The Monster - Filmed At Gorton, Manchester (1925)

Gorton, Manchester.
A large locomotive engine is presented to the camera. Top shot of the engine with railway workers standing around looking at the train. It is a Garratt type locomotive and the most powerful of its kind in the world. Shot of the train in a letter box mask. Steam is coming from its funnel. Good shots of the stationary train. Pan along wheels and body of engine. The train travels down the line with men hanging on to the sides. Large clouds of steam.
Note: nicely shot.
Amendment June 2011:
Mr Alan Hampson got in touch to point out that the loco shown was completed by Beyer-Peacock Ltd in August 1925, so presumably the clip dates from around this time, as it is shown under test in the works yard at Gorton.
FILM ID:842.18
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[@colinardron198]

It's very likely that my grandfather who was a blacksmith at Gorton Tank, worked on the construction of this amazing locomotive .

[@alisonreid1251]

My Grandfather also worked there

[@patriciaknight24]

What excellent quality film

[@cobbss1405]

Even without sound I can still hear the incredible sounds the locomotive makes

[@None-zc5vg]

My school was just down the road from that loco works, which was making diesels when it closed in 1966. A few buildings survive on the site including the large assembly hall that dates from 1920

[@AndrewTheRocketCityRailfan4014]

Didn’t work out but I can’t say Gresley didn’t try. He know how amazing of an engineer he was.

[@hywelroberts1653]

It would be nice if the LNER U1 Garratt was still around

[@sarahmartiniom]

Yeah as static display cuz know-one would want to drive it

[@Uftonwood2]

The drivers view, peering into the gloom seeking the glimmer of the oil lit signal.

[@thomasdeturk5142]

Almost a century ago today.

[@toucan221]

yes indeed Monster it is 👍👍😃😃