6201 - The York Yuletide Express - 11.12.11

[acw71000]

Thanks very much, same to you.

[MorrisManDanceMan]

brillant video mate thanks fore putting this on happy new year

[bkendlerA4]

Two superb shots. Austin. Liked the way the train was framed by that very solid looking overbridge at Whiston. Always like shots of steam on Miles Platting bank because they have to work so hard. Hope you had a great Christmas and I wish you a Happy New Year. Hope to see more of your work in 2012? Barry

[acw71000]

Many thanks Barry, all being well I shall be out and about again in 2012. All the best to you for Christmas and New Year

[MonochromeLoco]

Lovely video Austin and the traffic noise was of little concern. Some snow wouldn't have gone a miss for effect, but it seems to somehat lacking at the moment. Maybe it will put in a appearance late January...Seasons Greetings...Keith

[acw71000]

Thanks Keith and all the very best to you too for the New Year

[cutmasterc7]

great video damn cars

[acw71000]

Thanks, yes the road was busier as the departure was close to 12.00. Normally steam departs a lot earlier when the road is a bit quieter. I'm surprised my directional mic.picked up so much of the noise though

[noelist]

that Miles Platting shot rarely disappoints, odd that the traffic noise stopped as lizzie got nearer, great video, glad you braved the weather, were there many on that bridge I wonder, cheers.

[acw71000]

Thanks Leon, I was a bit surprised the mic. picked up so much of that traffic noise as its a directional type. There was a busy spell with a few buses and lorries passing as Lizzie left Victoria. Only about a dozen on the bridge. Best wishes to you for Christmas and New Year and thanks for your valued info. during the last year.

[bluecomet390]

Absolutely marvellous footage. On my favourites list now, for sure.

[acw71000]

Cheers, glad you enjoyed it

[5705Seahorse]

Wonderful footage expertly shot in dreadful weather conditions. Love the sound of Lizzie giving her all on Miles Platting bank!

[acw71000]

Thank you kindly, in many ways poor weather adds to the atmosphere for steam shots. Not that I thought that at the time of course when juggling umbrellas and cameras!

[Ashtonian54]

I remember Miles Platting and being on a steam train. Great Video as usual and much appreciates. Same weather here today!

[acw71000]

Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it

[robmasterman]

A wonderful way to end what has been a great year for steam Austin, and may I take this opportunity to wish you and your family the Compliments of the Season, and hope we all have a great 2012....Bob

[acw71000]

Many thanks Bob and all the best to yourself and family

[balmesh]

Brilliant video, loads of steam! Did the exhaust of the 47 indicate Lizzie was getting a shove in the bustle?

[acw71000]

Possibly Alan, but it would have been the sensible thing to do given the wet rails. All the best for Christmas and New Year to yourself and family.

[balmesh]

To acw71000

I wasn't being critical Austin, just showing that I do actually watch, all through! And of course, you're right. Happy Christmas to you and Pam.

[SteffanLlwyd]

Great steam. Great masonary on that bridge too.

[acw71000]

Thanks, I assume you mean the bridge at Whiston, probably an original from the early days of the Liverpool & Manchester Railway

[SteffanLlwyd]

@acw71000 Thanks for that. Yes, that's the one. So solid and tricky to get such large pieces of masonary right and in man-handled position with no more than a block and tackle. Imagine the difficulties of getting the big ones to the site!

[rab4472]

Great footage Austin, with a fine climb at MP (and you got that bridge in again, lol) I think Lizzie has been of this years stars

All the best to you and Pam

regards Mike

[acw71000]

Thanks Mike and all the very best to yourself and Sue. I intended to get the bridge in you know!! (it was no fun having a competition by myself!)

[ralph5407]

Excellent Austin, I wasn't able to get out so good to have some decent coverage..

[acw71000]

Many thanks Ralph, I almost thought twice about going out when I saw how bad the weather was.

[doonedave]

nice to see lizzie back in Liverpool, pity abot the rain, Edge Hill was fairy quiet and only one person at the mouth of the tunnel weird eh.

[acw71000]

I did wonder about going to Edge Hill Dave but didn't want to risk getting caught out at the wrong platform! The poor weather must have put plenty of people off.

[stestepney]

Excellent vid Austin love that first location i arrived too late at the bank due to getting stuck in traffic near Salford Hospital..its a like..thanks Steve..

[acw71000]

Thanks Steve, yes I was stuck around Salford too, just made it to Miles Platting with ten minutes to spare fortunately

[rosegrovempd1]

Yet another great video Austin of 6201 doing what she does best, putting on a great show as usual. The shot up MP is very atmospheric in the poor weather conditions. Dare I ask was there a hint of assistance up the bank with the diesel, there appeared to be plumes of exhaust although I may be totally wrong? Thanks for posting, Dave.

[AndreiTupolev]

@rosegrovempd1

It seemed to just have enough power on so as not to be an unnecessary weight hanging on the back.

[acw71000]

Thanks Dave, I'm pretty sure the diesel was only ticking over as she passed me but if she gave a shove at the start of the climb I would say it was only sensible given the wet rail conditions

[EMuksteam]

Great video Austin but what awful weather.

