Churnet Valley Railway - Super Power Weekend Take Two - Saturday 1st February 2020
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- In October 2019, the Churnet Valley Railway planned Super Power Saturday, which would feature three USATC S160s working together for the first time since World War Two. Unfortunately, due to flooding which washed some of the line away, the one day event was cancelled. Follow an appeal and the railway being repaired, they announced Super Power Weekend Take Two, which had the same premise as the original event, but now over two days!
The event saw four non-stop round trips featuring the three S160s from Kingsley & Froghall up the Cauldon Low branch to Ipstones. Joining the two residents was recently returned to service S160 No 2253 'Omaha', which will eventually move to the Dartmouth Steam Railway. Each day culminated in a triple header, with 'Omaha' leading the two residents to Ipstones.
The full locos line up was:-
| USATC S160 No 2253 'Omaha' (courtesy of Peter Best and Dartmouth Steam Railway)
| USATC S160 No 5197
| USATC S160 No 6046
| BR Class 33 No 33021 'Eastleigh'
| BR Class 33 No 33102 'Sophie'
USA locos sent to UK for WWII?
Yes
What is Omaha's Whistle from? How come she not got proper american one like the other s160s??🤔
Are DVD’s of this available in USA format?
Superb video, those S160s really don't hold back! Looked like a great event, well worth the efforts on everyone involved, especially considering the flooding the first time round!
Brilliant video, and a brilliant event! Hopefully Omaha will be on her way down to Paignton soon, can't wait to ride behind my favourite class for the first time!
Brilliant video! I had a great day yesterday chasing and riding the S160s!
Wonderful video, big thumbs up :)
Fantastic video, well captured. Regards Jake.
The wailing sound of US whistle sounds strange against the backdrop of the English countryside.?
It may sound strange, but it is absolutely delightful. I also prefer the sound of American Diesel chime air horns- much better than the squeaky 2-tones on British trains.
@@MervynPartin yeah Mervyn I think I would agree with you!
Does Oamha have a different whistle to the other s160s?
Yes Omaha has a BR STD chime whistle
@@callumthornelow2936thank you i thought so! I mean peter best had done wonders to the loco naking it stand out to the other s160s
Back in the 1990s 2253 had bulleid whistle which sounded very out of place
@@callumthornelow2936 id love to see that
@@callumthornelow2936 Thank you for confirming that I was not mistaken. Most American chime whistles are deeper toned.
Good to 6046 again I saw her at the Dartmouth steam railway in the summer
Now that's what I call "Super Power".
Fabulous locos, sights and sounds superbly captured to convey the atmosphere and enthusiasm. Particularly liked the long shot looking down on all 3 S160s. I generally prefer short videos but this leaves me wanting more. Kind regards, Bob.
Am so surprised zat u got only 111 likes this s way to far
Brilliant !!! Is it true that the was only 4 of these engines sent during the war ??
There was a lot more than 4. I even heard a tale from a railwayman I knew that one of the British railways (not mentioning the Great Western by name, of course) hid one away before it was sent on to Europe. A nice tale, even if completely untrue.
There was 500
Only needs a bell and a deeper whistle and it sounds like the locomotives over here
I take it you know the origin of these locos Evan.?
nigel mitchell yes the US sent them over during the WWII effort a hand full remain over here in the states
@@GETOUTLTD I didn't realise some were retained stateside. !
Anyway I'm looking forward to 4014 visiting the Churnet valley soon. ATB Mitch.
Ps where in the states are you ?
I'm in Rugby GB, once a big railway junction town.
The Churnet valley is about 70 miles from me..
nigel mitchell well not sent back over, more like never sent over lots of bases and docks had rail yards and the army switchers were the standard use that Lima and Alco would make for the ally effort. The age of steam round house and Morristown and Erie has one in pieces. Oh I live in NJ.