Flying Scotsman visits the Bluebell Railway - 4K

I couldn’t believe the pulling power of the Flying Scotsman and I’m not talking about the weight of the train it can haul, but the adoring fans who turned out to see her, elevating the driver and fireman to superstar status. We take a look at the Flying Scotsman from the lineside and as a passenger, along with a fine array of the Bluebell railway’s home fleet in steam. The railway is also home to a superb fleet of heritage and vintage carriages, many of which we see running on this visit. Finally we finish off with a brake van tour around the substantial Horsted Keynes station and sidings, before a look back at the 1980’s when Scotsman wore apple green livery and the legendary number 4472.

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  • @borderreiver3288
    @borderreiver32884 жыл бұрын

    has to be one of the most iconic steam engines along with Mallard...glad it is still running after all these years....lovely to see all the primroses growing along the track...

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    4 жыл бұрын

    This engine is probably the best known steam locomotive in the world, its nice to see and hear it working hard. The Spring primroses were an added bonus.

  • @clivefive4081
    @clivefive40817 жыл бұрын

    i appreciate your videos and the time and effort you put in to them, thank for sharing

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I really appreciate your comment.

  • @mattseymour8637
    @mattseymour86376 жыл бұрын

    Lovely video of Flying Scotsman! she sounds and looks stunning!

  • @HughMartell
    @HughMartell7 жыл бұрын

    Now that I'm retired, I'll have time to see some of the world's great railways. Thanks Tim, for sharing this! Your videos really get me excited!

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Cheers, I really appreciate your comment and I hope you are enjoying retirement. I've still got 6 or 7 years to go before I hang my boots up, but I guess the time will fly by, I'm not sure my wife is looking forward to me being around all the time.

  • @favideos6747
    @favideos67477 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, thanks a lot for making and sharing. I appreciate the superb quality. Far above average! More please.... Regards from the Netherlands..... Frans

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for taking time to comment, it's really appreciated.

  • @elainelethborg2550
    @elainelethborg25503 жыл бұрын

    He looks good. He sounds great. The scenery is very relaxing. Great video. Thankyou.

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi, it was nice to see the "Flying Scotsman" visiting the "Bluebell Railway", it proved very popular with a large number of people visiting just to see this famous locomotive. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

  • @ronstarkronstark500
    @ronstarkronstark5005 жыл бұрын

    Quite delightful. The only thing missing is the fragrance of the locations. Brilliant. Thanks for the ride!

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ron, I'm pleased you enjoyed it. The fragrance was hot oil and burning coal, with a hint of bluebells.

  • @jerrydowse5061
    @jerrydowse50617 жыл бұрын

    Hi Tim.happy Easter.another fine video.saw her pass through Bamber Bridge last week on way to Bluebell railway from Keighley,lots of young ups from a local nursery brought along to see her.hopefully railfans of the future.best wishes jerry

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, it's nice that the nursery school took the youngsters to see her, I bet some of them will still remember when they are old enough to have children of their own. It must be 50 years ago since the Flying Scotsman ran along the South Coast through Chichester, almost everyone saw it and most still remember, I have the rather shaky cine film my father took of the occasion. How many old ladies can still draw such crowds 50 or so years after retiring?

  • @schlookie
    @schlookie6 жыл бұрын

    This railway is on my bucket list to visit.

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    6 жыл бұрын

    I hope you make it one day, we are spoilt for choice in England, there is a wonderful selection of steam railways to visit.

  • @Chris-jx9iz
    @Chris-jx9iz7 жыл бұрын

    Great Video - I was there as well at Horsted Farm Crossing when you were filming it. Liked it where you buried your gopro in the ballast on the track.

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    7 жыл бұрын

    The Bluebell did a great job and the Scotsman looked terrific, a great event all round. I'm glad you liked the video, I was pleased with the results from the GoPro.

  • @pikeywyatt
    @pikeywyatt7 жыл бұрын

    i did not get there .so lots of Thanks for a great video.

