2 жыл бұрын

What a Beauty! I have no idea if the A4s will defend their speed record when the T1 trust finishes their locomotive, but that rivalry is gonna be intense, can't wait!

@jasonanderson6583 2 жыл бұрын

A legend returns

@bjoernaltmann 2 жыл бұрын

So elegant!

@irisdainter6507 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome back my friend.

@kevinlookatall 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent filming, mainly no background music just a lovely sound of a beautiful steam engine 👍

@ronaldhodgson5301 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't think the sound was very good, I have listened to every A4 at speed and with max load [war baby/train spotter/York] and they never had that escape of steam from the left front cylinder. Sounded like a leak, definitely not a normal 3 cylinder sound at all. Good to have 'her' back.

@michaelwhite8031 2 жыл бұрын

A majestic old giant.

@MistressValkress 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see her back on the rails. I remember seeing her pass through West Ruislip on Marylebone Rail tours when I was a child in her resplendent Blue with Red wheels livery! Shame about the leaking gland on the left cylinder though - could either be a bit of lead packing material shifted or a valve jammed open! I'm sure the restoration team will sort it out though :)