All the track work was ripped up, both in the dock and the sidings in about 1995/6 - I was one of 'Malcolms Gang' where we started again from scratch - after we completed the task, his 08 was bought back from NVR at Wansford - a new shed was built to house the steel coils, along with special wagons. It was hard work, but enjoyable memories. I have many photographs but unfortunately no video - the bridge locks were never repaired and required manual operation. Brilliant filming / video Roy - the times I 'did the trip' ----- must run into the hundred plus! -
What a superb film Roy...! Amazing to see the amount of sidings and activity at the docks, and the old lower quadrant semaphores still in use... your film is a real historical gem, loved it !
When I was an apprentice Diesel Fitter I worked on something similar to this Shunter at Aberthaw Cement Works in St Athan, Wales. I seem to recall it had McLaren stamped over the mechanicals.
This when Boston had a port. Boston was once one of the busiest ports on the East Coast now it is just going down the creek. It seems as if Boston is closing down. What a shame that Boston is going to the dogs. I can remember when the old coal hoists and the fruit boats and when they used too import caravans and potato harvesters through here and when grounds transport was on the go and East Coast haulage fison fertilisers and the old good sheds .me and my dad would come to the docks and watch the ships coming in but you can't do that now.
Hey, you mind if I use some footage of this locomotive for a video i’m doing? I’ll make sure to credit you for the original footage in the description. It’s going to be talking about the 03 shunter and it’s going to be a short. It’ll say the locomotive number first, then the specific engine class, then the top speed ( or at least what i assume is the top speed), them the location the locomotive was filmed at, and then talk about why shunters are usually slow.
All the track work was ripped up, both in the dock and the sidings in about 1995/6 - I was one of 'Malcolms Gang' where we started again from scratch - after we completed the task, his 08 was bought back from NVR at Wansford - a new shed was built to house the steel coils, along with special wagons. It was hard work, but enjoyable memories.
I have many photographs but unfortunately no video - the bridge locks were never repaired and required manual operation.
Brilliant filming / video Roy - the times I 'did the trip' ----- must run into the hundred plus! -
Could you make a video from a slideshow of your photos? I'd love to see them.
29 years ago, how time flies, I was there yesterday Friday 29th January 2021
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What an amazing piece of film, a true historical document. Thank you so much for making and sharing it
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks Roy Great film he always had time for a chat lovely man greatly missed
Another unknown piece of railway operation unknown to me until - today. Amazing.
Indeed it is! Glad you enjoyed it
A rare treat. I used to pass this bridge a lot but never saw it operational. Thanks for sharing
What a superb film Roy...! Amazing to see the amount of sidings and activity at the docks, and the old lower quadrant semaphores still in use... your film is a real historical gem, loved it !
When D2112 was privately owned by Malcolm “Tom” Heugh, I use to ride on this loco.
Great piece of film Roy, a nice tribute to Malcolm.
Absolutely brilliant film Roy.
Was not aware the Malcolm had passed away. :(
When I was an apprentice Diesel Fitter I worked on something similar to this Shunter at Aberthaw Cement Works in St Athan, Wales. I seem to recall it had McLaren stamped over the mechanicals.
great stuff. :) thank you for posting.
Glad you enjoyed it!
My goodness, how Boston has changed. Spalding road into Boston certainly does not look like that now
Excellent footage. Second to none!
Great video, thanks for adding to UA-cam
great video
That is a true gem of a vid
fantastic video!
Glad you liked it!
This when Boston had a port. Boston was once one of the busiest ports on the East Coast now it is just going down the creek. It seems as if Boston is closing down. What a shame that Boston is going to the dogs. I can remember when the old coal hoists and the fruit boats and when they used too import caravans and potato harvesters through here and when grounds transport was on the go and East Coast haulage fison fertilisers and the old good sheds .me and my dad would come to the docks and watch the ships coming in but you can't do that now.
Boston docks are still operational with frequent ships in and out. (2021)
Hey, you mind if I use some footage of this locomotive for a video i’m doing? I’ll make sure to credit you for the original footage in the description. It’s going to be talking about the 03 shunter and it’s going to be a short. It’ll say the locomotive number first, then the specific engine class, then the top speed ( or at least what i assume is the top speed), them the location the locomotive was filmed at, and then talk about why shunters are usually slow.
wow! that was some backrooms stuff the shunter did there. 6:24 🤣
This is great to see, any chance to use some of the audio to accompany a model rail video I am working on please?
Glad you enjoyed it Mike, you are welcome to use the sound on your Model Rail Video.
@@royharrison4122 Top man thanks Roy, I have subscribed also, you have some lovely videos up
This loco is currently at Robertsbridge. Does anyone have a wiring diagram? I am trying to trace a fault on the charging circuit.
Nothing has changed just the shunter
It's lovely to watch (2021) but they need more than a can of 3 in 1 oil. The screeching made me mute it when it got too bad.
Yes Gena it is a bit Noisy
Classic!!
The 03s diesel die hards😀
We had these little 03s Down at Birkenhead Docks too.