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

  • @davidgandar2021
    @davidgandar20217 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Tim. From New Zealand

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Cheers David, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Can't wait to visit New Zealand again.

  • @D8059PRODUCTIONS
    @D8059PRODUCTIONS2 жыл бұрын

    I just realised I'm the 300th person to like the video, and it's awesome! Great video, Tim! HB

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it. I believe the Scotsman is due to make another appearance at the Bluebell Railway this year.

  • @D8059PRODUCTIONS

    @D8059PRODUCTIONS

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Timsvideochannel1 I will be sure to see that if it does happen!

  • @ADMIRALSCORNER
    @ADMIRALSCORNER7 жыл бұрын

    I have not yet seen the restored locomotive in the metal.. She certainly is magnificent! Excellent video (as usual!}

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I am guessing you have set the week she visits the WSR aside to make the most of it. There are plenty of excellent locations on the WSR to get great shots, I'm looking forward to seeing the results.

  • @ADMIRALSCORNER

    @ADMIRALSCORNER

    7 жыл бұрын

    it should be a good week of videoing for all!

  • @Bruno.Trains
    @Bruno.Trains7 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, Keep up the good work :)

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Cheers, it was a good day out.

  • @JanetWilham
    @JanetWilham7 жыл бұрын

    love your videos!!!

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, you've made my day.

  • @thra5herxb12s
    @thra5herxb12s7 жыл бұрын

    This must have taken days to upload in 4k. Thanks for posting this wonderful video.

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Cheers, I'm pleased you enjoyed it. I am lucky where I live, the Broadband speed is pretty good, this video took around 45 minutes to upload. I pay a couple pounds extra for the Fibre Optic option, but I think it's worth it.

  • @Elrincondelmiedooficial3709
    @Elrincondelmiedooficial37092 жыл бұрын

    Estas locomotoras trabajan duro son muy ruertes y utiles y estan en muy buen estado larga vida a bluebell railway

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hola, el Bluebell Railway tiene una maravillosa colección de hermosas locomotoras y vagones de vapor antiguos.

  • @juhirail6303
    @juhirail63032 жыл бұрын

    Super😍

  • @Kinggojo465
    @Kinggojo465 Жыл бұрын

    I’m lovin this 😉

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers, that's nice to know 🙂The Scotsman has become a legend in its own lifetime.

  • @Kinggojo465

    @Kinggojo465

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah I agree

  • @Trainboy452
    @Trainboy4526 жыл бұрын

    Flying Scotsman coming through!

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    6 жыл бұрын

    Probably the most famous locomotive in the world.

  • @STEVEHARLEY1956
    @STEVEHARLEY19567 жыл бұрын

    Superb video Tim....FS is coming to us at the WSR for a week in September. Can't wait..We are expecting big crowds too...Best wishes....Steve.-:)

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Steve, the Scotsman really draws the crowds, many of whom have no real interest in railways, but then the Scotsman holds a special place in history and everyone wants to witness the day she visited their local line. It was the same the first time I saw her around fifty years ago, when she ran along the south coast, the whole town turned out to witness the occasion. It going the to be a great week on the WSR and I'm looking forward to seeing your video covering her visit .... Tim.

  • @STEVEHARLEY1956

    @STEVEHARLEY1956

    7 жыл бұрын

    If time allows..I will prob be working on Her some of the time..We shall see....lol..

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    7 жыл бұрын

    That sounds like fun. Best wishes. Tim.

