It’s wonderful to see that humanity still appreciates steam locomotives

@Timsvideochannel1

2 жыл бұрын

The British have an undeniable love affair with steam locomotives, I am lucky to live in a country with so many heritage railways running an awesome range of locomotives. Dr Beeching may have been the enemy of the country railway, but it was his actions that made so many attractive branch and secondary mainlines available for dedicated enthusiasts to save from obscurity. Every cloud has a silver lining 😊.

I absolutely love trains, they are awesome, steam locomotives are the best.

@Timsvideochannel1

7 жыл бұрын

Steam engines are my favourite too, but I love diesels and electrics almost as much :-)

@joshneville8254

5 жыл бұрын

Millie Ferguson I only really like the class 31s but my favourite steam loco the bluebell has is probably Camelot bluebell Stepney or the se and cr 060 tender loco the livery is just gorgeous I also like the 9fs

As a volunteer gardener at Kingscote station I was pleased to see some of the engines that aren't running regularly especially Stepney, Fenchurch and Bluebell. I must have get to SteamWorks at Sheffield Park soon for a wander around

@Timsvideochannel1

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Cathy, you and the rest of the crew who look after Kingscote gardens are doing a great job, the station always looks good. I have taken video around the Bluebell Railway since the mid eighties and photos since the early seventies, I've been lucky enough to see almost every engine in steam at some time or other, my next visit will be to the Model Railway Event, I love to see both the models and the real thing together. My favourite time to visit Sheffield Park is early in the morning to watch the locomotive come off shed.

@cathybonner9437

2 жыл бұрын

@@Timsvideochannel1 thank you for the compliments. I've only been at Kingscote since Oct 2020 so lots of the mature shrubs were already in situ. I have planted some of my home- grown roses and other plants which will look lovely in another month or so. There's not many of us working on the borders at the moment but when I'm at Kingscote I do what I can and really enjoy being there. My boss is 85 and him and I get on really well, there's lots of banter too which I try to give back ( that's why I have to be fully awake before I start work!!) . God has worked His magic on me as He knew I needed to be at Kingscote, I love gardening and steam trains so am a very happy lady when at work.

@Timsvideochannel1

2 жыл бұрын

@@cathybonner9437 The gardens are really important, Kingscote is one of my favorite stations for gardens and shrubs as are Ropley and Medstead on the Watercress Line, Stogumber on the West Somerset Railway has lovely gardens too. Most of the volunteers on the heritage railways have a good sense of humour, I think it helps get over the aches and pains that come with age. It sounds as though life has worked out well for you, it's nice to wake up and look forward to the day ahead.

Great video! I must go and visit the Bluebell Railway again soon!

@Timsvideochannel1

3 жыл бұрын

It's always worth a visit. I went to the Mid Hants Gala this weekend, it was a first class event, really enjoyable. The Bluebell Railway usually do a model railway event that's well worth the money.

Nice lizards--nice trip catching up on some of your past videos. God bless

@Timsvideochannel1

5 жыл бұрын

It is quite unusual to see lizards, I had to take a photograph of them. The Bluebell Railway is a little over one hours drive from my home, so I visit it several times a year, I edited this video using footage from some of my past visits.

Tim you put me to shame ,i live 25 miles from the Bluebell line.The last time i went on that line it was part of BR Maine line 1950's.must go on it again.buckitlist..the sun seems to shine on all your films.your a wizard.

@Timsvideochannel1

7 жыл бұрын

I wish the sun did always shine, I get soaked sometimes. The Flying Scotsman is visiting the Bluebell railway from the 13th to 19th April (this month). I've already got my ticket to ride. With a world famous steam locomotive visiting one of the world's premiere preserved railways on your door step, you've got just the excuse you need to visit again.

Fenchurch is 150yrs old this year looking forward to seeing this engine running again. We also have The Flying Scotsman coming in August, hope I can get to see this amazing engine up close as couldn't get near last time!

@Timsvideochannel1

2 жыл бұрын

I will try to make it to the Terrier 150 event, maybe to see the Scotsman too, although I have seen a lot of the A4 over the years, including it's last visit to the Bluebell. I hope you get to see Scotsman up close on its next visit.

