9600 GWR 57xx Class 0-6-0 Pannier Tank - test run

NOTE: If this video sticks at 1:04 please use this URL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fSdjZD9jnw&fmt=18

Tyselys GWR 57xx Class 0-6-0 Pannier Tank on it's light engine test run from Tysely to Startford-on-avon and return. Filmed at Shirley station, where a unit thing sat there and spoilt the sound and on the return a near Danzely. 4th November 2009.

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• tysely
• stratford
• pannier
• tank
• 9600
• steam
• train
• rail
• railway
• gwr
• 57xx
• test

[SteamAgePictures]

Well done, Bill. First with the news! Slightly surprised you went for a station shot on the outward, but it works OK. The last shot is my favourite, though. It gives a great impression of speed, with those small wheels, though I don't suppose it was really more than 50mph, possibly less.

[steamvideo]

Thanks Mark. Time was marching on, I didn't know the area and hadn't found a suitable location, so I had to settle for Shirley. On reflection I should have gone to Earlswood, as I wouldn't have had that unit and tamper in the frame then.

[steamvideo]

Thanks for all the comments everyone.

I agree it is fantastic to see a pannier on the mainline at speed, just wished I could have been on board tonight. Must make sure I get out on the 14th for Ironbridge.

I take it that this video plays ok for you all. I'm having a problem, it seems to 'stick' as 9600 just after passes under the bridge in the first shot. It continues to load but will not play past this point. Anyone any idea's?

[MG06ZT]

Great vid, 5*. I was at Earlswood and Danzey stations. For the record I believe it's a 5700 class.

[steamvideo]

You are of corse correct, that'll teach me for copying & pasting

[ShaurntheSheep]

wow that look wicked, you normally see tender engines but seeing a tank engine is just so different I love it

p.s core how many is in that cab lol

[1066graham]

I think you are right . No optical illusion there.

[colliecandle]

Excellent shots especially panoramic view - excellent loco !

[HughFromAlice]

Great vid TU :-)

Is it an optical illusion [ ?  :-) ] but that little Pannier tank seems to be going about the same speed - if not faster - than an XPT?????? Well, in my mind's eye, that is!!!!

[WhyAyeMann]

There is more poetry in the rush of a single

railroad train across the continent than in

all the gory story of burning Troy ............

—Joaquin Miller

[trainlover658]

1:48 lol, just add some runaway trucks behind her and we got a re-enactment from the scene "a close shave" :P

[DAKOTA56777]

At least at the begging the end it might be going 50.

[DAKOTA56777]

It depends the top speed of most pannier tanks are 55-60 MPH, but it's not going top speed from the turns and hills.