Nice seeing the 47 on shunting duties. Great to have a yard full of traction and most from a bygone age. Best I’ve seen this year on KZread ! Andy

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

Really Andy that is some statements which I appreciate very much. But I do agree it’s a great sight which we used to see all over the country 40 years ago. Regards Mike.

@andybyrne50

4 жыл бұрын

antman09ful1 Not at all Mike,haven’t so much decent traction in one place and a few surprises..top stuff Andy

@andybailey9347

4 жыл бұрын

The one from Cardiff- what's inside those converted coaches?

@gerrywatson261

4 жыл бұрын

When I used to work in the City of London nearly 40 years ago and would often go down to Liverpool St station during my lunch hour and watch Class 08, 31, 37 and 47 at work. Good memories.

Interesting video. Some lovely locos captured here

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

Another video got a lot of views, but I was lucky going on that day.

Hi , as a railway modeller who only got back into the hobby on retirement a few years ago . It fascinates me to see these older diesels like the 37's , 47's and 57's etc. are still working and looking good in newly painted liveries . Thanks again for your videos you upload ........Peter

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

Peter I’m pleased you fine my videos are good enough for you to watch, and it’s good that you have taken up a hobby again. I will try and keep the videos coming from different areas of the country. Regards Mike.

Jeez I just worked out how long it has been since I last walked the Birdcage walk by the shed at Leicester, cough cough 35 years ago omg. It was full of 20's, 25's, 37's, 45's, 47's and the then new 56's, HST's had taken over the top jobs from the 45's. Thanks for a modern update and nice to see the shed still busy. Regards Dave.

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

Wasn't they such great day, and you could get round the depot too to take photos Dave, but H&S has put a stop to that now. Anyway Dave thank you very much for your great comment. Regards Mike.

Good timing there Mike, some nice little moves and start-ups while you were there. Leicester LIP is certainly a hotbed of traction variety these days!

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

Just like how depots we’re in the 70s and 80s Darren. Such great days.

Really good video thanks for posting!

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

Pleased you enjoyed the video mate.

Great video, one of the most interesting and exciting places in the world. I heard that 37510 is due to do some test runs, have no idea when or if they've done some yet. Thanks for sharing your footage. :)

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

Pleased you have enjoyed my video, and I do believe 37510 has had a test run mate.

Looks like you had a very productive visit here. Interesting to watch all the comings and goings

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

Your right Matthew I had a good 80 mins there.

Great video!

@antman09ful1

7 ай бұрын

Cheers.

Awesome!!! I love a good train

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

There was a fair few good locos there Chris, thanks for taking a look at my video.

Good video Mike :)

Excellent Mike, soon be the only place left to see heritage diesels on the mainline. 🤓🏍️

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

It reminded me Anthony of how all our depots were all over the network in the 70s and 80s.

Nice to see these old diesels

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

I think it’s great David that this company is using locos that got me interested in this hobby. Thank you for taking a look. Regards Mike.

great footage! i wish they would arrange a leicester depot open day!

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

I remember a brilliant open day at this depot, think I took photos as I don’t think I had a camcorder, thank you Tim for watt this video.

@timstrainvideos142

4 жыл бұрын

@@antman09ful1 i went to an open day about 1990 i think. i remember going in the cab of a deltic. cant recall much else.

Plenty of Nice Loco's on show here Mike.....Great bit of Footage......Trevor.''

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

Probably the best in the country Trevor. Regards Mike.

Nice video. Really enjoyed it.

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

That’s great Mark thank you. Regards Mike

Back in the mists of time I was TOPSman at Norwood/Selhurst and unusually also in control of the little shunting panel in the portakabin there which was a simple gate in, gate out pathing panel and I had to get my father to school me on how it worked so took me in to London Bridge power box and taught me the ins and outs of it. It was like drawing using push buttons long strings and if the unit was exiting hand over to London Bridge Central panel as Norwood Junc signal box had long gone by this time but Forest Hill "odeon" was still standing as was Gloucester Road Jnc. There was supposed to be a charge hand in control of it but he was often too busy out in the lanes and yards to be back to do some panel work so without irritating the NUR a special "dispensation" was made, not that I worried too much as the union bloke I went to school with hehe.

