Hi Stephen greetings from an expat in Colorado USA! Wonderful photography one of the best use of available lighting I've ever seen. Particularly the double header in the snow. Also the shot at 25.54 the double header with really long trailing smoke. There's so little available light, the smoke becomes the light source! Steve below says it right, fantastic footage. Those beautiful loco's! I have never forgotten my train spotting days. Thanks again John Lofthouse.
Speaking as a trainspotter who hung up his anorak some 55 years ago... what an absolute delight to see these handsome beasts at full blast (none of which I ever spotted; I was limited to the GWR network). I could almost sense that distinctive smoke/steam smell that the locos make. Loved the black 5 double-header creating its own cumulonimbus. Great work, Stephen.
Thank you very much Paul , my late father got me into the steam bug due to the fact he was a signalman on Shap in the early 40’s so once I knew that the steam was running again out I went camera and tripod 👍
Fantastic footage! I really wish we had something even remotely comparable in the US. Mainline steam running in all seasons, and as it was meant to be run. You Brits are extremely lucky! The dedication and money it must take for these trips to happen! May it last forever!
Thanks Steve , we are lucky I must admit with all the mainline steam tours still running on our rails and like you say lets hope it last forever . Regards Steve
Umm, we don't run steam in the UK any more and haven't for years and years. Anything you see is either old footage or specials for enthusiasts. Note the overhead cables - this route is wholly electrified.
Congrats on an epic video enhanced by great sound. To me the sound quality is of paramount importance and adds tremendously to the enjoyment; especially when viewed in HD and a large screen TV. You have made an old expat living in Tasmania a very happy chappie. Don't stop!
Shows how popular steam is here when people travel to places in middle of nowhere to see these beauties.....who needs scenes in USA and Canada etc when we have scenes like this in our great country..20:06..its there if you go out and look properly...top vid.
Agreed, the locos are a music divine, a rhythm section playing out over the countryside. Having worked 42 years in freight yards switching, and transfer jobs to other RRs in the Chicagoland area, I can appreciate how much weather can play havock trying to film and use cumbersome equipment! These are terrific video and audio experiences that had me daydreaming and wondering what it was like way back when these steamers were everywhere, no doubt many set their clocks by them, they were heard for miles. Thank you for these wonderful videos, I've only just now stumbled on them. Best Regards and TTFN, T.
I wanted to watch only a few minutes because I have to get up early, now I've watched the whole 25 minutes. It's a nice compilation, the best I've seen in months. And a very good image quality and sound. Thanks for sharing.
The time care and expertise you have taken gives us a supreme compilation of those distant days of steam the smell of coal and the determination of the men who made them work . I travel India by train and sometimes their diesels make just as much smoke but the growl of the engine is without any romance. Rob
Beautiful compilation! I have very much enjoyed watching it this evening. Great views of the double-heading in the winter landscape. Good title too! Well done.
Wonderful - thanks very much for sharing. Having learnt Super 8 largely here on Shap in 1968 your comprehensive compilation brings back many happy memories; sadly I don't have much film as it was expensive in those days.
Thanks Andy , pleased it was a blast from the past for you . My late father was a relief signalman on Shap in the 40s/50s working all the boxes from Low gill to Shap summit but his main box was Scout green . Steve
Hi Steve, Apologies for very slow response. I recorded my late father talking to the signalman inside Scout Green box in the 60's. I've tried to find it but without success yet - when I do I will let you know. Andy
Wonderful scenes Steve and edited very well to give non stop action. My favourites have to be Lizzie at Salterwath and the Fives in the snow. Both shots give a real idea of how it must have been in the days of steam
Plenty of slip of from 70013 Oliver Cromwell but i particularly enjoyed the segment with 45699 Galatea from 11:58 to 13:14 great shot and location.Thumbs up
Thanks for the kind comment , very sorry for the late reply . That shot you like of 45699 was taken through a wooden fence but to do it now you would need to strap the tripod to the horrid new pallisade fence .
What a superb collection of clips there, Steve. I'm very envious of the opportunities you have there! As I started watching I was going to pick out my favourite clip, but there were too many wonderful scenes that I couldn't decide. Keith
Thanks Keith , must admit there is some good stuff on this but the standout for me is always the two fives from 20-00 onward's as the conditions were perfect. Steve
J ' adore regarder ces trains d' Angleterre très beaux à voir et entendre qui ont la vapeur rapide comme > fascinant ... Les prises de vues sont très belles sur la campagne Anglaise . J' aimerais un jour faire ce voyage en Angleterre , voir ces trains rutilants puis les usines MASSEY-FERGUSON Coventry . Merci et bien à vous Joseph , le 02/12/17
Thanks Martine , must admit we are blessed with some lovely scenery in the North West of England and it makes a fine setting for steam trains . Regards Steve
I love to watch these very beautiful trains from England to see and hear who have the steam like "Steam trains at speed" fascinating ... The shots are very beautiful on the English countryside. I would like one day to make this trip to England, to see these gleaming trains then the factories MASSEY-FERGUSON Coventry. Thank you and good to you Joseph, 02/12/17
Great steam loco shots. Would have been interesting to see a couple of non-steam trains just as a counter balance; surely they have as much trouble climbing Shap.
