Steam Power on the Mainline in 2011.

[bkendlerA4]

Great set of clips. Some of them I remember. Always great to see steam, especially LMS steam on the Northern Fells. Thanks for sharing. Have a great year Steve. Barry

[TheStephengthompson]

@bkendlerA4 . Thanks Barry , LMS looks right at home on the Cumbrian Fells I must admit just a shame about the wires . Regards Steve

[PhilbruProduction]

Very nice compilation. Thanks Steve. A pleasure to watch ! Regards.

Philippe

[TheStephengthompson]

@PhilbruProduction . Thanks Philippe , pleased you enjoyed 2011s compilation. lets hope  2012 is as good. Steve

[BrecklandSteam]

Great collection of footage! Some cracking locations. I love the double "Black 5" header at 16:50 They were flying!

Your so lucky to have so much mainline Steam in your Area. Wish we had more here in the East :(

[TheStephengthompson]

@BrecklandSteam . Thank you for the very kind comments. I must admit we are spoiled for steam action near me . Steve

[SteffanLlwyd]

@TheStephengthompson Ah.... great Model Engineering Show on this weekend at Sandown Park. Steam predominates I pleased to say, though there's an amazing gas turbine loco on show - GT3 - which they fire up two or three times a day.

[SteffanLlwyd]

Great collection!

[TheStephengthompson]

@SteffanLlwyd . Thanks Steffan ,regards Steve

[robmasterman]

I've been waiting for a quiet moment to sit back and enkoy this one Steve, and I wasn't disappointed. A superb collection of some of YouTubes Best Steam videos, a true selection of outstanding work....Thanks for all the work you've put in to this epic production....Bob

[TheStephengthompson]

@robmasterman . Thanks Bob, pleased you enjoyed all the action . Steve

[SuperStanley7]

Likewise, a superb collection. Thank you !

[TheStephengthompson]

@SuperStanley7 . Thanks for the kind comment . Steve

[moormanpete]

Excellent compilation with good shots, watched this in full screen and really enjoyed it.

Good to see steam really working hard.

Many thanks Steve for the share and the sub ....pete

[TheStephengthompson]

@moormanpete . Thank you Pete ,pleased you enjoyed the video and I must admit we are spoiled around the Cumbrian Fells for steam tours. Steve

[snowjohnb]

Excellent cornucopia of specials - was 2011 the windiest year ever? Well done and thanks. John

[TheStephengthompson]

@snowjohnb . Thanks John , I must admit the wind and rain were terrible at times but always worth a soaking to get the footage . Regards Steve

[4123jstein]

Mighty fine production!

[TheStephengthompson]

@4123jstein . Thanks for the comment and I am pleased you liked the video . Steve

[ralph5407]

What an excellent collection Steve, just a pity that somehow a couple of foreigners slipped in!!, but lets no begrudge them their fleeting moment of fame.

[TheStephengthompson]

@ralph5407 . Thanks Ralph , hard to decide which shots to leave out and thought you may pick up on the foreigners in the video but like you say only fleeting shots . Regards Steve

[ralph5407]

@TheStephengthompson The remark was a little tongue in cheek though....

[ShaurntheSheep]

i think theirs probably more LMS engines one the main line than other regions

[TheStephengthompson]

@ShaurntheSheep . Very true around the Cumbrian fells for LMS traction. Steve

[ShaurntheSheep]

would be nice if it had trucks :D

[TheStephengthompson]

@ShaurntheSheep . Thats a good point but Network Rail maybe dont like trucks on the mainline .

[khankadet]

Glorious shots Steve. What a year for steam. Sorry the year wasn't all good. Best wishes to you and your family for Christmas and 2012. Be looking out for you in the hills and your videos here next year. Chris

[TheStephengthompson]

@khankadet . Thank you Chris, I can look back and say yes we did a good job together and still have some wonderful memories to keep . Thanks for your support and look forward to our chats together in 2012 . Regards Steve

[ShaurntheSheep]

wow proper Black 5 action black smoke and cylinder cock leading slightly 01:22

[TheStephengthompson]

@ShaurntheSheep . Thanks Sean, I have loads of footage of the 5s from this year but the shot you like is one of the best for clag and sound. Steve

[acw71000]

Fine compilation Steve showing what an action packed year you have enjoyed on the mainline. Excellent performances from both locos and cameraman and you be very satisfied with what you've achieved.

[TheStephengthompson]

@acw71000 . Thanks Austin, that much footage it was hard to leave so much out but still great fun to do as you well know . Regards Steve

[60007SirNigelGresley]

Excellent video! Cheers

[TheStephengthompson]

@60007SirNigelGresley . Thanks mate , glad you liked the video . Steve

[rosegrovempd1]

Excellent video to watch. A good year for steam on the mainline lets hope 2012 delivers just as well. Many thanks for posting and seasons greetings to you also. Dave

[TheStephengthompson]

@rosegrovempd1 . Thanks Dave , 2011 was a great year for steam and lets hope 2012 is much the same if not better. Steve

[moose4675]

Super compilation Steve, thanks, Lee.

[TheStephengthompson]

@moose4675 . Thanks Lee, pleased you enjoyed all the footage . Steve

[molzips]

Steve, It's been a great year for steam and 23 minutes of sheer pleasure. Thanks for compiling. Regards, John

[TheStephengthompson]

@molzips . Thanks John, this video could have been a lot longer but it works ok as it is I think. Regards Steve

[pigstygeoff]

Thank you for uploading this compilation, I enjoyed every second and always look forward to your video footage. All the best for 2012.

