LMS 45231 on the Fellsman on the 14/9/11.

[SuperStanley7]

Great film, a fine testimony to the memory of the black five in its undaunted , tackle-all heyday.

[TheStephengthompson]

@SuperStanley7 . Thank you , the 5 is a true workhorse and a joy to film . Steve

[Linesider1]

Excellent video Steve from well chosen locations. I'm intrigued as to how you set the second camera recording when it's so far away? Beautifully crisp light at Horton and Langwathby, and a lovely sound from the 5. It's been another great season for the Fellsman - roll on 2012, when we might see Galatea? Cheers, David.

[TheStephengthompson]

@Linesider1 . Thanks David , I have been waiting for someone to ask me about the second camera and how did I set it recording . I put a plastic bag over the camera and set it recording and then walked across and set up the other camera and luck would have it that the rain that did appear for a few seconds stopped and did not get on the lens and I kept a good eye on the cameras position for any body who may try and walk off with the camera . Regards Steve

[Linesider1]

@TheStephengthompson Thanks for the explanation Steve - clever stuff!

[AndreiTupolev]

Some lovely lighting. Nice setting at Langwathby, with those three bridges. Although that one does seem to always have a bit of a leak from the cylinders.

[TheStephengthompson]

@AndreiTupolev . Thanks Andrei , you get a good long view at Langwathby and the sun was a nice bonus. Steve

[TheStephengthompson]

@acw71000 . Thanks Austin , the lighting was spot on for once at Horton . Steve

[SteffanLlwyd]

The more you see of Black Fives the easier it is to understand why BR held on to them till the very end. A medium power locomotive handling twelve coaches without anyone thinking it needed a diesel on the back. Maybe there is a better word, but they are also 'handsome' looking...

[TheStephengthompson]

@SteffanLlwyd . Thanks Steffan , the word workhorse could have been made for a black five and they just sound great also . Steve

[howarth004]

First class footage , well captured , no mistaking that sound of the Black 5, and some beautifull locations

[TheStephengthompson]

@howarth004 . Thanks David , you cant go far wrong with a five and I love the sound they make . Regards Steve

[Willowfs4472]

what a great clip .. thanks for sharing enjoyed this one too ..

[TheStephengthompson]

@Willowfs4472 . Thanks Ken , the lighting was good for a change and it stayed dryish for once. Steve

[Sowerbylads]

That's how it should be done, superb!

[TheStephengthompson]

@Sowerbylads . Thanks John, everything worked well for once except the first shot when I forgot to replug in the external mic on the main camera . Steve

[robmasterman]

What a stunning piece of work to celebrate the last Fellsman working Steve.....Beautiful countryside, lighting to die for, and faultless work behind the camera..perfect..just perfect from the No1 man .....Bob

[TheStephengthompson]

@robmasterman . Thanks Bob, always know you will tell me if the video works ok so thanks for your continued support . Regards Steve

[johnwood57]

Brilliant Steve,that loco was sure working hard with those gradients,i liked the shot at 1:35 that was awesome..............John

[TheStephengthompson]

@johnwood57 . Thanks John , one of those days when things work well for a change. Regards Steve

[Scoope1964]

Brilliant as always Steve

[TheStephengthompson]

@Scoope1964 . Cheers mate, pleased you enjoyed the last Fellsman of 2011. Steve

[siobhan104]

Great stuff Steve. So glad the sun came out for you on the last one. Great scenery and locations. All the best.....Tim.

[TheStephengthompson]

@siobhan104 . Thanks Tim, the sun was a bonus as it poured down on the way back from Horton. Steve

[rosegrovempd1]

Another very well filmed video Steve. Some really beautiful locations en route. Good to see a top performance from her on the last of the Fellsman Tours for 2011. Many thanks for posting, Dave.

[TheStephengthompson]

@rosegrovempd1 . Thanks Dave , its a shame these tours have come to a finish but theres always next year. Regards Steve

[noelist]

does a great impression of a waddler, was going well despite steam leaks, thanks for chasing it all day, wonderful as usual, cheers.

[TheStephengthompson]

@noelist . Thanks Leon, I got lucky with the weather for a change and it was a joy to film 45231 as ever . Steve

[rab4472]

Cracking clips and locations Steve. The 5 worked well today and that climb to Selside was magic

regards Mike

[TheStephengthompson]

@rab4472 . Thanks Mike , Horton was odd at one point before the loco appeared as it was raining with a clear blue sky . Regards Steve

[981smithy]

Excellent locations and footage Steve with the Five performing well. Shame the tours have to come to an end but all things have to finish one day. Thanks for posting your days footage. Regards Phil.

[TheStephengthompson]

@981smithy . Thank you Phil , 45231 put on a great show for the last Fellsman I must admit. Regards Steve

[molzips]

Steve, I particularly liked the Horton scene for lighting and sound. Great camerawork throughout. Thanks for sharing the final 2011 Fellsman. Regards, John

[TheStephengthompson]

@molzips . Cheers John, the wind was a problem all day long but the mic in the blimp coped well when I remembered to plug it in that is . Steve

[782sirbrian]

Quality filming as always from you Steve Thanks for sharing Brian

[TheStephengthompson]

@782sirbrian . Thanks Brian , I try my best and some times it comes out ok . Steve

[ralph5407]

No problems with the playback for me, Excellent footage as usual Steve, with good sound despite the windy conditions.

[TheStephengthompson]

@ralph5407 . Thanks Ralph , the first clip was taken from the second camera as the main camera had the better angle without the mast in the shot but I forgot to plug the external mic in so the sound was terrible and had to be binned . Steve

[heritagerailfootage]

excellent footage 1 class steve mate. andrew

[TheStephengthompson]

@heritagerailfootage . Thank you Andrew , shame the Fellsman has finished but theres always something to film steam wise somewhere . Regards Steve

[balmesh]

Sorry to say it froze on me, @3.50. Probably my computer, but thought I had better tell you. . . . .. What I saw was wonderful! That light on the mountains, at Horton . . . . . Alan

[TheStephengthompson]

@balmesh . Thanks Alan , plays back ok on my laptop so could be yours mate . The lighting was magic at Horton as the sun was out and lit the whole train from behind . Regards Steve

[balmesh]

To TheStephengthompson

It was OK today, Steve. Let's blame YouTube! But that Horton shot was absolute magic!!! . . . . . Alan 

[TheStephengthompson]

@balmesh . Thank you Alan , Horton worked well with the sun staying out for a change. Steve