Britain's Oldest Steam Locomotive On The Blaenavon Steam Railway - 27/08/23
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2023
- August bank holiday weekend saw the Pontypool & Blaenavon Steam Railway celebrating their 40th anniversary. Including, No.20 Furness Railway. Britain's oldest operational steam locomotive hauling trains along the line. One of its first debuts following repairs after suffering a mechanical failure back in May. Also, Rosyth No.1 recreating the railway's opening train from 1983 formed of a brake van and mk1 carriage.
Very dignified locomotive, and nicely presented here. For me, the best touch was the crew dressed accordingly, with no Hi Viz distractions. Well filmed. Thanks for the post.
From my armchair, I have had a wonderful day out, really great engine, superb atmosphere and brilliant photography throughout. Thank you for sharing.
No. 20 is just such an incredible survivor. On a larger railway like the Great Western or the Midland it would doubtless have been scrapped by 1900 or so. I couldn't help looking for the vacuum cylinder. Continuous vacuum-operated brakes had not even been invented when this locomotive was built. Superb video recording.
Beautiful photography !
Two fine period locos in the peak of condition! I love them.
Very soothing sound,amazing
What a beautiful old locomotive, a real credit to her caretakers! Thanks so much for posting
What a handsome engine!
It seems that the people of ancient time is far better than todays. Old is Gold, Steam Engines are very nice to look at, perhaps it'll come back again in future. Thanks.
A Beautiful Locamotive. The oldest one in that condition I rode behind was in Austria a little over a decade ago. It was built in the Hapsburge family factory about 1860 and was out for a special Holliday. It had a diesel engine assisting it because like our American 4014 it can more than do the job they are very careful with it..
Pulling period carriages a nice touch. Like the tall chimney.
Superb coverage of this superb loco...I was there as well!
I've seen this loco quite a few times and have ridden in a train hauled by it - it really is a beauty.
Literally just down the road from there is the Rhymney Brewery, so a fine day out can be had by all!
Bet that was fun to drive on a winter's day!
Alex was looking very smart !
Wonderful, I have driven here many times 2002-2006....great to see these old locos...a boon to the local area for steam enthusiasts...
hi there, best video i have seen for a long time on steam locos,just as it should be
Fantastic video and locomotive!
I was lucky enough to go this same day, maybe the last time I see FR 20 for a while