60009 Union of South Africa & 70000 Britannia at YORK, 7th March 2020
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- Опубликовано: 4 сен 2024
- Two tours , 2 great pacific steam locos!
The first tour to arrive was The White Rose from Shrewsbury hauled by 70000 Britannia, followed shortly after by The Yorkshireman from Ealing Broadway, worked by 60009 Union of South Africa, on what could be her last mainline run.
After the tours arrive , both locos head off to the NRM, where they are seen together, for what may be the last time.
An emotional departure from the station by number 9, as she says Good Bye to hundreds of fans on the platform.
Included are a couple of clips of the other two A4s in the NRM, Mallard and Sir Nigel Gresley, which is nearing the end of a long overhaul.
Finally 70000 leaves back for Shrewsbury, where as The Yorkshireman is diesel hauled back to Ealing Broadway.
7th March 2020
So many memories of my trainspotting days in the late 50's early 60's, A4s being my top loco, memories to of stealing into Doncaster Works on a Saturday afternoon locos being repaired and locos lined up for scrapping.
Thanks for the memories.
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video!!
Top Marks to the people who keep these legendary engines in such an incredible condition!
Thanks for posting this. 👍🏻
Many thanks!
I feel for the poor old fireman. There must have been at least six people on that footplate. I'm talking from experience! Thanks for the memories. John Ream.
I remember when the 'union...' came through my village about 20 years ago, amazing sight!
And a great memory??
I remember all the A4's trainspotting at Kings Cross in the fifties. Even got a ride up platform 10 on the footplate after the train had left. I remember when they used to thrash on the greasy rails. I grew up within a mile of Euston, St Pancras and Kings Cross.
I worked on the ol' gal (60009) when she came into British Rail Engineering workshops in Glasgow for bush repairs back in 1978
Still brings tears to me eyes 2 years later
Great memories of when I stood on platforms all over the country ,with my duffle bag .shiphams salmon paste butties and flask of coffee that my mam had made me and my notepad and pen,stood in all weather's only problem I had in them days was worrying if the station master had us train spotters removed from the platform,i
Ps video great thank you
Many thanks and great memories for you!
I live next to the Sheffield /York line. I heard the whistle first and shouted streak and rushed into the back garden to see the Union go past.
Wife thought I'd gone mad.
Haha, I bet she did!
Brilliant They should get more recognition after all they were the back bone of the UK, thank you for sharing.
My pleasure, thank Tony. They certainly were!
This was in my recommended
Idk why but I enjoyed the videos out of all the A4's I like Sir nigel gresley and Mallard the most
Excellent video Phil. Seeing these two magnificent locos together is very special. I cannot wait to see Sir Nigel Gresley back on the tracks. I got to stand in the cab of Britannia at Llangollen a few years ago when she was there with Tornado.
Thanks Philip. Yes hopefully won't be too long now. It's been a year or two since they last had a big event at Llangollen? Hopefully again soon.
May well be a record, and certainly an interesting story. So sad that so many depots and stations, have been replaced by supermarkets and shopping complexs!
My God. This caught me on the hop. I was watching the videos of the last HST on the ECML and couldn't understand the euphoria for what to me was a high speed DMU! Then 60009 arrives at York and leaves with long blasts on its whistle on what could be its last tour. Now that really is emotional. I will admit now to having tears as that chime whistle sounded out. HST? Nah! A4 Yesssss!
You, me and a good many more Nick. Probably ' not a dry eye in the house' ??
HST is not just any DMU, it is the iconic pinnacle of all DMUs. Much as the A4 is the iconic pinnacle of express steam locos. They are both icons of British engineering and I love them both.
Fantastic coverage of these brilliant engines,Britannia looked really good.Who is going to replace the "Queen of Steam" 60009 Union of South Africa now that she is homeward bound.
An excellent video , probably one of the best I’ve seen for a long time .
Many thanks Kenneth
Fantastic! Sad that Union of South Africa has been retired permanently
Britannia looks as magnificent as I remember her 65 years ago
Nice of the Rees-Mogg family to turn up.
Union of South Africa..just like Scotsman one of Britain’s best and iconic and incredible steam trains built..She will be forever missed but she deserves to be preserved at the NRM in York so the peoples engine can be Kept Alive. Well done on this amazing catch!
Many thanks. I'm sure she will be well looked after at some place.
Phil Clarke I thought she was going to the NRM wasn’t she?
@@cornishman125 no, supposedly a museum in Scotland,.....when it gets bloody built.
King Orry Right okay...fair enough
It's disgusting. The last thing we need is a US situation where a loco is kept outdoors without protection for years on end due to petty wranglings. She's a big loco, but has the NRM got anywhere (not necessarily public) where No9 can be kept under cover?
Absolutely wonderful shots. And great to see so many British railway enthusiasts.
Thanks Norbert. Yes, great to see so many! Luckily the platforms have a nice curve, so most get a good view.
So rarely get to see the beautiful stream-liners.
