Many thanks. It was a case of right time, right place for the 20's as I was there to capture 60009 on a North Wales Coast Express! If I remember rightly they were using the 20's on Derby to Llandudno trains
Brilliant video mate, oh the sights and sounds have been captured so well it's really bringing back the memories of standing at Rhyl during the summer holidays and watching the trains go by...
Thanks Bob, original was Super VHS and saved as an avi. file then converted to wide screen as a wmv. I was quite pleased with the quality. I think all my old VHS uploads will have to be redone!!
There is the odd benefit of being born before '84, not many though!! Glad you enjoyed the footage, I wish I'd taken more, most of the shots were while waiting for a steam special to appear
20087 is my lordz! I think it was a bit broken at the time though, thank god the ELR preserved this machine so that we may still worship her to this day!
I agree about people thinking back to the present scene, it does seem strange but even if the modern locos are not to our taste youngsters are enjoying them and taking up the hobby. I sometimes feel I should film more 'everyday' scenes as they will be tomorrows history but can't get excited about filming Pacers etc.
@acw71000 I agree totally, you should stick with what you are passionate about. Having said that, 'The Capital Deltic' - Preston to Kings Cross on 12th June maybe a worthwhile addition to your collection. A classic in its own right.
Thanks Matt, I find it difficult to get enthusiastic about modern diesels but when out filming steam I always used to film whatever else passed by whilst waiting
I had to smile watching this as it made me think of the future. Sometime in the future people are going to say; 'Do you remember when there where Class 66's everywhere and now there are hardly any.?' Sometime in the distant future, and EWS 66 will be running a charter, and people will go WOW! :-) Great video, Great Days. :)
I agree with that! I used to love units in the early 80's and heard older enthuisats slating them! who would love a ride on a swindon 120 or say a 104 or 110 or 103 class dmu now? let alone a class 40, 25,33 or my beasts a peak on the mainline now! I used to think steam was just kettles! give the new enthuists a chance! We were very lucky to have what we had!
Fantastic stuff, that was a superb era on the North Wales Coast and always appreciate someone who uses a tri-pod. Loved the 20's pulling out of Rhyl.
Many thanks. It was a case of right time, right place for the 20's as I was there to capture 60009 on a North Wales Coast Express! If I remember rightly they were using the 20's on Derby to Llandudno trains
Brilliant video mate, oh the sights and sounds have been captured so well it's really bringing back the memories of standing at Rhyl during the summer holidays and watching the trains go by...
That's got to be one of the best VHS uploads I've seen to date Austin, You've done a superb job in processing it to such high quality...5* Bob
Memories of my 25years as Guard at Llandudno jct during BR days was a pleasure..
Thanks for watching and glad it brought back some memories for you
Bravo Austin, another beautiful archives and as usual magnificently filmed. Philippe. 5*
I've seen many old Super and ordinary VHS uploads Austin, but this was exceptionally good both in picture and sound quality...well done...Bob
Smashing shot of the 37 with the castle as a backdrop Austin. Great footage....All the best...Tim
Thanks Bob, original was Super VHS and saved as an avi. file then converted to wide screen as a wmv. I was quite pleased with the quality. I think all my old VHS uploads will have to be redone!!
Absolutely fantastic... Many thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it
Excellent quality footage!
There is the odd benefit of being born before
'84, not many though!! Glad you enjoyed the footage, I wish I'd taken more, most of the shots were while waiting for a steam special to appear
Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it
My pleasure, glad to have brought back a few memories
I'm pleased I managed to get some footage of her while in regular service
although not a diesel fan myself this is some excellent footage austin 5*. matt
Watching Austin's diesel videos there is serious danger to be become diesel fan. - Heinz
Thanks, you are quite right, we were spoiled then, you don't realise what you have until it's gone.
20087 is my lordz! I think it was a bit broken at the time though, thank god the ELR preserved this machine so that we may still worship her to this day!
I agree about people thinking back to the present scene, it does seem strange but even if the modern locos are not to our taste youngsters are enjoying them and taking up the hobby. I sometimes feel I should film more 'everyday' scenes as they will be tomorrows history but can't get excited about filming Pacers etc.
@acw71000 I agree totally, you should stick with what you are passionate about. Having said that, 'The Capital Deltic' - Preston to Kings Cross on 12th June maybe a worthwhile addition to your collection. A classic in its own right.
Merci Philippe, il est tout à fait tranquille actuellement ainsi doit recourir aux archives!!
I remeber having those choppers from llandudno to crewe!
Bet that was a very pleasant noisy experience!
Mnay thanks Tim, sadly trees and bushes are starting to intrude on that shot at Conwy
The semaphore gantry sadly no longer at Rhyl at the 'H' bridge.
Thanks Michael, yes it is quite a noisy video, the 20's were my particular favourite
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Thanks Matt, I find it difficult to get enthusiastic about modern diesels but when out filming steam I always used to film whatever else passed by whilst waiting
I had to smile watching this as it made me think of the future. Sometime in the future people are going to say; 'Do you remember when there where Class 66's everywhere and now there are hardly any.?' Sometime in the distant future, and EWS 66 will be running a charter, and people will go WOW! :-) Great video, Great Days. :)
Aye, happy days indeed, I really regret not getting more footage while I had the chance though
I agree with that! I used to love units in the early 80's and heard older enthuisats slating them! who would love a ride on a swindon 120 or say a 104 or 110 or 103 class dmu now? let alone a class 40, 25,33 or my beasts a peak on the mainline now! I used to think steam was just kettles! give the new enthuists a chance! We were very lucky to have what we had!
scroll to 3.10 to hear much Class 20 noise and clag - indeed I wonder if this what caused global warming !!
No, I blame the cattle!
Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it