@@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.
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! 😂
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.
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
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
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.
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.
*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!
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! 👍
It wasn't till the driver got to the station and realised he left the rake behind lol. Jokes aside . Great video. Personally I've never seen a class 43 as they don't hit the southern network, and to see one "naked" lol is quite something... cheers. 🚂🔥
That made me laught! I used to have a Hornby IC125 set as kid and would occasionally put the set together in an inside out/back to front arrangment just for fun and this reminded me of those good old days 😁 Speaking of "good old days" I must admit, the ECML and MML really is not the same since the HSTs went. I rather miss them.
@@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)
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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 😂😂😂
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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!
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 😅
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!
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 👍
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!
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!" 😄
I bet the driver enjoyed that run. Lots of grunt and speed
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.
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
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 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.
Great capture 🚉
Thanks for sharing 😊
Cheers 🍹
Now that is impressive, great video !
Now there's something that's not seen everyday,Wow ,Great stuff.
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...
Top catch - regards from Australia
Definitely looks odd but a great catch 🤣🤣👍👍👍👍
Has to be the coolest thing I've seen come across my feed
Good spot Jessica! Must be a bit unusual feeling to drive one in that "formation"! :D
'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!'
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."
Never seen that before thanks for the video. Have a good day.
You to Graham. Thanks for commenting!
Only ever seen similar at Doncaster myself, so slow moves rather than full tilt. A good catch.
That was awesome. Love odd stuff like this!
Well that's certainly not a sight you see everyday on our railways. Great catch!
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.
Drivers thinking "Man, I know I left something behind."
Nice catch, have subbed, never filmed a single like that.
*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*
Me in train simulator after detaching the carriages behind me and keeping the throttle up
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!
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...
He be cruisin
It looks so strange seeing HST running light but great spot I’ve subscribed 👍
That's well decent, tfs, also subbed to you 😀
great video and spectacular pass of the tractor machine at high speed
Looks so strange all alone. Thanks for sharing.
Great capture!
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! 👍
They look so happy when they're not pulling humans along 😂❤
Probably the most accurate video title ever posted on RUclips! 👍🏻
Nice to see more ladys into trains subscribed
Great catch
Wow, it corners like it's on rails ! 😁
Captain Obvious Comment - It is! 😂
@@andymerrett lol 😆
Great to see they are still being used, does look weird though on its own lol
Quite a rare sight to see a sole power car.
Watching it at a steady speed doesn't really mean much, but I'd love to see its acceleration from a standing start.
I'd never have considered that possible - it looks bizarre!
How come - it does have an engine 😃
Wow I've never seen one on its own in the wild before
beautiful loco
'I'm FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! Scrap me will ya? Gotta catch me first'
Wow! Where's the rest of the train! 😂 Thanks for sharing.
"Henry says it's hard to pull trains, but I think it's easy. Hurry, hurry, hurry!"
That braking power of those power cars is amazing. They have both disc brakes and brake blocks, known as tread brakes.
It wasn't till the driver got to the station and realised he left the rake behind lol. Jokes aside . Great video. Personally I've never seen a class 43 as they don't hit the southern network, and to see one "naked" lol is quite something... cheers. 🚂🔥
Someone needs to do a video edit of this with Gas Gas Gas spliced over it. Serious Eurobeat drag racing vibes!
That looks so odd - and yet, so fascinating.
Have we found the ultimate Class 20?
There's a railway stories episode where Thomas is too impatient and leaves the carriages behind.
Driver to incident inquiry: "I DEFINITELY had a train when I set-off"..!
Very rare, never seen an HST solo at speed definitely planned as it had a goods wagon rear red lamp on the back.
That's amazing. 😂👏🏼
we need this video with Stayin' Alive in the background playing
Excellent..👍
That made me laught! I used to have a Hornby IC125 set as kid and would occasionally put the set together in an inside out/back to front arrangment just for fun and this reminded me of those good old days 😁 Speaking of "good old days" I must admit, the ECML and MML really is not the same since the HSTs went. I rather miss them.
super cool!
As a railway modeller, this is where I say: There's a prototype for everything.
looks so odd but looks like its loving its freedom!
Reminds me of the rumoured 120 mph attained by Lady of Lyons in 1906, running light engine.
It looks like a pug sprinting towards the camera
Wow nice sound
We can't imagine it don't have forgotten something!!
it's almost like a sports car in a world of trains
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)
That would still be at Light engine speeds depending on permissible track speed. Not much brake power LE.
It looks like a roller skate shooting along in search of a leg!
When you are late for work and the voice in the back of your head tells you that you forgot something.
Running the 43 in before fitting decoder
Awsome😊
That looks terrifying ngl
I had a train simulator, and you could uncouple the coaches whilst thundering along. Highly unrealistic but huge fun!
Same happened on my hornby, decoupler and motorised model went faster than carriages 😂
I’ve never seen a single power car in transit before. Wowser!
That's satisfying
Train running away on right line, perhaps 😮😊😊😊
No idea why this appeared on my feed - trains ? But watched anyway! Cheers!
Well , there's a first time for everything ! See these nearly every day and , it really does look strange .
What a funny looking thing, like a bug on steroids
Nice light engine!
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 🙂
So cute, looks like a running mouse.
So weird seeing it by itself 😮
The one that got away!.........you're not scrapping me!