Hi my name is Phil Holt.I started on the footplate at edgeley shed on the 4th of April 1961as a fireman in1962 I moved to Trafford Park shed till 1964 then back to edgeley.I finished my time out at longsight as a driver but on the 19th of February 1973 I fired the flying Scotsmen from Derby to Manchester. and on the 25th of August 1973 I fired lender from Derby to Manchester.Regards.Phil I did 50yrs on the footplate.
A compilation to be proud of. Both my grandfathers were senior enginemen on steam locomotives, both having served more than 45 years before retirement in the mid 1960's. They both started their careers on The Great Central Railway, which later merged into the LNER, which later became BR. They would have been so glad to still see steam where it belongs, on the tracks. Shed? 71J, Langwith Junction. One day I am going to have to come to the Great Central Steam Railway Society at Loughborough, because steam is still in me. Never stood on the footplate of a live steam locomotive, never fired, but feel it would be almost instinctive. Other family members on the railways? Three uncles firemen on steam locos, one uncle senior instructor at BR (steam, diesel, and electric, including 4000 Kestrel), one uncle top link driver with the LMS (Patriot's, Jubilee's, Royal Scot's, Princess Royal, Princess Coronation, Black 5's, and a whole host of other classes) and later BR. Unfortunately only two uncles that were firemen still living.
If we could just adapt an old DeLorean and go back to the 1800s with a modern camera and power generator....... LOL seriously, this is a great piece of work and many thanks to the camera operators. beautiful stuff
Amazing video, I’ve been going to great central for over 20years and it’s by far my favorite preserved line. It also helps only being 20 mins away. Keep up the great content.
Superb collection of memorable clips from your archives. I'm halfway through watching, but will come back for the remainder shortly :) What a shame you cannot continue to access the lineside as you have, so thanks for the memories too.
It's amazing to see the Merchant Navy and Battle of Britain Class locomotives still operating. City of Wells is definitely a beauty, she should be saved in the future because she pulled the famous Golden Arrow
Thank you, Liam and Phil, I have watched this over several evenings and enjoyed every minute of it. A wonderful showcase and celebration, the result of much time, effort and skill with no small amount of additional time spent on editing. So much brilliant material here that it's impossible to pick out one favourite, so I'll nominate two: Oliver Cromwell (and the whole train) at 52:30 and the night scene at 59:55. Kind regards, Bob.
You had me hooked to Small Prairie Tank Engine 4566 (SVR resident), King Edward 2nd and Witherslack Hall. I loved seeing the other steamies, but I loved seeing the three engines from God's Wonderful Railway best of all.
An incredible compilation of excellent video clips Liam and Phil, and something to treasure in view of them no longer issuing lineside passes for videographers...it will to a great loss to the Railway....Bob
Great video this of Great Central Steam from the lineside with a lineside permit which is now no more. It's a shame that the railway has stopped it on safety grounds. There is realy not much areas from public side to get steam in action on the double track section. During my recent visit there last year there was only 1 decent spot between Quorn & Swithland sidings. Anyway great video. Richard
From America, lovely locomotives. What a quality video. Why does the RR care about line side filming? I certainly can;'t see any safety problems as long as you stay off the tracks.
Thanks very much. To allow people onto their railway comes with high Insurance premiums and unfortunately the railway was told they're no longer insured to allow non railway staff onto their property, unless they pay a higher extortionate premium.
Yes, it's been a while since I've seen the loco in the flesh and forgot about the '92' ! I hate doing captions, so that doesn't help either ! Glad you enjoyed it.
I am a cameraman for GB Productions and I don't have a lineside pass at GCR like Liam used to have. I don't film at GCR much now because the locations are getting very poor near to the lineside. GB Productions do some good footage they are worth buying a dvd from there no commentary just steam at work and features other railways than the GCR?
*Health & Safety Gone Mad, "Our Insurance Does not cover it rubbish etc" - too many deaths and almost fatal injuries from trackside enthusiasts shooting video and not noticing a high speed (30mph) **_Steam Powered Locomotives_** coming the other way. The Statistics is of course Zero, Great Shame and if GCR Policy hope it does not spread elsewhere. URGE GCR to reconsider as this Free Publicity can only assist in encouraging more to visit this magnificent preserved Railway.*
GrrMeister I think you are inconceivably naive. You don’t seem to see that many (not all but many) lineside photographers endanger themselves and others. People often stray too close to the track and end up trespassing because they saw lineside photographers do so. It also isn’t fair on the drivers and firemen who have to make sure they aren’t about to kill someone through their own stupid actions. The test isn’t exactly hard to pass and many people get carried away and don’t acknowledge the train anyway. Also the orange hi-vis vests detract from the heritage appearance of the railway.
