45407 on The Buxton Spa Express - 30.11.08

[aplinewalker]

Truly truly Stunning, outstanding videos all of them, well done and thank you.

[acw71000]

Thanks very much, your comments are much appreciated

[ejovadi]

Nice shot i that tunnel.

[acw71000]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it

[mikevalesenior]

no sorry my fingers get stiff on a key board i ment to print astley moss it runs along side of Barton moss which was and i think still is a main line that had about five lines I lived along side of this line in the fities and just wondered if you had any vids on that line . thanks again ill take a look at you vid on Ashton Moss I have been looking for vids on the four bridges in patricroft eccles Manchester if you here of any thanks Mike

[mikevalesenior]

i wonder do you have any vids showing astey moss manchester

[acw71000]

Do you mean Ashton Moss? I have filmed quite a bit there, the most recent was 5029 on 'The Red Rose'

[60103Henry]

Great Video, 5 Stars!

[acw71000]

Many thanks

[JimTLonW6]

Very nice, the loco was certainly working!

[acw71000]

Thank you, she sure was. Looking at this again just reminds me of what a perishing cold day it was!

[gm66power]

at full cry nice vid

[acw71000]

Thanks, conditions were pretty perfect that day

[acw71000]

Thanks, I think this video is one of my favourites, it was such a cold but sunny day, perfect for steam .

[thelnerrules]

what a video thats more like it a black five working hard!

[aplinewalker]

Outstanding clips,,just outstanding

[acw71000]

Thanks very much, Perfect conditions for steam that day.

[robinghood]

Very good indeed. Not like the usuall rubbish on here. Thank You.

[acw71000]

Thanks very much, that was a great day for filming steam, bitterly cold and no wind.

[60103Henry]

Great Video, 5 Stars!

[acw71000]

Cheers, I'll never forget that day as it was bitterly cold, great for smoke effects though!!

[Framptonjoe]

Excellent gretat sight and sound well captured. I think you can still get HQ if you type " &fmt=18 " in after the web address.

[acw71000]

Thanks very much Joe, glad you liked it.

[acw71000]

Cheers, glad you enjoyed it.

[TheXtremeEnthusiast]

top stuff matey 5*

[AndreiTupolev]

I'm not criticising it, by the way, I wouldn't want you to think that. It sounded a bit of a back-handed compliment, saying the sound was the important part, but you know what I mean.

[AndreiTupolev]

Shame I've never yet been able to watch anything in HD, as I've never been able to get anything to load. Do you need to download anything new to get it to work? It would be nice if the 'High quality' option was still available for those who can't get HD to work. Still, it doesn't really matter, as it's the sound that really counts on this one.

[acw71000]

I agree it would have been better if the 'high quality' option was still available. I'm sorry you haven't been able to watch in HD. A high speed broadband connection is essential I believe.

[AndreiTupolev]

**Update: HD now works. I can confirm that it was worth the wait.*

Thank you, you can carry on.

:P

[acw71000]

Thanks very much, it's been a long wait, can't wait to get filming again!!!

[NN2Blue]

As a matter of interest, is that 30fps or 60fps?

Kind regards,

Mike

[acw71000]

Hi Mike, the original file was converted with Divx at 30fps.

[jammiebeasts]

Excellent video mate, I planned on going to see that but didnt get to do it, but you also chose the two locations I was going to do so I can see what I missed now. Wish I had been able to go!!

[acw71000]

Thanks, it was a great day for filming. I had looked at at couple of PSOV videos beforehand to find suitable spots. Glad you liked it.

[jammiebeasts]

Yes mate I noticed from the forecast that the weather was perfect. I remember that on the saturday it never stopped raining which was one of the things that put me off. On the sunday I got up feeling really ill as well which didnt help. Glad you saw it though mate, a fine bit of filming!

[bradleymanor]

Is that on the freight only line?

[acw71000]

No, Dove Holes is on the Buxton to Manchester line but Peak Forest is freight only

[acw71000]

Thank you very much, it must be very nice to fire your own engine on the mainline. I use a Rode Videomic with what they call a 'dead cat' windsock!

[PGS4038]

Great Quality all round Austin. I don't think Mr Riley was paying for the coal that day, but a feather of steam from the safety valve is one in his cap! This is how it should be done, great planning, pointing and the all important sound quality. Do you have a good windsock for the less tranquil days?

[slbury]

Great vid Austin.

[acw71000]

Many thanks, glad you found it enjoyable.

[thunderchild21]

Bit of a gradient coming up through Dove Holes! Excellent video. A+

[acw71000]

Thanks very much, yes, a little bit of a hill to give the fireman something to do!!

[RallyBasher]

Wow, top quality video. Thanks for the tip to get the almost-HD version. It makes a difference! The shot through Dove Holes is fantastic. Hope the cloud of smoke didn't damage your camera.

[acw71000]

Cheers, the camera is still ok, the smoke added to the atmosphere I think.

[Pesmog]

Another cracker, you always seem to plan well ahead and pick the spots where you know the loco will be working its hardest. 5*

[acw71000]

Thanks, I had been looking at some old PSOV videos for some inspiration. Got to Dove Holes two hours early to 'reserve' my spot!

[NN2Blue]

You made the most of the conditions there. Thank you for sharing - superb!

[acw71000]

Thank you, the cold still air is perfect for steam photography.

[CSX6000]

Very nice audio! Love the sound of that chuff.

[acw71000]

Thanks very much, I'm using a Rode videomic at present.

[sarahandmatt13]

That opening sequence is a cracker, i understand Mr Riley was on the shovel on the way out, bet he's got arms like popeye now !

Thanks for posting, Matt.

[acw71000]

Thanks Matt, yes I saw the comment on the forum re the crews, he was obviously intent on provding a bit more clag than the other guy in the Peak Forest shot!

[robmasterman]

Austin, that's the best video I've seen on Youtube, the quality, following your instructions is unbelievable!!..that new camera is superb..I'm lost for words, which doesn't happen often..5*plus..Bob

[acw71000]

You're too kind Bob, but for me,a certain video featuring 46115 has to take any 'best video' prize.

[robmasterman]

Oh OK then, but yours is the best quality by far...Keep them coming...Bob

[rab4472]

5* vid Austin. The climb to Dove Holes station looks great. Mike

[acw71000]

Thanks Mike,it more or less carries on where your first shot ended. been waiting a long time for conditions like we had yesterday.