Ralph, Just wanted to let you know that 5043 shall be running to Llandudno Junction this Saturday . One of the pickup points is Crewe and coach seats are still availible.
So incredible it was almost emotional! The last mile, when the driver opened out to 50% cut off, the change in the exhaust took on a kind of crackle as it slammed off the hills. In the mile to the summit, she was banging out over 2030 drawbar horsepower!! Possibly a recordfor the class, & fully equal to the all out DBHP of a 47/57 diesel!! Nothing quite matches that sharp crisp Swindon bark!
@ralph5407 I don't think I've ever witnessed a greater display of raw power from a steam locomotive. According to Steam Railway magazine, @ 2030, the equivalent drawbar horsepower per foot of grate area was equal to a Duchess putting out 3450 DBHP!!! Way beyond Duchess of Abercorn levels!
If a Duchess or Duke boiler could handle similar levels of steam production, size for size, at 50% cut off & full regulator, it would be producing 800 drawbar HP MORE than an all out Deltic!! Incredible!!
@ralph5407 The change in exhaust beat @ 3.20, when he puts the valve gear forward to 50% is almost supernatural! It takes on an almost metallic sound, as if the chimney is reverberating in sympathy to the beat! Awesome.
@hrofc1 Made even more amazing when you realise that the driver on this section is more used to Stanier 5's and Pacifics. I think he had only driven a Castle on two previous occasions.
That was unbelievable Ralph, thanks very much for filming this unforgettable run over Ais Gill....words fail me and I'm left with a tingling spine....what a performance from Swindon's best ever designed locomotive....Bob
I too can confirm no help from the 47 as we were at the rear of the train and no noise came from that end. The only time the 47 gave a little push was when we were stopped outside Helifield on the way home and the castle slipped a little on the start. Also spoke to the main man once we got back, full regulator 50% cutoff and both injectors on and still blowing its head off 'who said GWR engines can't climb hills' Totally awsome. Credit to Tyseley once again
@brossen99 Thanks Brossen, I can catagorically state, having spoken to the driver in the 47 and an impartial time keeper also stationed in the cab, that at no time did the diesel give any assistance, so yes it was a brilliant performance by a loco at the peak of it's performance.
Ralph, Just wanted to let you know that 5043 shall be running to Llandudno Junction this Saturday . One of the pickup points is Crewe and coach seats are still availible.
Mike
Mikelandscaper 6 months ago
@Mikelandscaper Thanks Mike, I'm stewarding Friday and Monday, so Saturday in just not on, may get out to see her though near Crewe.
ralph5407 6 months ago
VERY nice. Fantastic ! thenks a lot for this video :)
Thom518 7 months ago
@Thom518 Thanks, glad you enjoyed it
ralph5407 7 months ago
So incredible it was almost emotional! The last mile, when the driver opened out to 50% cut off, the change in the exhaust took on a kind of crackle as it slammed off the hills. In the mile to the summit, she was banging out over 2030 drawbar horsepower!! Possibly a recordfor the class, & fully equal to the all out DBHP of a 47/57 diesel!! Nothing quite matches that sharp crisp Swindon bark!
hiyadroogs 1 year ago
@hiyadroogs Thanks for your comments, it was a great performance from loco and crew, noe for next time.....
ralph5407 1 year ago
@ralph5407 I don't think I've ever witnessed a greater display of raw power from a steam locomotive. According to Steam Railway magazine, @ 2030, the equivalent drawbar horsepower per foot of grate area was equal to a Duchess putting out 3450 DBHP!!! Way beyond Duchess of Abercorn levels!
If a Duchess or Duke boiler could handle similar levels of steam production, size for size, at 50% cut off & full regulator, it would be producing 800 drawbar HP MORE than an all out Deltic!! Incredible!!
hiyadroogs 1 year ago
@hiyadroogs I think we have run out of superlatives for this performance...
ralph5407 1 year ago
@hiyadroogs Have a look at the split sceen version from 'Linesider1'. Youtube will not let me add the link to this message.
ralph5407 1 year ago
@ralph5407 Already in my favourites, Ralph, along with your other uploads of this performance! Thank you!!
hiyadroogs 1 year ago
Agree with all comments. A fantastic video of an amazing Castle class loco.
Hats off to the crew and all involved.
WoW!
hrofc1 1 year ago
@hrofc1 The crew have had praise and plaudits from all who were on board and the many at the lineside,
ralph5407 1 year ago
@ralph5407 The change in exhaust beat @ 3.20, when he puts the valve gear forward to 50% is almost supernatural! It takes on an almost metallic sound, as if the chimney is reverberating in sympathy to the beat! Awesome.
hiyadroogs 1 year ago
@hrofc1 The power & the glory, for ever & ever, Amen!
hiyadroogs 1 year ago
@hrofc1 Made even more amazing when you realise that the driver on this section is more used to Stanier 5's and Pacifics. I think he had only driven a Castle on two previous occasions.
ralph5407 1 year ago
Tell you what Ralph, that video is rather special! A cracking effort, well done Sir.
Shoddy127 1 year ago
Awesome is an overused word these days, but in this case fully justified. Cracking coverage Ralph, I love the whistle of triumph near the summit.
acw71000 1 year ago
it's certainly well worthy of a CD so far.
noelist 1 year ago
That was unbelievable Ralph, thanks very much for filming this unforgettable run over Ais Gill....words fail me and I'm left with a tingling spine....what a performance from Swindon's best ever designed locomotive....Bob
robmasterman 1 year ago
@robmasterman Thanks Bob, I may well put all the footage on a DVD, if I do I will let you know.
ralph5407 1 year ago
Stupendous video this one, fantastic sound, and what a climb to Ais Gill!!
steamatspeed 1 year ago
@steamatspeed Thank you very much, there is quite a lot more footage but this was the best bit..
ralph5407 1 year ago
I too can confirm no help from the 47 as we were at the rear of the train and no noise came from that end. The only time the 47 gave a little push was when we were stopped outside Helifield on the way home and the castle slipped a little on the start. Also spoke to the main man once we got back, full regulator 50% cutoff and both injectors on and still blowing its head off 'who said GWR engines can't climb hills' Totally awsome. Credit to Tyseley once again
AndyJeanes 1 year ago
@AndyJeanes Must have been first rate coal !
brossen99 1 year ago
Brilliant, but only if the 47 was not helping ?
brossen99 1 year ago
@brossen99 Thanks Brossen, I can catagorically state, having spoken to the driver in the 47 and an impartial time keeper also stationed in the cab, that at no time did the diesel give any assistance, so yes it was a brilliant performance by a loco at the peak of it's performance.
ralph5407 1 year ago