Thanks Simon,it was nice to see some sunshine for a change.Cheers Dave👍🏼

It’s two freight services returning from London as one to cut costs.The middle loco is dit (dead in transit) Thanks for watching👍🏼

Thanks Simon,not been there before so was pleased with the results.Cheers Dave😎👍🏼

I have to say the shunter triple made me chuckle especially the tones,looked & sounded excellent but agree 288 was a little smokey lol Cheers Dave👍🏻

Yes thats the only problem & the 20 did dominate the sound👍🏻

Cheers mate,was a decent day out😎A 37 would have added a little extra sparkle but it was ok.Cheers Dave👍🏻

Thanks Mike,not been there before so was a step into the unknown,did some research on google earth which showed limited places to film.The only real place was the foot crossing and there was a note on the website that the farmer would take action against trespassers! So around the stations it was & not too bad as you can see,would have preferred to go on Friday but the weather wasn’t as good as Sunday.Nice to see 3 50’s, a Stratford 47 & a 59 but did like the triple shunters.Cheers Dave

Thanks Simon😎👍🏼

No not too bad thanks & it had stopped by the time I walked up Savernake.Its pot luck on the day what’s on it have seen single 59 or 66 on all.Don’t normally see V70 as gone home by then as its 2hrs plus after V60.Cheers Dave

It certainly was at the start but did improve for the walk to Savernake.A nice mix of traction too,for a change😎👍🏼

Cheers Mike,not your everyday Railtour destination but totally worthy,the ESR put on an excellent day so congrats to them.Always a pleasure to film traction that I was bought up on back in the 70s. Cheers Dave

Thanks Simon😎👍🏼

Cheers Mike,filmed from some usual spots around Westbury,a location that offers so much👍🏼Cheers Dave

Thanks Simon,it was a good day😎👍🏼

Thanks Ben,Apart from the 69 cancellation it was a good morning & good to catch the last Hanson livered 59.Cheers Dave😎👍🏼

Thanks Mike,it was a decent day despite the early cancellations & I didn’t end up where I’d intended to go.Its still quite a busy area for freight and always good to see a 50.Regards from Poland,Dave👍🏼

Thanks Simon😎👍🏼

Thanks Ben,it was a good day with the boss,who as you know sets the high YT standards for us to all follow😎👍🏼Cheers Dave👍🏼

It was a very enjoyable day Mike & look forward to doing it again soon👍🏼Regards from the Czech Republic,Dave👍🏼

Thanks Ben,not the best to be honest mate & I will do it very differently next time to improve locations but it was a good day.Cheers Dave😎👍🏼

Sounded good didn’t it.Always good to see a 59 doing what it does best! & still going strong at almost 40 years old😎👍🏼

Thanks as always Simon😎👍🏼

Thanks & agree it’s good to see the original 59/0s still working hard at almost 40 years old.I did check recently on the gradients from a Foster Yeoman book I have,I will recheck & post when I’m back from holiday.Thanks for watching😎👍🏼

Thanks Kev,it’s well worth a trip on the right day👍🏼Cheers Dave😎

That was from 10:30 to 17:30,there are a few large gaps between some workings but at least it gives you time to change position and get some lunch.Thanks for watching😎👍🏼

That's the beauty of Open Train Times or Traksy. You know when a train is on it's way and have time do things like take lunch or travel to your destination and set up the shot, all without missing any of the action

Thanks Arnold,it was a good day😎Yes 103 is the last in Hanson livery & due to go for repaint soon.101 is green with G&W branding.102 is orange with G&W branding & 104 which was released from the paint shop on Tuesday is orange also with no G&W branding after the split,104 also has no white cab numbers.Thanks for watching.Dave😎👍🏼

@berksandhantsfreight Thanks for letting me know, Dave and no problem. Keep up the good work. All the best, Arnold

Many thanks for watching😎👍🏼

Thanks Simon😎👍🏼

Yes we made the trip down for the day Mike,weather not the best on Friday but as we know it’s a lottery these days for planning a day out lol An enjoyable day but would do it differently next time.Cheers Dave👍🏼

Many thanks,it was an excellent day😎👍🏼Thanks for watching & leaving a comment it’s appreciated.Cheers Dave👍🏼

Many thanks & greetings from the UK.Glad I could give you a slice of the UK railscene which you must miss👍🏼Cheers Dave😎👍🏼

Of the 2 tours Mayflower was through Dawlish 1st at 11:12 & the Western 2nd at 12:16😎👍🏼Thanks for watching👍🏼

@@berksandhantsfreightyes and that western was 12 minutes late because it was stuck behind the local train ahead

