Thanks Steve , we are lucky I must admit with all the mainline steam tours still running on our rails and like you say lets hope it last forever . Regards Steve

Umm, we don't run steam in the UK any more and haven't for years and years. Anything you see is either old footage or specials for enthusiasts. Note the overhead cables - this route is wholly electrified.

@@blaggercoyote Steam runs in the UK, regardless of what or who its for. It happens and happens regularly.

Thanks John, very pleased you enjoyed the video and I’m very sorry for the late response ☹️

Thank you very much Paul , my late father got me into the steam bug due to the fact he was a signalman on Shap in the early 40’s so once I knew that the steam was running again out I went camera and tripod 👍

Thanks Darren , pleased you enjoyed it. Sorry for the late response. Steve

Thanks Russell , not sure what makes me go out in all weather but it certainly keeps me entertained 👍

My pleasure and really pleased you enjoyed the journey back in time so to speak . Regards Steve

Thanks Keith, never a fan of music playing in the background. Very sorry for the late response.

Agreed, the locos are a music divine, a rhythm section playing out over the countryside. Having worked 42 years in freight yards switching, and transfer jobs to other RRs in the Chicagoland area, I can appreciate how much weather can play havock trying to film and use cumbersome equipment! These are terrific video and audio experiences that had me daydreaming and wondering what it was like way back when these steamers were everywhere, no doubt many set their clocks by them, they were heard for miles. Thank you for these wonderful videos, I've only just now stumbled on them. Best Regards and TTFN, T.

Thanks for the very kind comments and very sorry for the late reply . Steve

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

Thanks Bob , it has been in the idea tank for a while so thought it worth a bash ! Regards Steve

Thanks John , a few years of work went into this so I am pleased you liked the action . Regards Steve

Thanks Richard , all the days out pay off for something like this . Regards Steve

Thanks Anthony , I missed some footage out but it worked well I thought so thanks again . Steev

Thanks for the kind comments as they are much appreciated.

Thanks Ken , pleased you liked the action taken from over the last few years or so . Regards Steve

Thanks Stewart, pleased you enjoyed the video 👍

Thanks for the very kind comment as it's much appreciated . Regards Steve

Thanks for the very kind comments as they are much appreciated and also very sorry for the late reply . Steve

Thanks Alan , I have been thinking of this type of production for a while now so gave it a go . Steve

Good idea! You must by now have plenty of material.

Thanks both , I agree there is something about snow and steam . Steve

Thanks for the kind comment and I’m very sorry for the late response. Regards Steve

Thanks Andre , pleased you enjoyed the idea and the action from the locos hard at work . Regards Steve

The time care and expertise you have taken gives us a supreme compilation of those distant days of steam the smell of coal and the determination of the men who made them work . I travel India by train and sometimes their diesels make just as much smoke but the growl of the engine is without any romance. Rob

Thanks Austin , I forgot to put the shot of 46233 in the Lune gorge but I must admit the idea worked well and thanks again for the title !

Thanks Steve , I wanted to do this type of video for a while now so gave it a go . Steve

Thanks Andy , pleased it was a blast from the past for you . My late father was a relief signalman on Shap in the 40s/50s working all the boxes from Low gill to Shap summit but his main box was Scout green . Steve

Hi Steve, Apologies for very slow response. I recorded my late father talking to the signalman inside Scout Green box in the 60's. I've tried to find it but without success yet - when I do I will let you know. Andy

Thanks Stephen , a few years work in all weathers but worth it .

Thanks for the very kind comment as it's much appreciated . Regards Steve

Thanks Keith , must admit there is some good stuff on this but the standout for me is always the two fives from 20-00 onward's as the conditions were perfect. Steve

Thanks John , yes the locos seem to slip at two points on the climb that most drivers are normally waiting for .

Thanks Roger , a very kind comment indeed that is much appreciated . Regards Steve

My pleasure! Your work is exceptional! You can see some of my railway art at watt-art.com. Very best, Roger.

