I may be an American enthusiast who prefers GWR locomotives, but I gotta hand it to William Stanier. He knew what he was doing when he designed the LMS 8F. Sure, they were mostly goods engines, but, as I understand it, they weren't slowpokes either. With that logic, it's understandable that a few 8Fs also saw occasional use in passenger service. Therefore, it's only fitting that the ones that are currently operational pull passenger trains. Whether it's on a heritage railway like the famed North Yorkshire Moors Railway or on the former LMS West Coast Main Line where many of them bustled back and forth with heavy goods trains tied to their tenders in the days of steam, they can handle virtually ANY job thrown at them.
Like the BR Standard Class 9Fs, the LMS Stanier 8Fs are banned from working on the mainline rail network in preservation. This is probably due to the length of their wheelbase.
There don't seem to be any videos about the restoration of the 8Fs. The Monster Moves documentary about the repatriation of two of them was so great to watch. What happened after that?
Fantastic, have just subbed, would there be any chance of using a little of your sound track on a model rail video I am doing? full credit and links would be give.
They actually look very similar if you don't look at the wheels, I think 8fs are bigger but I haven't seem them side to side, but when it's being told to you you can't mix them up. (By the way Henry is a combination of a GNR C1 Atlantic and an LNER A1 Pacific that has been modified to have a boiler and firebox similar to a Black 5 with a Caprotti valve gear except the firebox is taller and is shaped a little differently, he also has wheel arches and most of his workings are inside him like his lubrication system).
I may be an American enthusiast who prefers GWR locomotives, but I gotta hand it to William Stanier. He knew what he was doing when he designed the LMS 8F. Sure, they were mostly goods engines, but, as I understand it, they weren't slowpokes either. With that logic, it's understandable that a few 8Fs also saw occasional use in passenger service. Therefore, it's only fitting that the ones that are currently operational pull passenger trains. Whether it's on a heritage railway like the famed North Yorkshire Moors Railway or on the former LMS West Coast Main Line where many of them bustled back and forth with heavy goods trains tied to their tenders in the days of steam, they can handle virtually ANY job thrown at them.
The 8F was essentially derived from the 28xx design, so you’re still not far off from preferring GWR locomotives.
There is also the famous black 5 too. Absolute icon of a workhorse.
Hi, I always had a soft spot for the LMS Crimson red loco's. Very distinctive. This 8F is a real beauty ! Thanks for sharing. Cheers,
Watching this getting ready for the TSW2 dlc. Very excited
I'm glad that there are 8fs that have been preserved. Such beautiful and powerful machines!
Henry is based on an LMS Black 5 locomotive.
Excellent video, I am going to film 48151 tomorrow morning at Wigan.
It's bloody lovely.
Like the BR Standard Class 9Fs, the LMS Stanier 8Fs are banned from working on the mainline rail network in preservation. This is probably due to the length of their wheelbase.
There don't seem to be any videos about the restoration of the 8Fs. The Monster Moves documentary about the repatriation of two of them was so great to watch. What happened after that?
I don't get it. Why would you need two break vans at each end?
Train runs round, you need a brake van on the rear for the return journey. Saves on remarshalling the train at either end of the line.
@@preservedrailway Oh. Also, do heritage railways ever carry actual goods, like repair supplies, coal, and all that?
An 8f on the mainline looks amazing not gonna lie 😮 when was it? I don’t seem to recall?
If I had to choose between a black 5 or an 8f I'd say I like the 8f's better cause I think they have nice design
What was the name given to 48151
O Gauge Guild
@@preservedrailway thanks
my dream i wish to ride that train
Fantastic, have just subbed, would there be any chance of using a little of your sound track on a model rail video I am doing? full credit and links would be give.
Of course you can.
Top man, many thanks, very kind
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Is That On The Severn Valley Railway
No, it’s the Great Central Railway
William stanier cooked
1960
That's Henry
henry is a black five please do your research
+Lexus Adjei That Is A Black Five LMS Stainer
+TrainFan56 are you saying this is a black five?
AGAIN DO YOUR RESERCH THIS IS A 8F A BLACK FIVE LOOKS DIFFRENT FROM A 8F DO YOUR RESEARCH!
They actually look very similar if you don't look at the wheels, I think 8fs are bigger but I haven't seem them side to side, but when it's being told to you you can't mix them up. (By the way Henry is a combination of a GNR C1 Atlantic and an LNER A1 Pacific that has been modified to have a boiler and firebox similar to a Black 5 with a Caprotti valve gear except the firebox is taller and is shaped a little differently, he also has wheel arches and most of his workings are inside him like his lubrication system).