yes, loco's aren't loco's unless they are faded blue or green with rust and smoke that has a certain smell that older diesels have, kind of a rich perfume!
God I remember the 20s too. During summer of 1993 they undertook replacements on the Matlock Derby line. Wish I'd had me camera for back then! Guard kept complaining about 'bloody rail enthusiasts' who had irritated him all day.
Ah those were the days thanks for sharing this and a peak too.
Thanks Chris, although primarily a steam man this was an early test outing for a newly acquired video. Now I wish I had taken a lot more. Perhaps the lesson is to film what seems common, as one day it won't be there.
1 person did'nt rember those happy days.
scotsman125 1 month ago
Ha ha, can't win 'em all can you!
acw71000 1 month ago
who dislike this?
davidsan01 3 months ago
Well, you know what they say, can't win 'em all!
acw71000 3 months ago
Great video, happy memories :)
wiggydj100 3 months ago
Thanks, happy days indeed
acw71000 3 months ago
i have been away from the railway scene since around 2000, please tell me there is more than just pendolinos and fucking 66's!
thehoff1982 11 months ago
I wish I could tell you there was more but sadly thats the modern railway!
acw71000 11 months ago
@acw71000 You're wrong. There are Virgin Voyagers, 170s, 158s, loads of stuff.
andrewad19 4 months ago
Look kids! Proper locos and not a shed in sight! Happy days.
baconsandwich2007 1 year ago 4
There seemed to be so much variety back then, happy days indeed.
acw71000 1 year ago
@baconsandwich2007 I remember Arpley Jnc well, when a shed was a place where you kept and serviced loco's!!
vestandpants 1 year ago
Ha ha, yes indeed, how things change!
acw71000 1 year ago
@baconsandwich2007
yes, loco's aren't loco's unless they are faded blue or green with rust and smoke that has a certain smell that older diesels have, kind of a rich perfume!
tpvalley 3 months ago
Love it. Happy days...
Wikkus 1 year ago
Thanks, happy days indeed.
acw71000 1 year ago
God I remember the 20s too. During summer of 1993 they undertook replacements on the Matlock Derby line. Wish I'd had me camera for back then! Guard kept complaining about 'bloody rail enthusiasts' who had irritated him all day.
Ah those were the days thanks for sharing this and a peak too.
vorlonb3 2 years ago
Thanks very much, those old guards obviously needed a 'customer care' course, not sure it would have worked though!!
acw71000 2 years ago
True, its a shame because they were packed, and BR no doubt had lots of money that year on the Matlock line!
vorlonb3 2 years ago
Blast from the past. Remember the Leicester-Skeg/Derby-Skeg and the Sheffiels-Skeg, The lostocks? Stranraer Pilot? I am old & bold!
Thanks. you made an opld man happy
gazwold1510 3 years ago
purly exelant video! subed! i always get a bubly feeling in my chest when i see a freight train!
mecrazy5 3 years ago
Thanks, are you sure that bubbly feeling isn't the goat!!
acw71000 3 years ago
might bee, didnt cook it probably
mecrazy5 3 years ago
What an ace video. Classic traction galore!
zombiesonacid 3 years ago
Cheers Steve, I do have a volume 2 in preparation!
acw71000 3 years ago
Curious to look back and think even these scenes are gone. Well filmed and transferred as ever Austin. Chris
khankadet 3 years ago
Thanks Chris, although primarily a steam man this was an early test outing for a newly acquired video. Now I wish I had taken a lot more. Perhaps the lesson is to film what seems common, as one day it won't be there.
acw71000 3 years ago
Fantastic video Austin brings back memories of the freight industry in it's heyday. Thanks for that thoroughly enjoyed it..58..Bob
robmasterman 3 years ago
Diolch yn fawr Bob, (and oh how I hope I haven't caused offence there!!) It is incredible how much has changed in a relatively short time...Austin
acw71000 3 years ago
Absolutely spot on Austin, and thanks very much for that, and please keep all this excellent work coming..regards..Bob
robmasterman 3 years ago