LNER 4498 Sir Nigel Gresley Returns in Style on the Settle & Carlisle Line 21/5/22.

[@FlyFree2023]

Excellent footage and credit to the volunteer engineering team & SNGLT for making this day possible.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Malc , yes all the work behind the scenes gets forgotten about sometimes.

[@blackcountrysteamvideos8021]

Brilliant footage. I especially like the first shot. You can tell from the steam/ black smoke exactly when the coal is being shovelled into the firebox.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks for the kind words and like you say you could see how hard the fireman was working 👍

[@HenrysAdventures]

Brilliant video! I saw her at Carlisle!

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Henry, glad you got her at Carlisle 👍🎥

[@railmediaproductions3677]

Absolutely fantastic to see Sir Nigel back on the mainline again. This is one of my favourite steam locomotives of all time. Well done filming this, I really enjoyed it.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks for the kind comment and it’s only the fourth time I’ve had the pleasure to film her .

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Steve, Superb coverage of the much awaited return of the A4 to the mainline. Regards, John

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks John , it was a great display from the A4 on her mainline return 👍

[@allan5919]

Superb shots of the A4 approaching and passing by. Excellent video of the locos return to rail tours Stephen.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Allan, hard to believe it’s 14yrs since I last filmed Gresley.

[@ldegmtrainspotter]

Amazing rail movie! Great captures and awesome landscapes! Thumbs Up
All the best from Romania
Andrew

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Andrew, really pleased you enjoyed the video 👍

[@nige7577]

Spot on Steve, fireman doing well above Horton there going by the clag, great to see the A4 returning to duty at last, cheers 👍

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Nige , it was a great sight and sound and the clag was a bonus 👍

[@Phil6219]

Great footage Steve as always, very nice to see so many folks out for this one :)

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Phil , never seen so many cars at Selside Cottages I must say.

[@hemerdonbank]

Superbly captured Steve. ( no need to pan or zoom!). Nice to see her back. Hopefully down south before too long. Keith.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Keith, like you say no need to do anything with the cameras 👍🎥

[@barrythedieselelectricstea5217]

excellent shots of sir nigel at different locations 👍

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Barry, much appreciated as always 👍

[@acw71000]

Good selection of shots Steve. Really good to have an A4 back on the mainline

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Austin , it was great to see her again and to hear a chime whistle again.

[@deauvilledad07]

Man and machine in harmony. Super video Steve. Thanks for sharing, well done 🤓 stay safe 💙

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Anthony, it was a superb display from all concerned I thought.

[@stuartbroome1258]

At last, an A4 back on the mainline, great video, thank you for your efforts, (old ex chaser). 😀

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Stuart, it was great to see her again after a long absence especially on the S&C.

[@antman09ful1]

Excellent Steve.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Mike for the very kind words and I’m very sorry for the late response.

[@geraiswaiya2347]

Wonderful footage.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Gerais 👍

[@bobnweaver]

Truly stunning views Steve and great to see an A4 back on the mainline. Regards, Jeff.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Jeff , it was a great day for Mainline steam I must admit 👍

[@JamesandPeter]

Great shots Steve of SNG, especially on the S&C. Regards James

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks James, it was a great return for SNG I must admit.

[@ianjohnson13]

Lovely to see her out again. You certainly chose some great locations, to show her at full chat! 👍

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Ian , tried to get a location where it wasn’t busy for the am run so I was thankfully on my own 👍🎥

[@stephenbrass1808]

Superb shots Steve, like the 1st location as you can see the fireman working well, great to see SNG back on the S&C, it was busy out there today, shame the other tour had problems, cheers , Steve . 👍🎥😎

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Steve, I wanted to try a location where it wouldn’t be busy so I was lucky enough to be on my tod just wrong side for the wind blowing the exhaust over . Yes it was a shame things went wrong for Guardsman ☹️

[@aniffwebb]

Great stuff, wonderful ti see a Streak back on mainline metals.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Cliff , it was superb to hear the chime whistle again I must admit.