Thanks for the very kind comments as they are much appreciated . I know what you mean about non steam but not something I film if at all . Regards Steve
It is nice to have the impression of being immersed in a mostly steam railway would be like once more. I'm stating the obvious but these are big trains mostly without any diesel assistance, driven as hard or harder than they would have been in BR days. I can't praise your work enough, and it helps a lot that you know the locations so well and get out there in all weathers to record steam working 'in anger'.
Not sure what the grid reference is Angus but it’s about a mile and a half North of the station at the start of the video. I got permission off the farmer to go in his field but there’s a big green palisade fence in the way now .
Fantastic to see a Duchess doing what she was designed to do ! The rebuilt Scott’s have to be one of the most underrated class of locomotives ever so potent! As for the Brit & wheezy B.B. I mean , bitch , please.........
Thank you for yet another great video compilation. Your time and efforts are much appreciated and well-worth it, from my point of view. Quick question, how do you protect your camera in the sometimes inclement weather? Camera-cover? Umbrella? - James
Cheers James , I tend to hold an umbrella until the last second and then hope the rain does not get on the lens plus I also put a cloth over the camera at times to protect it a tad. Regards Steve
My favourite summit what was the one in snow. Loved the almost monochrome it gave the shot, and a wonderful engine reaching the summit at a good speed.
Over 15 minutes of engines with 9/10/11 and even 12 behind before the first diesel appeared .Even then it was on the back of 12 hauled by the twin Black 5's.????????????????????
It seems a 'shame' as well as being 'OTT' for the two Black 5s to have had a 'tin can' pushing at the rear! I'm sure the two Steam locos could have managed Shap quite happily on their own!
No doubt you'd expect two FINE "British" steam locomotives like that to make it up "Shap" ON THEIR OWN. The PROBLEMS begin when you put CARS behind them.
The last time I was on a steam special with a ‘hanger on” diesel first, it caused a main line blockage at Shrewsbury, then when Duchess of Hamilton climbed the bank out of Shrewsbury with 13 on she left the diesel for dead behind and when at Reading the Duchess came off, the diesel went on the front and promptly failed! A midnight return to Crewe became 4:30am.
Thanks for the kind comment as its much appreciated .I do seem to get the odd philistine or two who give a dislike but never say why LOL . Regards Steve
Strange or WHAT???? DESPITE all the modern day reasons/excuses given for the diesel tail enders, MANY of these engines on Shap are managing unassisted.
wow the sights and sounds of real locos fantastic filming thank you
Hi Stephen greetings from an expat in Colorado USA! Wonderful photography one of the best use of available lighting I've ever seen. Particularly the double header in the snow. Also the shot at 25.54 the double header with really long trailing smoke. There's so little available light, the smoke becomes the light source! Steve below says it right, fantastic footage. Those beautiful loco's! I have never forgotten my train spotting days. Thanks again
John Lofthouse.
Thanks John, very pleased you enjoyed the video and I’m very sorry for the late response ☹️
Speaking as a trainspotter who hung up his anorak some 55 years ago... what an absolute delight to see these handsome beasts at full blast (none of which I ever spotted; I was limited to the GWR network). I could almost sense that distinctive smoke/steam smell that the locos make. Loved the black 5 double-header creating its own cumulonimbus. Great work, Stephen.
Thank you very much Paul , my late father got me into the steam bug due to the fact he was a signalman on Shap in the early 40’s so once I knew that the steam was running again out I went camera and tripod 👍
Fantastic footage! I really wish we had something even remotely comparable in the US. Mainline steam running in all seasons, and as it was meant to be run. You Brits are extremely lucky! The dedication and money it must take for these trips to happen! May it last forever!
Thanks Steve , we are lucky I must admit with all the mainline steam tours still running on our rails and like you say lets hope it last forever . Regards Steve
Umm, we don't run steam in the UK any more and haven't for years and years. Anything you see is either old footage or specials for enthusiasts. Note the overhead cables - this route is wholly electrified.
