Great scenary and camera work! Very nice video! Greetings from Italy. Ciao, Stefano :-)

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stefano , pleased you enjoyed the action . Steve

Hi Stephen: many thanks for posting such an excellent record of the days events. I particularly like the opening sequence with 35018 displaying not only a typical "Bulleid Wig" but also matching "sideburns"!! Happy filming for the remaining year. Best regards, Alan

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan , shame she failed and only good fortune that I did Hellifield as the plan was to go elsewhere but my feet were freezing so a good choice in the end . Regards Steve

Hello from Arizona. Very nice video, I enjoyed it and the beautiful scenery. Thanks for sharing.

@helmitpeak

6 жыл бұрын

What?

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the very kind comment . Steve

@sandranichols4466

6 жыл бұрын

helmitpeak 95k

Nice one Steve, first shot a least you saw more of the engine than me and got some sound out of her too and the Hellifield shot was spot on lovely light, would not have imagined she was going to fail

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nige , the wind did cause problems with the exhaust I must admit and wow I was lucky with the light .

A terrible shame Steve, not a great year for Main Line Steam...amazing lighting at Hellifield...Thanks...Bob

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob , the light was amazing at Hellifield I must admit .

Still too cool for words that she's running. Back to the steam shop, hopefully a quick fix. Wonderful day though, cold enough for great shots! I love these beautiful engines. Thank you

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind comment , the loco is due to run a mainline tour mid April so lets hope it's ready for that . Steve

@jagdishbhaichauhan9820

5 жыл бұрын

U

Wow, an incredible video, well done!! But so sad for poor 35018...☹️

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment as it's much appreciated . Steve

@dickiedollop

6 жыл бұрын

What happened to it ?

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

The injector on the fireman's side was giving problems but the middle cylinder had white metal problems also .

@dickiedollop

6 жыл бұрын

TheStephengthompson thanks for letting me know - were they able to fix it ?

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

I’ve been told the problems have been sorted as it’s been out since and the main steam leak has reportedly also been fixed . 😊Steve

One of the most incredible train videos. Thumbs up!

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind comment as it's much appreciated . Steve

Nice to see 35018 out on test and nicely captured at both locations Steve. Regards, Jeff.

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff , not what West Coast wanted but I suppose that is the idea of a test run. Steve

Great footage Steve. That lighting at Hellifield is fantastic. Shame about her problems but perfection takes time.

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you , must admit I was lucky with the light for the last shot . Steve

Nice to see your video of this test run Stephen. Pity about the problem but I am sure it will get sorted eventually. Nice scenes from Hellifield Station. Cheers - Allan.

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Allan , yes I was fortunate at Hellifield with the super lighting . Steve

Nice shots Steve, lighting to die for at Hellifield, that was obviously the spot to be

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Austin , not the best day ever but like you say the light was superb.

What a shame, But they'll get her right and she will be a fantastic addition to your steam fleet. best wishes to all from Australia. :-)

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Terry , she will come back soon I hope . Steve

Thank you for the video as well as including a textual description of the train and the condition leading to its failure. No doubt a lot of viewers simple look at the title and based on it, expect something catastrophic. It's nice to know such a classic train was not destroyed in its testing. With so much steam, I doubt that a conductor could see ANYTHING in front of him.

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gregory , since this was filmed the loco has successfully operated a few paying train excursions with no steam leak evident . Most of the steam leaking was on the fireman’s side so the driver was able to see what was going on in front of him . Regards Steve

Great image quality; nice audio. Thumbs Up!

@TheStephengthompson

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind comments and very sorry for the late reply.

Nice one Steve. Shame she failed again. Third time lucky perhaps? Cheers, Dave.

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave , must admit she is having problems so like you say third time lucky LOL .

Great drama! Not what was expected, but a brilliant record of something all the more interesting. Kind regards, Bob.

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob , dramatic title perhaps but it was a shame things went per shaped .

Loco issues aside loved the cinematic quality of those leaden skies and the clouds of contrasting steam

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ken , got lucky with the light at Hellifield I must admit .

