60009 screams through Oxenholme on The CME 12th July 2014 .

LNER A4 60009 Union of South Africa was at the helm of The Railway Touring companies railtour " The Cumbrian Mountain Express " . The train started at London Euston with 60009 coming on at Carnforth for the leg over Shap bank to Carlisle .The return would see the A4 take the Settle and Carlisle line with the steam coming off at Farington junction. The first shot see 09 hammer through Oxenholme with the chime whistle screaming away and thanks to the guys at Willans for letting me film from their yard ( the two photos at the start must be something that was part of the old sidings ) . The return sees the A4 at Cumwhinton near the foot crossing and finally Smardale and Waitby rock cutting . Best watched in 1080hd . Thanks to Stu for updates .

[@nigelterry9299]

Wonderful sight, wonderful sound!

[@PhilbruProduction]

Thank you Steve, It is a pleasure to watch.
Philippe

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Philippe , pleased you liked my work much appreciated comments as ever . Steve

[@981smithy]

Cracking set of shots Steve and a nice touch with the chime whistle from the crew.
Cheers Phil.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Phil , as you know I normally avoid stations like the plague but thought I would ask the staff at Willans if I could film from behind the fence. The whistle was superb just think I maybe should have zoomed in a touch . Cheers Steve

[@rab4472]

Super footage Steve, with no 9 on fine form. I suspect Mr Cameron may have been on board given the full use of the whistle
Have a good trip on Wednesday
Mike

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Mike , I did wonder if the boss man was onboard LOL . Could be a weasel job on Wed if the firefighters have there way with the blasted strike .

[@EMuksteam]

Superb video Steve 1st shot was great with all those whistles and nice of them at Willans to get that clip. The last 2 clips were fantastic above advantage positions. All well captured. (C&A)

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks C&A , don't know what happened to the tripod as it was showing the pylons as being plumb but it must have moved on the gravel . Long time since I have done the last two shots so I was pleased with the results. Steve

[@bobnweaver]

Superb sights and sounds Steve. You have really captured the A4 in all her glory. Excellent. Regards, Jeff.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Cheers Jeff, the A4 was in full flow and made the climbs look effortless. Steve

[@Ryan871]

Cor what a noise she was making, thanks for sharing, Ryan.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Ryan , I agree it was fantastic plus the extra long whistle adding to things .

[@deegabrielle123]

Beautiful image and sound..

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks for the very kind comment as its much appreciated . Steve

[@acw71000]

Wonderful set of shots Steve, great blast on the chime at Oxenholme and superb sound from her at Cumwhinton

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Austin , not sure what happened with the tripod going out of plumb for the first shot just think I should have zoomed in a tad. She was making a fair old noise at Cumwhinton I must admit plus only me there fighting with the nettles and other nasties !

[@vincentneale2620]

Steam Locos are not just machines but machines with a soul I`ve always felt that they are special

[@robmasterman]

Once again Steve, No9 is in superb form, and performing faultlessly...Great coverage...Bob

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Bob, this is a superb loco that always produces the goods . Steve

[@ianandmarybriggs]

Usual high standard, excellent locations! What else is there to say except very many thanks, Steve!

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Ian & Mary , my pleasure just glad you liked the action from 09. Steve

[@vishwajitpawar4076]

Very nice vedio .Green hills and landscapes. Thanks.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Vishwajit , we are blessed with stunning scenery where I live I must admit.

[@hemerdonbank]

Great clips, Steve. Superb sight and sound from the A4. Keith

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Keith , don't think it will be the same this afternoon though with a 47 being banged on the rear at Carlisle . Steve

[@KenBrownekb71000duke]

Lovely video Steve on a fine day with UoSA in fine form. Oxenholme is a great spot to film steam locos at and that blast on the whistle was spine tingling! Liked all the other clips, although I liked the sound and effort at Cumwinton. Thanks. Ken

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Ken , don't normally film at Stations but thought I would ask the staff at Willans just so I could escape the camera clicks and folk shouting LOL .

[@mekydro]

Impressive to see it blowing off at 1:42, at the top of the bank!

[@TheStephengthompson]

+mekydro Thanks for the kind comment and I must admit not often I see the A4 blowing off . Steve

[@SteamingAroundTheMidlands]

Great work as ever Steve, the a4 sounding superb in all of your shots. Some great locations as well. I didn't have the best of luck with yesterday’s tours, just wasn't my day! At least I got some good performances from 45699 the previous week. Thanks for sharing - Sam

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Sam, the last two locations are ones that I have not used for some time so that was a bonus .

