@@sparkmeister4706 Well it's funny you say that! It used to be a method used up until the 1940s on some passenger trains 🙂 ruclips.net/video/Bq0aA9RZ1ls/видео.html
Imagine being on the platform and you hear “the next train is not scheduled to stop here, please stay away from the platform edge” and a single HST power car awkwardly coming past. Then, 10 minutes later, you hear the same announcement and a set of coaches comes past full of passengers
We are sorry to announce that the majority of the 15:07 service to Bristol is cancelled. This is due to a loss of power. We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Many years ago, when I was a train-spotter.. I photographed a set of HST powercars running close to my home - with no carriages in between. That was back when they were still in the original yellow/blue livery. Still have the photos somewhere.
@@jessicaandtrains7768 They're not in digital format. They were taken on 35mm film. I have literally tens of thousands of paper photos - amassed over 40 years.
In BR days they had to have a match coach behind them ,but after privatisation, was not deemed nacessary , i videod a single GNER power car move from donni to neville hill great rare capture.
I was once the only passenger on a 1960s diesel going from Hadfield to Manchester and I swear the driver had it pinned, absolutely full wack. I was scared! 😂
Meanwhile in the cab - "Mate, I feel like we're missing something... phone... house keys... lunch... nope it's all there. Huh sure it'll come to me in a moment. We're making good time though!"
Light engine moves (including power cars) limited to 75mph , although power cars have very good brakes the rule still applies. It's fairly rare to see them singular like this as rescue if it fails is only available from the front end and even then via the not quick to apply emergency bar.
Power cars can brake their own weight (brake force) there’s no technical reason it can’t run at 125mph. Other light locos can run at 100mph like 67’s and 68’s with dispensation granted. Others are limited to 75mph with line speed 90mph or above. Line speed below 90mph is 60mph
@@stevesje71 Thought all light engine moves were 75mph but you live n learn , I know light engines get nicknamed Scuds because they are nearly unstoppable when there,s poor rail adhesion
@@stevesje71Colas have dispensation to run power cars at 125 mph ....think I got to 112 ish between Birmingham and Derby and thought that's probably fast enough 😀
People where I work think class 323's and 331's have got great acceleration and they think they're the fastest accelerating train on the network, they're sod all compared to a high powered light weight locomotive running light engine
It did indeed, the front power car derailed on Luxulyan bank so the few passengers were moved to the luggage van of the rear power car, the gangway doors closed and locked, the power car was then detached and run back to Par.
I saw a while ago a pair of HST locomotives ( or power cars ) missing their midle coaches on a light engine move from Nevile Hill to Crewe. For me coming from abroad, looked odd when first watched classes 153,155, 156 or 158 resembling coaches that missed their leading locomotive due to the gangway structure at the front end. Nice capture.
The HST Power car on it's own looked strange , but what an amazing sight to see occur!. I have many happy memories of travelling on these iconic machines. The best of British. Derek.
*Arrives at the terminus, jumps out, rubbing hands together* “Blimey, never ran service so fast! And on record time too! Folks, you’re welc……….. oh. Oh dear.” *cuts to the rest of the train waiting at the station with everybody looking down the platform for the engine that isn’t there*
I thought that looked an extremely local scene and I can see that you've got several videos in Belper - my home town - so I must have been right! Thanks, Jessica! Well (train-)spotted if that was a chance event!
great work on the capture. Maybe just me, but it dont look very stable without a load attached? looks very bouncy and reactive at that speed on its own
This was one of the most unusual yet coolest things I've seen here on YT! Amazing catch, can't imagine you'd see something like that out on the mainline often! 👍
@@jwalker7567 Think it was just to make shunting easier. It's not like a Class 91 where the blunt end is a full cab laid out just like the pointy end, just a tiny wee space to move it around depots. Production ones didn't have it, probably because they were designed to run in fixed formations of 2+however many mk3s (depends on region + operator)
The red flashing light on the back of it tells you if your trailers have come apart during the journey (actually if you don't see it, then it has). In this case there aren't any, so there would be no need for such a light. Unless its for night time.
Hear that sound John? That your bell ringing and making you confused. Back to your rocking chair now, there's a good lad. Have some porridge and watch some daytime TV.
I never thought a HST power car running solo would look so awkward haha!
it does doesnt it. :(
Looks like an ant with its body cut off. Same goes for big trucks without a trailer.
🤣It just doesn't look right does it!