@DaveInBridport

6 жыл бұрын

Ken Sherwood great vid

@kensherwood4866

6 жыл бұрын

Southmead Lad unless I'm reading your reply wrongly, it's Stephen Thompson who deserves the plaudits not me 😊

Shame about the test but you had some lovely lighting for the Hellifield leaving shot! Hope it wasn't as cold there as it was at Appleby . .

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan, must admit I was lucky at Hellifield and it was freezing LOL .

+TheStephengthompson *I reckon the seals on the starboard cylinder folded over the wrong way during reassembly.* I spotted the intermittent gushes from both the front cap perimeter and the rear cap-piston rod junction at Time 2:43.

@1951GL

6 жыл бұрын

Agree - a uniform leak. Must be the seals.

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Not being very up on tech on steam locomotives you could be right and thanks for the comment . Regards Steve

Pity she failed, but that's the point of the test; I suspect we're all just so used to them 'passing' their tests that it seems odd when they don't. Fantastic camera work though! Can I ask, how did you know she'd be out testing today?

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Olan , just noticed the 5M50 test path on realtime trains was active on Friday morning so sort of new it was for 35018 as she had been in steam at Carnfoth on Thursday .

Nicely captured at Clapham, Steve. I'm sure WC will get it fixed soon. The cold weather probably making it look worse as well. Keith.

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Keith , the leak seems more obvious when working hard .

beautiful lighting, thank you

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Richard , sometimes things work how we want LOL .

The art of packing a steam gland using graphite oil,piston ring gap staggering centre crank problems once it’s right can’t wait to see her ,southern best!!!

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Graham , be good when they finally sort her as I think she is due to do York to Carlisle on the Great Britain over the S&C in April .

I grew up in NE Portland, OR, and vividly recall the steam era of the late 40's and early 50's. The mainline ran through a canyon next to where I lived and one could stand on a traffic bridge, watching the steam trains pass on one of the three tracks below. I used to keep a list of the engine numbers to see if I would see a repeat, but never did.

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Sounds like the good old days and nice to remember. Steve

Cracking video work - well done you’ve done a mans job sir 👍🏻

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard , I try my best .

Amazing video. Even better full blast with headphones.

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven , pleased you enjoyed the video . Steve

That's quite the steam leak. Is jointed rail still common on the main lines where you are at?

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

The leak has since been fixed thankfully Tom . The only jointed rail is on that section of line as the mainlines are all welded rail now .

Beautiful light in that last shot.

@TheStephengthompson

5 жыл бұрын

Must admit the light was near perfect . Regards Steve

Nice shots Steve. Shame they can’t get the loco up to scrap. Will we see her doing tours this year. Kind regards C&A

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks C&A, the plan is for 35018 to do York to Carlisle over the S&C on the GB tour but I assume if she is fixed sooner perhaps a CME.

Euston...we have a problem. One of the good things about Steam Engines is that, if something goes wrong, normally (unless a H&S executive is on board) they can limp back under its own steam.

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom , very true in every word . Regards Steve

@44davesage

6 жыл бұрын

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@MarvinStroud3

6 жыл бұрын

I live 200 miles from Houston, Texas. I particularly appreciate your humor (or humour).

Great video of 35018 Steve! :-) Regards Edward

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Edward , pleased you liked the footage .

What camera and settings were you using?

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

I use a Canon Legria HF G40 with a Rode external microphone inside a Rode wind blimp . If I remember rightly I had the camera on Manual . Steve

What made it 'ill fated'? Would be nice to have a bit of background here.

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Yes I should have put more about what happened your correct . Basically the loco had an injector that would not work on one side of the loco plus the middle cylinder had white metal problems . Steve

"Return back", "reverse back"....??Which other direction do you go when you return or reverse?

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

That's a good point Doug .

Nice video Steve, Shame 35018 failed but these things happen. Regards JamesandPeter

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks James & Peter , one of those things so glad I did Hellifield as I would have missed the superb lighting as she left .

