Have watched a good number of steam trains flying through various stations, but this one takes the cake. The early whistle, the train rumbling through with the steam and mist swirling , just like a early Ealing film. Thanks for posting.
Saw Tangmere go through Fleet in Hampshire one evening about 12 years ago. As someone who saw Tangmere in BR action many times in the 60's, I was shocked at how fast she was going then, so not surprised at this clip.
Yes I agree. I have seen India switch from steam to diesel and now slowly to electric traction the grandure and beauty of the steam is on another level.
Takes me back to 1960/61 train spotting at Grantham, just before the Deltics took over. Great days, still had a LNER presence, I still remember Mallard rushing through none stop south bound. It's a streak, it's a streak would be the call from the spotters, happy days thanks for the video.
@@threepea1151 no she wasn't the only steam locos that have been certified for 90mph and above are bittern and tornado any other steam loco going above 75mph is uncertified and therefore not allowed.
Considering A4 Pacific 4468 Mallard still holds the world record for steam traction of 126mph which was achieved just to the south of Grantham on the 3rd July 1938. Some feat this beautiful machine managed
... I actually enjoyed the 45 secs of "filler", as it was interesting to watch the (3) chaps ... w/ camera's talking and setting up their pic's, joking and in a friendly manor ... here in the USA it would have been elbows with pushing and shoving ...
That would have been something else. Loud, intolerable hot, soot-ridden, smelly...and absolutely amazing. Have only ever driven shunters at low speed before, so I can only dream.
Thank you for the reminder of how sad and pathetic rail transportation is in Canada. The fact that you have trains doing in excess of 100kmh that still depart several times a day just leaves us in the dust.
Interesting point. HS2 when complete will do 325 kph in the tunnels and 350 kph in the open. It's a very expensive project though. London to Birmingham alone is now over £30 billion.
@@ds1868 Maybe it is expensive but the need for HS2 etc is capacity. All English ports are extending freight platforms and facilities so passengers will go on HS2. HS2 also permits track maintenance without London terminal closure. On top of all this the argument for HS2 is identical to that we had for the motorways. I remember it needing two days to go on holiday to Cornwall from Lancashire - we'd never want to go back to that.
@@corrigenda70 Yes, you are spot on. Our railway system is well over 150years old years old. Do these naysayers think it will last forever? They should get a taste of China's High-speed rail network.
Had to laugh at that. Still chuckling, shaking actually, hence dodgy typing. However, I have to admit that Grantham was and is a great place to catch a glimpse of a fast one. Nicely caught video. Cheers!
Does anybody ever think that if you were on the other side of the line , you would see much more of the train ? Being right up against it , it's an inferior position .
Not as inferior as being stood behind a down train whilst the steamer passes, which I have seen happen to others. You may think it's inferior. I think it's a good position to guarantee seeing what you've waited for.
Grantham is on the mainline so is rated for Intercity trains passing at 125mph - however steam is limited to 75, which sadly is soon to be deemed too slow for the mainline.
It's called lead-in, and nobody forces you to watch it! Perhaps it would be better if I put a loud, obnoxious dubstep intro on it, and demand everyone 'like, comment and sub' at the beginning...no?
@@MrMoorkey I always enjoy the build up in vids like this, makes it way more enjoyable when the train passes through. Guys like that have just had their brain rewired by instant gratification consumerism and believe they are entitled to chase dopamine hits. He should just go and play candy crush and eat big macs to satisfy his melted brain
Have watched a good number of steam trains flying through various stations, but this one takes the cake. The early whistle, the train rumbling through with the steam and mist swirling , just like a early Ealing film. Thanks for posting.
Love to see steam really moving like that! Thanks for giving us the opportunity to experience it!
My goodness that was flying .....Absolutely brilliant !
Saw Tangmere go through Fleet in Hampshire one evening about 12 years ago. As someone who saw Tangmere in BR action many times in the 60's, I was shocked at how fast she was going then, so not surprised at this clip.
The Diesel and your Electric can never equal the Sight and Sound of a steam engine locomotives 🚂🏴
Yes I agree. I have seen India switch from steam to diesel and now slowly to electric traction the grandure and beauty of the steam is on another level.
Takes me back to 1960/61 train spotting at Grantham, just before the Deltics took over.
Great days, still had a LNER presence, I still remember Mallard rushing through none stop south bound.
It's a streak, it's a streak would be the call from the spotters, happy days thanks for the video.
The physics of what's going on here is absolutely mind blowing . . . 'I know, let's stand ten feet away' . . . certifiable : )
My Lord, ol' Tang was shifting with 12 c. Great vid.
My god tangmere was flying there and no diesel on the back absolutely amzing
Wow what a sight and sound at an age to remember those trains👏👏👍
Wow it was really shifting, just like I can remember from the 60s
A fast Southern boiler going rather well. 👍👍👍
No mucking about there - Feel the Force!!!
Such a roaring beat of speed
The sense of anticipation...!
Cracking video footage. A nice speedy pass by 'Tangmere'. Cheers - Allan.
Blink and ‘Heck!’ That was a Bulleid bullet train for you. BTW Liked the wait. Anticipation builds, time hangs heavy, and then ‘Wham!’ Cheers!
i was on ther train apparently it was 84 mph through grantham speedo in cab was 9 mph under and it was 90 mph through newark
Tangmere was certified for 90?
@@threepea1151 no she wasn't the only steam locos that have been certified for 90mph and above are bittern and tornado any other steam loco going above 75mph is uncertified and therefore not allowed.
The power of steam Amazing 👍
Hissing thunder. Fabulous to see.
