Lovely i wish i'd have done it years ago. I only visited GCR once back in 1992 when we had a weekend in Leicestershire and stayed in Melton Mowbury and Loughborough.
It's a unique railway experience David and hope you can enjoy further visits sometime. Check out my other footplate videos on the GCR to see a variety of locos. Cheers, Brian.
Many thanks & pleased that you & so many others have enjoyed watching it. Have to say that I never expected quite so many views (8000+) but as you quite rightly say, the GCR is a great railway!! Glad you enjoyed your Driver Experience on the 'Old Lady'...... Regards, Brian.
Many thanks Hugh, glad you enjoyed it. I flew over 'Alice' two years ago & can imagine why you would enjoy this if you only have the odd 'Ghan' passing through..... :-) Best Wishes, Brian.
Our last main line steam was in the 1988 Bicentennial when 3801 - famous leader of the 38 class visited Alice! Much as I love living here, it's sad to say that we are unlikely to see main line steam ever again……Hᴜɢʜ...ツ
A beautifully shot film of artists at work. If only we could enjoy more videos of this quality.! Many thanks for letting us share this experience with you.
John, thank you so much for your kind comment. Although an amature, my intent was to make it as entertaining as possible & to receive such praise makes all the effort worthwhile. The fact that people are still viewing & enjoying it is satisfaction enough & gives me considerable pleasure to share. Best Regards, Brian.
Thanks for your kind comment, yes it can be a bit awkward & often requires some judicious editing to make it more watchable but well worth the effort... I hope!!
I just met driver Alan today at the Don River Railway here in Tasmania, Australia. He suggested I look up your videos! I'd love to get to the UK one day, especially the GCR
+Match2100 I hope Alan is not looking for 'royalty fees' for starring in my GCR videos....lol. Hope you enjoy my footplate footage, don't forget to check out the others, Cheers, Brian.
Each steam locomotive have a wheel arrangement. For example the American is a 4-4-0 , the Mongul is a 2-6-0 , the Big Boy is a 4-8-8-4 , the Challenger is a 4-6-6-4 ....
Many thanks for your kind comment, know what you mean as I fired both back on BR & loved the 5MT but also enjoyed the weather protection of the Ivatt 2MT!! Glad you enjoyed the vid, cheers, Brian.
+Kai Jones Glad you enjoyed it Kai & she is a nice little loco. Have you seen my later footplate vids on Jinty, 8F & 9F on GCR? Thanks for looking/commenting, Brian.
Just to say a BIG thankyou to everyone who has watched & enjoyed this video. 10k views is a personal best for me and is much appreciated, many thanks, Brian.
Obviously at over 34k views, there is significant interest in 'footage from the footplate'!! If you have enjoyed this one could I further suggest you might enjoy my latest upload featuring the GCR Stanier 8F (the RED one!) during it's albeit brief period in authentic weathered black livery..... check it out at, ruclips.net/video/x9ErxCmKdas/видео.html Cheers, Brian.
I have known alan the driver for a long time, I came from Birmingham to aussie to work in a mining town in west Australia one of the first people I meet was Alan guess what he came from brum as well.
Anthony Peters Hi Anthony, yes indeed it's one & the same. I knew him in BR days before he went down under & we met up again a few years ago. If you're up towards Broome/Port Hedland I flew over you a few years ago to Brisbane lol, Best Wishes, Brian (Will Mention you to Alan).
For the 17k (not the one dislike??) viewers who have taken & enjoyed this ride, I would like to wish you all a very Happy Christmas & a good 2014. Should you not have discovered it on my channel can I suggest at this time of year a further footplate ride on this 'Santa Special'............. GCR 47406 On The Footplate (Part1)-(18/12/2011) Santa Special: GCR 47406 From The Footplate (Part 2)-(18/12/2011) Santa Special:
I have just been speaking to Alan & he has asked me to make it quite clear that far from being 'stoned' .... he was at the time suffering with a back injury. Any suggestion that someone in charge of a train might be 'intoxicated' or otherwise is a little unwise although I appreciate you meant no harm, regards, Brian.
