Racing a BOEING 747 vs a TRAIN!

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Жыл бұрын

Here's what happened when I tried racing a Boeing 747 the length of the country, by only taking public transport!
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@lucascalma605 Жыл бұрын

Noel, yeah, seeing this part of this 747 particularly the interior at least gives us memories when the British Airways 747s were still up and alive with 747 upper deck flights still serving at unforgettable moments for many people who've done it! At least this part being converted into a simulator can at least give this British Airways 747 a new legacy in my opinion.

@Boodieman72 Жыл бұрын

It's such a shame to see a 747 being taken apart, bring a tear to my eye.

@darthderp8066 Жыл бұрын

At least a part of it is actually going to good use

@jancovanderwesthuizen8070 Жыл бұрын

Very Top Gear-y vibes with this race, absolutely loved it!

@Vehicles-And-Stuff Жыл бұрын

on this episode of Top Gear, Noel takes a train, A Boeing drives on the M5 and Hammond isn’t there!

@HDMediaUK Жыл бұрын

I don't know what's more amazing, the 747 upper deck or the fact you managed all those train journeys without serious delays, cancellations or missed trains due to those delays and cancellations. But I've got a feeling those prime time train tickets probably cost more than just renting that whole lorry haha

@theplanespottingchannel Жыл бұрын

Awesome Video Noel! Thanks for using my footage as well! Such an amazing thing they have done to make such an amazing experience!

@noelphilips Жыл бұрын

Thanks again! Yep it's a brilliant set up!

@nancycowell-miller4321 Жыл бұрын

That was a nail-biter! Fun adventure (as always)!

@noelphilips Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nancy!

@noahhunt2003 Жыл бұрын

A great title to get views without it being clickbait! You literally were racing a 747 on an IET 😂 Nice one Noel 👍🏼

@melinda_coffee_nerd Жыл бұрын

Trains, plane and automobile! Truly enjoyed this video. I hope you will revisit this craft one day when it’s in its new role.

@tonytowers5889 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video. Bravo!!!! And the winner is....... Noel Philips!!! 😄😄😄😄😄😄

@Holagringo67 Жыл бұрын

I flew on G-BYGA from LHR to IAH in 2012. Unfortunately not on the upper deck. Sad to see her go but nice to see that some of her is being preserved.

@renardfranse Жыл бұрын

AWESOME!!!!!!! BRAVO!!!!!!!! UNIQUE!!!!!!!! THANKS TO YOU AND MUM!!!!!!

@upstate23 Жыл бұрын

This video is really cool, there is nothing like the 747, nothing can replace it.

@kathyfinney9155 Жыл бұрын

My first international flight was on British Airways Seattle to London on a 747 in 2015. There is nothing more majestic than seeing the plane with pilots so high up through the airport windows. Will always be my most memorable flight.

@aussieinohio769 Жыл бұрын

The only long haul flights i've ever done have been on a 747. Sydney Australia to LAX and SFO 6 times and flew on the upper deck in 1st class on the 7th flight when i moved to the U.S . Loved the 747.

@LouisKnowlesUKWeather Жыл бұрын

The fire cannon on front of the utility vehicle is the coolest thing I've ever seen

@scruff520 Жыл бұрын

What an amazing video Noel, quite emotional seeing her arrive at her new home. Well done for winning the race.

@edbutowsky9814 Жыл бұрын

I’m glad I had the chance to fly on a British Airways 747 in 2019.

@Bad_Karma1968 Жыл бұрын

Cool idea to save at least part of an aircraft as a sim Fun as always Noel

@joey68ify Жыл бұрын

If you ever visit Schiphol airport again, there’s a former KLM 747-400 parked at the Corendon Village hotel near the airport. It’s worth a visit.👍

@cardiac19 Жыл бұрын

We have a new candidate for best Loo Review yet! How often do we get a flight deck loo review?

@alil2005 Жыл бұрын

Nice t-shirt “SCAT Number 2 Airline”, yet it was first airline reviewed. Two thumbs up!