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian for sharing your early days of working on the Railway.

Top quality video.

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

Thank for saying that, pleased you enjoyed this video. Regards Mike.

BONUS 'coldish' start.!😁😁!.

Great stuff 👍

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Matt.

Thought I b heard that unmistakable sulzer sound.

@antman09ful1

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching.

That 47 in that livery reminded me of how they used to thrash out of Bescot when we were playing footie next to them back in the early 80's, they used to scare me!

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

They were get day for me visiting Bescot most weeks.

@SvenTviking

4 жыл бұрын

I remember sitting on Maidenhead station when I was a kid and 47’s pulling Western region expresses coming through at the ton, probably this one.

Fantastic video with some classic traction. Can someone please explain what Leicester L.I.P is about ? For example to they hire out locos for tours and other such movements and are the drivers retired or hired in ? Thank you.

@sharpley753

4 жыл бұрын

LIP stands for 'Loco Inspection Point' I believe. It was a depot operated by DB / EWS until they closed it down. UK Rail Leasing took over the operation of the depot and use it for their loco maintenance and overhaul projects. Not sure if the drivers are based there (would assume some are). Locos are hired out for various work across the country

@MrNg50

4 жыл бұрын

@@sharpley753 Thank you for your reply to my question. It is appreciated.

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks sharply 75 for answering all the questions, and you guys for watching.

Great video! Is it difficult to access the area,because I'd like to get down there at track level with my camera for still shots?Or is it restricted to just standing on Swain Street bridge and using the path alongside the warehouses on the left?I used to stand on the bridge and in the Birdcage sixty years ago.

@fieldingross8785

3 жыл бұрын

and me great memories

Great footage Mike. Is the 58 still there ? Thanks for sharing.

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

I didn’t see it myself but a guy did see it while I was there Steve. Thank you for taking a look. Regards Mike

Did you film this from the station itself?

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

Yes all filmed from platform, thanks for taking a look.

Has the 57 at 4:00 been re-engined? It sounds different...

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

I don’t think so mate, but thanks for watching.

At 04:48, what are these carriages? Why their windows are hide?

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

They are there for breaking when towing units.

@fpk1234

4 жыл бұрын

antman09ful1 Thank you for your answer 😊

Nice vid

@antman09ful1

Жыл бұрын

Cheers for taking a look Bob.

Who saw the Pretendolino carriages 😁😁😁

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

I did because I filmed them, thanks for watching.

Seen those coaches in Canton depot...on 57301,they are being restored I hear.

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

Oh right I wonder why there was so many Russell.

Does anyone actually know what L.I.P. stands for, please?

@antman09ful1

3 жыл бұрын

'Loco Inspection Point' Mike. new footage coming soon.

@mikeuk4130

3 жыл бұрын

@@antman09ful1 Hi Antman, thank you so much. Keep 'em coming!

Not trying to be awkward. When I trainspotted in the mid 70’s. The Brush 4 City of Truro had a different number of 47076.... I think!

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

Peter it looks like Ash has given you all the info I was going to tell you, so I must say thank you for taking a look at this Leicester video. Regards Mike.

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ash for replying to Peter. Mike.

@petertopham5936

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ash. I lost touch with the Railways after the diesel classes I loved were withdrawn. Eg classes 20. 25. 31. 44.45.46.47. 52 and 55’s. Time goes by so fast. Loved those days. Lovely to see the restored locos though. Once again. Thank you.

What’s the story behind 82115? Ex welsh 67 stock? Great vid mate

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment, but I’m not sure why they have that DVT, maybe they will hire it out in the future.

@Meengineer100

4 жыл бұрын

The DVT had been down in South Wales with a 90 and a pair of 67 testing the wires.

I did not know GBRF had mk3 coaching stock or 225DVTs that was interesting to see

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

Not sure why the GBRF 47s are kept there.

