steam train at speed 95

71000 Duke of Gloucester blasts through Wolverton, just north of Milton Keynes, on her way to Shrewsbury. I remember her heading a London stopping train in 1963, which I rode on from Wolverton to Bletchley. It was probably one of her last British Railways duties. It's been a great comeback!

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[willhayfield]

Hi, there was a small crowd around me - and I didn't want to disturb their view - as they had obligingly stayed behind my tripod! Incidentally I uploaded this clip in HD ('steam train at speed 95 in HD')...a better image. There are views looking the other way 'Wolverton station' neat but not too exciting these days.

[willhayfield]

Hi James - there was pretty much a stunned silence from the platform-enders. The Duke certainly seemed to be in great form.

[jiggy588]

this is Sweet

[Nigel16032009]

Blink and you miss it!

[ejparrott]

I caught her the same day at Rugby....not quite that impressive though!! Video is on here if you want to see it.

[willibill1]

Iam not sure eather what speed she was doing, bur it was haulling balls!

[Chafford1]

@trainlover658 I would say about 60mph

[CCTCR]

Almost spiritual, but why not pan with the train so those of us who don't live in lovely England can see more of the scene?

[noelist]

brilliant whistle, love to hear the Doppler effect.

[locomotive67]

great shot

[simonthebailey]

Epic, I saw her at Blackheath on her run down to collect the stock. No Diesel on the back. Great Vid. Thanks for sharing.