@@blaggercoyote Steam runs in the UK, regardless of what or who its for. It happens and happens regularly.
Sublime! I have insufficient superlatives in my vocabulary....!
Just a joy to watch.
Thanks for creating and sharing this wonderful compilation!
Thanks Darren , pleased you enjoyed it. Sorry for the late response. Steve
Hello, super video. My part of the country.Thanks for showing
Total dedication from you Steve, producing this stunning compilation of clips....Thanks for putting in such effort...a Gem of a production....Bob
Thanks Bob , it has been in the idea tank for a while so thought it worth a bash ! Regards Steve
Congrats on an epic video enhanced by great sound. To me the sound quality is of paramount importance and adds tremendously to the enjoyment; especially when viewed in HD and a large screen TV. You have made an old expat living in Tasmania a very happy chappie. Don't stop!
Thanks for the very kind comments and very sorry for the late reply . Steve
Shows how popular steam is here when people travel to places in middle of nowhere to see these beauties.....who needs scenes in USA and Canada etc when we have scenes like this in our great country..20:06..its there if you go out and look properly...top vid.
Thanks Russell , not sure what makes me go out in all weather but it certainly keeps me entertained 👍
Very well done. Brings back many memories of rail fanning along the Shap and those steamers. Thank you.
My pleasure and really pleased you enjoyed the journey back in time so to speak . Regards Steve
What an outstanding collection of videos, every single one.
Exactly as I like them too, no extraneous noises and especially no b####y music. 😃😃😃
Thanks Keith, never a fan of music playing in the background. Very sorry for the late response.
Agreed, the locos are a music divine, a rhythm section playing out over the countryside. Having worked 42 years in freight yards switching, and transfer jobs to other RRs in the Chicagoland area, I can appreciate how much weather can play havock trying to film and use cumbersome equipment!
These are terrific video and audio experiences that had me daydreaming and wondering what it was like way back when these steamers were everywhere, no doubt many set their clocks by them, they were heard for miles.
Thank you for these wonderful videos, I've only just now stumbled on them.
Best Regards and TTFN,
T.
Brilliant film about man and machine taking on one of the country's most formidable challenges. Well done Stephen you nailed it
Thanks Anthony , I missed some footage out but it worked well I thought so thanks again . Steev
Absolutely magnificent! Cheers, Stewart
Thanks Stewart, pleased you enjoyed the video 👍
Don't know about "Green Light" but I'm GREEN with envy!! What a lot of superb locations and films! Great stuff, Steve. Don't ever take up Golf!!
Thanks Alan , I have been thinking of this type of production for a while now so gave it a go . Steve
Good idea! You must by now have plenty of material.
I wanted to watch only a few minutes because I have to get up early, now I've watched the whole 25 minutes. It's a nice compilation, the best I've seen in months. And a very good image quality and sound. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Andre , pleased you enjoyed the idea and the action from the locos hard at work . Regards Steve
The time care and expertise you have taken gives us a supreme compilation of those distant days of steam the smell of coal and the determination of the men who made them work . I travel India by train and sometimes their diesels make just as much smoke but the growl of the engine is without any romance. Rob
Beautiful compilation! I have very much enjoyed watching it this evening. Great views of the double-heading in the winter landscape. Good title too! Well done.
Thanks for the very kind comments as they are much appreciated . Regards Steve
Wonderful - thanks very much for sharing. Having learnt Super 8 largely here on Shap in 1968 your comprehensive compilation brings back many happy memories; sadly I don't have much film as it was expensive in those days.
Thanks Andy , pleased it was a blast from the past for you . My late father was a relief signalman on Shap in the 40s/50s working all the boxes from Low gill to Shap summit but his main box was Scout green . Steve
Hi Steve, Apologies for very slow response. I recorded my late father talking to the signalman inside Scout Green box in the 60's. I've tried to find it but without success yet - when I do I will let you know. Andy
A fantastic collection of steam excursion trains, thoroughly enjoyed the whole video, very well put together.
Thanks Ken , pleased you liked the action taken from over the last few years or so . Regards Steve
Excellent shots Steve, really like the shots at 15:02 and 23:45. Seems like I enjoy snow scenes. Regards JamesandPeter
Thanks both , I agree there is something about snow and steam . Steve
Wonderful scenes Steve and edited very well to give non stop action. My favourites have to be Lizzie at Salterwath and the Fives in the snow. Both shots give a real idea of how it must have been in the days of steam
Thanks Austin , I forgot to put the shot of 46233 in the Lune gorge but I must admit the idea worked well and thanks again for the title !
