Flying Scotsman storms over Shap summit on the WCME 6/2/16.

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8 жыл бұрын

After a massive long major rebuild 60103 Flying Scotsman was at the helm for the Railway Touring companies latest Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express . This would be her first run Northbound over Shap since 1969 and we see 60103 near Shap summit with 11 on the hook plus a class 47 . The return over the S&C sees 60103 as she is about to cross over to work wrong line near Howe & Co signalbox and finally a very wet Birkett Common . Apologies for my hand getting in the 1st shot near the end as I was trying to keep the rain off the lens .

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@hemerdonbank 8 жыл бұрын

Well done, Steve for braving the weather and bringing us these scenes. Keith

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+hemerdonbank Thanks Keith , a few tripod wobbles with the strong wind in the second shot at Howe & Co but that can't be helped at times . Regards Steve

@DeCasoU1 8 жыл бұрын

Well worth chancing the weather, you posted that you would be and those of us who had to work are very grateful. Looks to be a very capable machine and it will be good to learn more from those that were on the engine.

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+DeCasoU1 Thanks for the kind comments as they are very much appreciated . Regards Steve

@hurleyfunbags 8 жыл бұрын

Superb. What a great soundtrack up Shap. Made the hairs on my neck stand up.

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+Christopher Searle Thanks Christopher , I was very impressed by the A3 and like you say a superb sound . Regards Steve

@deauvilledad07 8 жыл бұрын

Another superb film. That's looks like an awful day. A bit more single line working. Very very well done

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+Anthony Cooper Thanks Anthony , I did not realise that the wind had wobbled the tripod on the muddy ground for the second shot but hey ho . Regards Steve

@Ryan871 8 жыл бұрын

Very good Steve, she really is a top notch engine! well done also for braving the horrendous conditions

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+RyanBux93 Thanks Ryan , one of those really wet days that just has to be done LOL .

@MegaSteve350 8 жыл бұрын

Superb footage of the flying scotsman she has made a remarkable return to the mainline sounding healthy and great sounds as she works hard a like from me Stephen thanks for sharing

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+MegaSteve350 Thank you Steve , it was a joy to see her even in that awful weather . Steve

@bobnweaver 8 жыл бұрын

A superb video in tricky conditions Steve. I did not get out to see Flying Scotsman today so pleased to see your fine efforts. Regards, Jeff.

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+bobnweaver Thanks Jeff, a soaking is worth it now and again but it was bloody cold ! Regards Steve

@981smithy 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent shots and sounds Steve, Scotsman was certainly doing more than its fair share today and total credit to Ian Riley and his team. Sorry we couldn't catch up today but we where both drenched enough to understand!! Glad you got shots on the S&C bet its a long while before they let her loose over it again..... Many regards Phil.

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+981smithy Thanks Phil , it was one of those days that we just had to grin and bear it LOL . It was a super performance from engine and crew I thought and like you say full credit to the Riley team . Regards Steve

@STEVEHARLEY1956 8 жыл бұрын

Superb captures Steve in difficult conditions....Flying Scotsman looked and sounded the biz in your footage...Cheers....Steve.-:)

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+Steve Lewis Video Channel. Thanks Steve , it was some performance from a new engine in all respects I must admit . Regards Steve

@KenBrownekb71000duke 8 жыл бұрын

Cracking action from Scotsman Steve but what dreadful weather. She showed sure footedness and climbed well with a steady, healthy sounding exhaust, and I thought the start-up after the enforced stop showed great skill from the driver and a fine performance from the Loco. Thanks and best wishes! Ken

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+Ken Browne Thanks Ken , I agree it was a steadfast climb especially after being looped at Grayrigg . Regards Steve

@allan5919 8 жыл бұрын

Terrific footage of 'The Flying Scotsman Stephen and a truly successful day had by the famous steam locomotive. Thoroughly enjoyed by the brave, wet souls who braved the condition or were lucky enough to be on board. A great day out. A very enjoyable video here. Regards - Allan.

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+allan5919 Thanks Allan , worth a soaking just to see her in the flesh on the mainline at speed I reckon . Steve

@snowjohnb 8 жыл бұрын

Very good shots today Steve. I didn't get anything! I drove up to Ais Gill and saw it was an hour late and the rain was abysmal so I drove home; I appreciate your efforts .Well done. John

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+snowjohnb Thanks John , I was actually on my way home after Shap but turned around when I got the message saying it was coming back via the S&C .

@stestepney 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent vid and sound Steve cheers Steve ..