On the contrary, a BIG thank you to you... worth 140K views at least....nothing like the footplate of a steam engine! Nice shots.…☁☁☁⁘⁙☁☁⁙..☁……Hᴜɢʜ….Lɪᴋᴇᴅ…..ツ
Interesting video... I used to trainspot on the GCR as it passed my backgarden, opposite the Stadium Estate, and used to catch a train from Central station, to Rothley station. ( 6d return) to spot the same trains there...... .... when it was a real live main line !.... (Before it was closed)... Some "editing" goofs....00:08 station clock shows 09:31. ( dep time is 10:00 as stated at 00:12) at 00:17 the station clock shows 14:27 and at 00;36 it shows 14:30 at 01;52 it shows 14:28..... Hmm ... ( ok I understand it was shot over two runs ! ! ! ) ...
Thanks for pointing out my 'editing goofs' but the only goof was actually allowing the clock into shot as I had no control over the fact that it was running haywire on that day (if it bothers you maybe the GCR have the fact on record) but the trains left on time at 10 & 12. The video was shot & edited for entertainment which in the main it seems to have achieved. I have no objection to worthwhile criticism but resent it from someone who has a RUclips Channel but 'produces nothing' to which we can draw comparison. Have you contacted 'Ealing Studios' etc in respect of the lack of continuity in some of their old railway films that are so annoying??
Someone else three years ago went to great lengths to point out my 'editing goofs' so I will tell you the same. The clock was erratic on the day but departures were as stated but heavily edited over two runs. My biggest mistake obviously was to include the clock in shots but hey, no-one is perfect..... Hope you enjoyed the rest of video?
How is it seemingly all engines I see footage of from the footplate, seem to leak water and steam at various places constantly. Is that truely jus "how it is", or is it at least in part due to the ripe age of these machines?
+LutzDerLurch In theory the joints etc should be steam tight but in practice it's not always possible. If you think these leaks are bad you should check out photo's/vids of steam locos in the final years prior to 1968 when you could barely see them for steam blowing from every joint & cylinder etc. Cheers Brian.
All Engines leak a bit, its just the nature of the beast. At some points a tiny amount of leakage is needed to keep the packing material moist. Some leaks take up when the engine warms up and everything expands.
Very good video skills on display, well done. I remember 46446 and 46447 new at Coventry. We lads thought them very modern at the time. I managed to get a footplate trip on ex S&D 2-8-0 No 88 (53808) over the same route, a real tick in the box experience. My video not up to your standard I fear. ruclips.net/video/2TBffoo8n60/видео.html Regards from Arthur
Very kind of you Arthur & thanks. Yes, the Ivatt 2MT's were a nice little loco & did well on jobs they were built for. I have watched your vid & seems you had a great day. Have you got round to watching my latest on the 8F footplate? Thanks again for your kind comment, regards, Brian.
Just watched and admired the 8F video. Waited for the 8F clank and was not disappointed. The shed scenes at the end, very atmospheric. Well done to the GC weathering department as well.SYKAROST
Arthur Charles I thought you might enjoy it Arthur & yes, nice to see (& hear) an 8F on the minerals.The lad who you saw doing the weathering is Michael Sutton (who's YT Channel is 'Official Midlands Railway Channel') who also films locally on the Midland Main Line.Yes, he did a good job of keeping it looking as it should but it's probably red again now.... Cheers, Brian.
@@AECEntertainment Wonderful to see that 46521 is still working and in great shape. During the last days of steam she was based at Penmaenpool shed on the Ruabon to Barmouth branch which closed in January 1965. As a young fireman I worked regularly on local trips between Dolgellau and Barmouth. Some years ago and quite by accident, I met up with her while on loan to the Llangollen Railway. It was all rather emotional as I stepped on the footplate after more than fifty years. I am now 82 and like 46521 still in good shape.
Lovely i wish i'd have done it years ago. I only visited GCR once back in 1992 when we had a weekend in Leicestershire and stayed in Melton Mowbury and Loughborough.
It's a unique railway experience David and hope you can enjoy further visits sometime. Check out my other footplate videos on the GCR to see a variety of locos. Cheers, Brian.
It was 34 that year and can remember travelling the railway a wonderful experience mainline steam
Many thanks & pleased that you & so many others have enjoyed watching it. Have to say that I never expected quite so many views (8000+) but as you quite rightly say, the GCR is a great railway!! Glad you enjoyed your Driver Experience on the 'Old Lady'...... Regards, Brian.
Superb video. Have e mailed this to my dad who used to fire ivatt two's from Saltley and Willesden sheds back in the day.
That will be appreciated & many thanks for seeing his point of view, cheers,Brian (& Alan :-)..)
Many thanks Hugh, glad you enjoyed it. I flew over 'Alice' two years ago & can imagine why you would enjoy this if you only have the odd 'Ghan' passing through..... :-) Best Wishes, Brian.