  • @neilforbes416
    @neilforbes4167 жыл бұрын

    The Flying Scotsman came to Australia in 1988 for our Bicentenary celebrations. The events surrounding the visit were covered by the ABC, I have the video of that visit but regrettably due to copyright(I don't have permission from the ABC), I cannot upload. Nonetheless, your video was BRILLIANT!, though it was more a potpourri of the "Scotsman" and other locos as well. One instance though, at the 44-minute mark, the small loco, shows what happens when you leave something in the wash too long.....it shrinks! LOL

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    7 жыл бұрын

    The Bluebell Railway was the first standard gauge line to be preserved, giving it the advantage of buying locos and rolling stock direct from British Railways rather than scrapyards. Running some of their home fleet of locos as well as the Scotsman made the event much more interesting, because there was always something going on. The Flying Scotsman belongs to the National Railway Museum now and as well as hauling tour trains, she is available for heritage railways to hire in for special events. Visiting locos have become popular, because it means there is always something new to see. I have a number of videos covering her tours of the USA and Australia where she was often dwarfed by the carriages she was coupled to, a consequence of the smaller British loading gauge. As the trains on our heritage lines become more popular and heavier, there is less work for the smaller tank engines, so it is nice to attend branch line events where they are run with some of the older carriages. We are very lucky in the UK to have such a variety of top class heritage railways. Oh well back to work now. Tim.

  • @neilforbes416

    @neilforbes416

    7 жыл бұрын

    We have something similar here in Australia at a town, south of Sydney(thereabouts) called Thirlmere. A museum there stores and preserves steam and diesel locos as well as rail motors. You will have heard me mention the "Tin Hares" in my video, well, of the 37 built between 1923 and, perhaps 1933(or a bit later, not sure exactly when their production ceased), of the 11, or so remaining, a few of them are at Thirlmere. I have to admit I've only seen the place on a KZread video shot, I think, by Aiden Teszke. Aiden, if you're reading this, can you let me know if it was you who shot that video? Cheers!

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    7 жыл бұрын

    I'll try to look in on Thirlmere on my next trip to Australia if I can make time.

  • @neilforbes416

    @neilforbes416

    7 жыл бұрын

    It should be well worth the visit.

  • @mattseymour8637

    @mattseymour8637

    6 жыл бұрын

    What you mean by the (what happens when you leave something in the wash too long)?

  • @pega17pl
    @pega17pl7 жыл бұрын

    Hello Tim, I know 'Fying Scotsman' as one of legendary long-distance expresses at golden period of railways. Now I read at Wikipedia (EN) how famous its loco 'Flying Scotsman' is who toured at around world (nearly) and did some extraordinary records. Her constructor Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley seems to be famous to UK railway fans, too. Not surprising many people visited Bluebell Railway. Nethertheless the other locos were worth to visit, too. Although sunshine seems a little bit cold indicated by some impressive steam. - Heinz

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Hello Heinz, Sir Nigel Gresley's most notable design was "Mallard", yet it's "Flying Scotsman" that hogs the limelight. I think much of it's fame comes from being linked to the famous London to Edinburgh train named "Flying Scotsman" and its trips to America and Australia. It also has the advantage of being owed by some very charismatic people over the years. The "Flying Scotsman" story certainly makes interesting reading, especially the period it spent in America. The Bluebell railway has a wonderful collection of locomotives and it was good to see some of them running during Flying Scotsman's visit.

  • @pega17pl

    @pega17pl

    7 жыл бұрын

    Tim, I know the Bluebell by one of your vids at 2015 where an additional view to repair shop was given.

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    7 жыл бұрын

    It is one of my local heritage lines, about 40 miles from my home, it only takes about an hour to get there, so I visit it at least once a year.

  • @richardlapine3512
    @richardlapine35127 жыл бұрын

    You must travel a lot. I have watched your videos from all over Europe. Especially like Switzerland and Sweden. But Bulgaria and New Zeland were good too. This is the only way I will ever see any of these countries. Good work.

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, your comment is appreciated, it is nice to be able to share these wonderful places and railways.

  • @BritainsRailways
    @BritainsRailways7 жыл бұрын

    Great Video, I have subscribed.

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I'm glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for subscribing. I took a look at your channel, enjoyed Crew heritage center and the brake van ride. I've subscribed to stay up to date with your latest videos.

  • @BritainsRailways

    @BritainsRailways

    7 жыл бұрын

    Timsvideochannel1 Thanks.

