I would love to be on the foootplate on a mainline run, I have had the fortunes to be able to ride on the footplate of a demonstration goods at Didcot and on Edward Thomas on the Talyllyn Railway a few years ago, but nothing would compare to this.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company (USA) commissioned a counterpart of this locomotive, the Class G5, for commuter service with its frequent stops; the G5 first ran in 1924.
Very interesting video. It reminded me a bit of the LMS training films that are around; I do feel confident having read them that I could fire an engine (probably not actually, but it did ensure that you got the idea!).
are there any qualifications needed for footplate work (if it's the fireman, that is)? I'm interrested in volunteering for some at my local railway so any info would be greatly recived, thanks!
Most heritage railways will welcome volunteers to the loco department. Visit their websites and see what they say. In most cases, if you're prepared to start at the bottom as a cleaner, attend regularly, get up early, work hard and get dirty, that's the main thing! There's also a medical. The speed of progression thro the ranks depends on the size of the operation, for the well known railways with 'main line steam', expect a long climb!
Nice stuff, great video, but you will be struggling to show what it was like on a freezing night, poor pay, and how badly those engines were treated... sometimes.
Nice one gentlemen, i tip my hat to you, love the black fives, grew up with them steaming past us
on the carnforth to lancaster line and beyond
good old Hest bank, dropped many a balloon full of water down the chimneys, from footbridge as they set of, how the water was thrown back up at speed, we laughed as the driver shook his fist at us, the good old day's- we pushed our selves to buy the balloons out of our pocket money, in those day's it was hard, and dreamed of living in a cardboard box
I would love to be on the foootplate on a mainline run, I have had the fortunes to be able to ride on the footplate of a demonstration goods at Didcot and on Edward Thomas on the Talyllyn Railway a few years ago, but nothing would compare to this.
spikemilliganfan 1 week ago
Whats the ringing bell sound mean?
dilwich123 3 months ago
@dilwich123 AWS equipment, means theres a signal ahead basically
thegoldenarrow1995 3 months ago
What film is that from?
benskiproductions 6 months ago
quite a bit cleaner than the drivers and firemen i remember back in the fifties .
mikevalesenior 8 months ago
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company (USA) commissioned a counterpart of this locomotive, the Class G5, for commuter service with its frequent stops; the G5 first ran in 1924.
bcschmerker 9 months ago
my best mate ray churchill driving your best adam 45407 from kidderminster
duchessess1 10 months ago
I've got this on DVD to, along with a couple other engines, rileys engine saves the day!
thegoldenarrow1995 10 months ago
Very interesting video. It reminded me a bit of the LMS training films that are around; I do feel confident having read them that I could fire an engine (probably not actually, but it did ensure that you got the idea!).
JimTLonW6 1 year ago
Nice to see the late Dave Davis on the shovel in the first part of the video.
lonesomewhistle 1 year ago
Wow!!! Impressive!!! Must be some of the best footage of Black 5 I've seen!! Top Man!
foreversteam 1 year ago
are there any qualifications needed for footplate work (if it's the fireman, that is)? I'm interrested in volunteering for some at my local railway so any info would be greatly recived, thanks!
MelonHeadFilmz 2 years ago
Most heritage railways will welcome volunteers to the loco department. Visit their websites and see what they say. In most cases, if you're prepared to start at the bottom as a cleaner, attend regularly, get up early, work hard and get dirty, that's the main thing! There's also a medical. The speed of progression thro the ranks depends on the size of the operation, for the well known railways with 'main line steam', expect a long climb!
NHR2020 1 year ago
45% and a Full Regulator... lovely.... if only I could be there!
SteffanLlwyd 2 years ago
Is it compulsory to wear a red neckerchief? Nice vido though, must agree that a B1 beats the 5...
flaskandsarnies 2 years ago
Great Video, 5 Stars! I think thats one of the best series of dvds ever made!
60103Henry 2 years ago
Who sells this DVD and whats the title? I'd love to have a copy. Nice video and great locomotive. Ray Churchill is a very fine driver indeed!
StanierBlack5LMS 2 years ago
Ray Churchill is a bloody good driver, I had him on 5029 on the Shakespeares. Got the engine into the 70s and wasn't even in full regulator!
PhilipGriffin1234 2 years ago 2
@PhilipGriffin1234 Ray Poole is on the shovel! :)
Steam1989 1 year ago
Nice stuff, great video, but you will be struggling to show what it was like on a freezing night, poor pay, and how badly those engines were treated... sometimes.
Great video, thanks.
robmcg567 2 years ago
Nice one gentlemen, i tip my hat to you, love the black fives, grew up with them steaming past us
on the carnforth to lancaster line and beyond
good old Hest bank, dropped many a balloon full of water down the chimneys, from footbridge as they set of, how the water was thrown back up at speed, we laughed as the driver shook his fist at us, the good old day's- we pushed our selves to buy the balloons out of our pocket money, in those day's it was hard, and dreamed of living in a cardboard box
arthurwilmslow 2 years ago
by garney!,what a superb video,brings excellent memories,(ex-g.c.r fireman),still a B1 would give the black 5,a run for it's money,anyday!!
1946apps 2 years ago 2