Steam Train Whistle Echoes around Preston Station - 44871, Black Five (19 February 2024)

Ex-LMS Black 5, 44871, working light engine from Carnforth to Southall with Ian Riley at the regulator. Unfortunately the loco was running under caution, following a preceding Blackpool North-Euston Pendolino. Monday 19 February 2024.

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

Looks like the black 5 is trying to make a echo of Preston station the way u can hear the whistle noise

[@Linesider1]

Indeed - a good echo through the station Scott.

[@LoKe1]

Fantastic black and white footage!

[@Linesider1]

Many thanks Loke!

[@peterainsworth6146]

Great to hear that rather mournful Stanier whistle as she passed by David and very nicely panned too

[@Linesider1]

Thanks D - nice to see even though she was just coasting.

[@nige7577]

Short and sweet David, a great catch in black and white and a superb whistle makes for a wonderful shot, cheers nige 👍

[@Linesider1]

Thanks Nige - definitely needed that whistle to lift the shot with her running under caution.

[@khankadet]

Black and white is just right for this shot David. So nostalgic. Bit clever with the colour light signals. Take care - Chris

[@Linesider1]

Many thanks Chris, glad you agree - the light was a bit tricky creating some fairly smudgy colours, so B&W helped with that too - and just looked so much better when I converted it. Glad you like the signals too - they are part of the scene which just have to retain their colour :D Thanks again, David.

[@1951GL]

As late as 1968 similar locos moved around Preston and some on London trains as far as Crewe. This one is in good condition. Back in 1966-68 they were awful, little maintenance and sounded when running hard rather like a bag of rusty spanners.

[@Linesider1]

Many thanks for sharing your memories, Preston very much central to the end of steam. 44871 has just received winter maintenance and a new coat of paint, a fabulously cared for engine. Thanks again, David.