Action video aboard the footplate of GWR King Class 4-6-0 6023 King Edward II. Driver Andy and Fireman Jack work hard on the 12.10 hrs Kingswear to Paignton service. I like a tender first trip. Superb.
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@Hard-Boiled-Bollock Жыл бұрын
As I always say: God bless all those who saved these machines from the cutter's torch, and those who keep them running
@LuckyTrucker15 жыл бұрын
What's not to like , being on the footplate of a King . Thank you for posting !
@yourtravelswithbruce Жыл бұрын
HOT HOT HOT place in the summer time. Fortunately this one is very open.
@tadpoles105 жыл бұрын
The Gentle Giant, bought back happy memories as a 'passed cleaner' working at Newton Abbot firing on the summer excursions to the seaside, happy days thanks for sharing. t ..
@TrainsBoatsPlanes5 жыл бұрын
Nice Memories 83A
@tadpoles105 жыл бұрын
@@TrainsBoatsPlanes Good to the Shed plate 83A on the King, happy memories indeed. t ..
@neathabbey1336 жыл бұрын
There's so much to see in the footplate footage. The Dean/Churchward backhead arrangement has never been bettered, and in many designs (e.g. BR Standards) made much harder for the crew, with left hand drive, and horrible regulator/screw reverser. Dean and Churchward actually thought seriously about the ergonomics - 120 years ago! See how easy it is for a right-handed driver to operate the screw reverser without back strain, while at the same time working the brake. And the lovely long regulator handle with its balance weight. Note easy pumping action when getting the loco moving. Also, the right handed fireman finds it much easier firing from the left of the cab, and doesn't get in the driver's way. I love the firing sequence, two back left, two back right, more down the hill, looking under the shovel to inspect the fire, each blast pulling up the fire, the flap going up, the billy can above the firedoor. Just really brilliant. Thank you!
@TrainsBoatsPlanes6 жыл бұрын
The Driver and Fireman agree with you.
@g7usl2 жыл бұрын
On the GN and LNER we all shovelled from the rh side as the Driver was on the LH side of the engine, where the signals were. The GN was also the Premier railway and was the fastest to the North. These guy's are only playing trains. I bet the Drver here does not know why he has a shiny top to his cap! I do.
@marailwaymedia72346 жыл бұрын
Great Video! It's nice to experience the feel of firing/driving a GWR Classic whether it be on KZfaq or Reality. Thanks for sharing!
@TrainsBoatsPlanes6 жыл бұрын
All in your County of Glorious Devon too.
@chriskemp62725 жыл бұрын
driving a steam loco in a white shirt! brave! also did anyone else notice at 6.04 ish the King blows out a perfect smoke ring!
@TrainsBoatsPlanes5 жыл бұрын
That's good trainspotting
@colinjames38155 жыл бұрын
Perfect distance between blast pipe and top of chimney
@antman09ful16 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your visit there Derek.
@TrainsBoatsPlanes6 жыл бұрын
My Annual treat.
@mediatrix11112 жыл бұрын
I like the quality of the video footage as well. Which camera are you using? Thks.
@kellyashfordtrains2642 Жыл бұрын
Love it. Music to my ears.😂
@JamesDTapley6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!
@TrainsBoatsPlanes6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. A trip on the DSR.......my annual treat.
@mattseymour86375 жыл бұрын
I did one like that and just stood there. Though was cheeky and asked if could put some coal on and the fireman let me :)
@victorpaul48924 жыл бұрын
🇮🇳💐💐⚘❤🌺 i love beautiful steam locomotive ⚘💐💐🇮🇳
@ernadespeixoto17964 жыл бұрын
Linda locomotiva
@charliestrains99875 жыл бұрын
Coooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool
@alpeshrathod75244 жыл бұрын
Nice footplating and awesome locomotive. Is there any rule of showing alright signals or any flags. Means no flag alrights from Guard. I want to know how train starts and stops on specific rule.
@TrainsBoatsPlanes4 жыл бұрын
Signals are the responsibility of the Driver. The "Right Away" from stations is given by the Guard.
@naven28025 жыл бұрын
Why wasn’t the fire box filled to the brim in true GWR spirits?
@mattseymour86375 жыл бұрын
It may because on a line like this with only 6 or 7 coaches using a loco designed to pull 15-20 coaches on gradients you won't need a big fire
@thanhtun99753 жыл бұрын
My deer father is a good steam train driver.yah!
@mattseymour86375 жыл бұрын
Lovely filming. Is the guy whos experience it is the one in the white shirt?
@TrainsBoatsPlanes5 жыл бұрын
That's the Driver.
@greatwesternrailwayadventures4 жыл бұрын
Wonder what the valve setting is at 7.17 when the driver fully opened the regulator without slipping from starting off?
@TrainsBoatsPlanes4 жыл бұрын
Skilful stuff.
@greatwesternrailwayadventures4 жыл бұрын
That is certainly true.
@mattseymour86375 жыл бұрын
Right OK then. Does the chap get to drive on his experience or not?
@TrainsBoatsPlanes5 жыл бұрын
This footplate experience on the Dartmouth Steam Railway is "don't touch". It is priced accordingly, very good value and brilliant.
@johnsawyer25165 жыл бұрын
Trains, Boats, Planes For most people that’s what they want just the ride. It’s a pity more heritage lines don’t do the same.
@dan13ljks0n2 жыл бұрын
Ummm... I think they put the engine on backwards! Reverse all the way!)