[TheStephengthompson]

@pigstygeoff . Thanks Geoff, glad you enjoyed all the action. Steve

[radiocaroline199]

Toyal first class nice video weldone we going on steam train on sunday 11th nov 2011 from liverpool to york

[TheStephengthompson]

@radiocaroline199 . Thanks Mark and Stephen , will be filming your trip so I hope the weather plays ball . Steve

[siobhan104]

Ah yes, I remember them well.... Thank you Steve for putting in the mileage this year. Its been a pleasure to watch. Just in your opinion, which loco would you say has been loco of the year? All the best to you at Christmas and the New year.......Tim.

[TheStephengthompson]

@siobhan104 . Thanks Tim , not sure but 6201 never fails to give a cracking performance and is always immaculate but personally I just love Guardsman as the sound is just incredible even if she has the odd problem or two . Regards Steve

[782sirbrian]

You witnessed and filmed some awsome performances this year Steve. Many thanks for sharing them Brian

[TheStephengthompson]

@782sirbrian . Thanks Brian , I must admit this video could have been about twice as long as I did loads of shots and did not know which to leave out ! . Steve

[MegaCullie]

very nice footage there mate its a like from me .........cheers kev

[TheStephengthompson]

@MegaCullie . Thanks Kev, glad you enjoyed the footage. Steve

[981smithy]

Excellent compilation Steve and thanks for taking the time to produce such a cracking film.

It would be interesting to know the miles covered to capture these wonderful locomotives but there is one thing for certain it is certainly worth it!! Thanks for sharing.

Regards Phil.

[TheStephengthompson]

@981smithy . Thanks Phil , dont like to think of the miles we covered this year but like you say always worth it. Heres to more of the same for 2012. Regards Steve

[73096std5]

superb collection steve. liked and fav

[TheStephengthompson]

@73096std5 . Thank you , pleased you enjoy my videos from 2011. Regards Steve

[rab4472]

Another superb review of the year Steve, and a reminder of how lucky we are to have a feast of mainline action; and what a cracking cameraman you are.

Here's looking foward to a steamy 2012.

all the very best to you and the famly Mike and Sue

[TheStephengthompson]

@rab4472 . Thank you Mike , I cant get over just how many tours we do get and with more to come in 2012 it looks well indeed . Steve

[kenbrowne1947]

Wonderful compilation showing steam at its best Steve! I remember these clips from the first time around but they look even better in repackaged form and in a variety of weather conditions! Well done and this is good enough to sell as a DVD but thanks for sharing it with other enthusiasts. I look forward to another year of great vids from you. Ken

[TheStephengthompson]

@kenbrowne1947 . Thank you Ken , I am seriously thinking of doing DVDS so watch this space . Regards Steve

[balmesh]

Brilliant Steve!  Shall watch this over and over. Thanks for all your effort and work in 2011. . . Alan

[TheStephengthompson]

@balmesh . Thanks Alan , the pleasure is all mine and I am very pleased you enjoy the video/videos I do . Regards Steve

[HomeMoviePerson]

Superb collection. Thoroughly enjoyed watching. Thanks for sharing and continuing with these fantastic videos -Hayden.

[TheStephengthompson]

@HomeMoviePerson . Thanks Hayden , very pleased you like my work . Steve

[howarth004]

Exellent compilation there Stephen, ALL FIRST CLASS

[TheStephengthompson]

@howarth004 . Cheers Dave , more to come in 2012 . Regards Steve

[TheDoodyman]

That was a definitive collection of the best of northwest steam in 2011 and a fitting tribute to Bob, whose work was also featured I think. Thank you for that, Steve and thank you for continuing to share your videos of these magnificent machines with us. All the best for next year, Steve. Regards Frank.

[TheStephengthompson]

@TheDoodyman . Thank you very much Frank, I know you always tell me if the video I do is ok so that will do for me. Thank you for mentioning Dad as its strange he is not around but he is not forgotten and his work lives on ! ..Regards Steve

[zelo1954]

Straight into my Favorites list. Can't get a better set of northern fell steam than this

[TheStephengthompson]

@zelo1954 . Thank you Geoff , we are blessed with tours over the Cumbrian fells so I am lucky to live near by . Regards Steve

[HughFromAlice]

Loved it! If I had to choose a favourite shot it would be Tangmere at 04:35

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[TheStephengthompson]

@HughFromAlice . Thank you Hugh, I thought you would enjoy this video . Regards Steve

[moxon2313]

Excellent Steam Compilation Video Steve!

I remember a few of these steam tours & trials myself throughout 2011...

Keep up the "Superb" Steam Video's in 2012!

[TheStephengthompson]

@moxon2313 . Cheers mate , 2011 was jam packed with tours and a joy to film so heres to 2012 . Steve

[quiztimeuk]

Superb Compilation! A Big Thankyou

[TheStephengthompson]

@quiztimeuk . Thanks Chris, glad you enjoyed the compilation. Steve

[heritagerailfootage]

excellent footage steve mate well done.andrew

[TheStephengthompson]

@heritagerailfootage . Thank you Andrew , more to come in 2012 thats for sure. Steve