Totally agree!!
It looks like the big engine in the back wants to point the nose up. Even though its actually in the middle between the boggies
Last words of the second man " I'm just going to the buffet car do you want some crisps "
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I’m ashamed I laughed at that
@@Crewecabking
So did I.😂
Trying not to laugh. I failed rather miserably..... 😊😅😂
And he was never seen again….
I can't help but imagine being stopped at a level crossing, waiting for the train to go past, and then that flies past and the barriers lift 😂
🤣🤣🤣
And shortly after the rest of it.😂
@@sparkmeister4706
Well it's funny you say that!
It used to be a method used up until the 1940s on some passenger trains 🙂
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@@jessicaandtrains7768 it really was...
Imagine living in oakham.
Imagine being on the platform and you hear “the next train is not scheduled to stop here, please stay away from the platform edge” and a single HST power car awkwardly coming past. Then, 10 minutes later, you hear the same announcement and a set of coaches comes past full of passengers
Lol
Yeah, the passengers wouldn't even know there's a problem other than "gee, we're going slow!"
MTA Moment 😂😂😂
💀💀💀
That really made me chuckle that did!
We are sorry to announce that the majority of the 15:07 service to Bristol is cancelled. This is due to a loss of power. We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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We are sorry to announce that the 10.00 hours LNER Service to Aberdeen has been cancelled. This is due to a coupling fault on this train.
Drivers thinks "this is accelerating faster than usual today".
@@harpic4 lol 🤣🤣🤣
@@trickygoose2LMAO 🤣
Many years ago, when I was a train-spotter.. I photographed a set of HST powercars running close to my home - with no carriages in between. That was back when they were still in the original yellow/blue livery. Still have the photos somewhere.
And the better sounding Valenta engines?
You must put up a link to those photos if you find them 👍
@@jessicaandtrains7768 They're not in digital format. They were taken on 35mm film. I have literally tens of thousands of paper photos - amassed over 40 years.
@@andrewmonument8847
They could be scanned. Would take time of course but great that you've got them.
@@andrewmonument8847 scan them you selfish bastard. 😁😁😁😁😁😁
@@jessicaandtrains7768 One better: If the negatives exist, you cam send them off to be developed into digital format
you just know the driver had a big grin on his face and was having a blast!
Man those power cars look strange without the coaches behind them,and it was shifting!
It's thinking "FINALLY! I've always wanted to do this, none of that dead weight behind me."
Yes they look kind of unstable.
Imagine the acceleration from start!
Immediately thought of that Thomas The Tank Engine story where he thinks he's pulling Gordon's train but he left it behind 😂
Haha i remember that one
Was Henry's train 😅
Class 43 power car makes bid for freedom!!
In BR days they had to have a match coach behind them ,but after privatisation, was not deemed nacessary , i videod a single GNER power car move from donni to neville hill great rare capture.
Nevr seen one solo before. Great capture, many thanks!
I was once the only passenger on a 1960s diesel going from Hadfield to Manchester and I swear the driver had it pinned, absolutely full wack. I was scared! 😂
Might have been my dad or one of his mates. He was a driver on that line in the 60's 👍
Many years ago, I actually made a double ended power car out of two Hornby ones. it looked ace!
Like a class 89?
Double Enders are the best.
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A full size one 🙂
@@jessicaandtrains7768wow
@@thewildsimon1418 same sort of thing.
Meanwhile in the cab - "Mate, I feel like we're missing something... phone... house keys... lunch... nope it's all there. Huh sure it'll come to me in a moment. We're making good time though!"
"This has got so much power! It feels like we're pulling nothing!" 😄
Light engine moves (including power cars) limited to 75mph , although power cars have very good brakes the rule still applies. It's fairly rare to see them singular like this as rescue if it fails is only available from the front end and even then via the not quick to apply emergency bar.
Power cars can brake their own weight (brake force) there’s no technical reason it can’t run at 125mph. Other light locos can run at 100mph like 67’s and 68’s with dispensation granted. Others are limited to 75mph with line speed 90mph or above. Line speed below 90mph is 60mph
@@stevesje71 Thought all light engine moves were 75mph but you live n learn , I know light engines get nicknamed Scuds because they are nearly unstoppable when there,s poor rail adhesion
Here in the US light engine moves are limited to 50mph...those limits across the pond are generous
@@stevesje71Colas have dispensation to run power cars at 125 mph ....think I got to 112 ish between Birmingham and Derby and thought that's probably fast enough 😀
There is no speed restriction on power cars I drove two back to back many a time! Great fun 0-125 in about 10-15 seconds and the brakes are phenomenal
I figured they would accelerate close to a fast car.
