East Lancs.Railway - February Steam Spectacular 2010

[twa1638]

My apologies for sending this but it seemed appropriate after my last comment. I picked up a copy of the August issue of "steam World." no.290...There is in it an article called "Watching Trains at Annfield Plain. ". This was where I spent my youth. Above the train is a row of terraced bungalows I liived there until moving in 1969. Now you may understand how this vid of yours is so enjoyable. Oh ! to turn the clock back. Thanks again . from an old Geordie.......................­...

[acw71000]

Thanks again, I'm pleased the video brings back many memories for you. Many times I have longed to be able to turn the clock back myself, life seemed so much better

[twa1638]

Thanks for the reply. If you have two minutes to spare sometime (thats all it takes) check out my pathetic efforts on twa1638. Too old and too late to improve.......................­.................cheers T.

[twa1638]

I have to agree with TimAber57. This vid brings back great memories of my childhood and teenage years in the north-east watching 9F's Q7's and Riddles wd's pulling Iron ore loads to Consett Steel works. to see locos belching out steam and smoke is very naustalgic for me. Thanks a lot...keep it up.

[acw71000]

Thank you very much, some great memories you have there. It's great to have been able to enjoy real working steam.

[TimAber57]

So beautiful it almost hurts.

Every part is wonderful. I love the opening images of the engines steaming up; hugely atmospheric and so impressive. Some of those starts are so nostalgic for me; I remember standing next to huge locomotives in Preston station as I boy and loved the sound and almost the feel of the power when they pulled out. Your video brings back those memories so clearly. Thank you for posting it.

[acw71000]

Thanks very much, always nice to bring back some happy childhood memories.

[guelupa11]

Thanks for this vid! My 2 years old son, who had never seen a steam train yet, ask mo see it evey thingle day ! Waching it make us happy, thanks again from Barcelona.

[acw71000]

Thank you very much. I am very pleased that your son likes the video and hope he continues to enjoy steam trains.

[MorrisManDanceMan]

l do like this so good video thanks for putting it on

[acw71000]

Thanks for your kind comments, glad you enjoyed the video

[kaupunkimoukari]

4:12 - 5:04 !!!

[acw71000]

You liked I trust. Thank you

[MrPetrolhead09]

I was there! Fabulous Locos! I luv 71000

[acw71000]

The East Lancs will be the place to be this weekend too. Looks like a good gala

[tridentmusic]

Well worth watching for Brooksbottom alone ( and a thrashing 3F )

Shame about the jaffacakes everywhere.

Who's the looney giving DOG's crew a heart attack (and spoiling a great shot)

[acw71000]

Thanks very much, I thought that guy was going to run across in front of the train for a minute

[birstallblue]

a joy to watch from beginning to end some absolutely wonderful shots. visiting the railway for the first time next month i cant wait after watching this video.

[acw71000]

Thanks very much, hope you enjoy your visit to the line, I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

[KinletHallsthebest]

Amazing Video 5*

[acw71000]

Many thanks, glad you liked it.

[andyg3]

great video!

[acw71000]

Thanks, the East Lancs really put on a good show for this gala.

[MorrisManDanceMan]

brilliant video thanks excellent thanks

[acw71000]

Thank you very much, I'm pleased you enjoyed the video

[siobhan104]

I should have asked you the first time, but the buildings by the " ski-jump ", are they residential flats.? If they are I want one. What a view they must have..

[acw71000]

I think they are part of the Bury College complex, as you say, a great view

[HJDodo]

Absolutely superb, crystal clear photography. May I ask what camera you use? Also enjoyed your Wintry Scenes at the East Lancashire Railway, it made me very homesick!

[acw71000]

Thank you very much, the camera is a Canon HV30. I'm glad you enjoyed the Wintry Scenes also, that seems such a long time ago now.

[siobhan104]

Great stuff. Excellent opening and closing shots. In the opening shot what does the railway go over to make such a gradient, never having been to the railway.?

[acw71000]

Thanks very much, the line crosses the Metrolink tram system and that gradient is known as the 'Ski Jump' as the line has to climb considerably to cross over Metrolink.

