Went from good to superbv to breathtaking.

We are so privileged in this country to have so many preserved loco's running on the main lines, and it is absolutely fantastic that people like yourself share all of this with us. Lovely shots, and my favourites must be the night scenes, they always catch so much action, along with one hell of a big dose of atmosphere, just stunning as always. Thank you.

Wow that night shot crossing the bridge and the fire glowing from both engines is nothing short of breath taking, Well done to the camera crew!

Watching in 2022, and this is some awesome footage and wow 5s are just proper workhorses

Nice video great camera work as usual as always great sound from 44871 and 45407 bye for now Philip

This is just WONDERFUL, thank you for posting!! Standing in the exhaust, the fire glow reflected in the steam in the Lickey, just stunning.

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Nigel, the fire glow was pretty special and glad to of witnessed it.

The clear excitement of the kid on the end of the platform at 8:15 is what it's all about. Wonderful, evocative shots as always.

Great to see the detail of the Birmingham sequences, then dramatic open country, but what a finale with the night shots - especially the last! Wouldn't have noticed the hand-held aspect if you hadn't mentioned it... expertly done as always. Many thanks for sharing, Liam. Kind regards and keep safe, Bob.

That last shot was one of the best I have seen this year.

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind opinion !

Superb, you and your team worked so hard to get this and what a glorious finale. Many thanks.

Truly magical

Great video

Wow, great video.

@MarshSteamVideosTM

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, many thanks.

Wonderful combination of locos. Nice camera work too. Last but one shot almost got a full train in view. Thanks.

Thank you for sharing .

Fantastic footage, well-done. On a side note.. really frustrating that a diesel has to be put on when it's a double header, especially when it seems that the diesel is consistently doing something and not idling like it should do.

Lovely to see where old station at Llanvihangel used to be . Spent most of my childhood in Station House with grandparents

Your videos have some of the best sound to them. Thanks for paying so much attention to sound recording. It shows.

some lovely sounds.

great video including the climb of lickey bank

Loads of real power ! Steam Mind you 12 driving wheels ! Really great shots well done

Excellent coverage of the day Liam. Even a few different angles on familiar locations too. Llanvihangel for example on the climb to the summit. Must check that our some time. It was great to meet you again & to meet your Dad. You did make it to the Lickey after. Well done, Geraint

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Geraint, good to catch up at Llanvihangel. I was happy with the night shots and we was all rewarded with a good show through Abergavenny.

Stunning video.

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Cheers matey, all the best.

A stunning video. Superb steam action from some great locations.

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, your comment is much appreciated.

@santinojozefmiller7721

Жыл бұрын

@@MarshSteamVideosTM 10:13 is the back steam locomotive on fire?

Superb video, great camera work; Thanks for posting your efforts.

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Cheers, you're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

Another excellent video Liam , would not expect anything else from you . 🚂🚂

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sue, your feedback is always greatly welcomed.

Brilliant shots.You certainly know where to pick you spots.The night ones are just very atmospheric Thank You .

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Neil, thankfully everything went to plan, which is not always the case.

Wonderful imagery, especially at the end with the night time shots. The loco's looked to be exploding with fire....super stuff.

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Brian, the night time shots were everything I hoped for.

@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329

6 жыл бұрын

I was at my local station to see the black 5s accelerate at speed

@unclej8022

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for who had taken this amazing video 👍

Great work Liam and after a relatively slow steady the 5s really got into their stride from Llanvihangel on through Abergavenney, and the clips on the Pocket were all a night time video should be! Plenty of sound, smoke, steam, reflections of the fire on the exhaust - superb! Thanks, Ken

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ken, the night shots couldn't of gone any better really ! Thanks for your kind comments as always.

Wonderful photography captured it perfectly. Brings a lump to your throat!!

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin, all the best.

Here in the USA we do not have a lot of rail fans who video trains and then post to KZread. I am very thankful for all the Brits who post videos to KZread. Your video of 44871 and 45407 in the various locations is truly magnificent and I shall keep a copy in my saved playlist. Your dedication to filming the spectacular steam trains is greatly appreciated.

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Neal, your comment is also greatly appreciated. We are fortunate to have a big community of people who's sole purpose is to preserve & run steam locomotives on the mainline for all to enjoy. Glad you enjoyed the video. Regards, Liam

Absolutely outstanding Liam and Phil....stunning compilation of clips...the Lickey was something else.....Well done the both of you....Bob

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Bob, thanks as always for your kind comments. It was nice to get the night shots working well.

