Some great classic traction shots their John, I enjoyed spotting the locations and was surprised you'd ventured to behind BCFC in 'bandit country' 😆. Regards,Brian.
Brian, Glad you enjoyed it and as for St.Andrew's Bank I decided to try it out, not having been there since the 80s. Andrew dropped me off as he was doing the Small Heath girder bridge and it certainly wasn't as I remembered it. It was a challenge indeed as I was not expecting palisade fencing on top of the bridge parapets and where did all those lineside trees come from? Finally me and my equipment were under surveillance from the locals but with no car there was no escape. Not sure I will visit again. Regards, John
@GreatBritishRailways1 Oh yes John, it is a challenge now as well as deceptively 'rural' 😆. You were actually braver than me, I've always got the car ready for a quick getaway. Regards,Brian.
It has a number of accolades being the smallest passenger diesel unit operating on the shortest passenger route in the U.K. Thanks for watching and for your comment. Regards, John
It is a Class 121 DMU, named 'Flora' and is owned by Locomotive Services Limited from Crewe. It is the Chairman's "private saloon. Thanks for watching and for your comment. Regards, John
These older engines have such a great sound!
Yes, especially the Westerns and Deltics. Thanks for watching and for your comment. Regards, John
Brilliant to watch took me back years 😊😊😊
Good to hear. Thanks for watching and for your comment. Regards, John
Love your perspectives and POVs
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Great video 👍🏻
Thanks for watching and for your comment. Regards, John
Beatiuful landcascape ,very nice video ,greetings 👍🚂👋📽️
Glad you enjoyed it. Regards, John
Some great classic traction shots their John, I enjoyed spotting the locations and was surprised you'd ventured to behind BCFC in 'bandit country' 😆.
Regards,Brian.
Brian, Glad you enjoyed it and as for St.Andrew's Bank I decided to try it out, not having been there since the 80s. Andrew dropped me off as he was doing the Small Heath girder bridge and it certainly wasn't as I remembered it. It was a challenge indeed as I was not expecting palisade fencing on top of the bridge parapets and where did all those lineside trees come from? Finally me and my equipment were under surveillance from the locals but with no car there was no escape. Not sure I will visit again. Regards, John
@GreatBritishRailways1 Oh yes John, it is a challenge now as well as deceptively 'rural' 😆. You were actually braver than me, I've always got the car ready for a quick getaway.
Regards,Brian.
Super video John :)
Thank you very much! Regards, John
That's pretty impressive with 59003 with a Class 70 *and* a 56 and a lengthy rake of autoballasters on behind
Yes I would suggest it was a rare combination and turned up just before the Castle. Thanks, as ever, for your comment. Regards, John
Ah yes, the Class 139, a brilliant example of classic diesel traction!.
It has a number of accolades being the smallest passenger diesel unit operating on the shortest passenger route in the U.K. Thanks for watching and for your comment. Regards, John
I hated how bad Network southeast was as a service but there livery looks great on every thing. Nice video, thanks!
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You must be joking, the NSE livery was appalling, like a Tesco carrier bag, cheap looking, awful!
What's with the blood n custard Bubble Car Diesel unit? Couldn't catch the name on the side. Where does it operate. Nice little slice of culture!
It is a Class 121 DMU, named 'Flora' and is owned by Locomotive Services Limited from Crewe. It is the Chairman's "private saloon. Thanks for watching and for your comment. Regards, John
Diesel and steam
Thanks for watching and for your comment. Regards, John
For me John I’ve seen western champion this year on a railtour at stoke works junction and I saw royal scots grey last year on railtour at atherstone
Scott, Always good to see. Regards, John