70000 Britannia serviced at Cardiff Canton July 2019

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5 жыл бұрын

Watch her arrival on July 20th 2019,, having dropped off the passengers for a day out in Cardiff. Passing through the shed she then collects more coal and water before departing to the triangle at Maindee to then round for the return run the Crewe. Close up inside the shed gives us the feeling of her size, from ground level!
The class 47 D1944 run round the train to be on the rear. Thanks to the team at Canton for access and assistance

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@kevinhaynes9091 3 жыл бұрын

And to think that some 60 odd years ago, 297 doomed steam locomotives passed through Canton on their way to Woodhams Brothers, a few miles down the track in Barry. That 213 were subsequently rescued is a testament to the preservationists and the deep, engrained love Britain holds for its steam heritage. Great video...

@1tonyboat 3 жыл бұрын

Some of the best footage of 70000 I've seen. Thanks

@TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways 3 жыл бұрын

I know the boys at Canton and they invited me in to make the video. It's taken quite a while to build up friendships with the " right people and friends" Glad you enjoyed my hobby

@paulgmarriott 3 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous old chuffer. Takes me back a bit. Used to run Britannia on my Hornby Dublo as a lad. Great footage!

@TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways 3 жыл бұрын

I was fortunate to have friends in the depot who arranged for me to take a video of the event

@kennethhume8628 5 жыл бұрын

Whenever I see Britannia’s shed code I always think it should be 30A Stratford which she wore when she was first allocated to the Eastern Region . She really is a beautifully turned out loco . These videos showing us what goes on behind the scenes are fascinating . Excellent production .

@Vinman750 5 жыл бұрын

I agree it would be nice to show 30a shedplate,Britannia's original accolacation.

@bobmacdonald6183 5 жыл бұрын

You certainly get into some very interesting places. Thanks for sharing. Excellent as always. Bob Mac.

@TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe it helps being retired for 20 years and building a good team of reliable contacts

@RickyNowis 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutley amazing coverage of 7000 Britannia being serviced :-)

@TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways 5 жыл бұрын

My friends in Canton are always very accommodating when I visit. So many regulations to follow, let alone H & S matters; all worthwhile with the end product

@brondahawkins4526 5 жыл бұрын

We happened to have been on this very excursion down from Crewe. The whole event was absolutely brilliant, fantastic service, wonderful scenery all in all a very polished event. Really pleased you posted this as we wondered what would be happening during our four hours in the city. Excellent publication, thank you.

@TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways 5 жыл бұрын

I can make you a dvd if you wish; just let me know

@chris-io1ki 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic footage Mike. Always great seeing steam in action. Britannia looks awesome. Canton sheds,has changed a bit since my regular visits back in the 80s when I was a mere teenager. Awesome video worthy of a thumbs up from me🤗

@jonathanhasnip3700 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Mike , thankyou !!

@nigelcarter9503 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing footage, Mike.

@antman09ful1 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike for sharing this great filming you did. Regards Mike.

@gillianhasnip8695 5 жыл бұрын

thank you for an incredibly interesting video Mike !!

@TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways 5 жыл бұрын

I was there for most of the day; all the guys at the depot were very helpful with regards to keeping me informed of the locos timetable during its visit. My first visit was back in the '80s!

@saltleywsc 5 жыл бұрын

great video Mike !

@Isochest 3 жыл бұрын

Some variety for Canton's maintenance staff. I bet all the cameras were out!

@NorbertRoll 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely wonderful.

@Colin21454 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice captures, in and around the sheds a different view entirely

@brianthetrain9283 5 жыл бұрын

Brill mate

@mrmrst9020 5 жыл бұрын

The bloke on the firemans side looking out with a red hat 21.44 on how the railway has changed since I was a driver you was never aloud anything red on the footplate red was allways taken a danger !! but a really nice video

@TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways 5 жыл бұрын

He's the local man who knows the route to Canton, I beleive

@wotaneye 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Does anybody know why they don't turn engines in Cardiff? Isn't there a triangle around Canton depot?

@TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways 4 жыл бұрын

The configuration is not connected to suit turning, so I believe. That's why they go to Newport

@wotaneye 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways thanks

@mrmister0484 5 жыл бұрын

How did you manage to get in their

@TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways 5 жыл бұрын

20 years of knowing the team. I used to go to Canton in the 1970s too

@mirvids5036 4 жыл бұрын

….. and to think that nowhere in Britain today could build a steam loco like that any more.

@OlanKenny 3 жыл бұрын

Doncaster and Sheffield are currently building four between them.

@mirvids5036 3 жыл бұрын

@@OlanKenny Really ? Four what and why ? Sounds interesting.

@OlanKenny 3 жыл бұрын

@@mirvids5036 four steam locos are being built, today, in the UK

@mirvids5036 4 жыл бұрын

Great footage but bloody annoying sirens.

@TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways 4 жыл бұрын

I was disappointed that they ran for so long this time; previously a different team in the depot didn't let them sound for so long

@mirvids5036 4 жыл бұрын

Surely a burst of the loco's whistle and the noise of it approaching would be enough, much like a diesel with horn and rattling engine. Beautiful beast none the less.