Thanks for the kind comment , very sorry for the late reply . That shot you like of 45699 was taken through a wooden fence but to do it now you would need to strap the tripod to the horrid new pallisade fence .

Thanks again Stephen , still a few locations that I want to try but the pallisade fencing will make that harder .

Thanks Martine , must admit we are blessed with some lovely scenery in the North West of England and it makes a fine setting for steam trains . Regards Steve

I love to watch these very beautiful trains from England to see and hear who have the steam like "Steam trains at speed" fascinating ... The shots are very beautiful on the English countryside. I would like one day to make this trip to England, to see these gleaming trains then the factories MASSEY-FERGUSON Coventry. Thank you and good to you Joseph, 02/12/17

Thanks for the very kind comment as its much appreciated . Steve

Thanks for the kind comment and very sorry for the late response. Regards Steve

Must admit that was some show from 6201 Stephen and I have seen a few .

Thanks you for the kind comment, must admit that shot you mention was just a sight well worth seeing. Steve

Thanks for the very kind comments and I am pleased you enjoyed the action . Regards Steve

I must admit I am mainly a diesel man but you can't beat a kettle in full chat over the gradients

Thanks Dave , my dislike person is back again but not a problem .

Hi Steve, oh not nice they could be jealous 'Thanks for reply.....Dave.

Thanks Lawrence , we are lucky up North with all the steam tours and lovely scenery . Regards Steve

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Thanks for the kind comment and I’m not sure what it is but it keeps me going back for more 👍

Thanks for the very kind comments as they are much appreciated . I know what you mean about non steam but not something I film if at all . Regards Steve

Thanks for the kind comment . I will pm you later . Steve

Cheers James , I tend to hold an umbrella until the last second and then hope the rain does not get on the lens plus I also put a cloth over the camera at times to protect it a tad. Regards Steve

Thank you, Steve. Wishing you and yours a Merry (Happy) Christmas, and a great New Year. Cheers! James

Thanks for the kind comment and glad you liked it . Regards Steve

Thanks Stuart , must admit a Duchess in full cry is a sight worth seeing .

Thanks for the kind comment and it was a perfect day for steam from 20-00 mins I must admit and fortunate to be there . Steve

Thanks for the kind words , must admit the A4 at the summit in the snow was special . Regards Steve

Thanks Rob , yes 46115 has a very distinct sound I must admit . Steve

The dog was always barking at the steam train's as they went through Oxenholme

that's what i was just thinking haha

I think the dog WAS impressed. Why not?

That was a near perfect day condition wise for steam with no wind and very frosty so I was lucky indeed . Steve

Not sure what the grid reference is Angus but it’s about a mile and a half North of the station at the start of the video. I got permission off the farmer to go in his field but there’s a big green palisade fence in the way now .

Did not think of that but Network rail can't be that concerned though .

Thanks Ron , sorry for the late reply and the 5s could have gone easily without the can like you say . Steve

No doubt you'd expect two FINE "British" steam locomotives like that to make it up "Shap" ON THEIR OWN. The PROBLEMS begin when you put CARS behind them.

The last time I was on a steam special with a ‘hanger on” diesel first, it caused a main line blockage at Shrewsbury, then when Duchess of Hamilton climbed the bank out of Shrewsbury with 13 on she left the diesel for dead behind and when at Reading the Duchess came off, the diesel went on the front and promptly failed! A midnight return to Crewe became 4:30am.

If I remember correctly the diesel was on the rear of the 5’s that day for turning the tour at Carlisle.

Thanks for the kind comment as its much appreciated .I do seem to get the odd philistine or two who give a dislike but never say why LOL . Regards Steve

Hard to say to be honest but it’s not a problem 👍

It's great footage can't fault it. Beautiful 😍

Glad you enjoyed it !

Not sure what you are getting at!