As long time readers of this and my other blogs will know I've been trying to catch a steam engine passing along the line at the bottom of my garden since 2009. The first time I just saw smoke, the second time the train was delayed until after it was dark and again I just saw smoke. On the third occasion, I managed a couple of pictures of it crossing the viaduct on it's way out of Penistone having seen smoke as it passed the bottom of the garden. This time, however, I was ready in time and it wasn't delayed. So finally I give you video evidence of not one, but two steam trains going across the bottom of our garden.
As long time readers of this and my other blogs will know I've been trying to catch a steam engine passing along the line at the bottom of my garden since 2009. The 
They are beauties. What are they? Black Fives.
ReplyDeleteYes, they are LMS Black Fives, specifically 44871 and 45407 "The Lancashire Fusilier".
DeleteWhat a sight! I imagine that was quite something at close hand. Is it an uphill grade past your house, as they seemed to be working hard with that train? Thanks for posting this!
ReplyDeleteThere is a slight up hill gradient past our house, although as they slowed at the station I'm amazed they were working as hard as they were. Mind you the train schedule info seems to suggest a train of 715 tonnes but I've no idea if that is correct or not. Even if it is flatter near us they have basically climbed all the way from Sheffield including gradients of 1 in 50 in some places. You have to remember it's been passing through an area (possibly not the exact same line I'm not sure) that used to see a Garratt in use on the coal trains!
DeleteIt was good to finally get to see it, especially as looking at a full size steam engine is much easier on the eyes then focusing on the tiny diesel loco of recent posts!
That was such a flashback to my youth.Even the 'right' coloured coaches. A double header! I didn't see many of them on the line through Broad Green: just the occasional long goods train if my memory is correct. The microphone on your camera is good. The birdsong and the sound of the train a minute or so before it appeared: that anticipation was quite gripping.
ReplyDeleteI think Bryony possibly preferred the birdsong. I must admit I was amazed how well it picked up the sound. We are in a valley which helps to funnel the sound. I started recording as soon as I could hear it, but was amazed that you can hear it right from the start on the video as well.
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