Great film it brought back memories of my visit to Carnforth in August that year . Oliver Cromwell was inside being prepared for the last day minus nameplates just transfers in the place of nameplates. 61306 in store not known as Mayflower then. The long lines of locos all waiting to be scrapped . We were allowed to walk around the shed no one seemed to want to get you away as they did at most other sheds at this time. Wish I had the camera I have now to record it. I had a Kodak Brownie at the time it took only 12 photos and cost 10/6 to be developed a fortune for a 14 year old. Thanks for posting
Very kind of you to take the time to send this very nice comment. As you say, everyone was so friendly that day....the driver of the 8f, and the Brit, both asked me up on to the footplate so I could film from there. This will NEVER happen again, and wish I had a better camera at the time. If it brought some good memories watching the video, then that pleases me. Best wishes.
Absolute gold, I' d stopped loco spotting by then, I could'nt stand seeing the majesty that is steam being run down,filthy, and withdrawn and scrapped. Long live preserved steam!
ruclips.net/video/sWlW8m7grEI/видео.html I have recently enhanced this film, and added some sounds to it. The soundtrack in not authentic, but in my opinion, better than drab music. Thank you for your comment, and hope you enjoy this video.
I returned to Carnforth this week on holiday and expected to rekindle memories from when I attended this meeting in 1968. I was 11 on school outing. I had no idea of the significance of the event at that time.It was just great trains all around with smoke, steam, smells and noise. I had the time of my life running along the tracks with no one shouting "oy you, `elf n safety". My teacher a rail enthusiast had tears in his eyes but we thought it was the smoke. WHERES IT ALL GONE? Terrific video.
Many thanks for taking the time to reply, I don't think any of this is rubbish quality! In fact, it has just the atmosphere to rekindle all the memories of my ace trainspotting days. Preston, Crewe, Lostock Hall, Tinsley, Reddish, Guide Bridge and although my memories are now foggy, Blackpool Cenral shed. To name only a few. If only I'd had the means to record some of it.....I thought it would never end! You did all of this and have shared it, top man.
Thank you for this wonderful comment, and I am so pleased to bring back memories for you. Your teacher could quite well have been me (with tears in MY eye's). Pity about the quality of the film, if only I had the camera I have now!!
@@DaveCooper36b Good work Dave. Nostalgic memories of steam reflects a dissatisfaction with modern life. Today's fuel crisis. I used to go as a kid to pick up coal from railway lines. We survived. We loved the dirty monsters. But seeing a red LMS Coronation Scot thundering through Lancaster Castle Station was epic.
@siobhan104 Thank you, thank you. When I upload the films on to you-tube, my thoughts are " I really hope someone enjoy's this". So I appreciate it when people like you make a comment.
Brilliant Dave Thanks for posting So missing the smell of the smoke steam and oil Did we really just shrug our shoulders as BR cut up these magnificent locomotives Thank goodness that a few went to Barry.
I agree with you, to be able to say "I was there" is a nice thought. The quality is rubbish I know, but at least there is some kind of record of the day. Thank you for your comment, and glad you enjoyed watching.
It was some compensation to visit the Talyllyn that day with my parents, brother and sister. But wow, was I miserable about the end of steam (as we knew it, Jim)! Thanks for the vid. Black Fives are real good-lookers eh?!
+Stephen Smith: The end of steam was a very sad day for us enthusiasts, but privileged to have been there during the steam era. Thank you for your comment Sir.
+Dave Cooper I just wish I had seen more steam. By March 1967 it was gone from the Cambrian Railways system and I'd only seen mostly Manors, BR Standard 4MT 4-6-0s and 2-6-0s, Standard 3MT 2-6-2s, Collet 0-6-0 tender locos and ex GW Small Praries. I have memories of 9Fs and Southern pacifics, elsewhere but that is about it except for a mental image of a Brit entering Shrewsbury platform 7 with the Pines Express - which at the time I mistook for a Bullied pacific (which it could not have been). But yes, looking back the transition era was interesting and we have so many wonderful steam survivors it has worked out better than anyone could have guessed back in August '68. I even got to drive and fire 'Cheltenham' last July. Amazing. The slight grinding effect of the driving wheels on the rail is experienced as if one weighed about the same amount as the weight on a pair of driving wheels - about 20 tons. No kidding. For a few seconds I felt like I weighed 20 tons. Steam locos 'talk' to crew in many different ways that are unlike standing on the trackside and watching them go by (amazing as that is).
