Fantastic First! 46115 Scots Guardsman. The Royal Duchy. 20th Aug. 2023

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On her first visit to the Westcountry, Royal Scot Class 4-6-0, 46115 Scots Guardsman puts on a thrilling show as she storms the Devon and Cornwall Banks. Watch this one to the end for an outstanding spectacle!
Our first location is Hazard Farm overlooking Rattery Bank, the only remaining Devon Bank where a good side-on shot is still possible and where the farmer and his family are always so kind and welcoming.
On then to Treboul for the climb from St Germans to Trerulefoot, a stiff climb with good views enjoyed by both photographers and locals alike as a bit of a party outside the summerhouse precedes the appearance of 46115 as she appears on the static camera (set to full zoom for dramatic effect) through the heat haze from the tracks and blasts by with the most wonderful full throttle exhaust sounds.
The return is captured over Brunel's masterpiece at low tide from the old Saltash Ferry slipway where everyone is enjoying a little relaxation both on and off the river. It is often forgotten that this Bridge has a significant rise to and from the central pillar and Guardsman certainly raises the echoes lifting the train up from a standing start over the middle.
Finally to Bow Grange in the Hems Valley where the frustratingly changeable cloud and light of the day gives way to perfect evening sunshine for a particularly stunning flat-out pass on the climb to Dainton.
It is difficult to believe that 46115 is the same class as 46100 as they appear to me to sound so different or maybe it's just enthusiastic driving on the day? whichever, it certainly was a performance to remember.
Chapters:
0:00 Titles & Rattery Bank
2:12 Treboul
3:38 Royal Albert Bridge
6:23 Bow Grange

Пікірлер: 54

@jonathanslimm2727 10 ай бұрын

A great performance. Scots Guardsman can come again.

@Steamclips 10 ай бұрын

I second that Jonathan. Many thanks for your valued input. Kind regards, Alan

@robertcovell2787 9 ай бұрын

Wow that old girl is boogieing right along! Beautiful country side.

@Steamclips 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the clip Robert. Many thanks for your valued input. Kind regards, Alan

@joshhemingwaythewlismetcalfe96 10 ай бұрын

Lovely video of Scots Guardsman running. Cheers Josh

@steamtothewest-trecanrail 10 ай бұрын

Great stuff, I look forward to seeing what you can get with Sir Nigel on Thursday.

@Steamclips 10 ай бұрын

Hi Hector, many thanks for your kind remarks.. So glad to have met up with you, I hope we meet again, I think I will recognise you from now on! Best regards, Alan

@TheStephengthompson 10 ай бұрын

Quality as ever Alan , superb sounds from Guardsman and the lighting was outstanding for the last shot 👍

@Steamclips 10 ай бұрын

Kind comments as ever Steve! I always value and appreciate your feedback. Yes, nice to finish with the weather on my side for a change! Best regards, Alan

@oldfart6318 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful video with best ever footage of a train crossing the bridge at saltash.

@Steamclips 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for such a kind comment, I really appreciate it. Best regards, Alan

@AndreiTupolev 10 ай бұрын

Lovely panned shot of it entering England over the Tamar. The inclusion of the young lady in the right foreground with her sketch pad is a particularly nice touch.

@Steamclips 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind feedback Andrei, it is very much appreciated. As for the young lady??? .... I must admit, I have only just noticed her thanks to your keen observation!! Best regards, Alan

@ntsteam59 10 ай бұрын

Another fantastic video great lighting for final 2 shots

@Steamclips 10 ай бұрын

Hi and thank you for such kind feedback, I really appreciate it. Best regards, Alan

@piccaluga35 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful clean running at Treboul! 'Steam' engine indeed :)

@Steamclips 10 ай бұрын

Hi and thank you for your valued comment. She certainly came across as a very capable locomotive. Kind regards, Alan

@romanrumcajs7982 10 ай бұрын

👹🇵🇱 Excellent ! My grandfather was railway engine - driver. Before 1939 and after 1945 year! 🇵🇱👹

@Steamclips 10 ай бұрын

Hi and thank you for your kind feedback and family reminiscences. That was hard and dirty work day after day unlike the crews on occasional excursions today. Best regards, Alan

@NickGarswood 10 ай бұрын

Great video as usual. I was on the train and 46115 performed without fault although it was making a loud knocking noise on the final stages of climbing Hemerdon. There's rarely a diesel on the back of the Royal Duchy day trips, so pure steam is to be enjoyed even though always limited to 9 coaches in total if no assistance. The ability to now turn on St Blazey turntable, makes it a steam hauled trip throughout, although if the MP was the Duchess as was originally planned, that would have not been the case, as I understand it is too long, or heavy, or both, for the turntable!

