Absolutely fantastic captures there. This loco never disappoints and is undoubtedly the standout mainline performer. That barnstorming pass through Andover at the end sums it up - outstanding!
@TheSouthernerYTChannel2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! She's a real credit to the MNLPS; always immaculate, always in fine fettle. That shot through Andover was a true testament to the class.
@johnston905110 ай бұрын
That last shot. With no diesel assist, incredible machine
@garryferrington811 Жыл бұрын
I love the way these engines are run fast. I'm envious.
@keithw60262 жыл бұрын
Brilliant shots and superb quality, many thanks for posting. It's great to see a Merchant Navy with correct disc headcode and headboard without the cumbersome box at the rear. Looks pretty fair on Honiton, always a problem to the original very heavy ACE. The last time I saw that train here was behind 35024 in original spamcan condition. This brings back great memories. Thanks again.
@gainsbourg662 жыл бұрын
That last shot at Andover is one of the best I've seen of steam in preservation
@rjbworkshop2 жыл бұрын
I think you might be right there, would have been amazing to have been there in person but I'll just have to settle for watching it on a loop :-)
@railfreightdrivergallagherGBRf2 жыл бұрын
83mph in the final shot.... A Bullied Pacific just looks & sounds the business at speed. Can't wait to work one again later this year on the main line. Superb video 👍🏻
@TheSouthernerYTChannel2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it. I'm sure it'll be worth the wait; what tour will you be working?
@railfreightdrivergallagherGBRf2 жыл бұрын
@@TheSouthernerYTChannel I'll be working for LSL all being well so 34046 Braunton will be my steed. Have to keep my certificate up to be a main line driver on steam.
@martingannon18322 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your filming outstanding performance of Clan Line those on board had a great trip
@TheSouthernerYTChannel2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed both the video and the trip.
@edmundcarew72352 жыл бұрын
I am in Melbourne, c.17000km away (winter) so you've warmed the cockles of my heart with superb filming, The stack talk at 5:25: just great, and terrific to observe the tour without a diesel.
@RobertZarywacz2 жыл бұрын
Enjoying watching this from Ilfracombe, sadly cut off from the rail network in 1970. We were lucky enough to travel here on holiday by diesel in 1969, but what a joy it must have been to travel here from Waterloo behind one of these locomotives.
@keithsewell83892 жыл бұрын
When I lived in SE London this magnificent locomotive regularly passed by where I lived. Also from Melbourne.
@Retaud212 жыл бұрын
Fantastic film of a fantastic locomotive. I was on the train and between Exeter and Bristol the speed did not drop below 73 mph over 50 miles. Great footage of a memorable run!
@TheSouthernerYTChannel2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much, John! Credit to the Merchant, that. And all the dedicated individuals that keep her in fine fettle. Glad you enjoyed the video.
@bussesandtrains12182 жыл бұрын
Magnificent.
@TheSouthernerYTChannel2 жыл бұрын
Cheers
@johnbarrance49262 жыл бұрын
The best sequence was the second to last approaching Upton Scudamore Summit, I was privileged to be on the footplate for that, I did give a wave. No sand used and no slipping jus the power of a Merchant Navy. The fireman had it on the red line all the way, you will notice the safety valves just feathering
@Timothy29632 жыл бұрын
Your film are all so wonderfully shot, thank you so much for the time and effort you put into them! The 're-built' Merchant Navy really is a fabulous engine.
@TheSouthernerYTChannel2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! The kind words are greatly appreciated. A fantastic design, and a locomotive well looked after by its owners.
@brianhopwood3024Ай бұрын
Much as I am an LMS man re locos and a supporter of WCRC to boot, I cannot deny that this is one heck of a fine specimen. Wish it came up north from time to time though
@oldgittarist2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful, my earliest memories of mainline steam as a 5/6 yr old were of the ACE steaming through the cutting at the bottom of my uncle's garden in Andover!
@TheSouthernerYTChannel2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video
@Timothy2963 Жыл бұрын
My goodness Clan Line was really flying through that last station!