You never fail to get these Brilliant shots, Pictures and sounds were just amazing . thank you .

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks you Ernest, glad you enjoyed the results.

Cracking footage Liam with the night shots being especially memorable

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Austin, I preferred the night shots over the daylight one's.

Always a joy to watch. Thanks.

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Pedro, all the best.

Very nice. Thanks.

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, all the best.

I'd say Black 5s are just as noisy as a GWR engine, like Foxcote Manor for example. I've listened to the bark of both different engines, and the sound is almost exactly the same. I understand if you think differently.

You should be very proud and pleased with yourself, to plan and to pull all this off, fantastic night shots. Thank you so much for showing

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter, we just showed up and hoped for the best. Fortunate, we was !

That was some cracking footage sir, including the "light show" on the Lickey. Brought back a few memories of the Winter Cumbrian trip myself and my brother did at the beginning of the year with the same two locos

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian, you're just guaranteed a great show with these two workhorses up front. Glad to rekindle some memories for you. Regards, Liam

Fantastic coverage as usual Liam/Phil & done with the usual military precision!! I fancied Five Ways myself but knew of the 5mph clearance restriction so opted for Adderley Park instead but it worked OK for you. The finale was as expected but hard to believe it's been 50 years since I last fired a 'Five' up the bank lol. Regards, Brian.

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Brian, I assume you still get the Network Rail documents for charter operations ? Steam southbound though Five Ways is rare, so not to upset with the slack through the platform !

@SYKAROST

7 жыл бұрын

Could not possibly confirm or deny Liam. Yes FW worked out OK but I would like to have seen maximum effort & blowing the roof off lol. At least I had AP to myself & they were running well. Brian.

Great video as always !!

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks again friend.

wow, amazing, sound played in my headphones is stunning and you have captured the ascent of the licky superbly. A hoy to watch

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nigel, we was happy with the results on the Lickey and was great to of been there. Glad you enjoyed it.

Top class production. Well done.Most enjoyable.

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind assessment. Glad you enjoyed it.

Superb video Liam and Phil..some really great captures....Just loved the Firebox light reflected in the Smoke in end clips...A video maker's dream ...Best wishes....Steve.-:)

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice comment Steve. I was banking on some fire glow on the Lickey !

Great video mate :) Lovely sight and sound!

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Matey, much appreciated.

Excellent Liam , a superb show from the pair with the Lickey being my standout shot . Steve

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, some new ground for Mr Riley's engines and as usual right on the money !

Excellent film and some great Black 5 sounds! Thanks for sharing! John

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, you can always count on the Five's for some good sound.

Superb footage Liam, The 2 night shots are the best in my eyes, a great performance from both locos. I'm quite glad I didn't go to see it myself now though as you did nearly all the shots I was planning to do...Graham

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Graham, I assumed you be high up in the sky lol ! Glad the night shots worked out, Abergavenny was a fine show ! Regards, Liam

Brilliant Footage As Usual.....Thoroughly Enjoyed It......Trevor.''

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear it Trevor, it's much appreciated.

Excellent team filming, well done

Awesome Footage !!

Lovely footage!!

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you ! All the best.

What is the actual location of the shot described as "Colwall Bank"? If this is on the worcestershire side of the hills and still climbing, it is more likely to be Malvern Wells.

@MarshSteamVideosTM

5 жыл бұрын

Correct It's just after Malvern Wells.

@davidtandy9911

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that. Growing up in Malvern in the 50's and 60's and subsequently visiting until the death of my father in 2014, this was a popular location for trainspotting.

What a superb piece of filming, especially the night shots and the Lickey Incline.

Excellent chase Liam and Phil, I did like your choices of where to go but I was very interested what the Lickey was going to look like in the dark.

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike, fortunately the building site behind Vigo crossing is lit up like a Xmas Tree, so it certainly makes the shot a lot better !

Amazing sound regards Ian Swindon UK.

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ian, all the best.

Excellent video....many thanks gentlemen! Your teamwork really works well and I think the night shots were real classics....especially the Lickey shots. The Wychbold Farm (Droitwich) long wave radio mast lights puzzled me at first because they don't seem so prominent during daylight from your viewpoint. I thoroughly enjoyed the production. Well done. Rob.