@cathybonner9437

2 жыл бұрын

@@Timsvideochannel1 I shall see the Flying Scotsman when I volunteer at Kingscote although I don't think she's stopping. Maybe see you in time for Fenchurch's anniversary then? I presume your name is Tim, do you live locally to Sussex?

@Timsvideochannel1

2 жыл бұрын

@@cathybonner9437 Hi, I often spend an hour or two at Kingscote when I visit the line, I'll look out for you and "Yes" my name is Tim, I live about one and half hours drive away from the line, depending on the traffic and never ending road works along the A27/A259.

@cathybonner9437

2 жыл бұрын

@@Timsvideochannel1 I normally work on a Tuesday and Saturday, I'm normally there late morning to about 3-4pm. Be good to meet you

@Timsvideochannel1

2 жыл бұрын

@@cathybonner9437 If I'm visiting on a Saturday, I'll keep an eye out for you. It's just started raining here, my garden really needs a good soaking.

Just got around to this video. The "Golden Arrow" loco looks a bit different from when I saw it in Waterloo in the early 60s! Fenchurch is one of my favorite tank engines, like the colors of the line. Earl Berkeley is of course elegant, as are all GWR engines! Nice to see the brake vans instead of those ugly flashing lights! Goes without saying that Bluebell has a magnificent collection and operating line. Thanks for the video.

@Timsvideochannel1

8 жыл бұрын

+Peter M I think there may be a little poetic licence where the Bluebell Railway's version of the Golden Arrow is concerned, it's still a special experience. Today Paris bound trains are direct, leaving St Pancras instead of Victoria, catching a Eurostar still carries a sense adventure, heading off to a foreign destination. The Bluebell has a wonderful collection of engines and rolling stock and there are even the occasional diesels now. I wish I'd seen the last days of steam at Waterloo, the Bournemouth Bell with a Bullied Pacific must have been very special. Thanks for commenting ... Tim.

It’s only a shame we don’t have any Marsh Umber locos at the moment. We had Fenchurch, Birch Grove and Martello at one point but they’ve all been repainted.

@Timsvideochannel1

8 ай бұрын

I wonder what colour the new build Atlantic locomotive will be painted?

Being a mere colonial, unfamiliar with inside cylinders (difficult in cape gauge) and vacuum brakes, i still enjoyed this video. What's the present status of HR 103?

@Timsvideochannel1

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm glad you enjoyed the video, cape gauge restrictions didn't stop the development of massive steam locomotives such as the Garratts and New Zealand's K9's although they were outside cylinder. I checked the internet for information about HR 103, It is currently on static display at Glasgow Transport Museum - preservedbritishsteamlocomotives.com/4f-103-4-6-0-hr-jones-goods/

80151 BR Standard 4 2-6-4T 34059+34028+34081 SR Britain and West Country 92 Squadron, Sir Archibald Sinclair and Eddystone 4-6-2P’s 9017 GWR Earl of Berkeley 4-4-0 31638 SR U Class Mogul 2-6-0 55 LSBC Stepney 0-6-0T 75027 BR Standard 4MT 4-6-0 32473 LSBC Brich Grove 0-6-2T since 2005 to 2014

@Timsvideochannel1

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, to see all the locomotives listed, makes me realise just what jewel in the railway preservation movements crown the Bluebell Railway is. On top of that it has a truly magnificent collection of vintage carriages.

Do you know animation Thomas and friends ?? The train in this video is so resemble Thomas character :)

@Timsvideochannel1

10 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian, "Stepney the Bluebell Engine" is based on the real engine in this video. I love the Thomas and friends books, as a child my parents read them to me and I read to my children and now my children read them to their children. Most of the characters in the books are based on real engines.....Tim.

(19:50) Belonged the sightseeing car with big windows together with other brown coaches similar kind to special train? This train runs here at video start of "Severn Valley Railway Diesel Gala" kzread.info/dash/bejne/kWinqsqbls7SpNY.html

@Timsvideochannel1

8 жыл бұрын

+pega17pl The Bluebell Railway was one of the first preserved railways, for this reason there were plenty of old railway carriages around, many still in use on the main line. They were able to purchase these wonderful old carriages in reasonably good condition, many of which can be see in everyday use on the Bluebell Railway today. The carriage you mention in you comment was built to give tourists a good view of the scenery in North Wales - www.bluebell-railway.co.uk/bluebell/pics/1503.HTML