Just popped up on the feed so had to watch.
Still going strong.
Have 2 class 2s on my list in 5 inch gauge.
Love David and Lily.
Yes indeed it is when formerly resident at the Severn Valley Railway & called 'Blossom' in the TV series.
great job.thanks to the restoration team which has taken great pains to maintain loco 46521.
Our last main line steam was in the 1988 Bicentennial when 3801 - famous leader of the 38 class visited Alice! Much as I love living here, it's sad to say that we are unlikely to see main line steam ever again……Hᴜɢʜ...ツ
Awesome video and sound.
A beautifully shot film of artists at work. If only we could enjoy more videos of this quality.! Many thanks for letting us share this experience with you.
John, thank you so much for your kind comment. Although an amature, my intent was to make it as entertaining as possible & to receive such praise makes all the effort worthwhile. The fact that people are still viewing & enjoying it is satisfaction enough & gives me considerable pleasure to share. Best Regards, Brian.
Great video, some good footplate shots and nice to see the railway in action on a usual day
Glad you enjoyed it Matt & yes, it's a bit less frantic than on Gala days & makes a nice change, cheers, Brian.
Thanks for your kind comment, yes it can be a bit awkward & often requires some judicious editing to make it more watchable but well worth the effort... I hope!!
I just met driver Alan today at the Don River Railway here in Tasmania, Australia. He suggested I look up your videos! I'd love to get to the UK one day, especially the GCR
+Match2100 I hope Alan is not looking for 'royalty fees' for starring in my GCR videos....lol. Hope you enjoy my footplate footage, don't forget to check out the others, Cheers, Brian.
Each steam locomotive have a wheel arrangement. For example the American is a 4-4-0 , the Mongul is a 2-6-0 , the Big Boy is a 4-8-8-4 , the Challenger is a 4-6-6-4 ....
Excellent! Loved it!
Thankyou, glad you enjoyed the ride & maybe check out the other GCR footplate videos since then. .... Brian.
Good video great quality footage thanx for posting. Never was a Ivatt fan to me the loco says when I grow up I wanna be a black 5 lol!
Many thanks for your kind comment, know what you mean as I fired both back on BR & loved the 5MT but also enjoyed the weather protection of the Ivatt 2MT!!
Glad you enjoyed the vid, cheers, Brian.
nice video also thats my favourite locomotive
+Kai Jones Glad you enjoyed it Kai & she is a nice little loco. Have you seen my later footplate vids on Jinty, 8F & 9F on GCR? Thanks for looking/commenting, Brian.
Just to say a BIG thankyou to everyone who has watched & enjoyed this video. 10k views is a personal best for me and is much appreciated, many thanks, Brian.
Obviously at over 34k views, there is significant interest in 'footage from the footplate'!! If you have enjoyed this one could I further suggest you might enjoy my latest upload featuring the GCR Stanier 8F (the RED one!) during it's albeit brief period in authentic weathered black livery..... check it out at, ruclips.net/video/x9ErxCmKdas/видео.html Cheers, Brian.
I have known alan the driver for a long time, I came from Birmingham to aussie to work in a mining town in west Australia one of the first people I meet was Alan guess what he came from brum as well.
Anthony Peters Hi Anthony, yes indeed it's one & the same. I knew him in BR days before he went down under & we met up again a few years ago. If you're up towards Broome/Port Hedland I flew over you a few years ago to Brisbane lol, Best Wishes, Brian (Will Mention you to Alan).
For the 17k (not the one dislike??) viewers who have taken & enjoyed this ride, I would like to wish you all a very Happy Christmas & a good 2014. Should you not have discovered it on my channel can I suggest at this time of year a further footplate ride on this 'Santa Special'.............
GCR 47406 On The Footplate (Part1)-(18/12/2011) Santa Special:
GCR 47406 From The Footplate (Part 2)-(18/12/2011) Santa Special:
Alan Kind of walks up to the camera like "Whats this?" Like hes stoned
thankyou, wasnt it filmed at the SVR and why do some people keep it secret, shes a beautiful loco
I have just been speaking to Alan & he has asked me to make it quite clear that far from being 'stoned' .... he was at the time suffering with a back injury. Any suggestion that someone in charge of a train might be 'intoxicated' or otherwise is a little unwise although I appreciate you meant no harm, regards, Brian.
its a UK built loco designed by George Ivatt of ireland
Interesting screw-operated reverser. Never saw a design like that on a US loco.