Wonderful. The best thing to happen for Grantham for a very long time! 😉
Of course, since our great leader, Margaret Thatcher, please do not get annoyed?🇬🇧🏴🇬🇧
I never knew steam locomotives could drive that fast, impressive 👌😛
That was around 84 mph. The record steam record is held by Great Britain at just over 126 mph.
Considering A4 Pacific 4468 Mallard still holds the world record for steam traction of 126mph which was achieved just to the south of Grantham on the 3rd July 1938. Some feat this beautiful machine managed
Anything other than steam at speed can bugger off.
There's always that one knob who goes 'Woo Woo' 🙄. Fantastic video of the 'Volcano' Tangmere.
Think it was only a child. Don't be such a killjoy.
@@Thursdaym2 An old child then.
It was an older cock, you're right
I too remember Mallard and other A4 streaks at Grantham. A friendly driver once allowed me to "cab" Mallard during a stop at Grantham.
You’re a very lucky chappy!
I can’t remember the last time I saw 34067
This makes our trains in Australia look like wounded ants 🐜!!
Thats what we call hauling ass from across the pond!
Great balls of fire, here and gone so fast ya wonder if it was ever really there.
Jesus that was quick .
Excellent shot....great sense of speed...……Hᴜɢʜ….ツ
Yes. No use whatsoever of the zoom. Excellent!
... I actually enjoyed the 45 secs of "filler", as it was interesting to watch the (3) chaps ... w/ camera's talking and setting up their pic's, joking and in a friendly manor ... here in the USA it would have been elbows with pushing and shoving ...
I try to show a little of what goes on around the trains passing by. Glad you enjoy it!
Won't sell many ice-creams going that fast 😁
...that was frighteningly fast.
Imagine being on the footplate!!
That would have been something else. Loud, intolerable hot, soot-ridden, smelly...and absolutely amazing. Have only ever driven shunters at low speed before, so I can only dream.
Thank you for the reminder of how sad and pathetic rail transportation is in Canada. The fact that you have trains doing in excess of 100kmh that still depart several times a day just leaves us in the dust.
Interesting point. HS2 when complete will do 325 kph in the tunnels and 350 kph in the open. It's a very expensive project though. London to Birmingham alone is now over £30 billion.
Dont feel too bad, we here in the States are right there at the back of the line w/you.
@@ds1868 Maybe it is expensive but the need for HS2 etc is capacity. All English ports are extending freight platforms and facilities so passengers will go on HS2. HS2 also permits track maintenance without London terminal closure. On top of all this the argument for HS2 is identical to that we had for the motorways. I remember it needing two days to go on holiday to Cornwall from Lancashire - we'd never want to go back to that.
@@corrigenda70 Yes, you are spot on.
Our railway system is well over 150years old years old.
Do these naysayers think it will last forever?
They should get a taste of China's High-speed rail network.
Only 5 people on the platform to watch a mainline steam run-by??
Really motoring! Love it, but not as much as the hyperactive guys on the other platform🤣🤣
Excellent 👍👍😀😀😃😃😃👊
' It's cuumin Maaike "
Absolutely sensational
Steam trained are the nearest to liveing
Beautiful !
I’d sweep through Grantham as well.....
I always thought the same about Crewe. The best thing about the place was the right away indicators at the end of the platforms
Had to laugh at that. Still chuckling, shaking actually, hence dodgy typing. However, I have to admit that Grantham was and is a great place to catch a glimpse of a fast one. Nicely caught video. Cheers!
Rude, but very amusing!!
That was NOT hanging around......
Enjoyed thanks
GOOD GOD!!!!
Does anybody ever think that if you were on the other side of the line , you would see much more of the train ? Being right up against it , it's an inferior position .
Not as inferior as being stood behind a down train whilst the steamer passes, which I have seen happen to others.
You may think it's inferior. I think it's a good position to guarantee seeing what you've waited for.
You may see more of the train, but the impression of speed is better from the position MrMoorkey chose.
Saw a video being shot by a guy at York. Just as the steam train glided in to a stop, an Azuma came between them and completely blocked it out.
How come no diesel.
You got me on that one. I haven't been able to find out.
A real proper pukka train.
Wow. Surprised that doesn’t slow down in the station area… seems dangerous!
Grantham is on the mainline so is rated for Intercity trains passing at 125mph - however steam is limited to 75, which sadly is soon to be deemed too slow for the mainline.
@@simonh317 then they must allow a higher speed for steam, nothing more magical, than seeing a steam train at full pelt
@@antonydicesare4632 Railway Group Standard GO/RT3440 Issue 2 defined the limits for steam engines based on driving wheel diameter as follows:
Why not turn round when train went past.
The camera was static on a tripod so I could also take photos with my DSLR.
Excellent shot, too bad there was a full 45 seconds worth of filler
It's called lead-in, and nobody forces you to watch it!
Perhaps it would be better if I put a loud, obnoxious dubstep intro on it, and demand everyone 'like, comment and sub' at the beginning...no?
@@MrMoorkey On the contrary, I quite enjoyed watching the spotters having an argument on the opposite platform beforehand. 😂
@@StrawberryStationMusic 😂
Some mothers do 'ave em?
@@MrMoorkey I always enjoy the build up in vids like this, makes it way more enjoyable when the train passes through. Guys like that have just had their brain rewired by instant gratification consumerism and believe they are entitled to chase dopamine hits. He should just go and play candy crush and eat big macs to satisfy his melted brain
no diesels back then.....usually
Cool
My granny can move faster than that!! lol
45 seconds of wasted time!
You must be dynamite in bed, Steve. 😂
@@jpmcintosh9106 Tosser!
@@jpmcintosh9106 hahahaha 🤣
Took you another 15 to write the comment and probably 20 to read this. Almost up to a minute and a half now...
@@CycolacFan Arsehole!!
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