5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe takes charge of the Berks and Hants Aquae Sulis 12/4/2014
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So today I find myself getting up at 4am to head up to Tyseley Locomotive works to see 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe departing up the infamously steep southern exit of the complex. Stopping half way up the incline for a signal check allowed me to catch a standing start with spectacular results! As surefooted as always the incline caused no issues at all.
Next was a quick leapfrog to Hatton Bank to see the Earl hurtling Southwards towards Warwick.
My next location was Heyford Station set right alongside the idyllic Oxford Canal. And the Earl promptly rushes through at quite some pace on its way to its watering stop near Oxford.
Next up is Culham station followed by a short jump to a Bridge overlooking Cholsey station.
For the last shot of the outbound leg I revisited a favourite location of mine overlooking Crofton Beam Engines.
For the Return leg I came across a great location near Shrivenham on the Great Western mainline, more or less uninterrupted viewing of the line side.
For my final shot of the day I chose Appleford, being reasonably close to a signal check near Didcot, it would still be powering away towards Oxford.
My intention was to go to Hatton Bank for a nighttime shot of 5043 powering up the bank. But this wasn't to be.
My car decided to breakdown in spectacular fashion and I was taken back to Surrey on the back of a Lorry.
Other than that a fantastic days filming.
Hope you enjoyed it.
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Wonderful, happy memories of England, when you asked little boys what they wanted to be when they grew up.....answer"Engine driver" Thanks for the video 👍😘🙋🇬🇧🇮🇹
That was the absolute best lift off on a grade by a British steam driver I have ever seen. Not a hint of a slip. Bloody brilliant.
@justandy333
10 ай бұрын
Yes indeed. The Castles are well renown for their sure footedness. Amazing machines and an amazing bark to boot!
There is something magical about steam trains. I was in Reading station back in 2013 and a steam train came chuffing through and everyone just stopped and watched it
A masterclass in starting such a load on a gradient, obviously using a superb sure footed loco.
The re-start on the hill was a masterful piece of driving. Fantastic hill start. Didn't once "pick-up her feet" (wheel slipping). Western engines were very "sure-footed".
Beast of a locomotive
What an engineer!!Brillant.No spinning wheels,no sandind on tracks!!!BRavo
Wow. What a superb performance. One could easily have thought this was taken in its heyday. The speeds she was achieving is something to behold. Well done to all. Thanks for recording and posting
Excellent video - seeing a Castle set loose like this brings back great memories - I remember seeing 5043 in the late 50s on "The Cornishman" near Cheltenham - and she is still going strong - wonderful !
This was brilliant! Seeing the engine run out of steam on that tough grade, then build up pressure and take it, while barking like a cannon, was fantastic. I've never seen anything like it. And I always enjoy seeing them run at speed. Great video.
@justandy333
Жыл бұрын
Thankyou my friend, your comments are much appreciated. However the earl was stopping on the gradient due to a red signal. I cut the commuter train passing from the final edit because it took ages and we're all here for the steam!
Great Filming and some wonderful shots of her flat out. Each time it came by I noticed the fireman shovelling away!!! I bet she had to have a lie down in a dark shed after that day!!
First time seeing this. Made me go cold, and probably a tear or two down the cheeks. Many thanks for this great offering. I shall return frequently....
What a magnificent piece of Machinaryso sure footed the Castles are my favourite class of loco and the Earl is the best, always well turned out and a credit to Tyesley. What a bark and never missed a beat.
Pound for pound the best locomotive on the Mainline at the moment always gives a good performance
As a lad i remember the Kings,Castles, and Hall classes at Paddington stn, best locos ever, in the late 80s early 90s i worked with an ex GWR fireman he said what a hard job, and how he hated working with some drivers as the rinsed through the coal. Great video thanks for posting.
Thanks for getting up at 4am to give us this superb video of a castle at speed, simple elegance and power. one of the best video's I have watched.
My kettle just boiled out of respect. Great video
Typical GW exhaust: throwing clear cut 'blocks' into the air
Fantastic video....Boy she's flying.......But I loved the way she took that incline.......
Many thanks for sharing very much appreciated. 5043 is a favourite of mine because she seems to perform so well, the guys at Tyseley seem to have done a very good job . The West Somerset Railway Association's 7821 is at Tyseley at the moment having work done, let's hope she turns out as good.
Can there be a better 10 minute railway video? I doubt it very much, Thank you for putting that piece together.
And we are very glad you did! Brilliant videos. Many Thanks from Vintage Trains!
@justandy333
10 жыл бұрын
Thankyou very much. Always a pleasure.
I keep coming back to this its magic
@justandy333
9 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you like the footage Ive caught :) I'd do this for a living if I could. :)
Fantastic photography many thanks for posting . Very impressive start when the engine lifted the train with very little fuss even though it was on a gradient . I wonder if a Pacific could have done it without slipping ?
Well that is a simply phenomenal video, really well crafted. Liked. Mike.
Real power starting on the grade
A stunning video, excellent locations, the departure from Tyseley was exceptional showing just how sure footed former GWR loco's were, excellent throughout, it's a like, thanks for sharing, cheers...Bill
@justandy333
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much, been waiting for aaages for an opportunity to get that shot. :D
@southwestrailaviationprodu3072
7 жыл бұрын
justandy333 just subscribed to your amazing channel please subscribe back to mine
Iv,e subscribed...5043 sure is in good form now...as always..saw her couple of weeks ago..!
God 😮... this thing FLIES !!
Superb video Andy liked
Lovely video Andy and liked your can work showing the Earl off to good advantage. This may sound strange coming from a Scot, but I love this loco which always turns in great performances and looks superb. I've seen and filmed her on several occasions and I'm so impressed by her. That's a def like from me and will sub to your channel. Thanks for a very enjoyable video. Ken
@justandy333
10 жыл бұрын
Thankyou very much Ken. Much appreciated. watch this space for my next installment.
Cracking video mate, excellent coverage of the tour. You made a good decison on avoiding the return at Hatton, as it shut off on the approach to the station and blew off. Hope your cars o.k. Thanks for sharing, Regards, Liam
@justandy333
10 жыл бұрын
haha, I didn't really have a choice in the matter :P But good to know if I had been able to make the journey it would of been a bit of an anti climax. :)
Fabulous stuff.
@gillianthompson666
10 жыл бұрын
Wow! Talk about power and majesty! Thrilling.
you are a very talented man. Your videos i have watched have been splendid! Well done to you sir! Thankyou for this superb footage! :) Subbed too
@justandy333
10 жыл бұрын
Thankyou very much, I'm flattered :) Processing my latest installment as we speak!
@75jonesy
10 жыл бұрын
That's fantastic I will watch as soon as you have uploaded! :)
8:33 The horses are not happy!
5043 sounded angry pulling out of that shed
Nice video 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃
The power of a superheated colourless gas eh?
I wonder what that boy at the end of the video was thinking.
Great visuals, but the audio ruined by wind roar. A great shame, it could so easily have been prevented with a penny-worth of cotton wool over the microphones. aperture(s).
@justandy333
5 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for your comment. Unfortunately the wind was so strong that day that my penny-worth of cotton wool over the mic just wasn't enough to cut it. Not to worry, I now have a quids worth of cotton taking its place ;)
At the beginning she sounds like a snorting dragon 🐉
Miserable condition of track!
Elizabeth 2 is older than this train, but the train is more interesting and prettier.