'Mallard' On The Mainline! LNER A4 4468 & A3 60103 at 'Azuma' Launch Day - 30/07/2019
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- In 2007, the Intercity Express Programme announced plans to build a new fleet of sleek, stylish, high-speed trains to replace the Intercity 125 and 225 units on the East Coast Main Line and Great Western Main Line. Designed and built by Hitachi of Japan, the Class 800s are assembled in Newton Aycliffe near Darlington to provide the UK with a modern, fast 21st Century fleet of express passenger trains.
Running trails began in 2014, and the first batch of machines entered service on the GWML in 2017. A separate order, christened 'Azuma' units, began tests along the ECML, where they formally entered service on 15 May 2019, running between London King's Cross and Leeds. But now, it's time to take 'Azuma' to Scotland.
The official media launch of 'Azuma' stock running north of York was set for 30 July. This was to have occurred at the end of 2018, but due to issues with the infrastructure this was pushed back to the summer. Whilst mostly kept under wraps, it was announced only days prior that world-famous LNER Gresley A4 4468 'Mallard' would make an extremely-rare appearance outside the National Railway Museum in York Station, to greet the new 'Azuma' unit upon arrival. Following this, the VIP train would travel to Darlington, where it would meet equally-famous LNER Gresley A3 60103 'Flying Scotsman' before returning to York. The 'Azuma'-hauled charted was strictly for invited guests and members of the press only, but there was no way I was passing on the chance to see 4468 back where she belongs!
Jumping on the train to York, I knew security would be tight and sure enough, barriers were in place all over the station, with Platforms 7, 8 and 9 being totally cordoned off. Thankfully, there were still some opportunities for the public to see 'Mallard' basking in the sun next to her modern-day counterpart. Members of the media, including ITV Tyne Tees and BBC Look North News, swarmed to get photos, and soon 800113 was ready to depart with its load of VIP guests for Darlington.
Racing up to Darlington, we see 'Flying Scotsman' already waiting for the unit to arrive. Crowd control was even stricter than that at York and the layout for the event didn't exactly improve eyelines. Amazingly, and seemingly at random, Robin Gisby (Chairman Of LNER) invited me and a couple of friends into the VIP area to grab some better photos. Stunned by his generosity, I was able to get some fantastic shots of 800113 and 60103 side by side, as well as mingle with several guests. After around half-an-hour, 'Flying Scotsman' whistled her farewell as 'Azuma' made its way back to York.
Overall, the day was an excellent experience. Seeing 'Mallard' back in York station for the first time in over 30 years, seeing a new age of railways arrive at the place of their birth AND slipping in to a platform full of railway bigwigs created a day like no other. Special thanks to the NRM, LNER and Robin Gisby for making it all possible.
I hope you all enjoy the video. Apologies for any shaky shots - I was filming by hand due to the huge crowds. Be sure to let me know your thoughts on the 'Azuma' units down below. Feel free to comment and subscribe!
While not a steam fan, I think the Mallard is one of the most stunning machines ever built.
Thanks for commenting Dan. The Gresley A4s certainly are a work of engineering art. Kind Regards. Cameron
Flying Scotsman is definitly the most beautiful
@@dutchthespitfire3204 I always found the love for the Scotsman was more for what it did, rather than it looking that different from most of the other rolling stock found on the mainlines back in the 20's-30's?
Mallard looks absolutely pristine, a testament to its keepers at the museum. Even Flying Scotsman in early 60s BR condition and painted in BR Lined Green looks positively resplendent.
This is Like Flying Scotsman And Mallard meet the Azuma and Allowing them to run on their original MainLine
Thanks for commenting Lyle C. It was fascinating to see two representatives of how railway technology has evolved over almost a hundred years side by side. Kind Regards. Cameron
Great video. Nice to see Mallard at the station for a fresh air, especially having a special for the LNER with the Flying Scotsman and the Azuma train. Thanks for sharing this. Best wishes ... Josh
Thanks for commenting Josh. It was wonderful to see ‘Mallard’ back in the station, and having ‘Flying Scotsman’ up at Darlington was an added bonus. Kind Regards. Cameron
It's cool how A3 4472/BR 60103 "Flying Scotsman" and A4 4468 "Mallard" reunited for the Azuma's launch on the good ol' London and North Eastern Railway!
The Gresley A4 is the greatest steam engine ever conceived. Instantly recognisable, beautiful to look at and still the fastest steam powered machine to ever run, the A4 deserves it status as a true icon. Mallard should be given a mainline run for the 100th anniversary of her record breaking run.
Harold I mean the PRR class T1 when built in 2030 is supposedly going to hit a whopping speed of 140 miles per hour. Smashing mallards record in the 120 range. Their reasoning for it never being able to hit such speed is mainlines being too short for their speed, but I don’t think Norfolk southern is going to let them run it on the mainline to hit such a speed, ESPECIALLY because it’s steam. I love all steam locos though, just partial to American steam locos because I am American. I do agree with you that mallard should steam again, and should be restored. But the NRM says that wouldn’t make her the “original engine” (flying Scotsman is only 3% original and they seem to think this would make it not the real record breaking engine despite the fact it’s probably been rebuilt many times since breaking the record).
@@dannydorito9815 nooooo
@@dannydorito9815 and i bet its going to be on the NEC
I never been that big into steam locomotives but for me the appeal of the mallard is that it doesn’t look so out of place, it still looks quite “modern”
It's that time of year again
Wow 2 legends in one video
Just the most beautiful machine ever... Would be amazing to see this power up again and race down the mainline. What an awesome bit of engineering this thing is!
Somewhat ironic that something like 5 decades seperate them, yet if you want to go fast, Mallards design was spot on.
