Have watched a good number of steam trains flying through various stations, but this one takes the cake. The early whistle, the train rumbling through with the steam and mist swirling , just like a early Ealing film. Thanks for posting.
Saw Tangmere go through Fleet in Hampshire one evening about 12 years ago. As someone who saw Tangmere in BR action many times in the 60's, I was shocked at how fast she was going then, so not surprised at this clip.
Yes I agree. I have seen India switch from steam to diesel and now slowly to electric traction the grandure and beauty of the steam is on another level.
Takes me back to 1960/61 train spotting at Grantham, just before the Deltics took over. Great days, still had a LNER presence, I still remember Mallard rushing through none stop south bound. It's a streak, it's a streak would be the call from the spotters, happy days thanks for the video.
@@threepea1151 no she wasn't the only steam locos that have been certified for 90mph and above are bittern and tornado any other steam loco going above 75mph is uncertified and therefore not allowed.
Considering A4 Pacific 4468 Mallard still holds the world record for steam traction of 126mph which was achieved just to the south of Grantham on the 3rd July 1938. Some feat this beautiful machine managed
That would have been something else. Loud, intolerable hot, soot-ridden, smelly...and absolutely amazing. Have only ever driven shunters at low speed before, so I can only dream.
Thank you for the reminder of how sad and pathetic rail transportation is in Canada. The fact that you have trains doing in excess of 100kmh that still depart several times a day just leaves us in the dust.
Interesting point. HS2 when complete will do 325 kph in the tunnels and 350 kph in the open. It's a very expensive project though. London to Birmingham alone is now over £30 billion.
@@ds1868 Maybe it is expensive but the need for HS2 etc is capacity. All English ports are extending freight platforms and facilities so passengers will go on HS2. HS2 also permits track maintenance without London terminal closure. On top of all this the argument for HS2 is identical to that we had for the motorways. I remember it needing two days to go on holiday to Cornwall from Lancashire - we'd never want to go back to that.
@@corrigenda70 Yes, you are spot on. Our railway system is well over 150years old years old. Do these naysayers think it will last forever? They should get a taste of China's High-speed rail network.
... I actually enjoyed the 45 secs of "filler", as it was interesting to watch the (3) chaps ... w/ camera's talking and setting up their pic's, joking and in a friendly manor ... here in the USA it would have been elbows with pushing and shoving ...
Had to laugh at that. Still chuckling, shaking actually, hence dodgy typing. However, I have to admit that Grantham was and is a great place to catch a glimpse of a fast one. Nicely caught video. Cheers!
Does anybody ever think that if you were on the other side of the line , you would see much more of the train ? Being right up against it , it's an inferior position .
Not as inferior as being stood behind a down train whilst the steamer passes, which I have seen happen to others. You may think it's inferior. I think it's a good position to guarantee seeing what you've waited for.
It's called lead-in, and nobody forces you to watch it! Perhaps it would be better if I put a loud, obnoxious dubstep intro on it, and demand everyone 'like, comment and sub' at the beginning...no?
@@MrMoorkey I always enjoy the build up in vids like this, makes it way more enjoyable when the train passes through. Guys like that have just had their brain rewired by instant gratification consumerism and believe they are entitled to chase dopamine hits. He should just go and play candy crush and eat big macs to satisfy his melted brain
Grantham is on the mainline so is rated for Intercity trains passing at 125mph - however steam is limited to 75, which sadly is soon to be deemed too slow for the mainline.
