Help for Heroes Tour departs Lancaster - 27 March 2010

8F 48151 pilots Britannia Class 70013 Oliver Cromwell, running as 70048 The Territorial Army, as they depart Lancaster station with, 'The Help for Heroes Tour', on Saturday 27 March 2010.

Please now watch the departure from the platform side at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RnlzqLR9-0

Both locomotives were immaculately turned out for the occasion and were filmed from step ladders in the station car park.

Help for Heroes is a non-political organisation formed to help those who have been wounded in Britain's current conflicts. If you would like to make a donation please visit: wwwhelpforheroes.org.uk
where details can be found on how to donate by mail, phone, on-line or by text.

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[stestepney]

Nice vid tellem to get their own stepladder

[TheDoodyman]

Haha, thanks very much - Frank.

[robmasterman]

What a magnificent sight Frank, and you captured it superbly..they've certainly pulled out all the stops to get the 8F to that standard...5* Bob

[TheDoodyman]

Thank you, Bob. As you say it was a magnificent sight.....I just wonder what it would have been like with the Scot - Frank.

[rab4472]

Nice footage Frank, and as you say the locos looked great -- a credit to all concerned.

Mike

[TheDoodyman]

Thanks, Mike - what a difference in 48151's appearance from just over a week ago - Frank.

[LMSStanier]

@TheDoodyman Wow!! The cheek!!

[TheDoodyman]

Thanks, David. I missed the whistles and initial start because of an old chap who had borrowed the ladder for a still shot, then just stood watching. I had to shout at him to get off. Last time I do that! - Frank.

[LMSStanier]

That's a superb start and sound from both locomotives. Well filmed, Frank. Those step ladders came in useful.