@@JamesSmith-zv9nw *_You are far more informed and obviously an expert in these matters. Just look up "how many photographers killed on railways" Save the trouble - answer NONE. I am sure photographers 'licenced' by GCR and others are responsible and conduct themselves with utmost regard for safety._*
@@JamesSmith-zv9nw _All entitled to our 'point of view' I was agreeing with initial comment made by "Aumenarys" Well done to you for giving your time to the preservation of Heritage Railways. If it were not for you and many others like minded these would struggle to survive. Regards._
Hi my name is Phil Holt.I started on the footplate at edgeley shed on the 4th of April 1961as a fireman in1962 I moved to Trafford Park shed till 1964 then back to edgeley.I finished my time out at longsight as a driver but on the 19th of February 1973 I fired the flying Scotsmen from Derby to Manchester. and on the 25th of August 1973 I fired lender from Derby to Manchester.Regards.Phil I did 50yrs on the footplate.
Hi Phil , you lucky lucky man , I adore the Flying Scotsman . I would have loved to have worked with these beauties ....
WOW! You fired the Bulleid Leader!
A compilation to be proud of. Both my grandfathers were senior enginemen on steam locomotives, both having served more than 45 years before retirement in the mid 1960's. They both started their careers on The Great Central Railway, which later merged into the LNER, which later became BR. They would have been so glad to still see steam where it belongs, on the tracks. Shed? 71J, Langwith Junction. One day I am going to have to come to the Great Central Steam Railway Society at Loughborough, because steam is still in me. Never stood on the footplate of a live steam locomotive, never fired, but feel it would be almost instinctive. Other family members on the railways? Three uncles firemen on steam locos, one uncle senior instructor at BR (steam, diesel, and electric, including 4000 Kestrel), one uncle top link driver with the LMS (Patriot's, Jubilee's, Royal Scot's, Princess Royal, Princess Coronation, Black 5's, and a whole host of other classes) and later BR. Unfortunately only two uncles that were firemen still living.
Lovely video, captures steam perfectly.
Absolutely stunning compilation. Action, colour, movement and sound in every shape, size or wheel alignment! well done & thank you for sharing.
Hi Liam and Phil 🙋🏻. The best steam locomotive channel on UA-cam by far .... this is simply SUPERB . Thank you 😊 🚂💕
One Word ‘Quality’ !!
*Great compilation, well done. Shots of the Royal Mail Train in action superb.*
A compilation to be very proud of. Cheers
That nightime TPO run Witherslack Hall did at 59:41 has got to be one of my favourite steam clips of all time! Incredible!
Great job! Like animated paintings. Nice clean sound recording. And the mail exchange at 14:45 is simply sexamatic! Very much enjoyed Downunder.
If we could just adapt an old DeLorean and go back to the 1800s with a modern camera and power generator....... LOL seriously, this is a great piece of work and many thanks to the camera operators. beautiful stuff
Just love this video you can’t beat steam 👍🏻
I hope the railway can complete the bridgework soon !
Beautifully done. Thank you for being part of preserving history.
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed my Archive. All the best.
Absolutely wonderful shots.
Amazing video, I’ve been going to great central for over 20years and it’s by far my favorite preserved line. It also helps only being 20 mins away. Keep up the great content.
Beautiful steam trains, glorious sound they make ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️
Superb collection of memorable clips from your archives. I'm halfway through watching, but will come back for the remainder shortly :) What a shame you cannot continue to access the lineside as you have, so thanks for the memories too.
It's amazing to see the Merchant Navy and Battle of Britain Class locomotives still operating. City of Wells is definitely a beauty, she should be saved in the future because she pulled the famous Golden Arrow
Superb collection 👍
Amazing and top quality video! Thanks for sharing! (it lacks only the smell....)
Wow. A treat for steam locomotive lovers !
Thank you, Liam and Phil, I have watched this over several evenings and enjoyed every minute of it. A wonderful showcase and celebration, the result of much time, effort and skill with no small amount of additional time spent on editing. So much brilliant material here that it's impossible to pick out one favourite, so I'll nominate two: Oliver Cromwell (and the whole train) at 52:30 and the night scene at 59:55. Kind regards, Bob.