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+stestepney Thanks Steve , one of those days that was worth a soaking for I reckon . Steve

@megatwingo 8 жыл бұрын

Very cool video with very nice locations about this amazing locomotive. Thumbs up! :) Greetings Mega

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+megatwingo Thanks for the very kind comments as they are much appreciated . Regards Steve

@Bruno.Trains 8 жыл бұрын

Fantastic ! excellent video !

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+RAILsIMAGES Thanks for the kind comment . Regards Steve

@aplinewalker 8 жыл бұрын

Brilliant shots,,,, outstanding footage and a credit to your dedication (few appreciate the planning, the travel ,,, the leg work ,,, and the hours waiting often in freezing ,,, blistering or in this case wet conditions,,,, well done )

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan , very sorry for the very late reply and yes a fair bit of planning etc does go into videos that I make I must admit . Regards Steve

@Pesmog 8 жыл бұрын

Great stuff at Shap summit. A performance right up there with the best LMS engines and Tornado

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+Pesmog Thank you and I agree top draw performance to match any engine . Regards Steve

@robmasterman 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent captures Steve, it was back in 1969 a month after we were married, that I travelled behind this loco from Doncaster to Cleethorpes via Sheffield.....so good to see her working hard again.....Regards...Bob

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+Robert Masterman Thanks Bob , I was four in 69 ! I think 60103 might have been at Steamtown in the mid 80s as I vaguely remember seeing her there . Regards Steve

@Linesider1 8 жыл бұрын

A grand sequence Steve. Hopefully Shap Summit will still be doable when the fencing arrives, with some creative work arounds. It certainly won't be the same though.

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+Linesider Video Thanks David , your probably right about the fencing but like you not the same again if it appears !

@DeafIaint 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that & making the effort in that weather.Hope they can make it as steam tight as 5043, in due course.

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+Paul C Thanks Paul , worth getting wet for just to see that performance on Shap . Steve

@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS 8 жыл бұрын

Great effort to entertain us.. Thank you

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+SMILEVIDEOTRAINS Thanks Keith , it was worth a soaking I reckon . Steve

@flyingscotsman4472 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent footage Stephen and didn't she sound good yesterday. Loved the opening shot at the summit shame if the fencing does go up here. Full marks to all involved in the restoration. I did the shot up at Shap Wells and then later at Waitby in terrible conditions. Best wishes, Simon

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+Madge Wildfire Thanks Simon , she was on top form and is a credit to all at Riley and co .

@williamtaylor5733 8 жыл бұрын

How can anybody in their right mind give this video a "thumbs down"? I give a thumbs down for their lack of appreciation in what is a very atmospheric video well filmed. Well done Steve. Maybe the thumbs downers need a bit longer with "Thomas the tank" before they graduate to superclass.

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+William Taylor Thanks William , I get a few dislikes but at the end of the day they have added to the views just by disliking it LOL . Pleased you enjoyed the video . Regards Steve

@balmesh 8 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Steve, and you deserve a medal for being out in it (We had over an inch of rain today), Bad weather however is good for steam and smoke effects!

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+balmesh Thanks Alan , I was soaked at the summit and had given up for the day but when I got a text saying it was coming back over the S&C I turned around to get wetter still but it was worth it just !

@balmesh 8 жыл бұрын

+TheStephengthompson Well we are very glad you did!

@acw71000 8 жыл бұрын

Good shots Steve. For what is virtually a brand new loco she coped with the climb to Shap very well

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+acw71000 Thanks Austin , pretty good from a standing start at Grayrigg loop with a deadish 47 on the back . Steve

@tonyelse 8 жыл бұрын

great stuff steve she sounded good thanks for posting. I was on the n.wales coast exp. on the Scot sounded as sweet as a nut.Regards.

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+Anthony Else Thanks Anthony , glad you had a good trip with 46100 so I hope they let her loose on Shap soon . Steve

@bez81022 8 жыл бұрын

Good stuff Steve !!

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+BEZ81022 Cheers Phil , much appreciated as ever . Steve

@khankadet 8 жыл бұрын

Bit of a grey day Steve but Scotsman's performance made up for that and well worth a soaking. Couldn't get out so many thanks for sharing this with us. Just out of curiosity I can't see any signal before she goes wrong line - I guess it's just out of sight. Chris

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+khankadet Thanks Chris , I must admit it was a dark and wet day but worth it . I think there is a semaphore near the box just out of sight Chris . Regards Steve

@PBallroomBlitzK 8 жыл бұрын

Just love it!

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+PBallroomBlitzK Thanks for the kind words , much appreciated . Steve

@michaelsandford1015 8 жыл бұрын

very good

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+Michael Sandford Thanks Michael , much appreciated comment . Regards Steve

@michaelsandford1015 8 жыл бұрын

thanks

@chriswilman9041 8 жыл бұрын

*sniff*.. drat... got some soot in my eye. It's soot! not a tear!

