6024 King Edward 1, The Torbay Express, 6Sep09 & 23Aug09

Why do I think that KE1 is the best thing out there to film? this selection of clips from two weeks of Torbay Expresses should leave you in no doubt. First, a low level shot across the Teign on the 6th shows KE1 cruising at maximum permitted speed with that four cylinder purr echoing back across the water. Later, the sound of the climb across Broadsands and Hookhills viaducts is augmented by a helecopter filming a sequence for "Great British Railway Journeys" broadcast on 20th Jan 2010. The 23rd Aug saw KE1 sporting code G50 on the smokebox in true "late B.R." style, caught in wonderful light on the banks of the Dart as it aproaches the new higher ferry - or is it the Starship Enterprise! Back to the 6th for a hazy evening coast up through the countryside and through Churston Station. An arriving Voyager Unit slightly marrs the start out of Paignton but the image of raw muscle and the sound effects created by that little bit of extra regulator, needed when the weight of the whole train hits the bank, more than makes up for it. Finally spare a thought for the good folks of Rosery Road, alongside Torre Bank, who currently have their peaceful Sunday teatime shattered by a passing King in full flow!

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• steam train
• GWR

[PUG205GTX]

What a beautiful song!!

[Steamclips]

Heavy Metal at it's best! Thank you for commenting. Alan

[r0g3r5m1th]

The best engine still in steam,and the best vid of her I've ever seen (why do we say her after all its a King) long may you keep filming.

[Steamclips]

Thank you for your very generous comments. As to why steam loco's tend to be called "her", you will need to ask an engineman, and they will probably tell you that a steam loco has to be treated like an admired and loved woman to get the best return! Or maybe I'm just an old romantic!! Alan.

[NN2Blue]

Outstanding compilation! 5* I've not seen a better compilation involving a "King" on YouTube. The first section included very good panning technique. - Thanks for sharing! - Mike

[Steamclips]

Thank you Mike, I cannot expect a better comment than yours! Much appreciated. Alan.

[nickladey]

first class video

nick cox hull

[gwrexile]

Fantastic clip ... great filming ... excellent editting ... *so* atmospheric ... GW rules ... LoL. Thanks for sharing this footage.

[HSTgreat]

gr8 video. has to be the best steam loco around except for tornado 5*

[hrofc1]

Can only repeat firemanvic36c -

The best loco an the best railway!!

Great stuff!

[Steamclips]

Thank you. KE1 is wonderful!