Plenty of slip of from 70013 Oliver Cromwell but i particularly enjoyed the segment with 45699 Galatea from 11:58 to 13:14 great shot and location.Thumbs up
Thanks for the kind comment , very sorry for the late reply . That shot you like of 45699 was taken through a wooden fence but to do it now you would need to strap the tripod to the horrid new pallisade fence .
What a SUBERB compilation............Absolutely loved that !
Thanks for the very kind comments as they are much appreciated and also very sorry for the late reply . Steve
From a railway artist who exhibits in New York and London, congratulations on a visual feast!
Thanks Roger , a very kind comment indeed that is much appreciated . Regards Steve
My pleasure! Your work is exceptional! You can see some of my railway art at watt-art.com. Very best, Roger.
All the different locations are great.
1st class cinematography......Beautiful :-)
Thanks for the very kind comment as it's much appreciated . Regards Steve
A wonderful set of videos, thank's for sharing -- very enjoyable.
Thanks for the kind comments as they are much appreciated.
Awesome video and shots! Really enjoyed seeing steam working hard.
Thanks for the kind comment and I’m very sorry for the late response. Regards Steve
Absolutely superb collection of clips. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks John , a few years of work went into this so I am pleased you liked the action . Regards Steve
Fantastic..... Wonderful.... Great.... Thank you so much for uploading these clips.
Thanks Richard , all the days out pay off for something like this . Regards Steve
What a superb collection of clips there, Steve. I'm very envious of the opportunities you have there! As I started watching I was going to pick out my favourite clip, but there were too many wonderful scenes that I couldn't decide. Keith
Thanks Keith , must admit there is some good stuff on this but the standout for me is always the two fives from 20-00 onward's as the conditions were perfect. Steve
Exciting video nicely done. Thanks.
Thanks for the very kind comment as it's much appreciated . Regards Steve
These sequences have your signature all over them. More steam locomotives working at their limits. GREAT!
Thanks Stephen , a few years work in all weathers but worth it .
Stephen, thanks for sharing, magnifique, absolutely stunning, a few slips makes it even more interesting, regards., John
Thanks John , yes the locos seem to slip at two points on the climb that most drivers are normally waiting for .
J ' adore regarder ces trains d' Angleterre très beaux à voir et entendre qui ont la vapeur rapide comme > fascinant ... Les prises de vues sont très belles sur la campagne Anglaise . J' aimerais un jour faire ce voyage en Angleterre , voir ces trains rutilants puis les usines MASSEY-FERGUSON Coventry . Merci et bien à vous Joseph , le 02/12/17
Thanks Martine , must admit we are blessed with some lovely scenery in the North West of England and it makes a fine setting for steam trains . Regards Steve
I love to watch these very beautiful trains from England to see and hear who have the steam like "Steam trains at speed" fascinating ... The shots are very beautiful on the English countryside. I would like one day to make this trip to England, to see these gleaming trains then the factories MASSEY-FERGUSON Coventry. Thank you and good to you Joseph, 02/12/17
Some pretty amazing clips here Steve...truly an epic watch !! Cheers....Steve.-:)
Thanks Steve , I wanted to do this type of video for a while now so gave it a go . Steve
Hi Steve, very good some have seen of course , great locations well filmed and edited ...Dave
Thanks Dave , my dislike person is back again but not a problem .
Hi Steve, oh not nice they could be jealous 'Thanks for reply.....Dave.
This Sir is mightily awesome in all aspects. Can't beat a kettle climbing Shap especially with the echo off The Fells
Thanks for the very kind comments and I am pleased you enjoyed the action . Regards Steve
I must admit I am mainly a diesel man but you can't beat a kettle in full chat over the gradients
Great steam loco shots. Would have been interesting to see a couple of non-steam trains just as a counter balance; surely they have as much trouble climbing Shap.
Thanks for the very kind comments as they are much appreciated . I know what you mean about non steam but not something I film if at all . Regards Steve
This is a brilliant video......steam working hard,in superb scenery.
Thanks Lawrence , we are lucky up North with all the steam tours and lovely scenery . Regards Steve
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The shot at 20.09 is an absolute picture with the exhaust curling around behind the forest.
Thanks you for the kind comment, must admit that shot you mention was just a sight well worth seeing. Steve
It is nice to have the impression of being immersed in a mostly steam railway would be like once more. I'm stating the obvious but these are big trains mostly without any diesel assistance, driven as hard or harder than they would have been in BR days. I can't praise your work enough, and it helps a lot that you know the locations so well and get out there in all weathers to record steam working 'in anger'.
Thanks again Stephen , still a few locations that I want to try but the pallisade fencing will make that harder .