The lighting is fantastic.

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that and I was very fortunate with the lighting for the last shot I must admit.

Great Video, hopefully with time the will fix what's wrong and it will be on tours...Regards Tom

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom , be good to see her finally on Shap or the Settle & Carlisle working hard I must admit . Regards Steve

Are they trying to bring steam locomotives back to India's railroads? I thought they were all phased out a few years back?

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Not sure Russ , we are lucky in the uk that we still have so many preserved and still running . Regards Steve

Great video. Totally enjoyed it as these old chuffers are a testament to great engineering. What was actually wrong with this engine as I did notice huge amounts of steam from it. Hope it was not to catastrophic

@TheStephengthompson

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Neil , injector problems and a leak from the inner cylinder I was told at the time Sorry for the late response.

*Isn't too smoky?*

So what is the actual problem, how big a deal is it to fix and then get out for another TEST run? As noted, test runs are meant to find any problems. And what is the history of this loco, is it freshly rebuilt after decades of rusting away?

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron , not sure but the Fireman's cylinder seems to be a problem steam leak wise but this time they found something wrong underneath I believe ( not sure what exactly ) . The loco was a rusting hulk a while back so a good job done so far .

Great video! Hope they fix the problems soon 🙂

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jakeey , teething trouble for BIL so lets hope it is sorted soon . Steve

I like steam engines but don't know anything about them. What fuel does this engine utilize? Thanks for the posting. Good on ya mate.

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

The engine burns coal to make the steam . Regards Steve

@WJack97224

6 жыл бұрын

@TheStephen, . Thanks. I am so pleased that the Brits are still building steam engines that burn coal. Wish we still did so over on the other side of the "pond."

Lovely film. Not a good time for steam locos as 70013 failed at Diss yesterday, was assisted to Norwich and then had a con rod taken off for repairs

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anthony , I agree things do go wrong from time to time .

@davidgriffiths7215

6 жыл бұрын

Not only that but Cromwell's failure caused significant delays to scheduled services. It's probably only a matter of time until Network Rail says "Enough is enough".

Why was this ill-fated? Was there a bit of a mess somewhere? Cheers!

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

The Ill fated bit was that the full circular test run was not completed due to the steam loco failing at Hellifield so I gave it the title Ill fated . Steve

@robertheinkel6225

6 жыл бұрын

Steam was leaking everywhere hence the failure.

That's what test runs are for. You can't really stick a dozen cans of "Bars Leaks" in the boiler to fix it!

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul , exactly true in test runs are test runs so hopefully Carnforth are a bit nearer in a fix .

@vincevuletich4639

6 жыл бұрын

Paul Langford

II love watching steam trains, as I used to see them pass through Edinburgh going to Waverley station when I was a young lad in the 40's seeing the Flying Scotsman and other magnificent trains.

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Duncan , must admit we are fortunate to be able to still see these wonderful machines running . Steve

Loan kenny.if you check uk steam info site they list all moves .some are added at the last minute,so you need to check each day.35018 was added in the morning,hope this helps.

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

That's good advice Jerry , I have a few contacts who give info out now and again also .

@jerrydowse5061

6 жыл бұрын

Olan kenny,she is out again now,just found out,hope she makes it to Bamber Bridge today.haha

The leaks look like it might just be a blown piston rod packings. This is actually pretty easy to fix if you have a supply of packing rope and some knowledge of how these engines are put together and achieve sealing around the moving piston and valve rods.

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Odin , they ran the loco on Friday and it was steam tight thankfully.

1st class film cheers dennis

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dennis , I was very fortunate with the lighting for the last shot I must admit.

Somewhat symbolic of the circumstance. An ill-fated trial on a cloudy Thursday.

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Very true Neil , cold as well .

@neilforbes416

6 жыл бұрын

If a dog had been present on the platform as that train passed, might there have been icicles on his uttered "woof"? LOL

Always seems to be leaking steam around the cylinders. What’s gone wrong this time?

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks John , the crew mentioned a injector on one side was not working and one chap went underneath and found white metal problems I believe .