[@Frserthegreenengine]

Great video, I love the A4s. But in my personal opinion even though the A4s look great in BR Green (especially Union of South Africa) it's not what comes to my mind of an A4. I much prefer the A4s in LNER garter Blue or BR Blue. That's just my opinion.
Once again Great video.

[@khankadet]

Makes a nice change to see her flying along Steve. Nice variation of shots with the A4 going so well. Chris

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Chris, I agree the A4 at speed is a sight to see .

[@AndreiTupolev]

Magnificent sight! The driver likes that whistle.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Andrei , just think perhaps I should have zoomed in a bit more for the first shot and rechecked the plumb of the tripod .

[@nightlightabcd]

I couldn't help but notice that when British engines run the mainline, the travel fast and without a diesel helper but American trains always run with a diesel helper and often run a bit slower. Great train and great vid. British steam engines are the best.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks for the very kind comment . British steam tours tend to have a diesel on the rear in the summertime due to the high fire risk and they are sometimes right behind the steam loco with the diesel doing 90% of the work . Regards Steve

[@PAVANZYL]

Great camera work! Thanks.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks for the kind comment and very sorry for the late reply . Regards Steve

[@snowjohnb]

I think No 9 was right on the money yesterday, great shots and sound.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Cheers John, glad you liked the action . Steve

[@AdamH1029]

I know they aren't very good for the environment and I'm a car guy, but steam engines are just gorgeous pieces of engineering.

[@locomotive67]

Hi Steve, fantastic capture there,very good indeed..Dave

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Dave , pleased you enjoyed the A4 hard at work . Steve

[@locomotive67]

Hi Steve , Great stuff..Dave

[@Raul1971xxx]

Well, I would say that a steam engine works like a two-stroke gasoline engine... It screams.. 👍👍🇪🇸🇪🇸🚂🚂

[@simonpcroot]

Question Please can you say how you got sound, was i just on board camera mic if so what camera or did you use a external recorder track side and add in the edit
best regards

[@TheStephengthompson]

Hi Simon , I use external microphones ( Rode video mic ) inside Rode windshield blimps that connect to the cameras with 3.5mm shielded cabling for better sound quality as the Rode mic picks up sound far better than the cameras inbuilt mic . Regards Steve

[@DeanPark]

A great set of shots there. She looks magnificent - as usual.
I have a couple of videos of her on my channel, check them out. Fairly short clips, but still impressive! Cheers. Dave

[@OlanKenny]

Considering that it's only about 30 mins away (10 by overpriced bus and then 20 by reasonably priced train) I really need to go up to Oxenholme more often.

[@alexanderk.3056]

Interesting that UK doesn't have all railroad routes electrified!?
And like for sharing this with us!

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Alexus , the two mainlines are electrified just one or two routes are still wire free thankfully .

[@alexanderk.3056]

Hm, good then!

[@corporallee44]

Experienced driver me thinks, there's a lack of huge amount of smoke bellowing from the stake, usually down to the drivers ability I've read.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Arnold , much appreciated comment and I think you are bang on about the driver . Steve

[@helenlunn3829]

Arnold Robert Lee I think it's more down to the fireman than the driver

[@jskkenyon8184]

Nice set of shots Steve, really like the stills at the start.
James

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks James, the stills were from the old sidings but not sure what the round handle was used for maybe the water column .

[@balmesh]

Great stuff, Steve. Some good running there?

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Alan , she was going well on a warm day that's for sure.

[@simonpcroot]

ah i thought you might be using radio mics
my brorther is a very good sound guy will seek to him about this way thank you for your time.
Do you mean you run long lengths of cable back to the camera via a 3.5 jack

[@TheStephengthompson]

Hi Simon , I sometimes have the Rode mic attached on top of the camera in the shoe but normally I use a long 3.5 jacked cable to the camera with the blimp lying on the floor about 3m away .

[@1977ajax]

Beautiful to behold. From an age when trains knew what they were, and were without the modern identity crisis of painting themselves bright blue and sticking garish company logos all over themselves.

[@bordersrailway1497]

Hi Stephen - fantastic shots. Can you email me directly please - ontrack at live dot co dot uk - I would like your permission to use a clip from your footage on our Borders Railway programme if possible. Many thanks Stuart