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UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA Steam Locomotive Posted by: RailMon
Video duration: 347 seconds Rolling off the Settle/Carlisle line, USA is seen here on the Whalley Viaduct and at an unusual location, Cherry tree Station, just south of Blackburn, Lancashire, England, where its watered from a hydrant on the bridge above. Related: a4, british, carlisle, locomotive, railways, settle, steam |
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DOUBLEHEADED STEAM AT RIBBLEHEAD Posted by: RailMon
Video duration: 562 seconds A bit like the 'Odd Couple' this unlikely pairing make a spectacular display of smoke and steam in the Yorkshire Dales. The locomotives stopped on the viaduct for sometime, leading to those watching to think it was due to a failure. In fact the train had stopped in tribute to a well known driver who had died in the weeks before. Related: british, locomotives, pocket, ribblehead, rocket, steam, tangmere |
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Jet powered Hang Glider Posted by: RailMon
Video duration: 210 seconds I kid you not, you wont see this every day. Maybe just as well. Jeremy Clarkson was seen on a pedal-cycle with one of these engines on the back, frightening little old ladies he passed going down the road, but thats Clarkson. Related: aviation, extreme, flying, glider, hang, jet, powered, sport |
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Retro Steam n the Lune Gorge Posted by: RailMon
Video duration: 588 seconds Some fabulous vintage footage of steam activity between Greyrigg Bank and Tebay in the 1950s. Of particular interest, the water troughs at Dillicar. People who know the area will be interested to note the absence of the M6 motorway. Related: coast, line, lms, main, railways, steam, vintage, west |
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RIDING THE FOOTPLATE ON THE DUKE OF GLOUCESTER Posted by: RailMon
Video duration: 543 seconds In appalling weather, I managed to film this little gem. Theres no place to hide on a bucking footplate with 3 hard working men operating in the confined area. Enjoy the sights and sounds of this unique locomotive on a run from Heywood to Bury in Lancashire, England. The opening shots in the film show the crew running the loco round its train at Heywood Station. Related: british, crew, duke, footplate, gloucester, locomotive, of, steam |
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'ALLO JOHN, GOTTA NEW MOTA' DELTIC ENGINE WORK. Posted by: RailMon
Video duration: 461 seconds You wont see this every day, A replacement engine being lifted into one of the few remaining locos of its type. The background is Buckley Wells on the East Lancashire Railway and shows a very busy day with the Duke of Gloucester steam loco during a boiler test as the work proceeds on the Deltic, Royal Scots Grey. Related: british, deltic, locomotive, railway, steam |
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'UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA' at RIBBLEHEAD. Posted by: RailMon
Video duration: 232 seconds Everybody loves the sound of a train in the distance, so crank up the volume and hear #9's haunting chime whistle as Gresley's beautiful A4 climbs the LONG DRAG on the SETTLE/CARLISLE line. Related: a4, british, england, locomotive, railways, ribblehead, steam |
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'I'M ON THE ROAD AGAIN'. DUKE OF GLOUCESTER LOCO Posted by: RailMon
Video duration: 421 seconds After languishing in the engine shed on the East Lancashire Railway during a major overhaul, the 'DUKE OF GLOUCESTER' is seen during early trials in 2004. Related: british, duke, gloucester, locomotive, of, railways, steam |
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CHASING THE DUCHESS. STEAM LOCO. Posted by: RailMon
Video duration: 471 seconds On the 7/7/07, the steam locomotive 'DUCHESS OF SUTHERLAND' hauled a railtour up the West Coast route over Shap to Carlisle, returning down the beautiful Settle/Carlisle route. Related: british, duchess, locomotive, of, railways, steam, sutherland |
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GREEN ARROW at RIBBLEHEAD Posted by: RailMon
Video duration: 235 seconds On an extremely breezy day, Gresley's GREEN ARROW struggles against the head wind on the viaduct. Due to earlier delays, the loco runs out of water shortly after this video was filmed. It led to a very creative way of obtaining water. Related: arrow, british, green, locomotives, railways, ribblehead, steam |
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'DUKE OF GLOUCESTER' At Ribblehead. Posted by: RailMon
Video duration: 248 seconds This Unique British steam locomotive is seen here at Ribblehead on the famous Settle/Carlisle Railway line in October 2006 Related: british, locomotive, railways, ribblehead, steam |
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SIR NIGELS BIG DAY. Posted by: RailMon
Video duration: 216 seconds Beautiful A4 Steam Locomotive, seen here on the NORTH YORKS MOORS RAILWAY in Yorkshire, England. The locomotive hauls the train up to the summit of Newtondale on its first outing in August 2006 following a major rebuild. Related: a4, england, locomotive, nyrm, steam |
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Day Tripping on the Flying Scotsman. Posted by: RailMon
Video duration: 387 seconds York to Scarborough & return on this famous Locomotive. The diesel 'PRINCE WILLIAM' was for backup only. Related: british, flying, locomotives, railways, scotsman, steam |
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Wartime Wings. Lancaster Bomber Posted by: RailMon
Video duration: 357 seconds Residents in Rossendale, Lancashire where treated to the sound of 4 MERLIN engines as A Lancaster bomber flew the length of the East Lancashire Railway during its WARTIME WEEKEND event in May. Hope you enjoy this fantastic sight & sound as much as I did. It made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up and I haven't got that many. Related: aircraft, bomber, engines, england, flying, lancashire, lancaster, merlin |
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RUNRIG COUNTRY, SKYE Posted by: RailMon
Video duration: 574 seconds A tiny few of the scenic wonders of this Hebridean Island. Related: beautiful, country, runrig, scotland, skye |