+Stephen Smith : There is nothing wrong delving in to your memories, just like you, I have vivid recollections of the steam day's. I should imagine driving "Cheltenham" must have been a great experience....very nice. Thank you so much for your comment.
+Stephen Smith Any vids of scrapping steam locos, that would be great! Plenty of sparks flying and pieces falling. This was all of them working, what about the breaker's videos?
+Màrtainn Skene : It is a copyright free music cd from AKM Music......and the cd is entitled "Tranquil Rhythms" AK025. Contact them on www.akmmusic.co.uk Hope this helps.
Amazing footage...this is where RUclips shines..
Great work on the transfer edit.
Thank you for your very kind comment, and pleased you enjoyed the video.
Great film it brought back memories of my visit to Carnforth in August that year . Oliver Cromwell was inside being prepared for the last day minus nameplates just transfers in the place of nameplates. 61306 in store not known as Mayflower then. The long lines of locos all waiting to be scrapped . We were allowed to walk around the shed no one seemed to want to get you away as they did at most other sheds at this time.
Wish I had the camera I have now to record it. I had a Kodak Brownie at the time it took only 12 photos and cost 10/6 to be developed a fortune for a 14 year old.
Thanks for posting
Very kind of you to take the time to send this very nice comment. As you say, everyone was so friendly that day....the driver of the 8f, and the Brit, both asked me up on to the footplate so I could film from there.
This will NEVER happen again, and wish I had a better camera at the time.
If it brought some good memories watching the video, then that pleases me.
Best wishes.
Absolute gold, I' d stopped loco spotting by then, I could'nt stand seeing the majesty that is steam being run down,filthy, and withdrawn and scrapped. Long live preserved steam!
ruclips.net/video/sWlW8m7grEI/видео.html
I have recently enhanced this film, and added some sounds to it.
The soundtrack in not authentic, but in my opinion, better than drab music.
Thank you for your comment, and hope you enjoy this video.
I returned to Carnforth this week on holiday and expected to rekindle memories from when I attended this meeting in 1968. I was 11 on school outing. I had no idea of the significance of the event at that time.It was just great trains all around with smoke, steam, smells and noise. I had the time of my life running along the tracks with no one shouting "oy you, `elf n safety". My teacher a rail enthusiast had tears in his eyes but we thought it was the smoke. WHERES IT ALL GONE? Terrific video.
Many thanks for taking the time to reply, I don't think any of this is rubbish quality! In fact, it has just the atmosphere to rekindle all the memories of my ace trainspotting days.
Preston, Crewe, Lostock Hall, Tinsley, Reddish, Guide Bridge and although my memories are now foggy, Blackpool Cenral shed. To name only a few. If only I'd had the means to record some of it.....I thought it would never end! You did all of this and have shared it, top man.
A great film Dave, really sad but a living testimony to that last weekend of specials . Thank you for sharing.
So much to comment on I wouldn't know where to start. Great stuff, very enjoyable.
What a beautiful film, Dave - I was a Carnforth guard in the 1980's, and I have many fond memories of the depot and its' men.
Many thanks Andrew for your lovely comment, and very pleased you enjoyed the film.....and of course, it brought some nice memories back for you.
I was on the LCGB special, leaning out of the guards compartment as it climbs out of Carnforth. Quite spooky seeing myself all these years later.
There you go, you never know when you may turn up on the internet.
@@DaveCooper36b There's a couple of photos I took that day on this page - one at Carnforth - www.sixbellsjunction.co.uk/60s/680804lc.html
Great video Dave with lots of good memories.
Thank you for this wonderful comment, and I am so pleased to bring back memories for you. Your teacher could quite well have been me (with tears in MY eye's). Pity about the quality of the film, if only I had the camera I have now!!
Fifty years ago now, and there are so few video records of the events.
Well I am pleased mine is out there for anyone who is interested.