@richard99cookify Жыл бұрын

Taxi public transport? Hmmmm. Great video though, hitting me in the old school Top Gear feels

@1990sRailfan Жыл бұрын

Didn't know there was such a thing as an AirTag...Thank you.

@CookingAroundTheWorld Жыл бұрын

That was more fun than i thought it was going to be. You had the tension building all the way to the hanger at Barton Airport..Thanks so much for sharing a bit of history.

@noelphilips Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it.

@LegoMiniMovies Жыл бұрын

I loved “Apple has just advised me that I left my boeing 747 behind”

@Calebs_Aviation Жыл бұрын

Wow! Great video Noel I can’t believe that the 747 will live on as a simulator! So glad that she isn’t destined for scrapping like so many of her fellow 747s! 😢 Looked like a lot of fun to “race” a 747! Cheers 🥂

@noelphilips Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@carolynmitchell6759 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Had fun watching your journey.

@noelphilips Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@christophersnellgrove8548 Жыл бұрын

Was thinking. I was watching an old episode of top gear there for a moment lol

@shuaibahmed1182 Жыл бұрын

Great video Noel. The 747s were iconic to BA been lucky enough to have travelled in Club with BA staff travel. The upper deck bubble as we called it was great and so quiet. It definitely was the Queen of the Air.

@dylansaviationadventures Жыл бұрын

I will always love the 747!

@simonhutchings6073 Жыл бұрын

Sad to so see the Queen of the sky in such a condition. I have fond memories of my BA Lump flight in ‘VF’ to JFK back in 2015 . Really great idea train v plane , fun video 😀

@janicehopwood9528 Жыл бұрын

What a fun thing to do Noel. I've never travelled First Class but certainly flown on a good few 747's and I have visited the flight deck. I found the water cannon tribute particularly emotional.

@tripstracka1643 Жыл бұрын

Quite interesting!

@AndrewTubbiolo Жыл бұрын

That was almost as fun as around the world in 80 hours ..... well not really, but it was fun.

@japanesetrainandtravel6168 Жыл бұрын

That was fun! As a rail/aviation fan I really enjoyed that. Was interesting to see the DMUs operating at a higher speed than the GWR Class 802s - to anyone who can answer this, did the truck have enough diesel to transport the 747 end to end without refuelling ?

@noelphilips Жыл бұрын

The truck didn't stop for fuel - it went straight through! And yes interesting regarding the running speeds. I believe the line between Kemble and Cheltenham must have a slower running speed.

@Trek001 Жыл бұрын

@@noelphilips I asked a friend who works for GWR and got her to check the logs for the day you travelled, Noel - turns out the entire 802 stock was still running on "reduced mode" due to cracks being discovered in their frames

@japanesetrainandtravel6168 Жыл бұрын

@@Trek001 holy smokes! Were these units manufactured in Japan or in the UK

@Trek001 Жыл бұрын

@@japanesetrainandtravel6168 They were built in at both Kasado Works, Japan and Pistoia, Italy - though I am not sure from where the affected units came from in particular

@Pep1869 Жыл бұрын

@@japanesetrainandtravel6168 The Class 800s were mostly assembled in the UK with the first few made in Japan. The 802s were mostly assembled in Italy with I believe the first few in Japan

@yogib4531 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved this. Awesome work.

@dipaola702 Жыл бұрын

That was amazing!... Glad a piece of her will still live, Thanks for the video!!!

@noelphilips Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@torgeirbrandsnes1916 Жыл бұрын

Great vlog as always! Yes, planes, trains and automobiles are a lot of fun. Looking forward to the next. Be safe! Keep up the good work!

@noelphilips Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@RCT3Crashes100 Жыл бұрын

Most of it's been sold by now, but if anyone's looking for authentic 747 parts, I highly recommend checking out Plane Reclaimers, based in St Athan; they're the company that's been recycling the BA 747s (and are also in charge of preserving the BOAC Retrojet 747!), and have sold everything from window cuts to cockpit instruments from the 747 fleet; I was lucky enough to get my hands on the radio tuner from G-CIVP, the 747 which holds the record for the fastest subsonic flight across the Atlantic.

