The Great Britain XV sees Guardsman’s day end in a failure at Lockerbie 18/4/23.

LMS 45596 Bahamas would be at the helm of the Railway Touring Companies railtour the Great Britain XV with Bahamas doing the leg from Llandudno to Carnforth where 46115 Scots Guardsman would take over for the attack of Shap and Beattock to Edinburgh . We first see the Jubilee 45596 Bahamas at Bay Horse running under caution.The next shot sees 46115 at Carnforth level just as she got into her stride. We then headed for Beattock and had set up nicely when news came through the 46115 had failed at Lockerbie due to a hot box on the tender . Thanks to Nige and Shep for the great company today. One for the record today as not what I had planned .

[@locomotive6727]

Hi Steve ,Great video ,...Dave 🚂🚂🚂😄👍👍👍

[@TheStephengthompson]

Cheers Dave 👍

[@thirdengineer]

Thanks Steve for the Scot pity it failed later in the day as it was a bit of variety in the mix however thanks to the Jubs. Cheers Brian

[@eaglesfield102]

Great video Steve.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Alistair, much appreciated 👍😊

[@khankadet]

Top class footage once again Steve with a great sound track from SG. Shame the way the day ended. Take care - Chris

[@TheStephengthompson]

Cheers Chris, yes it was a shame but never mind.

[@SimonTog]

Super video Steve :)

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Simon 👍

[@EMuksteam]

Excellent video Steve. Very good considering it didn’t go to plan. Great selection of locations. Kind regards C&A

[@TheStephengthompson]

Glad you enjoyed it C&A, one of those things sadly but hey ho .

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

I’ve finally caught royal Scot’s grey today at atherstone

[@TheStephengthompson]

Good to hear Scott 👍

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

@@TheStephengthompson yeah Steve

[@atlantaman]

Nice camerawork, Stephen.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks for the kind comment as it’s much appreciated.

[@bobnweaver]

Superb coverage of GBXV Steve. Cheers, Jeff.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Cheers Jeff , much appreciated as always.

[@allan5919]

An excellent video of GBXV Stephen despite the unexpected event. Cheers - Allan. 👍👍

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Allan , shame things went wrong as the light was brilliant on Beattock.

[@tattoo1084]

Cracking shots Stephen of both locos. Shame about 46115 especially weather being good.👍

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks David, yes it was disappointing Guardsman failed especially given the light on Beattock.

[@nige7577]

Nice one Steve, not the best conditions with the wind and the failure spoilt things but got to be happy with what we got, cheers 👍

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Nige , yes it was a shame 46115 failed but never mind 👍

[@deauvilledad07]

Well these things happen. Great video on " Bananas ". Well done Steve and you had the weather on your side for a change.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Absolutely right Anthony, just one of those things .

[@SimonBrown89]

Some good shots there Steve. I like the shot leaving Carnforth. Shame about Beattock though. Better luck on Thursday.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Simon, yes it was a shame she failed but hey ho .

[@stephenbrass1808]

One of those Steve, two good shots though, yes i to managed to get to Somewere in beatock with a no show and told it failed, got some footage on shap and Metal bridge, lets hope for better on the return, Cheers . 👍🎥

[@TheStephengthompson]

Cheers Steve , one of those things like you say .

[@acw71000]

Just one of those days Steve. Couple of decent shots anyway despite the disappointment of Beattock

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Austin, yes it was a shame but still better than being at work 😂

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Good to see you got at least two out of three. A shame it failed at Lockerbie as it seemed to make a good start from Carlisle.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Les , yes it was a bit disappointing 46115 failed especially as the light was fantastic on Beattock.

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Steve, Not the planned day but still a good day but I share your disappointment as Beattock is a great location. Regards, John

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks John , even worse was the light was fantastic on Beattock but never mind 👍

[@bodorganboys]

Where was the first shot taken? Its a different angle.
I thought it was you walking back to your car under the bridge at Bay Horse.
Shame about how things panned out at Lockerbie.
At least they've manged to get another engine up to Scotland for Wednesday and Thursday

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Idris, yes it was a shame but these things happen and like you say West Coast did well to replace 46115 at short notice for the next day 👍

[@stephenhinds4216]

What caused the failure on Scots guardsman

[@TheStephengthompson]

Hot box on the tender Stephen that was repaired on sight on Wednesday I believe 👍

[@daniellojtek]

Nice

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Daniel 👍

[@AndreiTupolev]

Well, the loco didn't fail, the tender did ... 😒

[@stephenhinds4216]

What happened to the tender

[@AndreiTupolev]

@@stephenhinds4216 hot box, apparently

[@TheStephengthompson]

True enough Andrei .