The National Railway Museum York July 2011

[salemcripple]

Looks like fun! Still i prefer the Western Pacific R.R. museum (formally the Portola R.R. museum). There they not only let you clime inside, and around the locos, but encourage it! And if you have enough money, you can actually operate one under supervision for an hour.

[robmasterman]

@salemcripple Sounds like great fun over there, thanks for watching ....Bob

[salemcripple]

@robmasterman yeah, no problem!

[ADMIRALSCORNER]

Sorry to hear of damage to the camcorder Bob. I hope that isnt going to be expensive to put right!.

[robmasterman]

@ADMIRALSCORNER Thank goodness it was insured, so it's back now in full working order Mike, Thanks for your concern...Bob

[ADMIRALSCORNER]

@robmasterman Thats good to know Bob. I certainly prize mine as my most precious piece of kit!

[ADMIRALSCORNER]

That was well worth the visit. Things have changed a lot since I was last there. Must go again! Thanks for the update Bob!

[robmasterman]

@ADMIRALSCORNER It's changed a great deal since I was there last, and half of it was closed off for maintenance work....Bob

[MG06ZT]

Good shots, there's so much at the NRM.  Nice to see the good work Tyseley did on the Duchess.

[robmasterman]

@MG06ZT The star of the show...amazing machine......Bob

[Jonern67]

What a brilliant video Bob, everything is perfect - just like your other videos. I just wonder; the locomotive in the beginning called: "Evening Star". Isn't that the last steam locomotive built for British Railways? The museum appears to have many trains. I've always wanted to go to a trainmuseum which is so big as the one in York. I really, really apologise for not commentating on your last videos. Sickness and lack of will is the reason. But I still watch your videos, and I enjoy them! Jonern

[robmasterman]

@Jonern67 Hello Jon, it's great to hear from you again, and I hope your health improves very soon. You are correct regarding Evening Star, it was the very last steam locomotive to be built for British Railways at their Swindon Works.....Best wishes...Bob

[WoelkerVideo]

Excellent video Bob.

[howarth004]

Always a joy to see and visit York Railway Museum Bob, Evening Star is a new addition since the last time I went, must go and visit again sometime this year, thanks for sharing...by the way just received this on the 18th , my youtube seems to have gone haywire

Dave

[robmasterman]

@howarth004 You're having more than your fair share of problems recently Dave....you must have stood in something!.....Bob

[howarth004]

@robmasterman Think I must have fallen in something Bob

[ThomastheE2engine]

i have to go there some day.

i see they've moved Flying Scotsman off the turntable

[robmasterman]

@ThomastheE2engine I know, I just missed it, it's gone to the East Lancs railway for running in, but I've heard that they've found some cracks in the frames...Bob

[whiskey1951]

Great video very interesting, thanks for sharing.

[robmasterman]

@whiskey1951 I'm delighted you watched it, thanks....Bob

[1Z88]

Excellent Bob. Never been there myself, guess I must get down there! Will.

[robmasterman]

@1Z88 Thanks Will...it's a fantastic place to visit...you must do it one day....Bob

[1adamstephen]

last time i took a vist was in 2006 it was my second vist yet bob it never ceases to be a good day out

Adam

[robmasterman]

@1adamstephen True Adam, although my first visit was to the original museum back in 1968, and much has changed since then...Bob

[JPMiller14]

Fascinating insight into some of the great locomotives of yesteryear. A great video.

[robmasterman]

@JPMiller14 Thanks Justin, I'm pleased you enjoyed it....Bob

[modemeyes]

Thanks Bob! The amount of times I passed through York meaning to go the NRM & never making it. Maybe next time.........Mike

[robmasterman]

@modemeyes You must make time Mike, it's a full day out and Free, so no excuses...Bob

[penninefilms]

I see they have moved some of the locomotives round since I did my film there. And the Duchess of Hamilton still looks magnificent.

[robmasterman]

@penninefilms They always move exhibits around, and only some were on show during my visit, Thanks again for your support....Bob

[penninefilms]

@robmasterman Thanks for the reply.

[pwalpar]

Wow what an amazing place Thanks for sharing Bob

[robmasterman]

@pwalpar For anyone interested in Railways Walter, it's a must to visit...Thanks for your comments...Bob

[GreatWestern175]

Wow I have to see how well detailed you captured the NRM, I suppose theres abit more around the NRM seeing as I never visited the museum before

[robmasterman]

@GreatWestern175 You must visit one day Ry, it's an amazing place and entry is free...Bob

[rangieowner]

Ahhh NRM York, the Mecca of Locos and everything rail!! :o)

[robmasterman]

@rangieowner It certainly is a marvellous place to visit...Bob

[lionbill]

Excellent Bob. . . Really enjoyed the tour, Thanks!