[acw71000]

Thanks very much. I was in two minds whether to go out for this when I saw the weather but as it didn't involve too long a journey thought I'd give it a go.

[HughFromAlice]

Always enjoy your work Austin - and great to catch your vid before work on Mon morning!!

Actually, I thought the angle of your shot for MP Bank made it more interesting. Very very impressive show of steady power up the bank with the equivalent of 14 on - faster than just about any other vid I have seen. Guess I just love steam engines!!!!

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[acw71000]

Thanks very much Hugh, I did have to adjust the shot at Miles Platting as I wanted to keep the camera as dry as possible and just using the wider angle allowed me to do that. It's a strange thought you watching this before work on Monday. Bet your weather is a little better too!

[stuvids]

Superb video Austin! Nice choice of locations and the sight and sound of Lizzie climbing Miles Platting is just music to my ears.

Thanks for Sharing!

[acw71000]

Cheers Stuart, I'm pleased the video didn't turn out too bad given the horrible weather.

[railwaylive]

brilliant video. Thanks

[acw71000]

Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it.

[PhilbruProduction]

As always it is beautiful. I hope you had an umbrella! Thank you Austin.

Philippe

[molzips]

Austin, Excellent video in very wet weather conditions. The word was that Lizzie was coming up the inside track at Miles Platting so I stood on the left which rather compromised the shot. However the sound was terrific. Regards, John

[acw71000]

Thanks John, wish I'd known you were in that little group at Miles Platting, would have been nice to say hello.

[JamesandPeter]

Stunning video Austin the shot at Miles Platting bank was superb.

I saw Lizzie this moring saw the weather so filmed outside my house the video will be on soon after i get the return leg.

Thanks for uploading, Have a great Christmas.

JamesandPeter

[acw71000]

Thank very much, that's very fortunate being able to film from just outside the house, especially when the weather was so poor.

[Mikelandscaper]

@acw71000 I 2nd that, seeing as to how most of the mainline steamers struggled the first half of the year 6201 did not. The folks at the Tyseley Locomotive Works are doing an outstanding job maintaining her. I think the move from Crewe to Tyseley last year is the best thing that ever happened to Lizzie in a long time. I'm very glad that is where her overhaul next year shall be carried out.

[981smithy]

Excellent coverage Austin in very trying conditions, Lizzie was in top form today and your shot of her climbing out of Manchester shows her worth.

Thanks for sharing...regards Phil.

[acw71000]

Thanks Phil, I don't think Lizzie ever disappoints, no matter what the weather

[Lafondue]

another stunning display of British Steam...thanks for braving the elements and sharing this amazing video

[acw71000]

Thank you very much, considering the weather the video didn't turn out too badly

[TheMendipman]

Austin, you always manage to come up with a gem whatever the weather.

Many thanks - and Happy Christmas.

Noel

[acw71000]

Thank you kindly Noel, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. All the best to you and yours.

[Mikelandscaper]

Too bad its wasn't light snow rather than heavy rain given this time of year.

[acw71000]

Indeed, this time last year I think we had had a dusting

[itfcsam]

Awesome captures, 5*.

[acw71000]

Cheers, glad you enjoyed it

[Mikelandscaper]

Those 81" driving wheels know how to keep a train moving even at slower speeds.

[acw71000]

I think Lizzie must be a strong contender for loco of the year given her many fine performances in 2011

[khankadet]

Excellent Austin. I went to Whiston Station and saw someone with a brolly already at the end of the platform so went down the road. Great quality footage despite the weather and great to see her attacking the climb at Miles Platting. Have a good Christmas and New Year. Chris

[acw71000]

Thanks Chris, yes, I was that nutter with the brolly. Did question my sanity this morning but I'm glad I went out now. Decided to just use a wider angle at Miles Platting as I was holding the brolly in my right hand so could just move the tripod arm with my left!

[AndreiTupolev]

Good performance from loco and cameraman in the conditions.

[AndreiTupolev]

Good performance from loco and cameraman in the conditions.

[acw71000]

Thanks very much, a pity as someone has commented, that there was no snow but we can't have everything!

[siobhan104]

Lovely volcanic effect from Lizzie up the bank. Thank you for braving the weather again. Worth it though. All the best....Tim.

[acw71000]

Thanks Tim, only made it to Miles Platting with ten minutes to spare because of heavy traffic, then had to hold brolly in right hand and manipulate camera with left so it didn't turn out too badly.

[TheStephengthompson]

Two cracking shots in difficult/terrible conditions Austin, Lizzie made the climb out of Man Vic look easy even with the 47 on the back. Regards Steve

[acw71000]

Thanks Steve, the weather this morning reminded me of that day a year or so ago when we filmed Lizzie at Birkett and got soaked!

[heritagerailfootage]

Excellent footage austin i was going to see it at Church Fenton but the weather has put me off. Andrew

[acw71000]

Thanks Andrew, I think you did the sensible thing, conditions weren't very pleasant this morning