The Silver Link not being preserved was a crime. And so was the scrapping of Herring Gull. Six engines left, two in America, WHY in the USA? Any British locomotive should stay firmly on British rails.
Wonderful bit of film, in colour too. That was a bit of a rarity in those days. Silver Jubilee and The Coronation - good stuff. Location, Ganwick Curve?
i wish you guys at York Rail musesm will bring back LNER Class A4 4496 Dwight D Eisenhower and the LNER Class A4 4489 Dominion of Canada , These are british trains they belong in england not in america or canada , its ashame becauses these trains are stuck in a dusty museum never been properly care for lets start a donation box up in york to get these fine A4's back to england
@Prestonukbenny While I agree that Dominion of Canada is in a sad state at the moment (I cannot vouch for Dwight D. Eisenhower, although I think it's still treated decently), don't forget that BR gave the two engines to Canada and the US respectively, and thus are not going to go back unless the respective museums feel it is appropriate. Besides, 4489 is expected to undergo a cosmetic overhaul sometime this year, and 4496 is part of an exhibit with two of Eisenhower's carriages.
Great footage.Many thanks for your 1968 & all that event, We did manage to make it to it.We had a great day too.Bought some books from your shop on the way out, will be back to buy some more.Question for you NRM, When will Scotsman be
back up & running please?? Can't wait for my next visit.Cheers
Great to hear you had a good time at the 1968 event. We haven't got a date for the Scotsman just yet unfortunately, but as soon as we do, we'll announce it!
Thank you.I'm just uploading (during this week) a 17 part series of video clips of our visit to your Museum for the 1968 & all that event.About four are on my channel now.I hope to make it up for your A4 event in July.Kind regards
ok im coming up to the a4 weekend in july and i need the times that the charters arrive from kings cross into york station,if you have the arrival times that would be fantastic,also if theres any heading down to london saturday night please let me know thanks
If you're coming with Steam Dreams on the Sir Nigel Gresley (Saturday) or the Union of South Africa (Sunday) then I believe they get to York at around 12.30pm.
that was the best A4 footage i've ever seen straight from search engine i'm guessing (is it?) it's like a promoting of when the 4 brittish surviving A4s will be reunited this year it would be cool to see this also reminds me to visit and see mallard and all the other gems in your archive
Ah the age of steam. I love it. I used to go to preserved railways al the time, but life these days is so busy. When I came to york I remember I was pleasently suprised by the mallard, the fastest steam engine in the world, which is one of my favorate steam loco's. It just goes to show that Although LNER, GWR, The original Sothern Railway and LMS it just shows that the age of steam is always there.
Hi Stirlingshire - thanks for the comment. I think it's most people's favourite steam train (probably mine included, although I've got a soft spot for Deltics and Stanier Black 5s as well).
You can see in the museum that the Mallard is the centre of attention a lot of the time (when the Flying Scotsman isn't around, anyway!), and with good reason!
yes, The flying scotsman certainly is a favorate. It was the one that made me fall in love with trains and it was the first one bought for my model railway.
I remember seeing this at the NRM.
Kanefan701 3 months ago
there could of been a 7th A4 preserved the commonwealth of Australia, apparently British railways asked NSWGR it but they said no
DaRkCaBoOdLe137 8 months ago
there cold of been an
DaRkCaBoOdLe137 8 months ago
The Silver Link not being preserved was a crime. And so was the scrapping of Herring Gull. Six engines left, two in America, WHY in the USA? Any British locomotive should stay firmly on British rails.
crazyracer12 9 months ago
Wonderful bit of film, in colour too. That was a bit of a rarity in those days. Silver Jubilee and The Coronation - good stuff. Location, Ganwick Curve?
fredlark 11 months ago
great film :-0)
locomotive67 1 year ago
the silver link train would be something special if they brought that back :)
trainlover658 1 year ago
It's sad you are moving Mallard to Locomotion. She's the crown jewl of the National Collection and is why many people actually visit York's NRM...
Femmenition 1 year ago
stunning footage.