@mrmrst90202 жыл бұрын
Fantastic footage best I’ve seen so far amazing you captured her in her full glory 👍👍
@TheSouthernerYTChannel2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, the kind words are greatly appreciated
@mikecawood2 жыл бұрын
The great sound of a 3-cylinder steam loco.
@oldfart63182 жыл бұрын
Wonderful record of her performance. She looks and sounds to be in fine fettle.
@TheSouthernerYTChannel2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. She sure does; a credit to the group behind her.
@MrSpaceman11112 жыл бұрын
Amazing video thank you.
@TheSouthernerYTChannel2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@TheBrickGuy79392 жыл бұрын
I usually try and find fast lines where they will pass for the most thrilling experiences.
@bigmanted9864 Жыл бұрын
I once saw a merchant navy class go past my school once and my friend said it looked like a London Underground train. Gave me permanent mental damage
@barrythedieselelectricstea52172 жыл бұрын
excellent shot👍 that platform in the first shot looks a bit overgrown you would think they would do something about it 🤔
@TheSouthernerYTChannel2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. As said, the island platform is now disused, though still counted in the platform numbers.
@iandocwra11692 жыл бұрын
Nice scenes, including my former home town of New Malden. May I point out that your description says "sight OF sore eyes", when it should be 'FOR'.
@TheSouthernerYTChannel2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Duly corrected
@bobingram69122 жыл бұрын
I think we can safely say she made a good account of herself, despite gradients and weather. Cracking shot through the weeds at Andover, just how a MN should be portrayed. Hope you're all dried out, looked a bit grim out there!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@TheSouthernerYTChannel2 жыл бұрын
It was a breathtaking performance, with the old girl in fine fettle throughout the day; a real credit to the group behind her. On a personal note, one of the best days I've spent chasing a railtour. The shot at Andover had us onlookers speechless. Thankfully dried out eventually.
@SimonTog2 жыл бұрын
Very great, thumbs up :)
@TheSouthernerYTChannel2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@railwayhonza2 жыл бұрын
Nice video! I’ve subscribed
@jakemcallister342 жыл бұрын
Love your videos keep up the good work 👍🏻 will you be down the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway some time.
@TheSouthernerYTChannel2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much, Jake! It's appreciated! I hope so, but we'll see. Fuel costs and other things are putting pressure on frequent long distance trips.
@Backwardlooking2 жыл бұрын
Never cured that smoking. 👍🏻🏴
@stratac302 жыл бұрын
A bit of a lightweight train for Clan Line. It must irritate West Coast Railways they can't stick one their tugs on the back of Clan Line. Great shot of it coming through Andover.
@04clemea2 жыл бұрын
Why would it irritate West Coast to not have a diesel? They were operating the tour and could've happily put a diesel on the back if they wanted. The tour didn't require one, so why would they put one on?
@TheSouthernerYTChannel2 жыл бұрын
Given the necessity for fast running out/in of London, and the steeper gradients out in the south-west, load 10 seemed a fair weight for the day. Never quite understood the whole 'anti-diesel' rhetoric. In almost every circumstance where one is present, it's due to operational necessity be that insurance on a challenging steeply graded route, power to the coach set, heating/air-conditioning, or shunting/positioning manoeuvres. As such, their inclusion can be the deciding point over whether a tour runs at all. In this case, with no need for a reversal on the route, and load 10 being well within the capability of the Merchant, it simply wasn't required. The shot at Andover was breathtaking, the clip doesn't quite do it justice. Glad you enjoyed it.
@billmonteith74962 жыл бұрын
Utterly pointless comment. If you have nothing constructive to say, say nothing. As stated, why would it irritate WCRC? Apart from being just a tad provocative it takes away from some excellent captures of a memorable day. Thank you Southerner. Keep up the good work.
@winco682 жыл бұрын
I’d have thought West Coast would be happy not to have to supply a diesel. Less man hours and a huge fuel saving!