@shonen84 Жыл бұрын

What a cool episode! Got Top Gear vibes all over, amazing. Thanks as always, Noel!

@noelphilips Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it.

@lincolncityful1 Жыл бұрын

Great viewing…loved my transatlantic journeys on the Queen of the skies

@milmangr Жыл бұрын

This is by far the best video you have ever made!

@noelphilips Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@ecclestonsangel Жыл бұрын

Wow, Noel! My heart was banging right along with the travel! And you won! Hurrah! In light of that, I think that B/A should pay for your trip. I'm hoping to be in Bolton next summer, and will be landing at Manchester. I hope I run into you to somewhere there, and we can say hi or do lunch. Keep having fun!

@yuep6808 Жыл бұрын

I certainly didn't expect a loo review on this one 🤣

@sctmcg Жыл бұрын

What a super fun video!! Thank you

@Theme.Park.Global Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic video Noel. Look forward to watching many more. Thanks!

@RobRoy2012 Жыл бұрын

Noel. A novel idea and very entertaining. A great advert for the future 747 simulator.

@alancutler6453 Жыл бұрын

What fun! It was nice to see you out of some middle east airline for a change.

@infectdiseaseepidemiology2599 Жыл бұрын

A delightful video. Thank you!

@uzmaahmed.catmoon Жыл бұрын

Once again another epic vid Noel! Congrats, u deserved 2 win against the legend that is the 747.

@williamdinguis8363 Жыл бұрын

What a great story! That 747 will go on to serve; loved the water cannon salute!

@StirlingWatt Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the usage of the correct type of train b-roll to whichever one you were on at the time. Good attention to detail! :)

@noelphilips Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@patriciafuchs5970 Жыл бұрын

What fun! It really did feel like a race watching it, great job!

@noelphilips Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Rocky-lh4od Жыл бұрын

Fantastic Noel mate really enjoyed this ❤

@petermikunda6213 Жыл бұрын

What a fun video, something a bit different and great to see part of a beautiful aircraft preserved. Nicely done Noel!

@noelphilips Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@greg6172 Жыл бұрын

Great video Noel and lots of fun. You won the race! I hope that the loos had been emptied before transport. All the best from Melbourne Australia.

@Pilot.0101 Жыл бұрын

Two things....LOVE race videos people do. Always best Top Gear episodes. Second, and a major pet peeve if mine, taxi drivers who need directions. The Knowledge needs bringing in outside of London. Taxi drivers here in Sheff can be a nightmare for not knowing where owt is.

@eaubert1 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this "Top Gear"-esque race between a lorry and the train. You should do something similar again!

@DanUnplanned Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the move man that’s epic! I’m loving building my channel I’m getting so close to my dream of 1k thanks for the inspiration

@nyc1164 Жыл бұрын

It's sad to see The Queen of the Sky being retired and demolished. But I am glad to see they preserved a part of the plane. At least I was fortunate enough to able to ride them several times. You guys got nice looking trains.

@bobtetstall2681 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant to see the old Queen still having a use. Great video.

@noelphilips Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Fieldy6686 Жыл бұрын

Taxi driver - "Yeah get in" 🤣🤣 He sounded thrilled to be asked to do his job and taxi a human from one destination to another.

@noelphilips Жыл бұрын

😂😂 Welcome to Manchester! Amazing people but boy do they tell it like it is!

@stevenjoy3537 Жыл бұрын

I'm surprised it was on the lorry that way around. Just a massive air scoop

@seanchallenge Жыл бұрын

Awesome Noel thank you we enjoy watching your channel

@noelphilips Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@beckymunro2071 Жыл бұрын

Another great video, as always. I really enjoyed this video. It was a different video, but alot of fun to watch.

@noelphilips Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@BobTravellin Жыл бұрын

Great video, Noel - and a great piece of reversing by the truck driver to get her into the hangar at the end. Those guys rock!

