Fruitful busy day. Great viewing. Love the shot in the dark, lol. Actually it was good, waiting for a glimpse of something, an exploding view, and gone in a flash, brilliant. Thanks for your efforts, and for sharing!
Thank you very much, yes the dark shot was nice although it would have been nice if I'd been able to see 7029 go up the bank as well rather than having to stick with Barnt Green. However, that did allow me to see 44871 so I mustn't complain lol. Regards, Dan
Excellent stuff Dan, a very busy and productive day out and so glad you got it right at Barnt Green...... what a crowd. Great shot of 44871 too, she was on a roll!! Regards, Brian.
Thank you very much, yes it was very action packed and very enjoyable. When I looked at the timings I wasn't going to push my luck at Barnt Green and I was right to do so lol. Yes, 44871 was really going some, both in your shot and mine! Looks like she and her crew were just enjoying cruising along the WCML in the low sixties. Regards, Dan
Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed. It's a shame I wasn't able to film more of the Black 5 on this occasion actually, but the Lickey Incline trains took precedent in the end lol. Hope all is well in Australia! Regards, Dan
The pan on the duchess going down is fucking beautiful and the sound of the castle just made the day special by itself and I wonder if the leaf blower earlier could park there but anyways mate was an enjoyable day hope to see you around soon dan👍😁
Hahaha thank you very much for the praise, and the leafblower was definitely breaking some rules, although I'm still of the opinion that they should have got the 20 to bank it lol. Very enjoyable day indeed, see you around, thanks, Dan
To think, as a child, I saw Duchesses and Black Fives every day at Colwich...... where have the years gone? Er, what was that poppy-coloured excrescence at Barnt Green doing in the film?
Yes, a strange thought indeed, at least they're still doing what they were meant for lol. My grandmother tells a good story about putting pennies on the line at Tamworth with my great uncle, and watching them get run over by Duchesses, Black Fives and the like... would have loved to have seen such times. Nothing could be done at Barnt Green, much as I would have liked to edit it out lol. Regards, Dan
@@crunchynutsteamfilms5043 My late father was relief boxman at Elmhurst Crossing between Lichfield and Polesworth, being one of the regular signalmen at Colwich Junction in the 40's, 50's and early 60's. They were great days to be growing up beside the Trent Valley Main Line - everything from Super D's and 4F's, coming down off Cannock Chase with the coal drags, to Duchesses, the LMS Diesel Twins and the prototypes of both the Deltic and Kestrel. Dad remembered seeing the first shakedown run of the streamlined 'Coronation' and it's train - not the inaugural one when they took the crossover at Crewe too fast, but the preceding one. The train came down from Rugeley 'wrong line' due to track work, and reversed onto the correct road opposite the box where, at the time, he was the booking lad. He never forgot how impressive that huge, blue and silver engine was, and the incredible, effortless ease with which she set back and moved several hundred tons without a sound.
@@crunchynutsteamfilms5043 The Deltic was a quite incredible sight - I'd seen the new Kitmaster model in a Rugeley shop window, but not for real. Then one summer afternoon I happened to be up on the batters behind my grandfather's LNWR cottage, and it came through on an up express. Immaculate livery, shiny blue, silver grey and yellow, she really stood out against the grimier steam engines. Kestrel, 'copped' a while later, was heading north, wearing a livery best described as yellow ochre and chocolate. Only saw either of them just the once, but never to be forgotten. A few years earlier - I'd have been about six - a Princess came through on a down parcels, still bearing the old experimental blue livery.
Ooops, annoyed photters chose the wrong platform at Barnt Green! Shame the Castle had such a featherweight load. Black 5 was by far the best performer of the day. Great video.
Glad you enjoyed, and yes the entire of Platform 2 were bowled. I was nearly with them but chose against it seeing how close a Hereford train was due lol. Yes the Black 5 was really tanking it along through Tamworth, well worth the trip up from New Street to see. Regards, Dan
Dan, We shared the same railtours but at different times of the day. I couldn't help noticing that clown at Barnt Green holding a camera over the edge of the platform as the train passed. These idiots just give us responsible enthusiasts a bad name. That aside your video was very good. Regards, John
Yes I did notice that 'plank' as I like to call them. I do believe he was a member of the public, ardent for some shot 10 centimetres from No. 7029's cylinders, and unfortunately these people are indeed idolised by NR and others as an excuse to make it harder for the many to enjoy responsibly. Glad you enjoyed however, Dan
I’ve caught up with clun castle on the lickey incline section and the duchess at my local station later on with 20189 also part of the action doing light engine movement
Yes, I was very much expecting people to start talking the moment it'd passed, but I think everyone there was really determined to hear the locomotive - it was very late and very cold lol! Regards, Dan
well done on choosing the right platform lol :) Elisha.
Thank you very much Elisha lol, and yes that turned out to be a very wise decision in the end! Sending my very best, kindest and warmest regards, Dan
Fruitful busy day. Great viewing. Love the shot in the dark, lol. Actually it was good, waiting for a glimpse of something, an exploding view, and gone in a flash, brilliant. Thanks for your efforts, and for sharing!
Thank you very much, yes the dark shot was nice although it would have been nice if I'd been able to see 7029 go up the bank as well rather than having to stick with Barnt Green. However, that did allow me to see 44871 so I mustn't complain lol. Regards, Dan
Nice combination.
Loved the night shot at the end.
Thanks for sharing.
Al.
Glad you enjoyed, and yes the night shot was quite atmospheric. Regards, Dan
All great shots but that moody, autumn colours shot with the super-glossy red Duchess was really evocative.
Thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Yes, the one with 6233 was definitely also my favourite of the day. Regards, Dan
Excellent stuff Dan, a very busy and productive day out and so glad you got it right at Barnt Green...... what a crowd. Great shot of 44871 too, she was on a roll!! Regards, Brian.
Thank you very much, yes it was very action packed and very enjoyable. When I looked at the timings I wasn't going to push my luck at Barnt Green and I was right to do so lol. Yes, 44871 was really going some, both in your shot and mine! Looks like she and her crew were just enjoying cruising along the WCML in the low sixties. Regards, Dan
Brilliant video! Great selection of railtours there.
Many thanks! Yes it was excellent to be able to see so many in just one day. Regards, Dan
Very good sequences. Thank you!!
I am in Melbourne on other side of the world but love the 'Black 5s'.
Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed. It's a shame I wasn't able to film more of the Black 5 on this occasion actually, but the Lickey Incline trains took precedent in the end lol. Hope all is well in Australia! Regards, Dan
The pan on the duchess going down is fucking beautiful and the sound of the castle just made the day special by itself and I wonder if the leaf blower earlier could park there but anyways mate was an enjoyable day hope to see you around soon dan👍😁
Hahaha thank you very much for the praise, and the leafblower was definitely breaking some rules, although I'm still of the opinion that they should have got the 20 to bank it lol. Very enjoyable day indeed, see you around, thanks, Dan
Nice captures Dan. Cheers, Jake.
Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed, regards, Dan
To think, as a child, I saw Duchesses and Black Fives every day at Colwich...... where have the years gone? Er, what was that poppy-coloured excrescence at Barnt Green doing in the film?
Yes, a strange thought indeed, at least they're still doing what they were meant for lol. My grandmother tells a good story about putting pennies on the line at Tamworth with my great uncle, and watching them get run over by Duchesses, Black Fives and the like... would have loved to have seen such times. Nothing could be done at Barnt Green, much as I would have liked to edit it out lol. Regards, Dan
@@crunchynutsteamfilms5043 My late father was relief boxman at Elmhurst Crossing between Lichfield and Polesworth, being one of the regular signalmen at Colwich Junction in the 40's, 50's and early 60's. They were great days to be growing up beside the Trent Valley Main Line - everything from Super D's and 4F's, coming down off Cannock Chase with the coal drags, to Duchesses, the LMS Diesel Twins and the prototypes of both the Deltic and Kestrel. Dad remembered seeing the first shakedown run of the streamlined 'Coronation' and it's train - not the inaugural one when they took the crossover at Crewe too fast, but the preceding one. The train came down from Rugeley 'wrong line' due to track work, and reversed onto the correct road opposite the box where, at the time, he was the booking lad. He never forgot how impressive that huge, blue and silver engine was, and the incredible, effortless ease with which she set back and moved several hundred tons without a sound.
@@johndavies1090 That's quite incredible, love to hear stories about a time which I was never able to witness. Regards, Dan
@@crunchynutsteamfilms5043 The Deltic was a quite incredible sight - I'd seen the new Kitmaster model in a Rugeley shop window, but not for real. Then one summer afternoon I happened to be up on the batters behind my grandfather's LNWR cottage, and it came through on an up express. Immaculate livery, shiny blue, silver grey and yellow, she really stood out against the grimier steam engines. Kestrel, 'copped' a while later, was heading north, wearing a livery best described as yellow ochre and chocolate. Only saw either of them just the once, but never to be forgotten. A few years earlier - I'd have been about six - a Princess came through on a down parcels, still bearing the old experimental blue livery.
Ooops, annoyed photters chose the wrong platform at Barnt Green! Shame the Castle had such a featherweight load. Black 5 was by far the best performer of the day. Great video.
Glad you enjoyed, and yes the entire of Platform 2 were bowled. I was nearly with them but chose against it seeing how close a Hereford train was due lol. Yes the Black 5 was really tanking it along through Tamworth, well worth the trip up from New Street to see. Regards, Dan
Dan, We shared the same railtours but at different times of the day. I couldn't help noticing that clown at Barnt Green holding a camera over the edge of the platform as the train passed. These idiots just give us responsible enthusiasts a bad name. That aside your video was very good. Regards, John
Yes I did notice that 'plank' as I like to call them. I do believe he was a member of the public, ardent for some shot 10 centimetres from No. 7029's cylinders, and unfortunately these people are indeed idolised by NR and others as an excuse to make it harder for the many to enjoy responsibly. Glad you enjoyed however, Dan
I’m gonna catch up with 44871 in December to see it at Dudley port or Sandwell and Dudley
Hope you enjoy that.
@@crunchynutsteamfilms5043 I hope so
Never thought about filming there but it looks great coming through the tunnel.
Thanks, yes it's the first time I've ever tried filming there but it seems to work rather well. Regards, Dan
I’ve caught up with clun castle on the lickey incline section and the duchess at my local station later on with 20189 also part of the action doing light engine movement
I did video 20189 but left it out as it wasn't doing an awful lot to be fair.
@@crunchynutsteamfilms5043 yeah and I caught that loco as well
2:21 this is where I stood in the field next to the bridge for clun castle to climb up the hill
Indeed it was Scott, and a great shot both ways really.
@@crunchynutsteamfilms5043 yeah Dan
Ya did well there to stop 2 or 3 little girls from yacking, at the end,
Yes, I was very much expecting people to start talking the moment it'd passed, but I think everyone there was really determined to hear the locomotive - it was very late and very cold lol! Regards, Dan