[robmasterman]

@lionbill My pleasure, and thank you for your kind comments...Bob

[puffbilliekay]

yes like this, very good

[robmasterman]

@puffbilliekay Thank you very much....Bob

[dbdrdbag]

Thanks Bob. Professionally filmed! Looks like an official video from NRM to me!

[robmasterman]

@dbdrdbag You're too kind, but thanks for your kindness...Bob

[shawgirl57]

This is where my boyfriend wants to take me sometime :D

[robmasterman]

@shawgirl57 You must visit Lisa, it's a great day out....Bob

[magic1ond]

Magical entrancing video Bob ,thankyou very much for sharing this .....Cheers Andre.....

[robmasterman]

@magic1ond Thank you Andre for your kind comments....Bob

[noelist]

I see Duchess of Hamilton seems to be the only one still in the same spot since I was there last year, inspires a dream of a railtour with two streamlined locos, one LMS and a choice of three LNER's.... nice video Bob, thanks.

[robmasterman]

@noelist Thanks Leon, she was certainly the star of the show for me...Bob

[churchward82c]

6:46 - Swindon's finest :-) and Tyseley have done such a great streamlining job on D of H. Great footage Bob.

[robmasterman]

@churchward82c Now that's what a King should look like Nigel...hard to believe that I was fed up of seeing her in the 1970's.....Bob

[Dean57010]

Nice video. You missed out on 56311 today working to Cardiff

[robmasterman]

@Dean57010 Thanks Dean, my camera is away for repair at the moment so no filming...Bob

[bobnweaver]

Super video Bob. Such a great and varied collection in NRM. It seems unfair to single any one loco out but, Duchess of Hamilton looks superb. Regards, Jeff.

[robmasterman]

@bobnweaver Totally agree Jeff....it's an awesome sight.....I was enthralled by it...Bob

[acw71000]

Very nice Bob, the Duchess looks so impressive. It looks very possible that she will appear on the mainline in streamlined form.

[robmasterman]

@acw71000 Thanks Austin, by far the star of the show for me.....to see this working on the Main Line would be something else wouldn't it...Bob

[EMuksteam]

Great videoi Bob,their have all lot of exhibits there.Always worth a visit (C)

[robmasterman]

@EMuksteam Only saw half the exhibits, the remainder were not open to the public, and of course the new site will give an even greater choice....Bob

[littlegalah]

cool I have the Duchess of Hemiltom in HO by Hornby it about 35 years old now

[robmasterman]

@littlegalah Thanks Alan, they've done a superb job on streamlining this magnificent machine....Bob

[ShaurntheSheep]

where was mallard

[robmasterman]

@ShaurntheSheep I don't know, many of the exhibits were not accessible to the public during my visit...Bob

[ShaurntheSheep]

all those stuffed and mounted engines

[robmasterman]

@ShaurntheSheep Surely, that's what a Museum Does....Bob

[mvjedforest]

You may have had problems with your camera, Bob, but you've still turned out an excellent video (Your hand held shots are steadier than me with a tripod!). I have not been to the museum for very long time, so I was absolutely amazed to see how much improved it is. Particularly liked the close-ups following the main views- shows what a great industry we once had in this country...Mervyn

[robmasterman]

@mvjedforest You're too kind Mervyn, but your comments are appreciated....like you I was amazed to see so much and lit in glorious sunshine....Bob

[canvids1]

that is sure some nice looking collection in  that museum

[robmasterman]

@canvids1 Thanks Wayne, it's the largest Railway Museum in the World....Bob

[siobhan104]

Lovely video Bob. I went last year and I think I was in there for 3hrs. Great close up shots of the locos as well especially 6229's connecting rods with her number on them. Its a great place to go, well York itself actually. All the best........Tim.

[robmasterman]

@siobhan104 It certainly was Tim, there's always something new to see......Thanks as always...Bob

[Firrboxfryup]

Oooo, Evening Star! Lovely engine!!!!

Great video Bob.

Jamie

[robmasterman]

@Firrboxfryup Thanks Jamie...she looked magnificent in the sunlight....Bob

[bladesman123]

The NRM is one of my favourite places to visit, and its free, cant beat that. also Bob have you heard about the prototype HST being restored to mainline condition? do you know when this is going to get started?