Clearly filmed on 8mm.Very expensive then. I pulled... along with many others... Flying Scotsman... for ITV Charity Show at Carnforth.
It certainly was expensive...but to a certain degree...worth it.
I have re-edited this film and added sound effects, it's better than the music.
You can search for it on my channel if you are interested.
@@DaveCooper36b Good work Dave. Nostalgic memories of steam reflects a dissatisfaction with modern life. Today's fuel crisis. I used to go as a kid to pick up coal from railway lines. We survived. We loved the dirty monsters. But seeing a red LMS Coronation Scot thundering through Lancaster Castle Station was epic.
@@DaveCooper36b Filming on 8mm made you edit as you filmed. Each reel only 10 mins long. Everyone aspired to semi professional 16mm.
@siobhan104 Thank you, thank you. When I upload the films on to you-tube, my thoughts are " I really hope someone enjoy's this". So I appreciate it when people like you make a comment.
The music is really enchanting.
43 years ago now Steve, as you say...it is a film you watch with a lump in your throat.
I remember all of this and can only say at least I was there! I have the memories......
Many thanks for sharing this.
By the way, ace vibe...........
Brilliant Dave Thanks for posting So missing the smell of the smoke steam and oil Did we really just shrug our shoulders as BR cut up these magnificent locomotives Thank goodness that a few went to Barry.
I agree with you, to be able to say "I was there" is a nice thought.
The quality is rubbish I know, but at least there is some kind of record of the day.
Thank you for your comment, and glad you enjoyed watching.
It was some compensation to visit the Talyllyn that day with my parents, brother and sister. But wow, was I miserable about the end of steam (as we knew it, Jim)! Thanks for the vid. Black Fives are real good-lookers eh?!
+Stephen Smith: The end of steam was a very sad day for us enthusiasts, but privileged to have been there during the steam era. Thank you for your comment Sir.
+Dave Cooper I just wish I had seen more steam. By March 1967 it was gone from the Cambrian Railways system and I'd only seen mostly Manors, BR Standard 4MT 4-6-0s and 2-6-0s, Standard 3MT 2-6-2s, Collet 0-6-0 tender locos and ex GW Small Praries. I have memories of 9Fs and Southern pacifics, elsewhere but that is about it except for a mental image of a Brit entering Shrewsbury platform 7 with the Pines Express - which at the time I mistook for a Bullied pacific (which it could not have been). But yes, looking back the transition era was interesting and we have so many wonderful steam survivors it has worked out better than anyone could have guessed back in August '68. I even got to drive and fire 'Cheltenham' last July. Amazing. The slight grinding effect of the driving wheels on the rail is experienced as if one weighed about the same amount as the weight on a pair of driving wheels - about 20 tons. No kidding. For a few seconds I felt like I weighed 20 tons. Steam locos 'talk' to crew in many different ways that are unlike standing on the trackside and watching them go by (amazing as that is).
+Stephen Smith : There is nothing wrong delving in to your memories, just like you, I have vivid recollections of the steam day's. I should imagine driving "Cheltenham" must have been a great experience....very nice. Thank you so much for your comment.
+Stephen Smith Any vids of scrapping steam locos, that would be great! Plenty of sparks flying and pieces falling. This was all of them working, what about the breaker's videos?
@blobs2blobs No problem. I love anything like this. Just wish there was more archive film like this from South Wales where I live.
I was expecting a David Lean shot of the train passing through Carnforth station like in the movie.
Stunning video, David. It's McGuire Shepherd, by the way, under this username.
Many thanks for the comment, and of course pleased you enjoyed watching it.
I never understood why 156 wasn't preserved as it was only one of four true named ones
Cracked frames
cool vid, don't suppose H&S would be happy watching tho 😆 what a contrast the vid quality with it being shot 68 and the music, goes well
What's the music for this video, do you know? I don't think it's what's listed. Well nice though.
+Màrtainn Skene : It is a copyright free music cd from AKM Music......and the cd is entitled "Tranquil Rhythms" AK025.
Contact them on www.akmmusic.co.uk
Hope this helps.
+Màrtainn Skene if you like this boring noise , so called music you have no ear for real music !!!!!