Best view of a Lizzie I have ever seen.
Must admit that was some show from 6201 Stephen and I have seen a few .
Przepiękny film!
Thanks for the very kind comment as its much appreciated . Steve
Super stuff! What is it about steam engines that makes them so impressive? They seem to just exude pure, raw power in a way that diesel cannot.
Thanks for the kind comment and I’m not sure what it is but it keeps me going back for more 👍
Great video! 🚂
Thanks for the kind comment and very sorry for the late response. Regards Steve
6:03... I am certainly no dedicated enthusiast, but even I can hear that is going to be 46115 Scots Guardsman well before she appears!
Thanks Rob , yes 46115 has a very distinct sound I must admit . Steve
Superb
Thanks for the kind comment and glad you liked it . Regards Steve
Check out the cinder catchers with their formerly clean faces hanging out the windows. Did this train go through any tunnels?
Steve, excellent compilation, brought back happy memories, any chance of a release on DVD
Thanks for the kind comment . I will pm you later . Steve
What's the grid location for 3:14, looks awesome spot! Thanks
Not sure what the grid reference is Angus but it’s about a mile and a half North of the station at the start of the video. I got permission off the farmer to go in his field but there’s a big green palisade fence in the way now .
Fantastic to see a Duchess doing what she was designed to do ! The rebuilt Scott’s have to be one of the most underrated class of locomotives ever so potent! As for the Brit & wheezy B.B. I mean , bitch , please.........
Thanks Stuart , must admit a Duchess in full cry is a sight worth seeing .
😃 great!
Thank you for yet another great video compilation. Your time and efforts are much appreciated and well-worth it, from my point of view. Quick question, how do you protect your camera in the sometimes inclement weather? Camera-cover? Umbrella?
- James
Cheers James , I tend to hold an umbrella until the last second and then hope the rain does not get on the lens plus I also put a cloth over the camera at times to protect it a tad. Regards Steve
Thank you, Steve. Wishing you and yours a Merry (Happy) Christmas, and a great New Year. Cheers! James
Steam specials, blackening the copper contact wire on the WCML since they were permitted to run
Did not think of that but Network rail can't be that concerned though .
My favourite summit what was the one in snow. Loved the almost monochrome it gave the shot, and a wonderful engine reaching the summit at a good speed.
Thanks for the kind words , must admit the A4 at the summit in the snow was special . Regards Steve
That clip at 20:00 was awesome!
Thanks for the kind comment and it was a perfect day for steam from 20-00 mins I must admit and fortunate to be there . Steve
21:00 is very nice.
That was a near perfect day condition wise for steam with no wind and very frosty so I was lucky indeed . Steve
0:46 That dog was not impresed however I love it
The dog was always barking at the steam train's as they went through Oxenholme
that's what i was just thinking haha
I think the dog WAS impressed. Why not?
Double Banked Locos exhaust panting in and out of sync is music to my ears
Over 15 minutes of engines with 9/10/11 and even 12 behind before the first diesel appeared .Even then it was on the back of 12 hauled by the twin Black 5's.????????????????????
If I remember correctly the diesel was on the rear of the 5’s that day for turning the tour at Carlisle.
It seems a 'shame' as well as being 'OTT' for the two Black 5s to have had a 'tin can' pushing at the rear! I'm sure the two Steam locos could have managed Shap quite happily on their own!
Thanks Ron , sorry for the late reply and the 5s could have gone easily without the can like you say . Steve
No doubt you'd expect two FINE "British" steam locomotives like that to make it up "Shap" ON THEIR OWN. The PROBLEMS begin when you put CARS behind them.
The last time I was on a steam special with a ‘hanger on” diesel first, it caused a main line blockage at Shrewsbury, then when Duchess of Hamilton climbed the bank out of Shrewsbury with 13 on she left the diesel for dead behind and when at Reading the Duchess came off, the diesel went on the front and promptly failed! A midnight return to Crewe became 4:30am.
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Excellent video compellation of raw steam power., 3 morons didn't think so!
Thanks for the kind comment as its much appreciated .I do seem to get the odd philistine or two who give a dislike but never say why LOL . Regards Steve
Strange or WHAT????
DESPITE all the modern day reasons/excuses given for the diesel tail enders, MANY of these engines on Shap are managing unassisted.
Excellent "steam porn"!
Glad you enjoyed it !
Hepsi güzelde dizel lokomotif ranfor olarak takılmış güzelim videoyu bozmuş.
not nice
Not sure what you are getting at!
Great to see stanier 3 cylinder locos giving it the throttle ...one fault no duke