  • @lolka882
    @lolka8827 жыл бұрын

    Super 😀 🚂

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @Zac_-ex2xl
    @Zac_-ex2xl7 жыл бұрын

    It's comin Down tunton soon

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Is that to the WSR or on a mainline excursion?

  • @chatty1chatty1NickD
    @chatty1chatty1NickD7 жыл бұрын

    Lovely video, thank you, great clarity and sound. Nicely edited too. What equipment were you using to film this with, may I ask.

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it. It was shot with a Sony FDR-AX53 Handycam, views of the train going over the camera were shot using a GoPro Hero 3+ Black Edition and the video was edited with Pinnacle Studio 20 Ultimate. I hope this helps. Tim.

  • @chatty1chatty1NickD

    @chatty1chatty1NickD

    7 жыл бұрын

    I shall make a note of the Sony , thank you, impressive - no wind noise and, unusually with 4k capture, the engine exhaust isn't pixillated because of the slower frame capture rate other cameras appear to have.

  • @bobparsons77
    @bobparsons777 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Used to train spot when I lived in London. When it was in service what kind of speed do the engine attain? Bob Alberta

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Bob, her top speed was 100 mph, she was limited to 75 mph when I used to travel behind her on rail tours, although unofficially it was not unusual to time her at over 90 mph. In this video she would have been limited to 25 mph on the Bluebell Railway, although I believe she is currently allowed to do 75 mph on the main line.

  • @robertcoleman4861
    @robertcoleman48615 жыл бұрын

    Hi tim what a beautiful engine and heritage rail system it's like going back to the 1940's,Doe's the scotsman still do regular excursions,Did you know the scotsman was in australia in 1988 and 1999 on an australia tour,Iwas on warnervale station(nsw rail net.com for pictures) the main line to brisbane via newcastle i think it was 1999 she came roaring thru at approximately at 80 miles an hour to go over a bank dragging 8 coaches,For more info flying scotsman in australia on youtube thanks mate bob.

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi Robert, the first time I saw Flying Scotsman was during British Rails ban on steam using the network, for some reason Scotsman was not subject to the ban, it roared past my house in West Sussex watched by huge crowds of admiring onlookers. I have subsequently travelled behind her on a number of rail-tours throughout England and Wales. After her long and expensive overhaul by the National Railway Museum, she still hauls special trains on the network. I followed her travels in both the USA and Australia, its good to have home again. Tim.

  • @robertcoleman4861

    @robertcoleman4861

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Timsvideochannel1 Thanks mate.

  • @Elrincondelmiedooficial3709
    @Elrincondelmiedooficial37092 жыл бұрын

    Todo pais europa deberia tener una o dos lineas de ferrocarril a vapor

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hola, Europa tiene la suerte de tener algunos de los mejores ferrocarriles del mundo y locomotoras de vapor conservadas. Aquí en Gran Bretaña, los visitantes tienen muchas opciones para elegir, con maravillosas escenas como las que se muestran en este video, disponibles en muchos lugares del país. Hi, Europe is lucky to have some of the world's best heritage railways and preserved steam locomotives. Here in Britain visitors are spoiled for choice with wonderful scenes such as those shown in this video available at many locations throughout the country.

  • @davidgandar2021
    @davidgandar20217 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic!.What was name of the tune from Jewelbeat ?

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. The music is "Calm Easy Confidence" from and album called "Light Happy joyful". I get no problems with copyright claims when I use music from jewelbeat.com and it is reasonably priced. Here is the link to the track - www.jewelbeat.com/store/cddetails.php?cdId=227

  • @NYTrainzchaser
    @NYTrainzchaser7 жыл бұрын

    Great Video Tim! Loved the ride-along video. It felt like we were there again. We were lucky enough to be in London during this event and made our way down to Bluebell Railway for the event on Saturday.We were limited to train travel, and had to figure out how to manage the event by train- which was a real treat. I subbed to your channel, would you mind subbing to mine? Glad to discover your channel and look forward to watching your videos.