@Steamclips 10 ай бұрын

Hi Nick, many thanks for your kind feedback and interesting comments. She was also making a funny sound with each rev which you can just hear going over the bridge, maybe a leaky valve? Best regards, Alan

@AndreiTupolev 10 ай бұрын

I suspect the knocking noise was the whistle valve going 'toot-toot-toot' as it bounced in time with the piston strokes (audible in other videos). I've noticed it do it on this loco before

@ListenLearnEnglish 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful view

@Steamclips 10 ай бұрын

Many thanks for such succinct praise, it is much appreciated. Kind regards, Alan

@bobingram6912 10 ай бұрын

Wot, no tail gunner??!!!! Didn't look or sound like she needed one anyway. Thank you Alan 🎓 for that little nugget about the bridge incline, never really thought about it🙄 Quintessential Devon countryside and weather, great vid (needs more LMS hooter action though😂😂😂😂 Here's to your next foray, take care out there, all the best.

@Steamclips 10 ай бұрын

Hi Bob, thankfully The Duchy always runs with nine on the back and at least a 6P on the front, so the diesel has a separate path. Let's see if an A4 can do as well on Thursday! Thanks as always for your most welcome feedback. Kind regards, Alan

@hurleyfunbags 10 ай бұрын

Excellent video. 46115 and her crews on top form. 46115 does make a wonderful sound. I travelled behind her way back in 2010 and was very impressed with her performance.

@Steamclips 10 ай бұрын

Hi and thank you for your kind and interesting and much appreciated feedback. Best regards, Alan

@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329 10 ай бұрын

Wow a first time ever for Scot’s guardsman to ever go to Cornwall just like it did when it visited Stratford upon Avon for the first time ever earlier

@Steamclips 10 ай бұрын

Hi Scott, nice to see another Scot!!! Cheers, Alan

@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329 10 ай бұрын

@@Steamclipsyeah other than the royal Scot Alan

@black5f 10 ай бұрын

Love Scotts. Look compact and muscular and sound like a galloping race horse.

@Steamclips 10 ай бұрын

You and me both! I remember a Kitmaster kit of a Scot I had to save up for in the early 60's which became my favourite with its outside valve gear and the large smoke deflectors which made it look stocky and powerful. Who would have thought that we would be witnessing the real thing at full chat on the main line 60 years later! Best regards, Alan

@black5f 10 ай бұрын

@@Steamclips Cheers Alan, really good filming. I have an O gauge Scott, and a N gauge one (I dabble a bit in the dark side ha ha). There was a small group of us had an O gauge in a garden but it's all gone now as we slowly die out. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/esdlgrCeyNnWpJ8.html Here she is a few years ago on the way to Harringworth viaduct: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qN6Wpa-KlZndfJ8.html You can hear her breathing :-) Great vid, subscribed.

@lnerrules-iw6ry 10 ай бұрын

Excellent footage there Alan. Guardsman sounded fantastic over the Devon Banks

@Steamclips 10 ай бұрын

Many thanks for such a nice comment, I appreciate it. Kind regards, Alan

@callumthornelow2936 10 ай бұрын

Excellent footage. She just walks up Rattery Bank, just goes to show the superior adhesive power of a 4-6-0 compared to a pacific.

@Steamclips 10 ай бұрын

Many thanks for your kind and much appreciated feedback Callum. 4-6-0's rule down here! Best regards, Alan

@allangibson4354 10 ай бұрын

Another excellent presentation with first class filming - many thanks for posting.

