Cockett tries to defeat 6024 again....and fails!!!

[6024KE1]

Many thanks Arriva. It was quite emotional being there in the heaving rain, but I knew she would dig in and we would see her exit the tunnel with no problems!

[arrivayorkshire]

that's actually quite emotional!

well done for capturing a moment in time like that, the loco seems somehow pleased with itself for managing to tackle the gradient! superb effort by the crew too.

[col6024]

Excellent sound

I remember stalling on this bank with King George V back in the eighties.

When the driver got the KGV going again from a standstill

We eventually got into Carmarthan station and people congratulated the driver and even got his autograph

If you look on YouTube you will see my effort from the rear coach

[6024KE1]

Beats me. Nothing not to like I would say!

[984francis]

What pillock hit the dislike button?

[robmasterman]

Excellent capture, and a superb effort from the crew. A Castle was only allowed five or six coaches up here in Steam days, so for this old girl to start from a stand at Landore loop and manage 12 coaches up this 1 in 50 climb is remarkable.....Bob

[TIMMEH19991]

God damn helicopters!

[rosegrovempd1]

Great video!! Just when you thought Cockett had her beat she steps up to the plate. Good job there is plenty of power to fall back on in a very tricky situation particularly in a tunnel. Pardon my ignorance but what is Cockett in relation to tackling Shap for example? Thanks for posting, Dave.

[JimTLonW6]

Awesome! Being in a tunnel with a steamer that has stalled is not fun at all. In fact, it's a very serious situation to be in.

[BristolCastle]

That is amazing shot with the king was built for beating banks.