@TopGearFan09 thank you Andy, it was an amazing performance =) According to uksteam 6023 is booked on two tours up Sapperton in July & October, hope she's ready by then =)
I was on this train and it's this kind of performance which reminds me why I have been happy to donate cash to 6024 for 40 years now! 6018- the engine Billy Butlin looked to purchase was reckoned to be the best King which is why she was selected for the 1948 exchange trails but 6024 since her return to steam has done work that is unquestionably the best ever recorded by any class member. Obviously, that does not include doing 108 mph like 6015 but her power output/performance is exceptional.
@NickRatnieks never a dull moment with 6024, lovely engine indeed =D Thanks for watching & commenting, had no idea 6018 was in the running to be preserved nor about the 108mph by 6015.
@letmadnessbegin In 1998 6024- running as 6018 ran from Leeds to Kings Cross- repeating the 1948 exchange run by 6018. I was told at Leeds that Billy Butlin agreed to buy 6018 and she was put through the works. A disagreement over the cost for the work blew up and the loco was dumped back on her wheelsets and towed out to the scrap line and cut up. The story might have been embellished over the years but it's a shame. I don't know if Butlin bought another LMS pacific instead!
Great video from on top of the tunnel I was just below you on the foot path crossing just out of shot.
Was interested about how you edit your vidoes, when viewing your videos they always appear appro 5 inch x 9 inch on You Tube, I use Adobe Premiere Elements 4 for editing, have also upgraded to a Cannon HF R17 Camcorder but still my videos always appear appro 4 inch x 5 inch
@ntsteam59 thank you =) I use the editing software that came as standard with my camcorder (HD Writer AE 2.0) and use the default settings for it. I used to use Pinnacle Studio for my standard definition videos but I would have to upgrade to the premium version to edit HD videos
can i ask what editing software you use. I have just got a HD Canon (HFS100) and i cannot edit the vidoe on Windows anymore.......any help would much appreciated. I sadly missed this I my Landie boiled over on the way there! AH WELL!
@Bish66 shame you missed it. I used to use Pinnacle Studio for videos on my old camcorder, I would have had to buy the premium version to edit my HD videos so I use the software which came with my new camcorder, HD Writer AE 2.0, it's a bit fiddly but I've gotten used to it now.
@AndreiTupolev Thank you. Yes the HSTs are nice but it's a shame they don't have their original Paxman Valenta engines anymore. Would love to hear a pair of those screaming up the bank =)
Stunning performance by 6024, reminds me why I worked on restoring 6023, so I could see her do things like this. Great footage as always. Andy
TopGearFan09 1 month ago
@TopGearFan09 thank you Andy, it was an amazing performance =) According to uksteam 6023 is booked on two tours up Sapperton in July & October, hope she's ready by then =)
letmadnessbegin 1 month ago
@TopGearFan09 I hope so. If she is I'll be at Sapperton for her!
TopGearFan09 1 month ago
I was on this train and it's this kind of performance which reminds me why I have been happy to donate cash to 6024 for 40 years now! 6018- the engine Billy Butlin looked to purchase was reckoned to be the best King which is why she was selected for the 1948 exchange trails but 6024 since her return to steam has done work that is unquestionably the best ever recorded by any class member. Obviously, that does not include doing 108 mph like 6015 but her power output/performance is exceptional.
NickRatnieks 1 month ago
@NickRatnieks never a dull moment with 6024, lovely engine indeed =D Thanks for watching & commenting, had no idea 6018 was in the running to be preserved nor about the 108mph by 6015.
letmadnessbegin 1 month ago
@letmadnessbegin In 1998 6024- running as 6018 ran from Leeds to Kings Cross- repeating the 1948 exchange run by 6018. I was told at Leeds that Billy Butlin agreed to buy 6018 and she was put through the works. A disagreement over the cost for the work blew up and the loco was dumped back on her wheelsets and towed out to the scrap line and cut up. The story might have been embellished over the years but it's a shame. I don't know if Butlin bought another LMS pacific instead!
NickRatnieks 1 month ago
God the King class engines are beautiful.
simonsteam 7 months ago
@simonsteam aren't they just =) thanks for watching & commenting
letmadnessbegin 7 months ago
Great video, i live near Stroud and watched 6024 thunder through the station, maybe
we will see much more steam action when Network Rail fianally double the track
between Kemble and Swindon!
steampipe48 9 months ago
@steampipe48 thank you =) yeah, there'll definitely be room for more traffic once it is doubled
letmadnessbegin 9 months ago
kinada
LeamingtonSteve 1 year ago
@LeamingtonSteve kinada?
letmadnessbegin 1 year ago
Great video from on top of the tunnel I was just below you on the foot path crossing just out of shot.
Was interested about how you edit your vidoes, when viewing your videos they always appear appro 5 inch x 9 inch on You Tube, I use Adobe Premiere Elements 4 for editing, have also upgraded to a Cannon HF R17 Camcorder but still my videos always appear appro 4 inch x 5 inch
ntsteam59 1 year ago
@ntsteam59 thank you =) I use the editing software that came as standard with my camcorder (HD Writer AE 2.0) and use the default settings for it. I used to use Pinnacle Studio for my standard definition videos but I would have to upgrade to the premium version to edit HD videos
letmadnessbegin 1 year ago
can i ask what editing software you use. I have just got a HD Canon (HFS100) and i cannot edit the vidoe on Windows anymore.......any help would much appreciated. I sadly missed this I my Landie boiled over on the way there! AH WELL!
Bish66 1 year ago
@Bish66 shame you missed it. I used to use Pinnacle Studio for videos on my old camcorder, I would have had to buy the premium version to edit my HD videos so I use the software which came with my new camcorder, HD Writer AE 2.0, it's a bit fiddly but I've gotten used to it now.
letmadnessbegin 1 year ago
Good shots, nice quality.
MG06ZT 1 year ago
@MG06ZT thanks again mate
letmadnessbegin 1 year ago
Thanks, your best yet!
MoiUnMouton 1 year ago
@MoiUnMouton thanks mate =)
letmadnessbegin 1 year ago
Great Video, 5 Stars!
60103Henry 1 year ago
@60103Henry thanks again mate =)
letmadnessbegin 1 year ago
You have got a very nice camcorder there. 5*
AN21files 1 year ago
@AN21files thanks mate, It's a great camcorder =)
letmadnessbegin 1 year ago
Excellent film. Nice idea to include the HST as well. They're looking good for their age as well.
AndreiTupolev 1 year ago
@AndreiTupolev Thank you. Yes the HSTs are nice but it's a shame they don't have their original Paxman Valenta engines anymore. Would love to hear a pair of those screaming up the bank =)
letmadnessbegin 1 year ago
Brilliant video good place to see her working well
EMuksteam 1 year ago
@EMuksteam thanks mate =)
letmadnessbegin 1 year ago