@profatkwvr

6 жыл бұрын

White metal problems don't sound good, something not aligned or not getting lubrication, plus the steam leak which looked as though it might be coming from the middle cylinder. Perhaps they should have a chat with the Clan Line crew.

Apart from the smokebox door, is there anything not leaking steam!!!?

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Must admit they are having problems but I think a few things have been sorted . Steve

remember that as a rusting hulk at the mid hants railway..good to see it (almost) running again

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim , she looks good and I’m sure they’ll sort her soon. Steve

They'll get it right...we just have to be paitent and hope for the ebst

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

I am sure you are right just a shame they are having problems . Steve

Great sound track!

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind comment as it's much appreciated . Steve

Isn't that the offside? Or is it different to cars?

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Not sure to be honest Richard but you could be right . Steve

so how was the trip cloudy all the way

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

It was Donald but at least it was dry LOL .

Wish I had read the description first. My first thought was, geez that thing puts out a TON of steam. Surely there is a requirement for the engineer being able to see down the track.

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks David, I suppose the fireman should be able to see what’s happening in front of him unless with it being a test run that’s makes it alright. Only an assumption mind . Steve

I was told that in Amerika we will not go back to steam engines because their wheels/drivers beat up the rails while diesel/electric engines/drivers don't cause such damage. What say you?

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

That's a shame if that is correct . Years back a certain type of loco was banned from using our mainline due to similar problems re damaging track etc .

@WJack97224

6 жыл бұрын

@TheStephen, The fella who told me this was an old time railroad man who, worked at the Martinez, Ca. station. He was kind of retired but still worked checking train traffic passage; Martinez was a busy line with some kind of train about every 10-20 minutes. Martinez is kind of north and east of the San Francisco/Oakland area and near the Carquinez Straights.

Why the military use of a date? I think we all know how to both read and write either, but for civilian events 2/23/18 would have been more appropriate.

@TheStephengthompson

5 жыл бұрын

All my uploads are in that date format as that’s what we seem to normally use in the UK . Don’t really see what difference it makes either way to the video but that’s just my opinion. Regards Steve

She appeared to be spewing an excessive amount of steam from the view of the first pass. I sincerely hope that the old girl can be satisfactorily repaired as she and her livery are exceptionally beautiful.

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks William, they seem to have fixed the leak as she has run two trains since with no leaking steam 😊👍

how the heck can the engineer see anything ahead with all that steam!

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

That’s a good point but most of the steam leak was/is on the fireman’s side .

What was the problem with the loco

@TheStephengthompson

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Stephen and at the time it was injector problems and a leaking inner cylinder I believe. Steve

Oh dear, that's quite a steam leak! Guess that's what test runs are for.

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ross , yes indeed test runs do find you out if you are not right . Regards Steve

Since the leak only occurs when the regulator is opened, it appears to be a bad valve packing. Thankfully, that's not too serious.

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

They seem to have fixed the leak as it ran on Friday with no steam leaking.

@SynchroScore

6 жыл бұрын

Well, that's good to hear. You've always got to be worried that it might be something that'll get your Boiler Certificate cancelled.

How's it goin?

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Fine thank you , 35018 is under repair I believe .

Why couldn't she complete her run?

@TheStephengthompson

5 жыл бұрын

Problem with the inside cylinder meant it returned tender first back home at slower speeds.

Should be retitled "how one bald guy with a cell phone ruins an epic video with god provided lighting."

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gordon, that’s the trouble with filming on stations as folk just jump out on you 👎

Great video indeed

@TheStephengthompson

Жыл бұрын

James I really must apologies for the incredibly late response as I don’t always get every comment on KZread for some reason. Regards Steve

@jamesburnside3023

Жыл бұрын

@@TheStephengthompson No problemo

Is it fixed and going now?

@TheStephengthompson

Жыл бұрын

So sorry for the incredibly late reply Thomas as KZread doesn’t always show me a message and she’s actually in the best form at the moment 👍

@rubyait

Жыл бұрын

@@TheStephengthompson No worries, Stephen. It’s just KZread. We’re all friends here. I am thankful for the entertainment and knowledge that you guys supply me with.