Noticing a distinct noise once per revolution. Is that some oil pump?
Where's Arnold and Ralph? :D
On the contrary, a BIG thank you to you... worth 140K views at least....nothing like the footplate of a steam engine! Nice shots.…☁☁☁⁘⁙☁☁⁙..☁……Hᴜɢʜ….Lɪᴋᴇᴅ…..ツ
Interesting video... I used to trainspot on the GCR as it passed my backgarden, opposite the Stadium Estate, and used to catch a train from Central station, to Rothley station. ( 6d return) to spot the same trains there...... .... when it was a real live main line !.... (Before it was closed)... Some "editing" goofs....00:08 station clock shows 09:31. ( dep time is 10:00 as stated at 00:12) at 00:17 the station clock shows 14:27 and at 00;36 it shows 14:30 at 01;52 it shows 14:28..... Hmm ... ( ok I understand it was shot over two runs ! ! ! ) ...
Thanks for pointing out my 'editing goofs' but the only goof was actually allowing the clock into shot as I had no control over the fact that it was running haywire on that day (if it bothers you maybe the GCR have the fact on record) but the trains left on time at 10 & 12. The video was shot & edited for entertainment which in the main it seems to have achieved. I have no objection to worthwhile criticism but resent it from someone who has a RUclips Channel but 'produces nothing' to which we can draw comparison. Have you contacted 'Ealing Studios' etc in respect of the lack of continuity in some of their old railway films that are so annoying??
How come this was the 10am journey wwhen the station clock showed 2.30pm???
Someone else three years ago went to great lengths to point out my 'editing goofs' so I will tell you the same. The clock was erratic on the day but departures were as stated but heavily edited over two runs. My biggest mistake obviously was to include the clock in shots but hey, no-one is perfect..... Hope you enjoyed the rest of video?
Thank you, I was just curious and yes I did enjoy watching.
This is the loco from oh doctor beeching, is it not?
How is it seemingly all engines I see footage of from the footplate, seem to leak water and steam at various places constantly. Is that truely jus "how it is", or is it at least in part due to the ripe age of these machines?
+LutzDerLurch In theory the joints etc should be steam tight but in practice it's not always possible. If you think these leaks are bad you should check out photo's/vids of steam locos in the final years prior to 1968 when you could barely see them for steam blowing from every joint & cylinder etc. Cheers Brian.
All Engines leak a bit, its just the nature of the beast. At some points a tiny amount of leakage is needed to keep the packing material moist. Some leaks take up when the engine warms up and everything expands.
what i would do the get in the drivers seat one time! Aloloan youre so lucky
nutbagbrew102 if there's a heritage railway near you, all it takes is a little time and dedication.
Please Say sorry To Him
I dont have anything against him.
Very good video skills on display, well done. I remember 46446 and 46447 new at Coventry. We lads thought them very modern at the time. I managed to get a footplate trip on ex S&D 2-8-0 No 88 (53808) over the same route, a real tick in the box experience. My video not up to your standard I fear. ruclips.net/video/2TBffoo8n60/видео.html
Regards from Arthur
Very kind of you Arthur & thanks. Yes, the Ivatt 2MT's were a nice little loco & did well on jobs they were built for. I have watched your vid & seems you had a great day. Have you got round to watching my latest on the 8F footplate? Thanks again for your kind comment, regards, Brian.
Just watched and admired the 8F video. Waited for the 8F clank and was not disappointed. The shed scenes at the end, very atmospheric. Well done to the GC weathering department as well.SYKAROST
Arthur Charles I thought you might enjoy it Arthur & yes, nice to see (& hear) an 8F on the minerals.The lad who you saw doing the weathering is Michael Sutton (who's YT Channel is 'Official Midlands Railway Channel') who also films locally on the Midland Main Line.Yes, he did a good job of keeping it looking as it should but it's probably red again now.... Cheers, Brian.
footplate ride on a film star engine
Blossom!!!!....o doctor beeching fans know where I'm coming from
AECEntertainment You got it ..... lol.
+faulcon1 bustin and wensted*
@@AECEntertainment Wonderful to see that 46521 is still working and in great shape. During the last days of steam she was based at Penmaenpool shed on the Ruabon to Barmouth branch which closed in January 1965. As a young fireman I worked regularly on local trips between Dolgellau and Barmouth. Some years ago and quite by accident, I met up with her while on loan to the Llangollen Railway. It was all rather emotional as I stepped on the footplate after more than fifty years. I am now 82 and like 46521 still in good shape.
:)