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I'm glad you enjoyed the video, I looked at some of the videos on your channel, looks like you had a good day at the Bluebell, I enjoyed watching your version of the day. I subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching more of your rail adventures.

  • @trainsontiktok
    @trainsontiktok Жыл бұрын

    It’s coming this year so you might want to come over oh and hello there it’s your young bluebell railway porter friend you gave me one of your cards that had your channel name on.

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi, I remember speaking with you and I have even become a Bluebell Railway member this year, as they still offer reduced entry to members and I saw at least three events I'd like to visit this year. I'm not sure if I'll make it to see the Scotsman, although I'll certainly try.

  • @trainsontiktok

    @trainsontiktok

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Timsvideochannel1 good to hear from you Tim while you have not much to do why not have a look at my channel ?? 😁

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@trainsontiktok Hello, I looked at your channel and I see we both enjoy the same sort of things, keep it up, it's wonderful hobby.

  • @trainsontiktok

    @trainsontiktok

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Timsvideochannel1 well for me it’s a lifestyle instead of a hobby because I do it so much my proper hobby is a N gauge train set

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    Жыл бұрын

    A model railway is fun, my own is OO gauge, it's been a while since I last made a video about it, this one was made about 6 years ago - kzread.info/dash/bejne/YoiT3LminpTVZ6g.html

  • @Elrincondelmiedooficial3709
    @Elrincondelmiedooficial37092 жыл бұрын

    El puente de 49:19 aun existe? Y aun pasan estos trenes por ahi

  • @Elrincondelmiedooficial3709
    @Elrincondelmiedooficial37092 жыл бұрын

    ¿What route its?

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, this video was filmed at the Bluebell Railway, located in the South of England. Please click on this link to learn more - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluebell_Railway

  • @Elrincondelmiedooficial3709
    @Elrincondelmiedooficial37092 жыл бұрын

    El vagon de 18:57 a quien lleva que solamente lleva un vagon

  • @Elrincondelmiedooficial3709
    @Elrincondelmiedooficial37092 жыл бұрын

    Me pregunto si la locomotora le tendra miedo a terminar como la locomotora de 9:05 y por le hecha ganas

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    2 жыл бұрын

    El motor a las 09:05 se ve muy triste mientras espera su turno para volver a funcionar. The engine at 09:05 looks very sad as it awaits it's turn to be returned to working order.

  • @Elrincondelmiedooficial3709

    @Elrincondelmiedooficial3709

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Timsvideochannel1 hay amo Inglaterra su elegancia sus tradiciones su realeza y de estos trenes eres un inglés? cuéntame un poco de lo que has visto

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    2 жыл бұрын

    ​@@Elrincondelmiedooficial3709 Hola, soy inglés, crecí en Chichester, una hermosa ciudad con una catedral maravillosa, ayudé a excavar un palacio romano cuando estaba en la escuela. Me encanta conducir la corta distancia a Arundel para comer en un café con vistas a otra catedral y un castillo, hoy vivo en una ciudad costera. Inglaterra está llena de historia y edificios históricos, me encanta viajar y me encanta volver a mi ciudad natal. Tengo la suerte de vivir en un lugar tan maravilloso. Hello, I am English, I grew up in Chichester, a beautiful town with a wonderful cathedral, I helped excavate a Roman Palace when I was at school. I love to drive the short distance to Arundel to eat in a cafe overlooking another cathedral and a castle, today I live in a seaside town. England is full of history and historical buildings, I love to travel and I love to return to my home town. I am lucky to live in such a wonderful place.

  • @w46try7
    @w46try77 жыл бұрын

    Funny, people everywhere today can't just enjoy anything; they are all missing the experience standing there with a stupid camera in front of their faces the entire time.

  • @Timsvideochannel1

    @Timsvideochannel1

    7 жыл бұрын

    We all get different kinds of enjoyment from the places and things we visit. I will admit that on occasions I leave the camera at home if I am visiting for the experience or just enjoying the company of the people I am with.