@AndrewCowell50

4 жыл бұрын

The Mk3s are there to form an MML electrification test train which will be operated by ROG. The coaches are owned by a small company called DATS.

@edwardmcdermott2672

4 жыл бұрын

Well thank you all for your time to reply it's very useful and informative :) thank you all

Does ANYONE know what that building is, there at the end of the sidings.? It's not labelled on raildar maps, and looks like a military, or police type building. So, can anyone help quench my stupid, unnecessary desire, to know what it is.?🤔?. Thanks.

@antman09ful1

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry can't help you.

What does L.I.P stand for?

@antman09ful1

3 жыл бұрын

'Loco Inspection Point' Jeff, thanks for the interest. Mike.

Nice to see BR finest. Seems odd seeing 33, 37 , 50 at Leicester, I prefer 20,31, 44,45,46 , but I am old Lol Good days. Thanks for posting. Smoke that Greta !!!

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

I’m in the same group as you Ian but it’s great to se a lot of locos on a depot. Regards Mike.

Was this recorded from Leicester train station, if so what platform... Thanks

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

Yes platform 3/4 is the best.

@uktrainspottinghub3686

4 жыл бұрын

@@antman09ful1 is the depot always that busy, is there always rare traction movements? Or just on certain days Thanks again, Archie

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

Archie there are always lots of locos parked up, but some days nothing moves.

@uktrainspottinghub3686

4 жыл бұрын

@@antman09ful1 would I have to check on realtimetrains?

D6705, 59 years old and still going, built 12/01/1961

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

Good old British built stuff I say mate, thanks for your comment. Mike.

@petrolhead7604

4 жыл бұрын

@@antman09ful1 Takes me back to the time I was 13-14, my mates dad used to drive type 3's (37's) on coal trains and flower pot's (03's) on the docks, he used to take me out in the cab and let me drive the empty coal trains and shunt on the docks, great days

Do those blue and green non windowed coaches actually transport anything or are they just barrier coaches ? I hope David Attenborough doesn’t ever see 37601 starting up . Nice video as ever mate .

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

Just barrier coaches Kenneth, cheers Mike

4 жыл бұрын

Barrier coaches please somebody? Novice here.

@kennethhume8628

4 жыл бұрын

Sam Estall , barrier coaches or barrier wagons are used to convert between non matching railway coupler types . This allows locomotives to pull railway vehicles or parts of a train with a different type of coupler .

A really interesting and entertaining video - but excuse my ignorance but what actually does LIP stand for

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

Off the top of my head Clive I’m sure it means Loco inspection point. Thanks for watching the video.

What station is this ?

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

It a depot next to Leicester Station Matt.

@THE-REVENGER

4 жыл бұрын

@@antman09ful1 ok thanks for the info 👍

Hi there mate.. What does the LIP stand for in the title.? I'm looking on railcar.co and can't seem to see anywhere around the depot, with these letters involved. So, please help a 'stupid' person out, would you.? Love what I've seen so far. Commented on your video where a young lad was trying his best to get a driver to sound his horn. Terrible driver. Keep em coming Rich🥰🥰🥰.

@antman09ful1

3 жыл бұрын

'Loco Inspection Point'

You caught a busy scene there Mike just right.

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I had a lucky 90 mins there Bryan considering I want planning to stop there. All the best Mike.

It's great to see classic diesels still doing the job they were built to do. Modern diesels just haven't the same interest for me, apart from a sneaking admiration for the 68. DRS are thinning down the heritage fleet, 20's going 37's getting fewer, the modern railway is going to be boring!

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

Alistair I agree with all you have said in your comment, I dread the day we have no class 37 on the mainline. Regards Mike.

@richardstuart325

4 жыл бұрын

1950s and 60s technology still going. They are a real credit to their designers and builders.

Them fittings out of the old headcode box on that 47 look just ugly imho, its like lets pick the worst place ever to stick them on the front there :S

@antman09ful1

4 жыл бұрын

Think you mean the 37s Ian, thanks for watching my video.