@@counterfit5 ac locos are far better I assure you 5000hp 0-100 (illegally) in maybe 3-4 seconds
@@Cheadleridgelanetmd Yes I seen a class 90 doing 0 to about 70mph in seconds
People where I work think class 323's and 331's have got great acceleration and they think they're the fastest accelerating train on the network, they're sod all compared to a high powered light weight locomotive running light engine
@@grannyjone 90’s we’re incredibly fast light loco
I bet the driver enjoyed that run. Lots of grunt and speed
That looks very odd!
Looks like he forgot the rest of the train 😄
It looks so weird without the carriages!
Looks unbalanced
HEY!! Wait for me!
It does, but I suppose if they need to get one from A to B for whatever reason then...
Now there's something that's not seen everyday,Wow ,Great stuff.
Never seen that before thanks for the video. Have a good day.
You to Graham. Thanks for commenting!
Apparently an HST power car once did an emergency passenger service on the Newquay branch with passengers standing in the luggage area
It did indeed, the front power car derailed on Luxulyan bank so the few passengers were moved to the luggage van of the rear power car, the gangway doors closed and locked, the power car was then detached and run back to Par.
I saw a while ago a pair of HST locomotives ( or power cars ) missing their midle coaches on a light engine move from Nevile Hill to Crewe. For me coming from abroad, looked odd when first watched classes 153,155, 156 or 158 resembling coaches that missed their leading locomotive due to the gangway structure at the front end. Nice capture.
This looks so silly😂 Nice catch!!!
'I'm pulling a train, can't you see?'
'well where are your coaches then?'
Thomas looked back,
'well bless me, I must've left them behind!'
The HST Power car on it's own looked strange , but what an amazing sight to see occur!. I have many happy memories of travelling on these iconic machines. The best of British. Derek.
Drivers thinking "Man, I know I left something behind."
Now that is impressive, great video !
Has to be the coolest thing I've seen come across my feed
*Arrives at the terminus, jumps out, rubbing hands together*
“Blimey, never ran service so fast! And on record time too! Folks, you’re welc……….. oh. Oh dear.”
*cuts to the rest of the train waiting at the station with everybody looking down the platform for the engine that isn’t there*
Wow I've never seen one on its own in the wild before
Watching it at a steady speed doesn't really mean much, but I'd love to see its acceleration from a standing start.
Wow, it corners like it's on rails ! 😁
Captain Obvious Comment - It is! 😂
@@andymerrett lol 😆
Definitely looks odd but a great catch 🤣🤣👍👍👍👍
great video and spectacular pass of the tractor machine at high speed
Top catch - regards from Australia
Wonder what the braking effort is on a single vehicle, going quickly is good, stopping is better
Plot twist: The power car isn’t running solo, its hauling invisible and quiet HST carriages for the MI6
I can't believe you've told people! Shhh...
Driver gets to the next station for a rest, steps out and looks behind: "Oh dear" 😂
"Hey Bob, she's running well today, I can barely notice this incline."
Only ever seen similar at Doncaster myself, so slow moves rather than full tilt. A good catch.
Great capture 🚉
Thanks for sharing 😊
Cheers 🍹
Well that's certainly not a sight you see everyday on our railways. Great catch!
Why do the 43s look so funny just as a power car? 😂
Good spot Jessica! Must be a bit unusual feeling to drive one in that "formation"! :D
That class 43 virgin train power car is absolutely crazy I've done that in tsw 4 with the Ice 1
Running the 43 in before fitting decoder
What a funny looking thing, like a bug on steroids
"Henry says it's hard to pull trains, but I think it's easy. Hurry, hurry, hurry!"
That looks so odd - and yet, so fascinating.
Have we found the ultimate Class 20?
I've seen that Colas Rail Class 43 in Scotland, on the line to Inverness from Edinburgh. How did you know to be filming when it passed?
realtime trains is a good resource.
I'd never have considered that possible - it looks bizarre!
How come - it does have an engine 😃
That braking power of those power cars is amazing. They have both disc brakes and brake blocks, known as tread brakes.
I thought that looked an extremely local scene and I can see that you've got several videos in Belper - my home town - so I must have been right! Thanks, Jessica! Well (train-)spotted if that was a chance event!
