I'm told that this silly 30 mph speed limit through Dent is because of the foot crossing [There’s no footbridge]. The trouble is we live in a stupid PC world and also have constant interfering from the nanny state. It seems we can’t be trusted to walk across the railway in an orderly fashion. In my book a simple red and green light would suffice, but hey, some people can’t even get that right! Anyone stupid enough to cross on the red light has a fair chance of getting their comeuppance!!!!
So trains could go that fast through Dent in 1967 could they. What's changed since then? Hasn't the track has been repleced and made much smoother? Why is there still a 30mph speed limit through this station when the track is new? Wasn't the S&C mostly 90mph? Imagine that now! You be able to run a 20 minute service!
Probably has something to do with the gaugeing between the trains and the platform - It is not unknown for 153's to scrape the platform edge when passing though there.
@Nigel16032009 Health and Safety interfering. Mainline steam locos are 'limited' to between 35mph and 75mph depending on wheel diameter direction of travel and other stuff.
Amazing to see this. As a child growing up in Aberdeen I saw photos of this magical place. I went there for the first time a couple of years ago, the atmosphere was dark and brooding. To see this film is wonderful.
I was around then but over the years one forgets how fast steam freight trains went. Preservation is fine but they (obviously) don't run preserved freight trains at line speed anymore.
They don't seem to run anything that fast there any more - some of that looks to be quicker than the current 60mph line speed (and IIRC it's slower still through Dent station). And all that trackwork there where there are just the two lines now.
The so called 8F is actually a Black Five. Sorry to be a pain.
5786Thomas 8 months ago
Great Video, 5 Stars!
60103Henry 1 year ago
I'm told that this silly 30 mph speed limit through Dent is because of the foot crossing [There’s no footbridge]. The trouble is we live in a stupid PC world and also have constant interfering from the nanny state. It seems we can’t be trusted to walk across the railway in an orderly fashion. In my book a simple red and green light would suffice, but hey, some people can’t even get that right! Anyone stupid enough to cross on the red light has a fair chance of getting their comeuppance!!!!
Nigel16032009 1 year ago
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Reorte 1 year ago
So trains could go that fast through Dent in 1967 could they. What's changed since then? Hasn't the track has been repleced and made much smoother? Why is there still a 30mph speed limit through this station when the track is new? Wasn't the S&C mostly 90mph? Imagine that now! You be able to run a 20 minute service!
Nigel16032009 1 year ago
@Nigel16032009
Probably has something to do with the gaugeing between the trains and the platform - It is not unknown for 153's to scrape the platform edge when passing though there.
Paulsimon8 1 year ago
@Nigel16032009 Health and Safety interfering. Mainline steam locos are 'limited' to between 35mph and 75mph depending on wheel diameter direction of travel and other stuff.
tom201090 8 months ago
What a wonderful video. Also nice to see that freight didn't always move at a snails pace back then. thanks for sharing this with us, top marks.
imautuber444 1 year ago
Very Good
robinghood 1 year ago
Excellent Video 5*
981smithy 1 year ago
Amazing to see this. As a child growing up in Aberdeen I saw photos of this magical place. I went there for the first time a couple of years ago, the atmosphere was dark and brooding. To see this film is wonderful.
Monterey2am 2 years ago
Takes me back with vivid memories,thanks mate
firemanvic36c 2 years ago
Oh yes! Sorry! I forgot to say thank you for those unique shots!
camsprocketpinion 3 years ago
I was around then but over the years one forgets how fast steam freight trains went. Preservation is fine but they (obviously) don't run preserved freight trains at line speed anymore.
camsprocketpinion 3 years ago
They don't seem to run anything that fast there any more - some of that looks to be quicker than the current 60mph line speed (and IIRC it's slower still through Dent station). And all that trackwork there where there are just the two lines now.
Reorte 2 years ago
Superb footage David, especially from Dent Box..5*...Bob
robmasterman 3 years ago
Brilliant stuff
woodlandsteve 3 years ago
Excellent footage, thanks for sharing.
Linesider1 3 years ago