Seeing her in green and amid the lush Devon hills emphasises how much of William Stanier's GWR roots show in his LMS designs

Excellent footage there Alan, off Bahamas working over the South Devon banks and even more better, no diesel on the back

Superb ! Steam tight, no leaks, magnificent condition as usual.

Great footage there Alan, enjoy SNG this coming weekend

Alan, you caught that deep throated, hairs on the back of your neck sound on Rattery, pure magic👍👍👍👍 Mmmm, M5, that'll teach you to sneak over the county line away from the blossom😂😂😂 Loving it as usual.

I caught another tour on that day going to Paignton behind 50008

Alan - you do us proud. Not only a wonderful video, but driving all over to make it. Hearty thanks. The 'windowless' carriage - 3rd from rear southbound, 4th from front NB would be the caterer's kitchen, etc I assume. Was it a very hot day? At 0:30 the last 3 carriages are indistinct and 'wobbly'.

Was a solid climb of Rattery, from a starting speed of about 20mph at Totnes East due to catching the previous train up. Coal was very ashy I think, we were in the second coach and could hear the cinders rattling on the roof

Alan Steamclips loved chasing trains, especially if a steam engine happened to be upfront. This sunshiny day, complete with a cool breeze, was no exception. The young man found a clear lineside spot, beside one of the most formidable inclines on the entire main line network: Whiteball Bank. Mayflower, LNER B1 tender engine, had struggled up this steep gradient without the aid of a banker a few years ago. What steamy was our fine fellow waiting for? Mayflower, perhaps? The sound of a high-pitched LNER whistle was heard in the distance. Alan gazed in silent surprise as LNER V2 tender engine Green Arrow came pounding up the incline, with 10 coaches in tow and no banker. Green Arrow had never come anywhere near Whiteball Bank until now. She began gradually slowing down, feeling the weight behind her. "Go on, my girl!" Alan shouted encouragingly. "You can do it!" Green Arrow whistled her thanks and kept going slowly as a snail. Alas, she stalled just over halfway up and couldn't go any further. "Bother," she muttered to herself. "Oh well, can't be good at everything. Hey! Is there a banker in the shed? I'm stuck!" Her shrill whistle for help was swiftly answered by a hooter. "No worries, my friend," tooted Bahamas the Jubilee engine. "I'll help you out." Together, the two rival-friends stormed up the incline with the 10 coaches between them. Alan had never seen this sort of scenario before, he was impressed. Another day, Alan was waiting beside Whiteball Bank again. This time, Clun Castle and King Edward 2nd came barking up the incline with 14 coaches in tow behind them. The Great Western duo made easy meat of the gradient, in true Swindon Fashion. No steep incline would ever defeat these two in a hurry, that was for sure. A remarkable sight for our dear friend Alan to behold.

The fireman sure has a 'good swing action' @2:54 & the drive train in fact the whole engine looks a real treat, well done on the cleaning team .. 😅 .. 👍T Thanks as always for sharing Alan. Have a great week, (roads starting to fill up?) .. 😎 ..😂 atvb t ..