I know the chap in the chaldron behind the Locomotion replica (3:37). Derek Reeves was Traction Maintenance Engineer for the region (the DME's number two) and was volunteered to keep time- sounds simple but she has no brakes or speedo'. They arrived ten seconds early.
I think that's Derwent at 4:20. Locomotion ran in the 1925 parade but was pushed along by an electric motor with rags burning in the chimney. Derwent's little younger so I'd guess this was the same arrangement.
Wonderful video - yes, the quality isn't good but still the content is fantastic and so evocative of a time not too long ago (although it seems longer from the video's look and feel). Many thanks for posting!
I know the chap in the chaldron behind the Locomotion replica (3:37). Derek Reeves was Traction Maintenance Engineer for the region (the DME's number two) and was volunteered to keep time- sounds simple but she has no brakes or speedo'. They arrived ten seconds early.
I think that's Derwent at 4:20. Locomotion ran in the 1925 parade but was pushed along by an electric motor with rags burning in the chimney. Derwent's little younger so I'd guess this was the same arrangement.
TimRuffle 10 months ago
Why the fireman is shovelling coal inside the tunnel when 4472 approaches a tunnel at 7:24. It will be a fatal blowback.
scotsman125 1 year ago
Great video well rescued !
2007GanJaMan 2 years ago 4
that was great many thanks .
staindrops 3 years ago 5
Well worth a watch - thanks.
Tomlan2007 3 years ago 6
Wonderful video - yes, the quality isn't good but still the content is fantastic and so evocative of a time not too long ago (although it seems longer from the video's look and feel). Many thanks for posting!
NatRailwayMuseum 3 years ago 7
Great find, fantastic cheers.5*****
ay76 3 years ago 7