Hoovers over Shap, 50007+ 50049 24/08/24

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Nige, What a great day with a fine performance from the 50s and looking good with their new paint jobs in the fine weather. Regards, John

[@nige7577]

Thanks John, the weather certainly improved from earlier in the day which was ideal to show off the new livery and they sounded great, regards nige👍

[@45156]

Memories of the early 70s there, Nige when I was often to be found travelling over Shap behind a pair of 50s when I worked in London and travelled up to visit my family in Ayrshire - and sometimes both 50s were actually working.

[@nige7577]

Thanks Stuart, glad it brought back memories for you as I can just imagine travelling behind a pair with the top window cracked listening to that lovely English Electric sound, cheers 👍

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

I caught them at stoke works junction their first railtour in almost 2 months and their first ever Tour since being repainted into large logo livery

[@nige7577]

Thanks Scott, glad you were able to see these in there new livery which is ideal and looks a treat, cheers 👍

[@allan5919]

Fantastic sight and sounds from the class 50 locos Nige. Great video. Cheers - Allan. 👍👍

[@nige7577]

Thanks Allan, yes they certainly looked a treat in there new livery and a cracking sound from the pair, cheers nige👍

[@stephenbrass1808]

Lovely sight and sounds to see the 50s on Shap Nige, nice captures of the Hoovers and nice to catch up today beit breifley, cheers .👍🌝

[@nige7577]

Thanks Steve, great to see the pair again on Shap in the perfect livery and sounding superb, yes good to catch up, cheers 👍

[@lyndengrant1657]

Glad the weather cleared up as it wasn't too good early on. Lovely to see a pair of 50's back on the fells.

[@nige7577]

Thanks Lynden, yes it was pretty poor when we left home but brightened up nicely, a great sight and sound climbing Shap with the appropriate stock, cheers 👍

[@TheStephengthompson]

Cracking sounds from the two Hoovers Nige and it stayed dry 😂👍

[@nige7577]

Thanks Steve, it certainly was and the sun certainly made them look superb, cheers 👍

[@Hec7or100]

Marvellous work Nige, what a great sound.

[@nige7577]

Many thanks Paul, yes it certainly was and nice to see the pair again, cheers 👍

[@philclarke3203]

Great catches nige. Didn't they look and sound great? I saw them at Birmingham New Street ( Not quite as scenic?🤣🤣), on my way to the Severn Valley Railway, and another 50!😀

[@nige7577]

Thanks Phil, yes they certainly looked a treat and sounded superb on Shap, will have a look at your footage shortly, cheers 👍

[@acw71000]

A great sound from the 50's on the climb Nigel. Great to see the matching stock

[@nige7577]

Thanks Austin, yes they were sounding lovely and looking the part with the appropriate stock, cheers 👍

[@tattoo1084]

Nice filming Nige and what a roar from them.👍👍

[@nige7577]

Thanks David, yes they certainly making themselves heard alright, cheers 👍

[@lnerrules-iw6ry]

Nice Footage there Nige of the Hoovers climbing Shap

[@nige7577]

Thanks Andrew, it’s good to see them back in the large logo livery, looked a treat going up Shap and sounding great, cheers 👍

[@grahamhall5211]

Nice them Steve spot on nice to have the crack with you and Steve today 👍

[@nige7577]

Thanks Graham, a cracking sound from the pair, was good to chat with you, cheers 👍

[@JimmysTransportMarvels]

Very nice, I nearly missed these! 😅

[@nige7577]

Thanks Jimmy, glad you were able to catch them, cheers 👍

[@hughesy45108]

Nice to meet you today Nige, lovely

[@nige7577]

Thanks Carl, enjoyed the crack with you, cheers 👍

[@russb2286]

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[@nige7577]

Thanks Russ, cheers 👍

[@StephenDrysdaleBroughtylad]

Superb soundtrack at Shap but I just dont get the hoover moniker because If I had owned a hoover that sounded like this I would have taken it back to the shop and I think lawnmowers would have been a more appropriate nickname.😁👍

[@nige7577]

Thanks Stephen, yes they certainly made themselves heard on the climb, apparently they got there nickname from the sound of the engine cooling fans which sounded like a hoover until they we’re refurbished which removed that sound, cheers 👍

[@StephenDrysdaleBroughtylad]

@@nige7577 Thanks for the explanation as I have never experienced these beasts simmering at rest.👍

[@michaeltaylor1869]

Another lovely video nige well done great camera work as usual I am really looking forward to seeing your next video I hope you get a nice video next time also when is your next video going to be on RUclips bye for now Philip

[@nige7577]

Thanks Philip much appreciated as always, next upload should be The Fellsman, cheers 👍

[@SimonTog]

Nice video Nige :)

[@nige7577]

Thanks Simon, cheers 👍