Class 40, The Survivors , Full Power Part one .

The first in a three part series
Filmed between 2015 and 2023 we see the 5 remaining operable Class 40s in Preservation and on the Mainline.
40012
40013
40106
40135 (currently u/s undergoing engine repairs )
40145
All are seen at a various locations on various Preserved lines with 40013 and 40145 also seen in action on the mainline .
All shots feature the locos on full power with the last shot being a night shoot of 013 proving they always sound better in the dark !
AS always with my stuff , headphones or good speakers to enjoy the EE soundtrack
Enjoy !

[@spectrumanalyzer3093]

Great footage, and sound to ! I used to hear the sound of these wonderful machines echoing across the countryside on clear summer nights in the 70's and 80's as I laid in bed.

[@malcolmwhite6588]

Aah, those balmy summer nights getting laid in bed!😂

[@steelernation1989]

Brilliant video, really lets the machines speak for themselves

[@hughesy45108]

Thanks ! That's what it's all about . The sound of my youth .

[@OlafProt]

16:40 and all the other moments you let the engine roaring away in the distance reminds me of getting the old Thumper DMUs from Dorking to Gomshall when I was a kid in 70s and they go off up the hill towards Guildford as we crossed the track to meet my grandfather (it was a staggered platform and no footbridge, then). And you'd hear the wonderful sound go off into the distance. Mum and dad would sometimes let me linger ❤

[@hughesy45108]

I always switch the camera on early and leave it till I can't hear the engine working hard....it's all about the sound . Glad I stirred up some memories for you . Thanks for commenting

[@stephenpowell5912]

Iconic locomotives ,Long live the Class 40 Whistlers ❤

[@peterowbottom1110]

Best 40 pres vid by a mile, seriously good.

[@hughesy45108]

Many thanks, glad you enjoyed . Part 2 soon.

[@caileanshields4545]

Top shelf stuff yet again Hughesy. Without question, one of the best preserved Class 40 vids on here

[@hughesy45108]

Thanks!

[@philippecate964]

Great sound, magnificient light, congratulations !!!

[@frankbough4935]

Quite simply stonking!!!!!!!

[@hughesy45108]

Glad you enjoyed , much appreciated

[@timgrey4107]

That noise ...the best

[@Shelfandtabletoplayouts00gauge]

12 and 13 certainly bring back memories of the 70s👍👍👍

[@irelandbloke]

Superb compilation ! 👍

[@hughesy45108]

Cheers matey !

[@irelandbloke]

@@hughesy45108 You're welcome !

[@hellfiretvmh]

REALLY ENJOYING THIS.. some wonderful sounds and visions. Well filmed, well edited. Subscribing now! Thank you

[@hughesy45108]

Glad you enjoyed mate. All about the sound for me as for your good self . Enjoy your Pres footage pal. Some great sounds 👏👏

[@Rosa-lv8yw]

Absolutely amazing stuff, especially the 2:08 clip. I hope to see one of these in operation one day.

[@hughesy45108]

Many thanks

[@EchoAlphaRomeo]

Well in Hughesy. That's proper.

[@hughesy45108]

Cheers 👍

[@swearingkevo]

Fab Vid , I do love the class 40

[@hughesy45108]

Cheers Kev

[@anthony342]

top notch vid

[@hughesy45108]

Cheers pal.

[@russb2286]

Nice

[@hughesy45108]

Cheers pal.

[@jontaylor1652]

Greta's favourite loco, she loves them.

[@billpugh58]

Yawn. My kids need a future, maybe yours don’t?

[@mickclay-vx1sx]

I understand 40s are to be stabled at HM

[@michaeljacobs3418]

Are the engines running on the rear locos? I don't see any exhaust.

[@hughesy45108]

No they are not

[@russb2286]

Will we see 40135 in service again??

[@hughesy45108]

Yea mate, crankshaft repairs on going

[@russb2286]

@@hughesy45108 i saw a pic of it recently. Was sheeted up outside.