A4 60009 & 44871 Flatten Shap and Beattock on the Great Britain XII 30/4/19.

[@rjas365]

Thanks, Steve, for these excellent captures of both video and audio, with a generous helping of whistles. Kind regards, Bob.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Bob , it was a superb day chasing I must admit especially with all the whistles.

[@deauvilledad07]

Totally envious, it must have been a real experience seeing two steam locomotives doing what they do best and at speed. Absolutely fabulous Steve😀😀.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Anthony, it was pretty special I thought especially Beattock. Steve

[@EMuksteam]

Superb video Steve. A great day filming. Capturing the double header so many times, the a lot of chasing. Well done,well worth it. Enjoyable watching. The Black 5 seems to be most of the work. Surprise to see you diesel on the rear. Kind regards C&A

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks C&A, we could’ve got another shot before it stopped for water at Lockerbie but didn’t want to take the risk that it didn’t stop . Think the 47 was on from Preston to save on another path . Steve

[@nige7577]

Brilliant Steve, couldn't have asked for any better, all the right location and a day to remember, and good company and crack, well done.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Cheers Nige , we did very well I thought especially Beattock. Good crack and I’ve still not got your cold 😂😂😊

[@stephensmith3181]

Is the A4 down the nick not doing much

[@nige7577]

Wouldn't have thought so

[@TheStephengthompson]

Or me just a different exhaust

[@paulnash1810]

Fantastic footage of my favourite A4 loco, together with the Duchess at speed, brilliant Steve, very sad that 60009 is being put to sleep, hope someone buys her and keeps her in steam, love it.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Paul, it was some show even with a light load .

[@bobnweaver]

Great Britain XII superbly captured on both side of the border Steve. Great viewing as always. Regards, Jeff.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Jeff , I do like the Beattock locations as it’s not everyday you get steam up there . Steve

[@Flyin9Scotsman]

Incredible shots of the duo! They both appeared to working their best and a fine sight it made :)

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks for the kind comment and your right they put on a great show. Steve

[@Flyin9Scotsman]

@@TheStephengthompson You're welcome :)

[@allan5919]

A super performance from the steamy duo. Excellent video footage captured at all the locations Stephen.
Regards - Allan.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Allan, good day chasing with Beattock being the show stopper I thought. Steve

[@101jumpit]

Fabulous,love the cry of UOSA's whistle !!!!!!!.Great work Stephen.:)

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks for the kind comments and I agree the whistle is superb on 09 . Steve

[@dollyblue62]

Fantastic Steve !
it LOOKS like the Black 5 was shoving the A4 all the way up to Scotland.:) .

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Ian , did look like the 5 was doing the Lions share lol .

[@valeriecopley7317]

@@TheStephengthompson the double chimney on the a4 gives a much softer blast ?

[@TheCrazyhorse1876]

She probably working harder to keep with 09 as she was when passing me at Slateford Staion

[@TheCrazyhorse1876]

Fantastic video on all the locations,well covered

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Robert , pleased you enjoyed the video. Regards Steve

[@AndreiTupolev]

Brilliant combination (and the right way round aesthetically).

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Andrei, they looked good together even if an odd combination.

[@balmesh]

Terrific, Steve. What a sight that must have been - I'm dead jealous!

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Alan, it was a superb show from the pair with belting sounds especially on Beattock.

[@1Goldsteam]

wonderful footage Steve , great memories for me, thanks for sharing,
Alan

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Alan, day four was pretty special I must admit 👍

[@acw71000]

Cracking set of shots Steve, the pair going so well on Shap and Beattock.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Austin, thought Beattock was something else to be honest.

[@hemerdonbank]

Well Steve, they didn't hang about on the hills. Super coverage of this unusual pairing. Keith

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Keith, one of the fastest climbs of Shap and Beattock possibly but it was a light load. Steve

[@30453trains]

Fab pictures, Stephen. What a showcase from the pair. 👍🏻🚂

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Ross , the pair were faultless especially on Beattock.

[@austinyingst5902]

A doubleheader of steam pulling a handsome train up a famous tough grade; that's the stuff of great videos. Thanks.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Austin, pleased you enjoyed the video. Regards Steve

[@robmasterman]

Superb coverage as always Steve, a strange pairing, but they seemed to be working well together.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Bob , very odd I agree but they didn’t half shift lol

[@snowjohnb]

Terrific clips Steve.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks John, much appreciated as ever 👍

[@barrythedieselelectricstea5217]

great double header video mate 👍👍

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Barry, good to see I must admit especially Beattock.

[@paulkavanaghk]

Good to watch, Well put together!

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Paul, really pleased you enjoyed the video 👍

[@HughFromAlice]

Great shots Stevek. Great power on the up grades..... so why the class 47 at the back for the first few shots and then the class 47 dropped of somewhere??? (Always prefer it with no diesel attached!!!)

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Hugh , the 47 was on from Preston to Carnforth to save another path behind the train as it had taken the train down to the starting point earlier on .

[@HughFromAlice]

@@TheStephengthompson Thanks for the info Steve

[@AR86608]

Excellent footage

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks for the kind comment 👍Steve

[@AR86608]

@@TheStephengthompson anytime mate

[@TerribleIvan]

Nicely covered Steve.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Ivan , long day but it was worth it especially catching 6201 an all .

[@782sirbrian]

Excellent footage Steve, looks like you took a cinder shower on Shap !

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Brian, I did get a few bits on the old bonce lol 😂

[@geoffbarnett8038]

Very nice Steve, lovely.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Geoff , a good day out I thought especially seeing them fly up Beattock.

[@Waltervazquez599]

Una belleza !!!😍🚂

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Walter , much appreciated 👍

[@SimonTog]

Super video Steve :)

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Simon, good day out chasing we thought.

[@JoshMallard96]

Hi Steve, thats a wonderful video of Union of south Africa, and the black 5 out there. Sounds like they a good run back there. Thanks for showing us Steve. Cheers ... Josh

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Josh , pleased you enjoyed the pair hard at work on the banks.

[@williamroberts2264]

Brilliant!

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks William, pleased you enjoyed the show.

[@v2factoryman]

Brilliant.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Andy , glad you enjoyed the show. Steve