That would still be at Light engine speeds depending on permissible track speed. Not much brake power LE.
They look so happy when they're not pulling humans along 😂❤
'I'm FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! Scrap me will ya? Gotta catch me first'
Probably the most accurate video title ever posted on RUclips! 👍🏻
Someone needs to do a video edit of this with Gas Gas Gas spliced over it. Serious Eurobeat drag racing vibes!
There's a railway stories episode where Thomas is too impatient and leaves the carriages behind.
Earlier last week a blue pullman power car went from Crewe to Chester and back in order to turn it.There is a video on you tube.
That was awesome. Love odd stuff like this!
great work on the capture. Maybe just me, but it dont look very stable without a load attached? looks very bouncy and reactive at that speed on its own
No idea why this appeared on my feed - trains ? But watched anyway! Cheers!
Nice catch, have subbed, never filmed a single like that.
Nigel's first day on the job wasn't going to plan.
He was supposed to just run round, & got lost. 🤣
I have never seen a light engine HST 125 power car. I would love a ride in that from Aberdeen to Penzance.
11 hours straight? I doubt you would. Several crew changes occur.
He be cruisin
Me in train simulator after detaching the carriages behind me and keeping the throttle up
The one that got away.
It's a cost cutting measure. Coach are expensive.
Reminds me of the rumoured 120 mph attained by Lady of Lyons in 1906, running light engine.
Looks so strange all alone. Thanks for sharing.
This was one of the most unusual yet coolest things I've seen here on YT! Amazing catch, can't imagine you'd see something like that out on the mainline often! 👍
Wow! Where's the rest of the train! 😂 Thanks for sharing.
Very rare, never seen an HST solo at speed definitely planned as it had a goods wagon rear red lamp on the back.
Driver to incident inquiry: "I DEFINITELY had a train when I set-off"..!
A perfect representation of a rail bean.
We can't imagine it don't have forgotten something!!
Nice to see more ladys into trains subscribed
Looks like there's a partial fault on the HST's cloaking device - but what do you expect from technology that's 50 years old?
The one that got away!.........you're not scrapping me!
Like a flying shoe
There's just something about trains....
Great capture!
Great to see they are still being used, does look weird though on its own lol
I had a train simulator, and you could uncouple the coaches whilst thundering along. Highly unrealistic but huge fun!
My school was next to Slough station and I remember 125 being introduced. It looks really weird on its own but why should it as it’s just an engine?
they look well weird with no coaches behind them! I would love to see a converted one with 2 cabs like a normal locomotive has! 😎
Prototype HST has a small 'blunt end' cab in the rear
@@jwalker7567 43s had no rear cab, some just had a window in the door between the powercar and coaches
I believe that when they were being designed having a rear cab was part of the plan, don't know why the idea was dropped
@@jwalker7567 Think it was just to make shunting easier. It's not like a Class 91 where the blunt end is a full cab laid out just like the pointy end, just a tiny wee space to move it around depots.
Production ones didn't have it, probably because they were designed to run in fixed formations of 2+however many mk3s (depends on region + operator)
Is so cute & humble looking. Look at him go.
Would be extra strange to see one with a rake of MGR coal hoppers behind! 😂
The red flashing light on the back of it tells you if your trailers have come apart during the journey (actually if you don't see it, then it has). In this case there aren't any, so there would be no need for such a light.
Unless its for night time.
No, it's to mark the rear of any loco or train that doesn't have its own tail lamp.
What are you waffling on about, the red light is positioned at the back of the train, end of!
Hear that sound John? That your bell ringing and making you confused. Back to your rocking chair now, there's a good lad. Have some porridge and watch some daytime TV.
Imagine if after the end of the video the coaches and the rear power car just slowly went by
It's a run away, why didn't the braking system work once the Power Car lost the carriages
It looks like a roller skate shooting along in search of a leg!
It looks so strange seeing HST running light but great spot I’ve subscribed 👍
Well , there's a first time for everything ! See these nearly every day and , it really does look strange .
looks so odd but looks like its loving its freedom!
Engineer to the Stoker: “We better go back. I forgot to connect up the carriages.”
It's escaped from the clutches of the export program 😂
A HST running light makes me uncomfortable 😭
No idea how this got recommended to me (perhaps via my love of Shiey trainhopping) but I'm glad it did 😂
Cool. Glad you liked it 🙂