So happy to see it up and running
Thanks for commenting Richard. ‘Mallard’ currently isn’t operational but it was great to see her outside once more. Regards. Cameron
@@SecondValveSteam what? Why
The beginning of the end of the 125 and 225...
Besides, it's great to see 2 LNERs brought by LNER.
Thanks for commenting. Yes, it just goes to show that nothing lasts forever on the railways, except delays. Kind regards. Cameron
The LNER of old and the LNER of modern times! Together at once! Now THAT is something special!
The A4's Aerodynamic Design - Gives it The High Killer Speed
@@JishyFishy4106 Thanks for commenting. Their design is surely one of the most iconic in history!
My favourite steam Loco of British Railways "The Flying Scotsman" dual tender loco. ❤️❤️❤️😀😀🙂🙂🇮🇳🇮🇳🙂🚂🚂🚂🇮🇳🙂👍👍
Mallard is the one of the steamlined steam locomotive
i have an Idea for the Mallard it will run on the New York Central.
did you know that my dad went on the mallard while it was no the track moving and my dads dad was the boss of the national train museum in york and rode it when it beet the record and ive been on the sernigal gresly
Nice
Lies
I can see Spencer (in Thomas the Tank Engine) from Mallard
Thanks for commenting. Spencer is indeed based off of an A4. Kind Regards.
@@SecondValveSteam Really~? Thank you. By the way I'm Korean who love trains such as locomotives, london underground, seoul metropolitan subway, etc
You also Filmed Class A3 Flying Scotsman & Class A4 Mallard London Northeastern Railway’s Granddaughter: Class 800 Azuma London Northeastern Railway
Thanks for commenting Jaret. As the title says, 4468, 60103 and the Class 800 all feature in this video. Regards. Cameron
@@SecondValveSteam I sometimes use the Comment I have incase the Other Train’s Name isn’t in the Title
Great video of this unique occasion. 👍🏻
Thanks for commenting Ross 30453. It was a very good event celebrating a great occasion. Regards. Cameron
Here are the notes of Mallard's whistle: C#, F#, A
A very, very nice Video with the A4 4468 Mallard and A3 60103 of the LNER at Azuma Lunch Day in York on July 30th, 2019👍 the A4 4468 Mallard of the LNER is unfortunatley only an exhibit today and unfortunatley no longer operational. I wish sooo much that the A4 4468 Mallard of the LNER will be shipped⛵ to Germany, and that it will be worked up and Steamable again in the Meiningen German Steam Locomotive plant. Many nice greetings
Thanks for your comment. It is unlikely 4468 will ever run again but it was excellent to see her outside the museum. Kind regards. Cameron
That's a Pity😔 greetings back
A shame she’s been locked up in the museum since the 80s. Would be magical to see her run at 125mph again.
@bullethenry12 my grandad drove this train (James Smith) and was the man who walked out with the shovel. He’s recently passed soo PROUD of him when they made then new flying Scotsman he was first one to drive and there aim was 100mph he made it too 110mph!
What a wonderful story Holly. I read about Mr Smith’s passing in the railway press. The man had steam flowing through his bloodstream. My condolences to you and your family.
Does anyone remember when the flying Scotsman was numbered 4472 before it was done up ?
Yeah, I remember 1925
Mallard as equally famous as Scotsman? In your dreams!!!!
scotsman is overrated, the A4 sisters need atleast some love
Its weird how you have the mallard, 125mph and then you have a regular intercity 125 which is also 125mph :/
is it 125 or 225?
@@JakerPlayer101 The Scotsman only did 100mph
@@twilatstuff3971 The operational speed of the Mallard was 90mph but once reached 126mph.
The operational speed of an intercity is 125mph but can reach over 140mph.
the difference between record speed and service speed my friend, its unfair to compare the service speed of one with the record speed of the other. if we're going by service speed then its 90 mph vs 125 mph, and if were going by record then its 125 mph vs 148 mph
They need to bring it to the United States and put it next to big boy for size comparison
Unnecessary
@@davidantoniocamposbarros7528 y not
It’s a bit like comparing a Corvette to an SUV
Mallard was built for high speed passenger trains. Big Boys were built for hauling very heal freight, mostly coal trains at very moderate speeds.
Maybe up against a UP Challenger or similar
There is a museum in green bay Wisconsin with a big boy next to an a4
I see Flying Scotsman (From Thomas & friends)))))
Smh
Beautiful footage of the Mallard. I was wondering if you license this footage? If there is an email I can reach you on I can explain fully for what purpose my organisation would like to use the footage. Thanks!
Hi Mario, I have had a couple of requests to license my videos in the past. You can reach me via cawallaceuk@gmail.com
for further contact. Kind Regards. Cameron.
Super video :)
Thanks very much SimonTog.
Mallard is the speed king of British Railways. Designed by Sir Nigel Grissly.
Even though Mallard might never run again, atleast she has a home were she is safe, the National Railway Museum
Thanks for your comment. There are no plans to return her to steam at this time, but she will be preserved for generations to come by the NRM. Kind regards. Cameron
They really should of kept 1 mallard
What do you mean?
there is just 1 mallard but thereres several more of the a4 locos which is what the mallard is and several of them actualy work
It’s really a shame to see that Mallard won’t be able to steam, but then again it’s for an understandable reason.
What????
@@Porsche_Addict05 the locomotive's firebox is cracked and restoration to operational condition would require replacing most of the engine’s original parts.
@@ironcityrailfan8467 oh I never knew that
@@ironcityrailfan8467 don’t they have the parts to fix it tho?
@@Porsche_Addict05 no i don’t think so
The Mallard came up in Who wants to be a millionaire, so I had to have a look . . .
Kereta yang menolak tua
kereta yang nolak di uapin lagi💀
IM THE MALLARD
You basicly say your a duck lmao
how can a train or a duck even type on a computer