@Steamclips 10 ай бұрын

Most kind of you Allan, your comments are very much appreciated. Best regards, Alan

@pwblackmore 10 ай бұрын

Splendid, Alan, just splendid all round. The Saltash bridge location made for an interesting change... didn't know about the grade over it, though. 46115 certainly is a powerful loco. No diesel to provide electrical power...was this a 'foodie' train or just an excursion? Being attacked by storm troopers at Hardup Bridge made for a show, eh!

@Steamclips 10 ай бұрын

Hi Peter, the Duchy Tours are mainly excursion although there is a buffet service which does not need additional power. Thanks as always for your kind support, it is very much appreciated. Best wishes from D.o.D ! Alan

@laurieharper1526 10 ай бұрын

Nice footage. I was at Bishops Lydeard last week and Royal Scot was standing in the shed. Not in steam. I assume she is visiting the West Somerset at the moment.

@philipizzard2584 10 ай бұрын

She is but not being used justifiably but on stand by for mainline duties a shame though would nice to see it running on the wsr line

@Steamclips 10 ай бұрын

Hi Laurie and thank you for your kind, interesting and much appreciated feedback. Best regards, Alan

@philipizzard2584 10 ай бұрын

Nice video also well planned and filmed brilliant 🤩

@tadpoles10 10 ай бұрын

Scots Guardsman seemed to be making 'light work' of the Devon hills on a fine weekend Alan! Footplate Crew in 'well washed light blue overalls. One of my 'go to trains' back in the early 60's to get home on a friday for a long weekend every six weeks. Depart from Reading 2.13pm or there about (in old money)13.30 ex Paddington. It's still a magic moment watching a steam hauled train crossing 'The Royal Albert Bridge'. The slipway also has fond memories for me back in the 50's to visit family in St Neot from Paignton being the 'short cut' via the chain linked ferry between Devon & Cornwall for cars (also still working I believe) prior to the 'new' Taymar road bridge' ? Thanks as always for sharing Alan .. 👍 atvb t ..

@Steamclips 10 ай бұрын

Lovely stories Terry. Thanks as always for your kind and interesting feedback. Best wishes, Alan

@kellyashfordtrains2642 10 ай бұрын

Trouble on the Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway. Alan Steamclips was enjoying a ride along the Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway. The GWR 2-8-0 tank engine, Goliath, had sadly failed with leaking firetubes. Stinky Diesel Western Champion was upfront instead. Not what Alan had in mind. The Baby Warship diesel performed well as far as Goodrington Sands Station. The box on wheels got his signal to start and glided smoothly away, the 7 Chocolate & Cream coaches following obediently behind. Western Champion began climbing Goodrington Bank, and something cracked and broke. The diesel's front springs were very worn and weak. Diesel and train stopped dead halfway up the incline. "Guess I'm not as young as I used to be," the engine sighed unhappily. "What am I going to do?" "Peep!" echoed a shrill Swindon whistle. Alan jumped half a mile and then relaxed. "What's that noise?" asked a startled passenger onboard. "I don't know but it's coming this way," answered Alan, his gaze fixed on the track ahead. Everyone stuck their heads out of every carriage window, in time to see a rather nervous Lydham Manor back down. The Great Western tender engine had only just completed her own loaded test run. She was coupled up to Western Champion, shaking a little. Alan gave her words of encouragement. "Go on, my lady. We're behind you all the way." Lydham Manor felt better. Lydham Manor started off slowly but surefootedly. 7 coaches she could handle. Add a failed diesel upfront, she had never attempted it before, yet she made up her mind to get the heavy weight behind her going. Feeling more confident, she got the diesel and coaches over the top as if they weren't there. Alan and his companions cheered her on, and she whistled happily down their ears. Lydham Manor was the pride of the Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway, make no mistake.

@Steamclips 10 ай бұрын

How that imagination of yours works Kelly??? Thanks for keeping me entertained. Best wishes, Alan

@erikford7959 10 ай бұрын

Train sims are getting so realistic i thought this was a train sim for the first 5 seconds of footage

@Steamclips 10 ай бұрын

Now there's an idea! I could save myself all that rushing around in all weathers with the right software!! Hope you enjoyed the reality however? Kind regards, Alan