[john1801rambo]

excellent!

[acw71000]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.

[steamontheweb]

That's a mighty impressive collection of shots, Austin. There were several locations I have never explored, notably the ski-jump and the area around Irwell Vale. Excellent.

[acw71000]

Many thanks Mike, there is a good variety of shots to be had around Irwell Vale, it's so tranquil around there it's difficult to believe a major city is just several miles away

[CSX6000]

That "Black Five" 44871 is impressive!

[acw71000]

Thanks, she is just returned to steam this year and is quite famous as she was one of the engines involved in pulling the last steam train on British Railways in 1968. It's the lucky owners second Black Five.

[anna7955]

Thank you for these wonderful shots.

[acw71000]

My pleasure, thanks for you kind comment

[balmesh]

Wonderful. The "feel" you get in those misty shots is impressive. 5*

Alan

[acw71000]

Thanks Alan, it was a strange day with the misty start and then bright sunshine after lunch.

[balmesh]

Sounds absolutely ideal!

Alan

[PhilbruProduction]

Magnificent Austin. The shots of locomotives, in the early hours, at the beginning of the film, give a fantastic atmosphere. Thank you for the sharing. Philippe

[acw71000]

Thank you very much Philippe, I was pleased with the shots of the locomotives at the shed.

[SteamingYorkshire]

Great clips Austin, nice to see you again... And I see you found the viaduct ok?

Si

[acw71000]

Thanks Si, good to see you too, yes at last I found my way down to the viaduct, just wish I'd gone back Sunday for the snow

[mollsmyre]

One word says it all about this video, Spectacular !.

[acw71000]

Thanks very much for your very kind comments, it was a great weekend wasn't it

[obelix43]

Excellent video.

[acw71000]

Grazie Mille

[khankadet]

That shot of the Duke leaving Summerseat has me speechless - what a loco - hope she stays sound. Brilliant videography as ever and again some atmospheric shed shots. Thanks Austin - Chris

[acw71000]

Thanks Chris, I was surprised at the way she accelerated away from Summerseat, it was a nice bonus and lets hope she is back on the mainline before too long

[firemanvic36c]

your usual excellant stuff Austin,very enjoyable,cannot fault any of your videos,all are first class

[acw71000]

Thanks very much Vic, I'm glad you are enjoying the videos and will continue to do so.

[rab4472]

Excellent footage as ever Austin, especially the final clip. I could only stay until lunchtime - when the sun came out.

Mike

[acw71000]

Thanks Mike, amazing how the day improved. I wish I had gone back up on Sunday to capture some snow scenes. I trust you had an enjoyable meal on the SVR

[rab4472]

Most enjoyable thanks Austin. I think I'm still the wife's good books. hehe

Mike

[stestepney]

You got some good vid there mate 5+

Steve

[acw71000]

Thanks Steve, it was a good day

[robmasterman]

Top marks for an other outstanding video Austin, with stunning images captured throughout, especially the last one crossing the Roch Viaduct...5* Bob

[acw71000]

Many thanks Bob, I was pleased with the last one as it was a spot where I had wanted to film for a long time. Unfortunately as it was near to 5pm. the lighting wasn't brilliant, but next time....

[thunderchild21]

5 stars Austin. Probably 1 of the best ELR galas I've been too for many years. 70013 and 30777 looked superb. And 44871 sounded just awesome on Saturday.

Many Thanks, Jeff.

[acw71000]

Thanks Jeff, I agree with you, one of the best for many years. I'm now a bit sorry I didn't get back up there yesterday for some snow scenes

[presgo]

Please share with us what make and type of camera and tripod you use. Whatever they are, the changes of location for every clip enhances the result to produce a superb video.The subjects and weather help, but the skill used putting it all together, makes it one of the very best I've seen, keep up the good work !

[acw71000]

Thank you very much for the very kind comments. The camera is a Canon HV30 used with a Rode Videomic and Velbon

DV7000 tripod. The footage is edited using Corel Videostudio.

