An absolutely marvellous compilation, Gresley in particular looked truly amazing especially when she " blew off " in such spectacular fashion. Many thanks for posting this gem.
Used to love getting the steam train to Churston then getting the old bus to Greenway. Having a great day there then reversing the journey back to Paignton. We even got off at Greenway Halt and walked to the house. Sadly you can no longer get to Greenway that way by alighting at Churston or Greenway Halt. Used to be very popular by those who did not want to drive to Greenway.
Very much enjoyed this local ( to me!) episode. Stopped on the way home from Coleton yesterday and watched 75014 pass under the bridge near Galmpton. Great stuff. Dev 44
Might be a silly question but how did they get the loco and the rolling stock on to the line I know Paignton station the beginning of the line has a main line connection but there’s no connection between the two lines is there?
There is a connection at Paignton, but it's not at Paignton station, the mainline runs parallel to the steam railway, to just after Sands Road Level Crossing, where the mainline becomes Goodrington sidings, except for a set of points which allow mainline services to join the heritage line. You can use google earth to see the points and how it would work.
Can someone inform me as to why Sir Nigel Gresley has a Class 47 attached to the rear of the train on a private heritage line, I know it a requirement on main line operations?
2 things. It is not a requirement on the mainline to have a diesel at the rear. If you watch the last 3 rail-tours I covered, there were no diesels at the back, and 2 of them still charged up Hemerdon (1 in 42) unassisted. The diesel is there purely for extra power, or torque up hills. I highly recommend you watch the video using the link (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--EVk85fs5tM.html), which excellently demonstrates the problems previous Gresley A4's have had the Dartmouth Steam Railway. It is very steep, and these locos are not designed for the South West.
Saphos trains require a diesel on the rear to provide electrical power to the vintage coaches which have been fitted with electric central door locking.
@@AndreiTupolev The other option that is used on some specials is to haul the whole lot in the opposite direction. Also there are some rakes fitted with generators in lieu of having to use a locomotive as a source of electric train heating power - often a modified Mk 1 with a generator in what would have been a parcels van.
I love steam trains but my knowledge of their mechanics is limited. Is someone able to explain why they would have too much steam? I understand the physics obviously, but is it an expected side effect, poor footplate management? Over shovelling/stoking? Any or none of the above? Thanks in advance 😊
I share your point too, they're heavily standardised and I find them to be quite ugly compared to a similar sized Lord Nelson class, or a Hall/Manor class.