I’m confused. What am I watching? What bit was I’ll fated?

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

As the full test run was to do a totally completed test run it was failed at half way so it was ill fated not to do the complete test run

Now thats a real shame. I like the bloke getting a photo of the steam🤣🤣 but it was certainly a dramatic shot. If it came out.

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark , brave man being that close once he opened the taps to let out all the steam as sometimes you will end up with no shot . Steve

When I saw all that steam I thought it had a problem.

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Indeed and it’s a problem the engine has had since its return to the mainline sadly.

@jockellis

6 жыл бұрын

TheStephengthompson My paternal grandmother was a Thompson whose family was Scotch Irish. Her grandfather, William Balaam Thompson, was born in America in 1792 but we know nothing of the family back then. I once saw on a genealogy site a William Thompson having also been born in 1792 but have never been able to find that again. Her grandfather graded the ROW and laid the iron covered wooden rails on a section of the Georgia Railroad for John Edgar Thomson. Our only other relative was Grandmother’s cousin William Hartsfield, who as Atlanta’s mayor for 24 years ran streetcars out of town to make the streets safer for cars.

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Good to know there are a few Thompson's around the world . Not sure if any of my family are from America . Regards Steve

U need that old geezer Fred Dibnah, (unfortunately I think he's fixing trains in that great train shed in the sky RIP Fred) 🇬🇧

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Indeed we do , lovely man was Fred . Steve

@jockellis

6 жыл бұрын

American railroaders go to the Happy Valley RR when they clock out; Where do British railroaders go?

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Not sure if I am totally honest . Steve

@SynchroScore

6 жыл бұрын

Maybe they end up working from Brunel on God's Wonderful Railway?

Have been on a steam Locomotive I know as a fact the engineer does not see much of what is in front of him on the tracks at that speed.

@TheStephengthompson

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments and your not wrong. Steve

TheStepengthompson You mean ill fated, not III fated.

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Had not spotted that so thank you for the heads up . Steve

look at those clouds !

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

The light was near perfect I must admit with the sun arriving just on cue . Steve

Poor old girl ☹️. Third time lucky 🍀 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sue . hopefully so .

Why not zoom back and pan round? It’s not difficult!

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

What a load of crap as if you obviously don't know the first shot is impossible to pan as it goes into a cutting and the second shot had still guys behind me so why would I want to do that at all !!

@nigelkthomas9501

6 жыл бұрын

TheStephengthompson It was only a suggestion. No need to bite my head off! I don’t pan round for every shot, but I usually do where possible.

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Sorry for that but we all do things different I suppose . I tend to not pan as I normally would have two cameras set up . How are your shorts after Birkett ?

@nigelkthomas9501

6 жыл бұрын

TheStephengthompson Fine thanks. I uploaded the full video almost 24hrs ago. It’s my most recent so just check my channel.

You mean ill fated presumably not I'll fated.

@TheStephengthompson

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Jeremy, yes that is correct 👍

Ominous skies, and cue Twilight Zone theme.

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Piero , the light was a bonus I must admit . Steve

it's really something it looks like a steam engine

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

It was a bit difficult to see the Merchant loco through the steam I must admit . Steve

ill-fated, not I'll fated! There is a difference!

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

So there is and thanks for the heads up .

I saw nothing "ill fated"

@TheStephengthompson

5 жыл бұрын

I called the video ill fated as 35018 did not complete the test run but I can see what you mean .

OH - GREAT!

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Antonin , much appreciated .

Why can't they seem to get that loco right? Maybe they ought to sell it to Ian Riley or someone, someone who might be able to get some useful work out of it.

@petedoggett

6 жыл бұрын

AndreiTupolev are you for real? It’s a complete rebuild from a wreck. It’s going to have teething issues hence test runs. Absolutely clueless comment

@AndreiTupolev

6 жыл бұрын

I've defended them many times for just the reasons you say, but every time that loco's gone out it always seems to have limped home. Its first test run was back in June or something like that.