Lovely to see Britannia - I have some momentos given to my Gramdfather at the naming ceremony.
A great sight Jenny. Something to be proud of and treasure
@@philclarke3203 Phil, thank you. My Grandfather was Alfred Barnes.
Great video Phil and great engines.What a chime 60009 on coming into the station,lovely
Thanks Rick
Wow beautiful locomotives both! Great camera work too. Thanks!
Many thanks, my pleasure.
I remember seeing Britannia, on shed and withdrawn, in 1967 at Carlisle Kingmoor (12A) - I was a sixteen. A shed fitter told me the loco was a mechanical mess. The only thing working properly was the chime whistle.
Great to see it performing so well.
60009 is on home lines. The A4 locos were aesthetically as good as it gets.
Interesting story you have there.
Should recall the two A4s from overseas now that we restored them. The Americans are not interested in anything non American.
1951GL The last time I saw Britannia was in York in the early hours of a bitter February morning in the ealy '60s. I was waiting in a stationary train at what was then platform 7. Britannia ran southbound, tender first, light engine down one of the middle lines (now no longer there) It was clanking and rattling and oozing steam at every pore. I remember thinking, British Railways board don't give a s**t about our heritage. Apart from loco's they destroyed a great deal of our railway heritage in the name of modernity.
@@keithparker5103 Exactly Keith. One of the last steam sheds, 10D Lostock Hall, was doing no maintenance in the final year. I saw an Ivatt 3MT with what looked like lard slapped onto the valve gear, just to keep it moving.
That 60009 is gorgeous!
What a captivating video. Good to see Sir NG well on the way to returning to NYMR. Oh to be in Gods own County on day like that, surrounded by so much history.
Thanks Alan. It was a great day!
Nostalgia knocked on my door.
Unique , delightful and helpful
video !
Faultlessly ideal job !
I'm immensely grateful !
Many thanks, glad you enjoyed it.
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Thanks Ronald
Great work Phil, the UoSA is an old friend, I can't believe it's farewell.
Thanks yorkie. Maybe one more tour, but not long till the end.
saw this70000 heading into sheffield last saturday ,a wonderful sight
Gracias por compartir este video. Estas magnificas locomotoras me siguen cautivando la atencion. Algun dia, espero, poder ir a este museo y verlas personalmente... Por ahora me queda agradecer estos videos que me hacen sonar algunos momentos. Junto con algunos modelos 00 gauge from Hornby y Bachman que hacen funcionar mi fantasia. Gracias.
Many thanks Martin, my pleasure. Hope you get there soon.
As a child got a hold of the whistle!,
I like the dark green colour on engines. It gives them a much cleaner look than all flat black.
Thanks for sharing your story.
I travelled on stream trains a lot back in the days. What an experience that was. Cheers.
Beautiful.
A great video of .the two kettles together, thanks for sharing it with us.
Thanks Tony. My pleasure.
excellent shots of Britannia and union of south Africa 👍two rail tours in one day we in Kent there is no planned Steam tours so far this year we use to get some once upon time we fill left out😟
Thanks Barry. Sorry to hear that, they seem to stick with the same tours on the same routes.
We're a bit spoil in York with the NRM and all the tours but I love it!
Good effort, Phil. It must have been quite an effort, too, with all those people around!
Thanks Alan. Yes have to make use of the zoom lens and get on the floor below others.
Superb action Phil of both locos and a farewell whistle from 60009! hoping for one last run on S@C ive heard. Cheers.
Thanks David. Yes alot of rumours flying round, everyone waiting for an announcement.
Still can't get through a video of No9's last couple of months without a tear or two. Horrible days :-(
She was expected to do one final run in April! Guess any hope of that has gone now as every thing is cancelled or closed? :-(
Farewell Union Of South Africa.
Gone, but certainly not forgotten.
@trainfan320303 , as in farewell to the mainline. It's going to a museum in Scotland
Amazing ❤🚂❤
Many thanks 👍😀
Beautiful locomotives
Excellent video!
Good work. 👍🏻
Many thanks Gazza
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I didn't realise I'd had two attempts at this Phil.
Tried to keep it positive anyway.
It's greatto see them, and thank you for filming. Can I gently suggest that for long shots you use a tripod - the jerking around is rather disconcerting.
Thanks Robert, my pleasure. Yes, sorry about that, I know what you mean, the trouble I find with tripods, is they tend to be a bit cumbersome, especially on a crowded platform. I appreciate your comment though
Try a monopod?
Great video
Saw both many times in br days, Crewe and Grantham.
Thanks Ken. Great memories!
And racing through Corby... ;-)
Toda una princesa de hierro
Excellent Phil, spot on coverage from York, cheers nige
Thanks nige
Great footage, many thanks.
Beautiful locomotive !!!!
Agreed!
