East Lancs Railway Deltic Gathering 16 Oct 11.

[PhilbruProduction]

Mike thank you for this good time. Philippe

[rab4472]

@PhilbruProduction Merci Philippe. Fumées de diesel ne sont pas aussi agréable que la vapeur, mais il ya quelque chose de spécial Deltics.

MIke

[apachenoise]

An excellent film of the mighty deltics. Thet really were god's gift to rail fans. Thank you for sharing.

[rab4472]

@apachenoise Many thanks for viewing and your comments. Hard to believe how old these fine machines are. Mike

[TimRuffle]

I enjoyed this very much. It brought back memories of Durham City all but 30 years ago.

The Magnificent Seven event at Shildon was tremendous of course but it's great to see them working a train albeit a short slow one. The closest Locomotion got was Royal Scot Grey's spirited start leaving Shildon on the Tuesday morning with the four other Deltics in tow seen by a few early birds at which was...

...Well- ruddy marvellous frankly.

[rab4472]

@TimRuffle Many thanks for your kind comments. Like you I recall trips behind these fine locos in the latter days before withdrawal. Couldnt make Shildon. Perhaps the ELR will be encouraged to repeat this event sometime, and although we'll probably never see the prototype Deltic in action again, there's still one more to hopefully run again

Mike

[TimRuffle]

@rab4472 Actually I was born and brought up in the Midlands (Gresley Was Right territory), didn't see a Deltic until I first went to Durham and rode behind one only once in service. I lived in Durham for the last six months or so of their BR lives but with a perfect view of the ECML all the way from the station to the bottom of Red Hills cutting. It's uphill from the station so any train starting from there has work to do. Needless to say the Deltics made quite an impression.

[robmasterman]

Superb video Mike of this rare event...those Napier engines are in a world of their own......Bob

[rab4472]

@robmasterman Many thanks Bob. You're absolutely right - although I don't recommend inhaling exhaust fumes, lol

Mike

[acw71000]

Excellent video Mike, I don't think many steam enthusiasts can resist these superb machines and the wonderful sound they make.

[rab4472]

@acw71000 Thanks Austin. You're spot on about the sound of those Napier engines. Mike

[khankadet]

Amazing beasts Mike and a good selection of locations. Another good gala from the ELR. Chris

[rab4472]

@khankadet Thank you Chris, appreciate the comments. Let's hope this weekend's steam gala is as good. Mike

[JamesandPeter]

One word Fantastic!!

JamesandPeter

[rab4472]

@JamesandPeter Cheers guys, really appreciate the comment. Mike

[AndreiTupolev]

Magnificent shots at Irwell Vale. Nice to see the 40 as well, with working Boiler.

[rab4472]

@AndreiTupolev Thanks Andrei.  Must admit I was suprised to see steam from the 40, but well done to her owning group.

Mike

[981smithy]

Superb footage Mike showing the power of the Deltics and a very nice choice of locations, it was also nice to see you again and have the quick chat.

Regards Phil.

[rab4472]

@981smithy Cheers Phil. I hope the ELR repeat this next year. Good to see you and no doubt you may there this comping weekend

regards Mike

[heritagerailfootage]

excellent footage mike check out my footage of the gala.Andrew

[rab4472]

@heritagerailfootage  Many thanks Andrew. You've posted some great clips. A cracking event. Mike

[howarth004]

Certainly captured those sounds ......very good...nothing like it?

[rab4472]

@howarth004 Thanks Dave. There's something special about the sound of those Napier engines.

Mike