7802 Bradley Manor Talerddig summit 

I never understood why they choke the firebox like that. I get that it creates more ash through the funnel, which is preferable by trainspotters due to its picturesque appearance, but isn’t it that forcefully causing the locomotive to run inefficiently could damage it?

Steam was doing it by itself , every shot i've seen of diesels on Talerddig bank have had two locos

Sensational view (and sound too!). I think the cut off must have been fully open to make a noise and smoke like that.

Yes, really working on that one!

More !!

Brilliant sound. Someone needs to get out there with a scythe, that willow herb needs a bit of attention.

Agreed

The poor fireman must be shovelling like theres no tomorrow

oh dear should never have elected to zoom in, on the dvd is the loco clear when you zoom in?

Please use a tripod, the results will be much better, especially when using the zoom

It is a Manor that 'Barks' isn't it?

good old bradley never fails (well most of the time any way)

The load limit for a Manor in BR days was 8 which doesn't leave much to spare. There are logs which show that the speed was typically 17-18 mph which is rather better than this effort but of course with well-practised firemen. 7802 looks a bit short of steam and is probably in full gear.

Jesus, how dull, give me 37 or 40 up there any day!

Oh for smellavision