Dave

[robmasterman]

@bladesman123 I have heard that there are plans to restore the Prototype HST, but the time scale hasn't been finalised yet...although exactly what they intend to do with the one power car I don't know...Bob

[MegaCullie]

nice vid bob . it must be 1981/82 since i last went NRM its changed alot since then it seems bigger and brighter . still a good vid though ;-)

[robmasterman]

@MegaCullie It's a wonderful place to visit, half of it was closed to the public when I visited, but you could spend all day there quite easily....Bob

[balmesh]

Sorry about the camera, Bob. Reminds me that they are not immortal! You did very well in the circumstances, to get all you did. I haven't been to the NRM for 33 years (or so) so it has changed. Didn't know they had a Q1, either. . . . . Alan

[robmasterman]

@balmesh Thanks Alan, the camera was covered by insurance thank goodness, so hope to have it back in a few weeks...The NYMR is certainly worth a visit if you're up that way, unfortunately only half of it was open when I visited.....Bob

[wooltman]

Another great video Bob,you really got some nice shots,I liked the Q1,this is one of my favourite loco's,I remember them from Salisbury and the S.R when I was a lot younger.Hope you had a good holiday.Chris.

[robmasterman]

@wooltman Thanks Chris, the matt black livery certainly made it stand out from the others....Bob

[NThusiast]

they have a Shinkansen???

Didn´t know that yet! But anyway...the museum is still on my to-do-list - the onmly question is WHEN...

Great video!

[robmasterman]

@NThusiast It's only just arrived and is very popular with the visitors.....Bob

[w0033944]

@robmasterman It was there last June when I went there.

[robmasterman]

@w0033944 I wasn't expecting it to go so soon, thanks for your comment...Bob

[w0033944]

@robmasterman Has it gone? I was saying it wasn't such anew arrival.

[Bevoin1970]

I can't believe your new camera has suffered damage!! Aghhh!!! thats tragic news.

having said that you still did a marvellous job, no doubt about it. I've only visited this place once, early nineties I think, they didn't have that Pit walk beneath the engine then, that was fascinating to see, so much stuff under there, I never realised. Glad you filmed it. Duchess of Hamilton, wow! stunningly beautiful piece of engineering. So much to comment on, loved all the detail shots Bob, I could go on :-)

[robmasterman]

@Bevoin1970 Thanks Paul, it's difficult filming as you can't see most of the image in the viewfinder, so I was pleased with getting some footage, the anti shake facility may also have been affected, will have to wait and see....You must go back again, it's free and well worth a visit.......Bob

[johnwood57]

Excellent Bob,that museum is great,have not been for a while i think i am due for a visit.As for the Scotsman i think it is going to be used for the Scarborough Spa Express this season,if i can find time i will have to get it on video............John

[robmasterman]

@johnwood57 Thanks John, I haven't been in there for years either, and was surprised at being able to film so much without too many people getting in the way. I've heard that they've found cracks in Scotsman's frames, and if that's the case she won't be working for a while yet....Bob

[eurodestination]

Looks like a great day out Bob. York is a great city, hope you didn't get stuck in traffic up there. The camera damage hasn't affected the end result, but I hope you get the problem fixed. its a real bummer when the camera takes a knock.

[robmasterman]

rk and ride option into York, then caught the road train seen at the end into the centre, so all worked out well. The camera was damaged when it fell of the back seat of the car coming away from Ferryside recently....it's gone off for repair under an insurance contract, thank goodness...Bob

[heabow]

A nice collection of shots there Bob... you have captured the flavour of the Museum - what a great collection. Sorry about your camera - does that mean a new one is on the way? - Peter

[robmasterman]

@heabow Thanks Peter, it was a great place to visit, as far as the camera is concerned it was insured thank goodness, as a new one would be out of the question....Bob

[MonochromeLoco]

A Splendid piece of work Bob and appologies were uncalled for. Is the Class 84 AC loco still on show?....Keith

[robmasterman]

@MonochromeLoco Thanks very much Keith, I don't know if the Class 84 is still there as half the museum was closed when I visited, a check on their web site may give you the answer...Bob

[SBsteamtrainvideos]

Superb vid Bob! Hope you enjoyed your visit "up 're neck o' woods" (speaking yorshire is easier than writing it down!). Nice to see the "coppernob" out of the station hall and into the bright natural light in the great hall.

"Wheear 'ast tha bin sin' ah saw thee, ah saw thee? On Ilkla Mooar baht 'at" - sorry couldn't resist!

[robmasterman]

@SBsteamtrainvideos Thanks Sam for your kind comments, unfortunately I missed Scotsman that had gone to the ELR for running in, but apparently they've now founds cracks in the frames, after all the work they've done on it. The Southern part of the Museum was closed to visitors on the day I visited....Bob