Thank you for stopping by. Most people call me Frank, although I have occasionally been called other things. This is a channel featuring railways and any other subject that takes my fancy. I just haven't got round to videoing too many of the other things yet. They are hardly earth-shattering films; but I try my best. For those who are interested, I'm a slightly eccentric git of advancing years who doesn't take himself or his videos too seriously. For those who couldn't care less at all, I'm still a slightly eccentric git of advancing years who doesn't take himself or his videos too seriously. Oh ... and I'm sick to death of photographers who trespass on the railways. In my day you could be fined 10 shillings for that. Go and get a camera with a bloody zoom lens for goodness sake!
I remember when 3 years later in 2019 we saw both 48151 and 45690 Leander double heading a trip to Blaenau Ffestiniog. Unsure why they could haul 9 coaches but one steam loco can only haul 6 or depending on it's size 4.
I think some layouts need to slow the locomotives down to more of a scale speed 😳 I think Bindon Halt is the offender but a great effort from the modeller just slow things down
Thanks for the kind words Steve. I went out unprepared with no plan and arrived as the exhaust appeared next to the old coaling stage. Plus I was hanging on to the tripod and shaking for some reason. Hoping to make a better job on Tuesday. Kind regards Frank.
Thanks very much, Bob. You're just too kind. It was a last minute decision to go but at least I got to hear and see a fantastic Jubilee in action. Take care. Kind regards Frank.
Thanks very much, C&A, you're too kind. I only decided to go at the last minute and so there was no plan, no practice pan, nothing. Still it's a record of what happened on the day. Hope you're both well. Take care. Kind regards Frank.
Thanks very much C&A. I nearly left the trip to Hest Bank and was just going to go to Oxenholme. Glad I didn't. I'm okay thanks. Hope you are both in fine fettle too. Kind regards Frank.
It was lovely to get out with you today Dad, glad my two shots were of use. Shame for the people on board with Scots Guardsman failing but they still get to see the lovely countryside on a relatively rare, clear and sunny day. I'm looking forward to the next one - Rach 😊 xx
Thanks Rach. Your two shots were actually better than mine so I'm glad you came. Not least for reminding me I'd left the unused tripod on the footbridge. And for reminding me where I live so I could get home afterwards. Dad x
What a disaster! All those people on board who been anticipating this steam ride for weeks! And photographers who sometimes travel miles to see steam . . . Pity they can't notify RTT and get it publicised!
I know, Alan. It must have been pretty galling for those on board to see Leander going well in the opposite direction. They would have passed each other around Lancaster. Kind regards Frank.
Thanks Steve. I'm glad I went to Hest Bank now. I was contemplating Oxenholme but as my phone isn't internet enabled, I would have been in for an unpleasant surprise. Kind regards Frank.
Thanks Nige. I'd gone to Carnforth for the model railway exhibition so this was a bonus. Network Rail's buddleia exhibition had got out of hand but luckily I had my monopod for a high in the air shot to compensate. Kind regards Frank.
Thanks very much, Bob. I know it's hard to believe but Network Rail have neglected to keep the buddleia bushes trimmed. Luckily I had my monopod to compensate for their oversight lol. Kind regards Frank.
Thanks very much, Julian. Between lockdowns and health issues I've not managed to film until the last couple of Dalesman's. Thank you for the kind sentiments. Kind regards Frank.
Superb Frank and what a cracking sound, never done that spot before only further back but the conditions were perfect for the effect we got, cheers nige 👍
Thanks Nige. It gets a bit repetitive in my case but it's one of the few places I can get to easily. That, and a speed shot somewhere on the S&C makes a nice little film. Thanks for the natter while we waited. Kind regards Frank.
Thanks very much C&A. It's good to be able to get out again after lockdown and the usual medical problems. I do struggle with the editing though, so try to keep the shots simple. Take care. Kind regards Frank.
Interesting that that has 12 (with an observation salmon on the rear) when a Jubilee had 13. Clearly they don't think the steam leak there's been lately from the right hand cylinder any cause for concern, though much of that steam was from the Sanders
Thanks very much, Bob. I hope you are keeping safe and well. I've been locked up with the rest of the shielders since this all began and not been that great with existing health issues so it was good to get out again. Forgotten how to use the editing program though lol. Take care, stay safe. Kind regards Frank
@@TheDoodyman1 We're OK Frank, a few health issues, and a house move a few months ago, but everything is there to look forward to. Glad to hear from you, and I hope you continue to enjoy getting out and capturing all those trains up there...Best wishes...Bob
Hello Frank. It’s great to see you are out and behind the camera. Superb shot of the departure. You haven’t lost touch great filming. Hope you are keeping well . Take care . Best wishes C&A