You had me hooked to Small Prairie Tank Engine 4566 (SVR resident), King Edward 2nd and Witherslack Hall. I loved seeing the other steamies, but I loved seeing the three engines from God's Wonderful Railway best of all.
Terrific video. The double track sequences are superb. Only hope these heritage lines are safe in 2021.
There will probably be some climate change idiot say steam engines need to be stopped to help stop global warming!
I happened to be watching this video with Pink Floyd's Shine On You Crazy Diamond in the background. The two went quite well.
Very nice video, very great at 20:26, big thumbs up for the work :)
Tetpszpik
An incredible compilation of excellent video clips Liam and Phil, and something to treasure in view of them no longer issuing lineside passes for videographers...it will to a great loss to the Railway....Bob
Great video this of Great Central Steam from the lineside with a lineside permit which is now no more. It's a shame that the railway has stopped it on safety grounds. There is realy not much areas from public side to get steam in action on the double track section. During my recent visit there last year there was only 1 decent spot between Quorn & Swithland sidings. Anyway great video. Richard
From America, lovely locomotives. What a quality video. Why does the RR care about line side filming? I certainly can;'t see any safety problems as long as you stay off the tracks.
Thanks very much. To allow people onto their railway comes with high Insurance premiums and unfortunately the railway was told they're no longer insured to allow non railway staff onto their property, unless they pay a higher extortionate premium.
Love it all but the finale. :-)
Brilliant filming, sound and composition an absolute joy to watch.
They need the lads from the NLR to show them how to build authentic looking signal boxes. That thing at Swithland is diabolical....
Great video - evenings entertainment. But at 14.30, shouldn't that be 92 Squadron? Not just Squadron?
Yes, it's been a while since I've seen the loco in the flesh and forgot about the '92' ! I hate doing captions, so that doesn't help either ! Glad you enjoyed it.
What is a Class 319 doing on this heritage line????
*There is a very good Legal Trackside point at 52°40'34.3"N 1°08'00.7"W **_Google Maps_** Fielding Road Birstall - Single Track Though.*
What camera is used at 3.16?
Panasonic vxf990
GB Productions still has lineside access
Lucky him, though you'll have to pay to see his footage.
I am a cameraman for GB Productions and I don't have a lineside pass at GCR like Liam used to have. I don't film at GCR much now because the locations are getting very poor near to the lineside. GB Productions do some good footage they are worth buying a dvd from there no commentary just steam at work and features other railways than the GCR?
Why the ban?
Wow 6 years since you been to the great central railway
No, 6 years of videoing *ON* the Great Central Railway!
I know mate
リアル版トーマスの世界観。
Excellent show case, but some locomotive descriptions need sorting out.
*Pedantic or Nitpicking ? Your choice, can you do better Rod.*
It is wondetful all these machlnes and the wegans
Why would they put an end to lineside access to photographers? You're not kids, you know the safety and all...
*Health & Safety Gone Mad, "Our Insurance Does not cover it rubbish etc" - too many deaths and almost fatal injuries from trackside enthusiasts shooting video and not noticing a high speed (30mph) **_Steam Powered Locomotives_** coming the other way. The Statistics is of course Zero, Great Shame and if GCR Policy hope it does not spread elsewhere. URGE GCR to reconsider as this Free Publicity can only assist in encouraging more to visit this magnificent preserved Railway.*
GrrMeister I think you are inconceivably naive. You don’t seem to see that many (not all but many) lineside photographers endanger themselves and others. People often stray too close to the track and end up trespassing because they saw lineside photographers do so. It also isn’t fair on the drivers and firemen who have to make sure they aren’t about to kill someone through their own stupid actions. The test isn’t exactly hard to pass and many people get carried away and don’t acknowledge the train anyway. Also the orange hi-vis vests detract from the heritage appearance of the railway.
@@JamesSmith-zv9nw *_You are far more informed and obviously an expert in these matters. Just look up "how many photographers killed on railways" Save the trouble - answer NONE. I am sure photographers 'licenced' by GCR and others are responsible and conduct themselves with utmost regard for safety._*
GrrMeister I’m just giving my opinion as a volunteer at a heritage railway. Didn’t realise it was such a touchy subject.
@@JamesSmith-zv9nw _All entitled to our 'point of view' I was agreeing with initial comment made by "Aumenarys" Well done to you for giving your time to the preservation of Heritage Railways. If it were not for you and many others like minded these would struggle to survive. Regards._