@noelphilips Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@mfc4591 Жыл бұрын

well done. I have to say I have always loved the iconic 747. I saw my first one as a child in the then Rhodesia. (now Zimbabwe)

@elaine4498 Жыл бұрын

That was fun and a bit different. Well done.

@seany84uk Жыл бұрын

Great video!!! I do agree they should have been made to do it at night due to how many problems it caused on the roads but thats typical police competence

@telemachus53 Жыл бұрын

Great vid! Loved the race on the trains you took so as to get to Manchester on time. It's a bit silly that you to take 3 trains to get there though. There actually is no other way.

@ryanwilson2665 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I can’t wait to book in on this and give it a go. Thanks for the video as always mate. Great work

@noelphilips Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I am so glad you enjoyed it.

@timwillett7802 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating! Very well edited video too showing both journeys. Bravo 👏

@noelphilips Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@rusy7406 Жыл бұрын

Great fun. Thanks for the ride :)

@noelphilips Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@misty1tl Жыл бұрын

Your enthusiasm is contagious! Thanks for making me smile today.

@noelphilips Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@johnledingham852 8 ай бұрын

Well done Noel, that was quite a unique challenge. I got quite egg-sighted as I raced along with you!

@adamtaylor7964 Жыл бұрын

Great video Noel. It was like a Top Gear challenge 👍

@noelphilips Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@robertaries2974 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks Noel

@noelphilips Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@kaiaviation Жыл бұрын

As lucky enough to go in first class there and back to Orlando and go and see the cockpit. What an experience

@mileshigh1321 Жыл бұрын

Noel, its fantastic they let you explore it before they moved it!

@MrGatechfan99 Жыл бұрын

Fun video!

@jamesgreen4500 Жыл бұрын

pretty certain that you could have jumped on that cross country train at Gloucester!

@Lottielou1802 Жыл бұрын

I would love to live on a plane

@heavymetalboy427 4 ай бұрын

That 747 that has been turned into a flight sim (G-BYGA) i had flown on it in 2018 when flying back from LAX. What a great aircraft. Even to this day, i still miss the 747

@camotech1314 Жыл бұрын

This race reminded me of a classic Top Gear episode.

@patrickjohansen7118 Жыл бұрын

I Hope you do more like this Its intens and funny to see what transport is faster

@willp2406 Жыл бұрын

great vidio Noel, it was nice to meet you at the opening of the deck the other week too.. keep up the good work 👍👍

@noelphilips Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for coming out.

@reetzaboi Жыл бұрын

Would love more race videos Noel very interesting

@TheRareVideosXL Жыл бұрын

I salute your passion for aviation. Great video as always. Keep it up.

@noelphilips Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@TheRareVideosXL Жыл бұрын

@@noelphilips you are most welcome.

@MCPrimetime Жыл бұрын

Seems like a classic "Top Gear" race.

@carlhughes7003 Жыл бұрын

Proper cool video and an airfield close to my home of Swindon. I used to volunteer for Delta Jets who used to have a hanger there.

@philipf2705 Жыл бұрын

this shows how tough it really is to travel around England

@HughNorrisTravel Жыл бұрын

Great video Noel! Love these types of videos

@noelphilips Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@francoking3641 Жыл бұрын

The progress of 'The Deck', aboard its vehicular-bogie [ a relatively slow, but more or less constant speed ], up the country, versus Noel's 'staccato' passage, reminds me of overnight shipping [ as observed on 'MarineTraffic' ] - even though the ship may be moving at what appears to be a 'slow' nautical speed, progress is achieved, by way of that ship's forward movement being constant, and (inevitably) unrelenting.

@kennymariejeanne4183 Жыл бұрын

Noel you are our best Loo man for 2022 and Josh is far far back 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@TravelAnorak Жыл бұрын

Great video! Shame you weren't allowed to travel on the plane as that would have been a most unusual journey on a 747 ☺

@zorbathegreek192 Жыл бұрын

Great to see some Scat action again

@craig79819 Жыл бұрын

well.... the title was misleading.... but actually a really good video! Well put together, enjoyed this.... had a Top Gear challenge vibe to it. Well done Noel!!