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Rob, glad you enjoyed the night scenes. Regards, Liam

the black 5 was staniers best loco by far lb for lb better than the larger locos he built later

Fabulous shots. Having really enjoyed shooting some Super 8 cine in the late 60's, more in the 70's and 80's, with separate sound, then good analogue video in the 90's I've concentrated on stills in recent years and I miss the completeness of the video experience - no doubt improved with modern technology. You clearly have good equipment - would you be able to say what camera and mic you use? Many thanks to you.

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Camcorders are Panasonic VXF990 & X920, with a Rode Video mic which is protected by a standard broadcast blimp. Thanks for the feedback, it's much appreciated.

Cheers from the USofA mate, what camera are you using? Superb work keep it up.

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Thomas, we are using Panasonic VXF 990, Panasonic X920, Panasonic V750 !

Spectacular night time footage. Well done

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin, we was very fortunate to get such a good fire show.

Amazing, what camera do you use?

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Cheers ! Panasonic VXF990, Panasonic X920, Panasonic HC V750

Another cracking video. thanks for your sterling efforts. Barry. Devon.

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Cheers Barry. You're most welcome. Regards, Liam

Fantastic shot at Abagervenny. And the going away shot on the Lickey. I wonder whether they really need two support coaches, they could have had another coach for fare paying passengers.

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

The going away shots on the Lickey certainly carry the most atmosphere ! Enjoyed the Abergavenny shot. A night time run is rare going northbound !

Super video ! Five star.

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated David. Thanks.

Steaming hot man!

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Just how I like it !

isn't Dainton East 1 in 36 at its worst for a very short section. I know N.A to Plymouth is up/down.

@MarshSteamVideosTM

6 жыл бұрын

That's Westbound. There's about 1/2 mile of 1/37 & 1/38 going eastbound. It's a real mix bag of tough grades. Not sure what the average grade is but it's below 1/55 ! Toughest gradient is probably Exeter Bank, as there's no run up on a sweeping curve. The Lickey is classed as the steepest UK mainline gradient, but it's savior is the fact it's dead straight and has an 80mph run up. Hemerdon is also up there at 1/42, but that also has a decent run up.

@stanchandler5393

6 жыл бұрын

Exeter St Davids to Central is fairly sustained at about 1 in 36/37 with no run at it. Thanks for reply.

It's splendid to see double headed black 5s on this train but why oh why do they need a diesel banking, in many ways it's an insult to see, 2 `mickeys` which are powerful enough to haul a 10 coach train which is well within their power range even on the welsh banks, for us ardent steam enthusiasts, it's a bit of a let down.

Magnificent Beasties luv the firey smoke

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Was a great show Jim.

Who the hell put 7 thumbs down to this???

@antincornwall1552

4 жыл бұрын

Who thumbed down ?.... 7 tossers with no soul that's who !

Uhuiii

you must have been stood next to me, i took the same video of them passing up through peachfield common on the way to colwall, i was the tall guy next to the lady with the mega expensive gadgets!

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Tom, I was in the wooded area behind the fence and I only just about made it with a minute to spare ! I didn't have time to set up and had to do it handheld I didn't fancy the bridge as it looked busy !

@tommy99967

7 жыл бұрын

yes it was very busy

Those night shots are just stunning. Observation: The night footage shows some gas burning above those locos and I think its normal, plus the absence of any fine glowing particles suggest that these locos are gas powered and not coal like in the original design. Is this a fair observation?

@MarshSteamVideosTM

7 жыл бұрын

Again, No ! These locomotives are coal powered, as is every other registered steam loco in the UK.

@williamross8467

6 жыл бұрын

The apparent burning is the light from the open firebox door illuminating the clouds of smoke and steam.If you freeze frame at 10.13 you can see illuminated sections of the smoke way behind the engine. Many years ago there was a song "Dirty old town" I think by Ewan MacColl which had a lyric in it along the lines ...Watched the trains set the night on fire!

I think the two %s could have handled the ten up the Lickey without that lump of pig iron on the back , but the night shots on the bank were magnificent thank you

So three locos to pull and push 10 x Mk1's with a total output of around 4,700hp. What a waste of money !

@MarshSteamVideosTM

6 жыл бұрын

The diesel was used for Cowburn Tunnel up Malvern Bank, as it was decided the length of the tunnel and the amount of steam/smoke would be too much for the crews. The show up the Lickey was a bit overkill, as the pair could of got the train comfortably over the top.