This. Honestly I too don't see the point of Railtours anymore, if you can't even see the loco your travelling behind then why bother. The problem is that people no longer take responsibility for their own safety and if someone was to get injured or killed, they or their family would go after the tour operator for compensation in court. Which would likely put an end to that tour operator. I would like to see some sort of compromise reached, even if passengers have to sign a disclaimer saying that they understand the risk of leaning out of open windows and the tour operator can not be held responsible. Similar to theme parks etc. Even writing this, it sounds pathetic but unfortunately it's just how the world is now with sueing culture. Also of note in this video is the crew hanging out of the rear cab window. Yeah sometimes I get that train crew may need to lean out of their window in some saftey critical circumstances such as checking if the rear of the train has passed a speed restriction. However here it seems like one rule for them and another rule for the others, no safety critical duties were bieng undertaken due to the fact the crew were filming it on a mobile phone. It's not the first time I've seen it as well, I put the lens of my camera out of a droplight to film a charter journey one time. I did it for about 20 seconds before a steward came and told me off and told me to immediately sit down in a seat. I was really pissed off when I reviewed my footage from the day when I got home and guess what, on the video I took when the train was arriving into the station where I boarded, the exact steward that told me off for putting my camera lens out was window hanging. It wasn't even necessary for them to do it aswell, because that's the duty of the Guard to observe the trains arrival, not some random steward.

Also of note, if you have the means to do so, then get yourself out into Europe. There are plenty of opportunities to lean out of open windows. Here's a few examples: The Douro Valley line in Portugal. This line uses the Portuguese version of the class 20, some of which were built at the Vulcan Foundry. Great for EE thrash and the scenery is world class. They sometimes leave the carrige doors open too allowing you to go one step up and door hang A class 47 was exported to Hungary (47375) and usually does one Railtour a year. The "European Sleeper" currently has stock with openable windows although it's European Electric traction. Plenty of other countries such as the Czech Republic who still have trains with openable windows.

Not been on a Rail tour since being ticked off by a steward as Western Champion climbed from St Davids to Central. Totally pointless especially now they incarserate you in coffins. Will go and watch Champion while she is on mainline, so I can hear and see it.

I know what you mean but it’s a sign of the times I think with H&S gone mad! You can see why the galas are so popular these days👍🏼Thanks for watching😎👍🏼

@@berksandhantsfreight Galas are getting that way too, SVR had security and the ELR staff were attempting to stop window hanging at their last Summer Gala

Thanks Simon😎👍

Thanks for watching👍

Thanks Simon,it was a good day😎👍

Thanks Ben,Its a great location with the 68s as an added bonus along with a varied amount of freight,i just wish the weather would be kinder when i visit! Cheers Dave👍

lol,yes Pathfinder Railtours have introduced 3rd Class this year🤣 Thanks for watching👍

I do like this location as well Mike & is a handy place to pop to when visiting relatives in the area.Yes the sun did "briefly" make an appearance,i don't seem to have much luck with the weather here lol Cheers Dave👍

Thanks Ben,It was an excellent day & so good to see a Western back in Devon again😎 Looking forward to catching Champion on the B&H soon👍 Cheers Dave

It was so good see & hear again😎😎 Hopfully see will be out on her own next time👍 Thanks for watching👍

@@berksandhantsfreight Yep; I saw her at Swanage recently, and managed to get a short clip. When I was growing up, lived in Maidenhead on Paddington main line. Westerns, Warships, Hymeks were the staple. The sounds still linger; but we HATED those bloody Hoovers that usurped them!

Well, give me a Vac every time!! Each to their own of course.

Thanks Simon😎👍🏼

Thanks Ben,I hadn't gone out to catch this but was in the area when the VSTP went in so called in to catch it & a 1st for me to catch something crossing over from the up to the down.Cheers Dave👍🏻

Many thanks for watching & glad you enjoyed the video.Stay tuned for more,cheers Dave😎👍🏻

Thanks Mike,it was an excellent day & well worth the trip down despite the delays lol Result with Delay Repay as well,100% refund so happy days😎👍 Cheers Dave

Many thanks for taking the time to leave a comment & so glad you enjoyed it.Cheers Dave😎👍🏼

Really, made my day, live N, west now, Torquay 40yrs, before, gone home to roost,lol,♥️

Hi,Yes there cameras on the top of the extendable pole,you can get different lengths depending on your requirements & gives a nice elevated picture.Thanks for watching👍🏼

Thanks👍 I believe that after the 2021 engine failure, the DTG took the decision to replace the two original Maybach MD655 engines fitted to D1015 with a pair of ex-Indian Navy MTU 538 engines, which are essentially a later development of the engines carried in the Westerns.Thanks for watching👍

@@berksandhantsfreight 👍