[@moxon2313]

Great Video of 4498 'Sir-Nigel-Gresley' Steve!
I got her at Whalley Yesterday

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Richard, pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@EMuksteam]

Superb video Steve. Great selection of locations. Great to see SNG working on the main line again. Kind regards C&A

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks C&A, it was great to see her again after a gap of 14 yrs for me 👍

[@marvwatkins7029]

Fine job.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Marv 👍

[@deniswane5125]

Excellent stuff there, she performed really well. I caught her at Hoghton northbound and Farington Junction southbound, and she made it look easy.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Denis, it was a cracking display from engine and crew I must admit 👍

[@steworrall9945]

Stunning shots!

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Ste , much appreciated 👍

[@tattoo1084]

Great shots Stephen, especially around Horton. She was in good form for her return.👍👍

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks David, dropped Nige at Helwith and decided to try Horton area so I was pleased with the results.

[@greghilton7797]

Well done indeed. Cheers Stephen

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Greg , much appreciated as always 👍

[@eaglesfield102]

Great video Steve, we were at Selside and I stopped off at Plumpton after abandoning the CME return leg.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Alistair, we should’ve just concentrated on SNG for the return as we didn’t really have enough time to get to Strickland ☹️

[@eaglesfield102]

@@TheStephengthompson I opted for Plumpton as it was on my way home and very close to the Motorway so got back in time to pick up the Chinese for tea.

[@jamesburnside3023]

Excellent that wind is a blowing

[@locomotive6727]

Hi Steve, Great video ,and locations...Dave

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Dave , it was a pleasure to see her again after such a long time 👍

[@locomotive6727]

@@TheStephengthompson Hi Steve, Looking great .Thanks for reply ..Dave

[@SimonTog]

Super video Steve :)

[@TheStephengthompson]

Cheers Simon 👍

[@khankadet]

Great footage and locations despite the late change of plans, Thought she looked quite good in black - made a nice change at least. Take care - Chris

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Chris, for a one of black looked good I thought.

[@thirdengineer]

Great shots Steve The weather seemed to hold in your area I spoke to someone at Hellifield who said it was raining at Ribblehead? I stayed more local but was happy with the results. Hope to see Sir Nigel more in the future? Cheers Brian

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Brian, it looked like it might rain at times but thankfully it stayed dry 👍

[@harnettyrailways]

Cracker of a few shots Steve especially at Horton. Richard

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Richard, I was pleased with the results at Horton I must admit 👍🎥

[@shaunwakefield9793]

Lovely and hopefully get to go on it someday but what spoils it for me is seeing the Class 47 at the rear ,not that I have anything against a 47.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Shaun , to be honest I suspected the 47 would be on the rear especially as it was it’s 1st run since returning to the mainline 🎥

[@CrossfellRailwayVideos]

Great - and plenty of exhaust!

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Alan, it was a bonus to get a good exhaust I must admit.

[@David-lb4te]

The diesel on the end is running. Is this also providing thrust?

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks David, it was providing power for the air conditioning and not helping to push .

[@keithalexander3386]

Great shots! How long is it planned to have Sir Nigel wearing war time black? I prefer green.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Keith, I believe that run was a one off in black and she will now be painted blue and numbered 60007 👍

[@JonDingle]

Superb video squire. Is she up her on the S&C next week or has she gone? Would love to see it again. Last time was about 45years ago in York.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Jon , not sure when she’s up on the S&C next but possibly the 15th of June on the 2nd Fellsman tour has been muted .

[@Helpyourself5]

Are we likely to see this locomotive ( dressed as Mallard) on the rails to celebrate the centenary of her record breaker?

[@Sam-jt1fn]

Super shots Steve, for the shots on the long drag do you need permission from the farmer? I’m a big fan of the 3rd one. Cheers

[@TheStephengthompson]

Never had to ask permission Sam plus as long as you don’t block the gate into the field he seems happy 👍

[@Sam-jt1fn]

@@TheStephengthompson ahh spot on cheers Steve

[@keithdickinson358]

I was waiting expectantly for the characteristic chime whistle at the first location but no luck. Never mind excellent nevertheless 🙂

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Keith, thought I might get a chime in the first shot but hey ho 👍

[@loubyloustar]

I thought it would be in Blue?

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks for the comment but it was always going to do one tour in Wartime black before going into the paint shop 👍