I look forward to seeing more stunning footage like this
Tom
DoctorTankEngine 2 years ago
i wish you guys at York Rail musesm will bring back LNER Class A4 4496 Dwight D Eisenhower and the LNER Class A4 4489 Dominion of Canada , These are british trains they belong in england not in america or canada , its ashame becauses these trains are stuck in a dusty museum never been properly care for lets start a donation box up in york to get these fine A4's back to england
Prestonukbenny 2 years ago
If these are "British trains" then england is not they only country they could fit into. Britain is made up of 3 countries...
Femmenition 1 year ago
@Prestonukbenny While I agree that Dominion of Canada is in a sad state at the moment (I cannot vouch for Dwight D. Eisenhower, although I think it's still treated decently), don't forget that BR gave the two engines to Canada and the US respectively, and thus are not going to go back unless the respective museums feel it is appropriate. Besides, 4489 is expected to undergo a cosmetic overhaul sometime this year, and 4496 is part of an exhibit with two of Eisenhower's carriages.
Trainmaster64
Trainmaster64 1 year ago
I making my first visit to the Museum in over 20 years at the end of this month. Looking forward to it!
DocSponk 2 years ago
Let us know how that goes and I hope you have a great time.
If you film any video, send us an update and we'll "favourite" it!
NatRailwayMuseum 2 years ago
wot a great video 5stars
AvonRailFan 2 years ago
classic footage ,,thanks for showing us
XxBec3509 2 years ago
awsome!
peggey707 2 years ago
i always enjoy seeing A4's running, great video 5*
Dunky1962 3 years ago
Great footage.Many thanks for your 1968 & all that event, We did manage to make it to it.We had a great day too.Bought some books from your shop on the way out, will be back to buy some more.Question for you NRM, When will Scotsman be
back up & running please?? Can't wait for my next visit.Cheers
ay76 3 years ago
Great to hear you had a good time at the 1968 event. We haven't got a date for the Scotsman just yet unfortunately, but as soon as we do, we'll announce it!
NatRailwayMuseum 3 years ago
Thank you.I'm just uploading (during this week) a 17 part series of video clips of our visit to your Museum for the 1968 & all that event.About four are on my channel now.I hope to make it up for your A4 event in July.Kind regards
ay76 3 years ago
Great stuff ay76! I'll add them to our 1968 playlist, and hope to see you for the A4 event, personally I can't wait!
NatRailwayMuseum 3 years ago
Yes same here.Cheers & Thank you for adding them to your play list.Will try & get as many as I can on today.Thank you
ay76 3 years ago
ok im coming up to the a4 weekend in july and i need the times that the charters arrive from kings cross into york station,if you have the arrival times that would be fantastic,also if theres any heading down to london saturday night please let me know thanks
warboss132 3 years ago
If you're coming with Steam Dreams on the Sir Nigel Gresley (Saturday) or the Union of South Africa (Sunday) then I believe they get to York at around 12.30pm.
NatRailwayMuseum 3 years ago
Excellent cine footage there ! It would be good if I could see them in July but I live to far away :(.
jamielw143 3 years ago
Still THE best looking streamliners ever. 5*
PrentonPimp 3 years ago 3
that was the best A4 footage i've ever seen straight from search engine i'm guessing (is it?) it's like a promoting of when the 4 brittish surviving A4s will be reunited this year it would be cool to see this also reminds me to visit and see mallard and all the other gems in your archive
jules46443 3 years ago
Nice, I never had the chance to see these although I do go out to see what I can when they are on tours!
loonies125 3 years ago
Ah the age of steam. I love it. I used to go to preserved railways al the time, but life these days is so busy. When I came to york I remember I was pleasently suprised by the mallard, the fastest steam engine in the world, which is one of my favorate steam loco's. It just goes to show that Although LNER, GWR, The original Sothern Railway and LMS it just shows that the age of steam is always there.
Stirlingshire43110 3 years ago
Hi Stirlingshire - thanks for the comment. I think it's most people's favourite steam train (probably mine included, although I've got a soft spot for Deltics and Stanier Black 5s as well).
You can see in the museum that the Mallard is the centre of attention a lot of the time (when the Flying Scotsman isn't around, anyway!), and with good reason!
NatRailwayMuseum 3 years ago
yes, The flying scotsman certainly is a favorate. It was the one that made me fall in love with trains and it was the first one bought for my model railway.
Stirlingshire43110 3 years ago