1Z17 : LMS Black Five 45305 "Alderman AE Draper" at Northampton

[gainsbourg66]

Great shot NN - but remember those people set out that day to enjoy themselves seeing steam, just like you did, and naturally get excited - I know they are irritating but they're only being human! Hopefully they (and their annoying kids!) will go on to fill carriages so we can go on filming these trains! BTW (hope you don't mind a filming tip) Are you using wide angle setting when the loco passes? Because it makes these monsters look smaller than they are! Always use 1-1 as they pass.

[NN2Blue]

@gainsbourg66 I agree with what your saying (within reason - have a look at my Bittern in Northampton video for just too much chatter!) - with regards to panning, you are quite right, the camera is 25mm equivalent on widest setting. I'll give your point some consideration next time I'm out. The advantage of 25mm equivalent is that camera wobble when hand held is minimised, but I will try the higher impact approach! Cheers! Mike

[S2RUF]

Nice vid Mike. Stu

[willhayfield]

Great views - despite the starlings and the sparrows - good autumnal feel

[5708resolution]

thats the trouble with the "tornado syndrome" everybody wants to get in on the action regardless. nice lighting  thanks for sharing

[NN2Blue]

@5708resolution Thanks! Gets much busier when Tornado is in town! - I'll head for the hills in December when she is through again! - Mike

[balmesh]

Why do people never realise that video records SOUND as well? I had this problem nearly 20 years ago and it's just got worse! Never mind, superb filming! . . . Alan

[NN2Blue]

@balmesh Thanks Alan - I kind of take a resonably relaxed view as it becomes a recording of the whole event. - Mike

[mick5eye]

nice clip m8/// but why only 6 coaches 

[NN2Blue]

@mick5eye Thanks - Mike

[englischlokfuehrer]

Very good Mike, shame about the waffle from those who should know better, good location which proves one thing, that you were not at Roade, as I went passed saw a group and whistled up.

[NN2Blue]

@englischlokfuehrer Thanks David - not really taken any video at Roade. - Mike

[sirhcsteam]

Excellent quality, I filmed at Brinklow

[NN2Blue]

@sirhcsteam Thanks - yes I saw and enjoyed your video. Need to know the exactly location LOL! :-) Mike

[FonteDeiMarmi]

Lovely shot, regarding chatter, do what Sean xxbec3509 does before it starts and bellow "silence in the gallery please"! It works- I have been standing next to him and was very impressed at Kings Cross with D1015 trip, trying to get the sound of the Maybachs.

[NN2Blue]

@FonteDeiMarmi Thanks - I'll try that, though on this occassion the innane chatter rather started as the train went away. Mike

[DownGrand1967]

A great departure and usual superb quality. A popular place from the look of it !

[NN2Blue]

@DownGrand1967 Yes, the next best place is six miles south! Thanks! Mike

[pwalpar]

Excellant video

[NN2Blue]

@pwalpar Thanks Walter - not really far enough away from the madding crowd! LOL! Mike

[60103Henry]

Great Video, 5 Stars! I saw her at Carpenders Park :)

[NN2Blue]

@60103Henry  Thanks Henry - I've seen your video! Nice one. Mike

[60103Henry]

@NN2Blue Thanks!

[SMILEVIDEOTRAINS]

Yup. I like it.

[NN2Blue]

@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS Thanks Keith! And local accents to boot! LOL! - Mike

[robmasterman]

That was a superb video Mike, despite the background talking, those images were stunning. This is why I never go to stations if I can help it as this noise problem is almost impossible to avoid...the open countryside is a much friendlier and tranquil place.....Bob

[NN2Blue]

@robmasterman Thanks Bob; I managed to edit something useable. Southbond steam on the Loop is difficult - there really is no good location on the climb south out of Northampton other than the station - I have looked. The loco looked stunning in the sun, if a little difficult to get the light right. Mike

[TheAnorak1]

Fantastic film - The pictures are so clear. Whatever camera you use I would like one!

[NN2Blue]

@TheAnorak1 Thank you - the camera might be closer to your budget than you think, and it fitsi in your pocket!. Panasonic Lumix TZ7, though the latest model is the TZ10 but I think I can live without built in SatNav! LOL! - Mike

[TheAnorak1]

@NN2Blue I've heard good things about the Lumix range and the results you post are excellent. Keep it up, mate.