Nothing beats seeing a train like this coming into a station no need for a diesel
EXCELLENT CLIPS. Not too close to the locos, and on the opposing platforms too. Considering the crowds you did very well........................Have you seen my clips of 009 at Barry in 2018
Thanks Mike. I don't like being too close, much more flexibility, and able to use the zoom lens from a distance! Easier to get round the crowds too?? No, I'll take a look, thanks.
Excellent
Superb shots !
2:52 I just got a telegram from Isambard Kingdom Brunel. He wants his sideburns back!
Superb coverage of a memorable day at York Phil.
Thanks Jeff, yes well worth being there amongst the crowds. Great to see so many enthusiasts.
Great video & lovely footage 👍
Thanks Simon
Phil Clarke there is nothing more nice to see old steam trains & they still use their old engines in America to carry freight. I keep up the good work 👍
Thanks Simon. Must be great to see them hauling a heavy freight train. We get to see steam on freight over here, but only for show on heritage lines.
Great vid, thanks!
Thanks Mark
12:00 what a fantastic sight....
Like 500 ...fantastic Video!
Thanks Thomas
Great video. Out of interest, what do you use to edit your video's.
Many thanks. I use Microsoft movie maker.
@@philclarke3203 ok thanks.
I enjoyed that thank you
Thanks Melvin, my pleasure
Brilliant shot at 12:50 !!
Many thanks.
Did the whistle get stuck?
Here’s sir Nigel gresley the a4 due to come back later this year because saphos trains have confirmed that this engine is gonna be join up with Britannia and based in York for the next 10 years
Based in Crewe!
@@philclarke3203 And maybe soon a second base in Springburn if Hoskings can find the right price.
@@andrewyoung749 Yes and I am sure he will, if he knows it will help his business grow?
@@philclarke3203 tbh he doesnt need the business to grow,hes got loads of cash lol
But sure would be nice to have more in Scotland. Theres really not much in the way of mainline steam up there. Almost nothing when you discount the repeat itinerary at fort william.
Being an East Coast Route loco, No7 should be a regular on BOTH sides of the border. Remember, however, that SNG was always an English loco, only ever based at two sheds: King's + and Grantham.
Watching an Class A4 locomotive operating on modern electrified lines some how doesn't seem out of place.
Maybe to do with the A4s streamlined front end, that the modern trains are now copying?
@Phil Clark The aerodynamic shape and swooping lines are iconic, but it's more than just skin deep. When these late design locomotives get into their stride it's nothing short of an engineering work of art, a kinetic sculpture, a pinnacle of mans expression in steam, both aesthetically and as a utilitarian useful machine. Precision delivery of raw power is a thing of beauty. And thank you for sharing so others can experience.
This is the only time these two meet each other before 60009 goes away to be on display next month
@@peterbuckley265well it says peter that 60009 is going to scotland next month in april
They have "met" many times before this Scott, it certainly is NOT the first time.
Yes jules
Hi, I captured this with my drone. Video is live which you may like to see
Thanks, I'll take a look.
What a lovely beast she is! But whats up with those railway lines? It looks a little wobbly.
She is! It's just the exaggerated effect the long zoom lens gives.... hopefully!
Good video Phil :)
Thanks Simon
Re No7 - will she still be in that stripey 'woodlouse' livery, or will be in something nicer - Brunswick. Obviously Garter's out as that will require a reversion to a single chimney, which is operationally ridiculous these days...
Do you have any idea what’s happening with n9 ? I heard she’s heading to a museum
That's the plan, bur planning permission not passed yet.
Phil Clarke ohh
why the last time? sorry I'm not really into it but im a fan of steam engines ect.
Her 10 year boiler ticket expires in April. And there are no plans for an overhaul, but going in to a museum
Thank you very much for the video Phil. Took a load of photos that day. Link to all of them is at www.flickr.com/photos/16521384@N07/albums/72157713407044247
You may have been near me at times. Nice to see them both together in the NRM yard, and to see the departure of 70000. I was on my train going home as she was stopped short of coupling up to her train.
Farewell 60009, and thank you.
Thanks Robert. Just looked through your photos, very nice and some very interesting ones too.!
@@philclarke3203 Thank you.
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I think the whistle works on the a4 🙉
I believe this was the last service to be pulled by Union of South Africa before it goes into retirement, so better make the most of that whistle while they can
@@andrewbailey7999 oh right, that makes sense then. That's a shame, too expensive to overhaul I wonder?
I'm not sure the exact reason for not overhauling, but I think Sir Nigel Gresley, one of the other surviving A4s, is being worked on atm with the intent of going back on the mainline. I might be wrong though
@@andrewbailey7999 And to Moss as well, the owner has decided not to overhaul the loco and is withdrawing it from the mainline. It is his intention to bring the loco back to his farm in Fife for display there. His plans have been well documented in the railway press a few years ago. And yes you are correct about 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley, it WILL be going mainline when the overhaul is complete.
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Thanks danut
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every single thing in this film thats modern is ugly . everything Victorian from the top hats to the trains is beautiful
Very true Mark
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