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+Chris Wilman Thanks for the comment Chris , much appreciated . Steve

@chriswilman9041 8 жыл бұрын

+TheStephengthompson ..... Steve, I know the parents of the first new owner of the FS: Tony Marchington. At their Burns Suppers ( I was the piper) each January, Tony's mum would display the half-moon name plate across the heavily laden table, and drape tartan ribbons over it. Lovely memories.

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+Chris Wilman That sounds an honour indeed to pipe in the Haggis . Regards Steve

@Barty611 8 жыл бұрын

Great footage as usual Stephen Thank You.I wish though they would have given it a better Whistle it sounds like a small Tank Engine.

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+Neil Barthorpe Thanks Neil , it is a strange whistle but original I believe . Regards Steve

@elainelethborg2550 3 жыл бұрын

You are right about that whistle Neil. My stove top kettle sounds better. A tank engine? His character on Thomas has a far better whistle than that.

@nigelterry9299 6 жыл бұрын

Wow. Just wow.....

@TheStephengthompson 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nigel , it was wort getting wet for. Steve

@AndreiTupolev 8 жыл бұрын

Very sound performance, although it is virtually a new loco albeit with an old boiler, isn't it. Particularly impressive at Ais Gill with the diesel not assisting at all. I wonder how many of those in the Luxury Dining appreciated it, though; how much interest they took in it at all other than taking Selfies in front of The Flying Scotsman.

@DeCasoU1 8 жыл бұрын

+AndreiTupolev Back when there was a whole class of locomotives at work an engine going in for a heavy overhaul would emerge when complete with a repaired boiler from the boiler pool. Equally the locomotive could be reassembled on a spare set of frames. The general public just would not know. When working with a one off, in a heritage aware environment, the task of overhaul becomes a very different game.

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+AndreiTupolev Thanks Andrei , it was a superb performance I thought especially after being looped at Grayrigg . Regards Steve

@bussesandtrains1218 3 жыл бұрын

what? a gresley pacific looking good? this is unheard of

@TerribleIvan 8 жыл бұрын

Well done Steve, I must have just missed you at Shap. It's a shame 4x4s are spoiling great locations.

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+Helmbar Thanks Ivan , we will meet up yet LOL . I take it that was you on the bridge at Birkett then !

@Juan_A_Garcia 8 жыл бұрын

Excelentes videos, me suscribo a tu canal, un saludo desde Spain.

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+Juan A. Garcia Thanks for the very kind comment and for the subscription

@spuds4t 8 жыл бұрын

Super capture of this long awaited event. Any still taken from this video could be listed "after J.M.W Turner "Rain, Steam and Speed" Most enjoyable, thanks.

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+Henry Taysom Thanks Henry , wet and windy for her return but worth a soaking just to see and hear the A3 . Regards Steve

@johnchase8638 8 жыл бұрын

Lovely footage , although dare I say, your camera was not level in some shots, and I don't know if there any way of correcting it in post production. What were they shot on ???

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+John Chase Thanks John , could be my Manfrotto tripod as I have had trouble with one of the legs but I think the first shot and last shot were the only one's that were not plumb . Regards Steve

@DefAde 8 жыл бұрын

Hi, great video... Can i ask what happens at 1:10 where the loco appears to be stopped, then reappears on the other track? Did she have to back down the line?

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+DefAde She did reverse back and over onto the wrong line due to a landslip further South near Appleby . I did not show her reverse as there was virtually no sound from her due to the strong wind . Regards Steve

@DefAde 8 жыл бұрын

+TheStephengthompson Ahh right, thanks for the explanation Steve

@EMuksteam 8 жыл бұрын

Superb shots Steve. great to se 60103 working again on mainline. Do you know why she had to cross over to the wrong line at Howe & Co signal box Regards C&A

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+EMuksteam Thanks C&A , there is a major land slip just before Appleby in the Eden valley so single line working for a while . Steve

@JohnSmith-pd1fz 8 жыл бұрын

Why is she running on the wrong track at 1.18 to 2.55?

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+John Smith There was a landslip in the Eden Valley so one line was closed so the train had to change tracks . Steve

@JohnSmith-pd1fz 8 жыл бұрын

TheStephengthompson Ok, thanks for that.

@jamesrivis620 8 жыл бұрын

Train is making some weird noises that I don't recall hearing as a kid. Maybe it's the means of recording ?

@TheStephengthompson 8 жыл бұрын

+JAMES Rivis Nothing wrong with the recording gear as I use Rode stereo video mics inside rode blimps so nothing to do with that I would say . Regards Steve