Travelled on the Dalesman from Hellifield Carlisle and return on 31 August 2008 behind 70013. Had an inspection of the footplate at Carlisle. I have fired steam locos since 1980 on ex Tas Govt Railways M and MA Class Pacifics throughout most of Tasmania. Watching firemans technique was good. At least he didn't have to suffer from a bucking and swaying footplate and missing the hole, as is usually the case on Tasrail metals
What a video,i have watched hundreds of steam vids,all bringing back my younger days,but this one really hit the mark i just felt as though i was that fireman,it brought it all back in shovelfulls,and i could feel the heat and the swaying,not to mention the sight and sound.Number one for me,one to keep and savour as a reminder of my prime.Thankyou for cheering up an old codger
Travelled on the Dalesman from Hellifield Carlisle and return on 31 August 2008 behind 70013. Had an inspection of the footplate at Carlisle. I have fired steam locos since 1980 on ex Tas Govt Railways M and MA Class Pacifics throughout most of Tasmania. Watching firemans technique was good. At least he didn't have to suffer from a bucking and swaying footplate and missing the hole, as is usually the case on Tasrail metals
a47en 1 year ago
thanyouu beautiful,
from one who rode on similar engines in te 1960s
Rob
robmcg567 2 years ago
Very impressive video, well done!
JimTLonW6 2 years ago
Just added my video from 19th September 70013 at Birkett Common.
ralph5407 2 years ago
ROCK ON! Fantastic sequence, can really feel the wind and rain and the storming thrash, well done! Many thanks for sharing - great vid.
benracey1 2 years ago
Fine performance - how much was the load (coaches / tons) and the cut-off being used?
steamingworld 2 years ago
Nothing much wrong with a Brit! Great wsure-footed simple two cylinder beastie with a Big Beat.
And the best job in the World is.....?
SteffanLlwyd 2 years ago
What a video,i have watched hundreds of steam vids,all bringing back my younger days,but this one really hit the mark i just felt as though i was that fireman,it brought it all back in shovelfulls,and i could feel the heat and the swaying,not to mention the sight and sound.Number one for me,one to keep and savour as a reminder of my prime.Thankyou for cheering up an old codger
firemanvic36c 3 years ago 2