Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express - 44871 & 45407 - 28 January 2012

The two Black Fives are first seen crossing Six Arches Viaduct over the River Wyre as they hurry northwards towards the water stop on 28th January 2012.

The next clip shows them leaving Carnforth as they accelerate along the flat before the arduous climb ahead.

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• 45407
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[TheStephengthompson]

Great shots Frank , top locations to catch the fives in full flow with that cracking exhaust hanging in the cold air. Steve

[TheDoodyman]

@TheStephengthompson - Thanks, Steve. Those black fives are cracking machines. Regards Frank.

[stuvids]

Excellent video Frank and a nice choice of locations! The 5's certainly put on a fantastic show.

Thanks for Sharing!

[TheDoodyman]

@stuvids - Thanks very much, Stuart. You're right! If that performance was a sign of things to come, we're in for a good year. Regards Frank.

[MrFlobblewobble]

hi i was on this tour 2nd coach from rear and i have a caravan at six arches. nice to see your video of these locos working well. I watch many a tour passing when we are up there

[TheDoodyman]

@The19400812 - Thanks, Peter. I'm okay at present. Hope things are good with you. It looks like we are going to be busy for the next few weeks so we may well meet up. Hope so. All the best - Frank.

[The19400812]

@TheDoodyman Nice one Frank,good to see you out and about,hope you are well,hope to meet soon for a natter.Peter.

[TheDoodyman]

@lancasterrach - Thanks, Rach. Isn't it about time you dusted your camera off and got yourself to the East Coast mainline? - Dad xx

[lancasterrach]

Lovely video Dad - all the smoke looks stunning - nice angle at Six Arches too - looking forward to the next one - Rach :) xxx

[TheDoodyman]

@981smithy - Thanks very much, Phil. The exhaust today was incredible on all the videos. What a sight they were. Regards Frank.