On the 86th anniversary of Mallard's 126 mph speed record run, another of Sir Nigel's magnificent A4 locomotives arrives at Carlisle with a special from Blackpool.
Great Locomotive and good video. Me and my Wife were passengers on the train and really enjoyed the experience. We were on the last carriage next to the Diesel engine that was being hauled right next to where you were filming but unfortunately didn't see ourselves disembarking as that part of vid was cut short. I know its a vid for train enthusiasts but if you got any more footage that would be great and a donation to your favourite train charity would be forthcoming. Still great footage tho.
I've had a look at the recorded footage but there's almost nothing that wasn't included in that part of the video. Sorry to disappoint. Glad you enjoyed the day - and the video! Best wishes.
@@schoolshorts Thank you so much for checking your footage. Your prompt reply and effort is much appreciated. Your a Scholar and a Gentleman. Best Regards. Graeme Gaunt.
Great!! I’m glad you were able to go to Carlisle for this event!! A4 locomotives are fine machines and are able to do a wonderful job of hauling a train.
Living in Australia I love our 3801 however the A4 Pacific just has to be the most beautiful steam engine on the tracks today. Perfect colour combination with those Pullmans too. I have the 70th anniversary model of the Mallard which I believe no longer runs but this one is right up there in that paint scheme. Thanks for posting this amazing video.
Glad you felt well enough to get out. The mystery train was empty stock Polmadie to Preston looking on Railcam data booked through 4 but went through 3. Also unusual to see a mail trains at that time which looks like a new working maybe because the ECML one no longer runs. Sir Nigel looking as good as ever.
Thanks for the information Colin. Two mail trains in one session - I usually go for weeks without seeing a single one. Sir Nigel - magnificent - as always!
Very good action at Carlisle for that visit. Appleby was very busy when Sir Nigel came in for its water stop. Made my day interesting, to say the least, when it came flying past later on.
Superb train. I liked the beautifully painted carriages in early BR colours, like my Triang trains. I wish that the trains in the Southern Region these days would all be painted SR shining green, instead of the gross unserious company colours.
Hi Tim. In those instances where a steam hauled train arrives with a diesel ‘in tow’, has the diesel been involved in forward propulsion, or is it simply ‘free wheeling’?
The diesel is officially there to provide electrical power for modern air-conditioned coaching stock, catering equipment etc - but it's not unknown for some assistance to be provided in case of emergency.
Look at all those logs going to be turned in to electricity instead of good old Yorkshire coal!!!!!! Fraction of the thermal efficiency of old "King Coal"