[34027]

Such outstanding video mate loving shots of 70013 double heading with 71000, 44871 departing Irwell Vale and the last shot 70013 with 30777 certainly a fav for me.

[acw71000]

Thanks very much, it was a great day, I think the last shot is my favourite too as I'd been wanting to film there for ages.

[RailMon]

P.S. I have to agree Austin this was the best ELR gala since the Jan 08 Gala which broke all previous attendance records. But what a line-up. I've tried to ascertain if The Duke & Cromwell were ever paired before, without sucess. I wonder if anyone else knows. Er not just buffered up at Crewe shed.

[RailMon]

At the crew change-over when Sir Lamiel arrived tender first at Bolton Street, the driver, frank Cronin gteeted the fresh crew with the classic line, 'Welcome to Iceland'

and no wonder. Super video Austin but you should have been there this morning with 'The Duke & Oliver' battling blizzard conditions to Heywood. The train was vitually empty. Will post my humble efforts over the next day or so. Hugh.

[acw71000]

Thanks Hugh, when I woke up this morning and saw the snow I was very tempted to come up again but was shattered after Friday night and Saturday, getting too old for all this dashing about!! It was brilliant to see the Duke out and about again .

[1Goldsteam]

Great locations and clips, thank you. Alan

[acw71000]

Thanks very much Alan, I had to try one or two new locations this time as the engines were all facing south.

[TIGHTYOATY]

Superb locations and quality. Was there a reason why all the engines were facing south?

[acw71000]

Thank you, I think as 44871 was already facing south they wanted 70013 to face the same way so they could be paired for the first time since 1968. It made sense then to have30777 face south too. It made a pleasant change

[AndreiTupolev]

nice weather for it. Was Cromwell trying upstage the Duke in the opening shot by drowning it in steam?

[acw71000]

Possibly, from a selfish point of view I would rather it hadn't happened, but it was always likely with the first run of the day.

[BristolCastle]

great video i love the film, love the double header with 71000 duke of gloucester and 70013 oliver cromwell and the departed of 44871 great sound was that. Lovey line of the East Lancashire Railway i would love to go there as i live in salisbury wiltshire. nice to see 71000 duke of gloucester in 3 cyldiner engine also nice to see the jinty class 47324 in action. What a great video

[acw71000]

Thanks very much, the ELR is a great line and this was the best gala for a long time.

[thelnerrules]

on the video clip of 44871 leaving irwell vale bound for ramsbottom did u speak to a lad with a black booble hat and glasses if so thats was me

[acw71000]

Yes, we had quite a long chat, it was a great day.

[acw71000]

Thanks Steve, brilliant to see the Duke back

[sideranger]

Great work good to see DoG sounding so healthy,how lucky we are to have access to enjoy such classic machines.

[acw71000]

Yes we are indeed very lucky, thanks for your kind comments.

[thelnerrules]

brilliant video well done

[acw71000]

Cheers, glad you liked it.

[johnwood57]

An amazing video as usual Austin,i got my self a video of a black five over in Pickering last tuesday i don't think it is too bad as it is my first attempt at filming steam gonna get some more shortly that is if it ever stops snowing LOL .......John

[acw71000]

Thanks very much John, snow and steam is a nice combination, capture it while you can.

[alberta45562]

awesome vid austin 5*/fav,good to see DoG back in action!

[acw71000]

Thanks Mark it is great to see her back, that start from Summerseat was really noisy.

[alberta45562]

Yeah,and it showed its power,once he put it into second valve it went like a rocket!

[73096std5]

brilliant vid once again austin 5* and fav

[acw71000]

Thanks Matt

[NwsNoaaChaser]

Superb footage once again Austin. It is a shame about the morning weather, but it was nice to see the sun shine over this fantastic railway!! 5*.

[acw71000]

Thanks James, I think everyone was glad of that afternoon sunshine, certainly helps.

[lewis2951994]

Amazing Footage Once Again

[acw71000]

Thanks Lewis, the afternoon was much brighter than the morning thankfully