@petedoggett

6 жыл бұрын

Look at Galatea took a number of years bedding in to really see its best form. This is the locos first trip out after a major rebuild it’s going to have teething issues. I doubt we will see the best of BIL until next year at the earliest

@struck2soon

6 жыл бұрын

petedoggett this engine doesn't appear to have had the obvious problems from it's initial test run remedied at all...things like steam leaks and valve timing can be ascertained without even leaving the confines of the mpd yard tracks. Why they even bothered sending it on a test run with so many faults which must have been obvious well in advance is beyond me. It certainly has done little to enhance WCRC's already tarnished image!

@petedoggett

6 жыл бұрын

Hence why it’s on a test run, WCRC aren’t going to send it out with the idea of it failing. Their fleet in recent years has a higher reliability rate than most. I really don’t understand the hullabaloo it’s caused it’s not failed hauling anything other than a test train. They got Galatea right and they will get BIL right.

Looked normal to me!.

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

I suppose it does Jack , but a chap had crawled underneath and found a problem bad enough not to continue with the test run . Steve

Poor Old Girl

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers John , it's been out a couple of times since but still has the steam leak on the fireman's side .

Too much steam!

@TheStephengthompson

5 жыл бұрын

Very true Carolyn , just glad they managed to sort the steam leaks eventually

Oh my! That wasn't good. :-(

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sammy , pleased you took the time to view and comment . Regards Steve

such a pity ,better to fail then fix it up .

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Duncan , it was out again a week or so back and I think it went well that time . Steve

How stupid noto turn the camera and follow the locomotive.

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Could not turn the camera Robert as the 1st shot had a cutting behind me and the second had loads of guys with still cameras standing behind me !!!!

@robertgift

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I would have stood several feet farther ahead and turned the camera as the locomotive passed by. As detail comes into view, the locomotive goes out of view. Very frustrating to watch.We want to see, but are not allowed.

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Robert , we are all different I suppose and at times I actually like to let the camera run and watch what's happening rather than peer into a small LCD screen . Steve

@robertgift

6 жыл бұрын

Yes! That is a good point! We miss seeing the live action because we are filming.What I do is already have the tripod in my grasp. Pick it up "aim from the hip" as I am watching the action. Then later see howell I did. Usually is it right on!

No need for windows in the engine. lol

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Indeed not LOL .

They need to get their act together or Steam will be banned from the mainline permanently. You can't have unreliable locomotives getting in the way of commercial transport.

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

What a load of rubbish as this was a test run that did NOT over ever would have delayed an passenger trains with plenty of times to allow for any delay !!!

@rogerfroud300

6 жыл бұрын

TheStephengthompson - I didn't suggest that. I'm merely saying that they need to be more certain that their locomotives are prepared to a high enough standard so that they won't fail on services that interfere with commercial services. It doesn't give much confidence when they have major issues, when they presumably thought the locomotive was ready for a significant test. Much as we all love to see Steam on the main line, its continued presence is not assured by any means. Unless these locomotives are reliable, they will not be welcomed there.

@66marlinmike

6 жыл бұрын

South West Trains do it all the time

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So, it is considered okay to drive hell-bent-for-election even if you can't see where you are going? "Well, we are on a track so we can't like take a wrong turn." And how can you tell when to stop if you can't see? "'nother pint Engineer Bob?" Said the stoker. Do you call that a sight-seeing tour do you?

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Haven't got a clue what you are on about Neil .

@neilfitzgibbons6560

6 жыл бұрын

Well, it looks like the engineer's vision might be impaired by the clouds of steam. Is that considered a safe operating environment?

@TheStephengthompson

6 жыл бұрын

Get you now Neil

@neilfitzgibbons6560

6 жыл бұрын

Or is it just considered in the " jolly good fun" category? Kind of like over here with live-fire Civil War cannon target competitions? By golly I'll have to look you up if I get over that way and take a ride.

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