44871 & 45407 - Double Headed Black Fives Compilation

[@edmundcarew7235]

The sequences are beautifully filmed, including in fog. The shots from 2.11 of an autumnal double-header are, like so much of your work, professional in quality and could easily be picked up by any subscription or free-to-air television network. Like watching a good movie. The locos are truly magnificent.

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Edmund, glad you enjoyed it and thanks as always for your kind words, a lot of these shots could be described as a touch dated, as we wasn't using our better cameras back then. Regards, Liam

[@BenCurrington]

Horton in Ribblesdale - that has got to be one of the most stunning bits of railway footage I've ever seen, the cloud slowly building and advancing towards us with the train, until it envelops us then clears. Watched it twice!

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Ben, that's Very kind of you. Glad you enjoyed that particular scene. Its on of favourites too.

[@stuartcambell-frazer8863]

What a wonderful video selection. Thank you for showing this on here.

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Our pleasure!

[@johnbrandom4400]

Marsh Steam, me and my steam friends always love your videos, but this compilation of the Black Fives is absolutely superb. I think my neighbours think l have a huge train set as l turn the volume up!!!!. Keep them coming, wonderful stuff

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

John, really glad to hear you enjoyed the video. I bet your neighbours love you ? Ha ha

[@johnbrandom4400]

They have only bought platform tickets!!! Love the Rood Ashton Hall video. Cheers John Stony Steamers MK

[@johnbratley6926]

Back in the late 50's on still summer nights I would hear the black 5's setting off from the Bidston iron ore berth with a huge rake of hopper wagons to go to the Shotton steel works. It was an amazing sound as they got up speed. They were replaced by diesels working double headed. The only problem was they sometimes failed to decelerate enough at Shotton junction and derailed. The diesels had to sound their horn to get switched back on to the main line if they thought they wouldn't make it.

[@davidreid5672]

Superb footage of my favourite class of locomotive.

[@robmasterman]

A wonderful compilation of these stalwarts of Main Line steam Liam, and a good watch when there is so little Steam around at the moment....Regards...Bob

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Thanks Bob, hope to see these engines back out towards the end of the year.

[@SecondValveSteam]

An excellent compilation of the 'Riley Twins' Phil and Liam. There are a fine pair of LMS Locos. I loved the shot at 2:06, probably my favourite. Regards. Cameron

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Thanks very much Cameron. The shot at 2.06 was also a favourite of mine too !

[@grayslady]

Every shot was fantastic--all the different forms of light and shadow. And, of course, the magnificent engines. Thank you so much.

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Thanks for the kind the comment. You are very welcome.

[@WestCountrySteamVideos]

Great video mate :) superb camera work! and excellent whistle in the first shot!

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Cheers mate. It was a nice way to start the video, with a good old Doppler !

[@sam8alex12]

Absolutely B marvellous, they made beautiful sounds together. THANK YOU BOTH

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Ernest, you just can't go wrong when these workhorses are paired together. Thanks as always.

[@stephensmith799]

Mr. Coleman’s finest loco design!

[@miscellaneous.7127]

They are two fantastic locos! Keep it up!! :)

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

They certainly are. Thanks for watching & commenting.

[@Bruno.Trains]

Superb Compilation. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍

[@peterbuckley265]

YES BUT TOTALLY SPOILT WITH NO LOCATIONS DETAILS..

[@RailAdventUK]

Superb compilation! Keep up the good work

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Thanks as always.

[@engineer17151]

Great video, you put so much planning into them, I sense that. I know weather is often fortuetous on the day but the shots at 4.10 early on with sidelighting are awesome and atmospheric. Again later in the video you even managed to pick up track reflection. The night shots good also. Excellent quality as usual Liam ... treat to watch.

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Thanks Rog, I've been fortunate to capture some real nice scenes with the Black Fives and they always put on a good show. Once again, thanks for watching & commenting. It's much appreciated. Regards, Liam

[@BrianSeaman]

Just brilliant - the sight, sound and atmosphere of your compilation is ace. Thank you :)

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Brian, thanks for the nice comment. Glad you enjoyed it. Regards, Liam

[@johngoodwin34]

Really enjoyed it too. Memories of going down to Totnes Devon to visit my Auntie from Britol TM during and after the War.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Excellent, I really enjoyed watching this video.

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Thanks Tim. Good to hear.

[@stuartcambell-frazer8863]

One question though, the majority of the diesel locos on the back, were they 47's or 57's?

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Both, though the majority are 47's

[@Duececoupe]

Fantastic video!👍👌👏

[@briancox3691]

Absolutely superb! The compilation was a great idea. I loved it! But I have a question. 45407 seems to have a nameplate. When I was a keen train-spotting kid, in the late forties(!), I don't think any Black 5 had a name (or nameplate)... Has something changed in the few days that have elapsed since my train spotting? Can anyone enlighten me please...

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Thanks very much Brian. I guess the owner of the loco just fancied having a named loco. The name of 45407 is Lancashire Fusilier. I can't really answer your question correctly as I was not around in the glory days ! Regards, Liam

[@briancox3691]

Liam Thanks for your answer. Please don't bother to answer this one. It's just to let you know that I shall investigate and inform you if I find the answer. I'm certain that no Black 5 was named when they were operational. I also think that "Lancashire Fusilier" was a Royal Scot class loco. My immediate thought is therefore that the nameplate of a scrapped Royal Scot may have been transferred to 45407... Hmm, interesting... for me anyway!

[@briancox3691]

Liam, again don't bother to answer. I've investigated this Black 5 names question, partly to check my memory as a train spotting kid, nearly 70 years ago. Anyway here goes: As I suspected, "Lancashire Fusilier" was originally the name of Royal Scot class 46119 (withdrawn in 1963). How's that for a 70-year memory! It transpires that five Black 5s were named during their operational service (I didn't know that, but I still think they were actually named "after my time", and not when first built). And another seven were given names while in preservation. So, although I haven't been able to confirm it, it seems highly probable that, sometime after 1963, the former 46119 nameplates were transferred to 45407.

[@Hornhausen]

Nice video.

[@Jake_2025_K4]

What FriendShip Does Rex And Bert my OC

[@elizabethhall648]

Hi I would like know how many black 5 steam locomotives have name plate please many thanks liz in North hykeham lincoln

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

I can only think of four Black Fives that were named in preservation. 45428 'Eric Treacy' 45407 'Lancashire Fusilier' 45231 'Sherwood Forester' 45305 'Alderman E Draper'

[@elizabethhall648]

@@MarshSteamVideosTM hi many thanks for your reply are they all owned by Mr.Ian Riley at all. I enjoyed your video very much , I had the good fortune to see 44871 in Lincoln at Christmas in 2018 and I also saw Eric Treacy when visit g BY MR a few years ago. Thanks again Liz Hall ps your videos ate excellent

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

I think he owns three, his main two are 44871 & 45407

[@elizabethhall648]

@@MarshSteamVideosTM hi thanks so much keep up the fantastic videos liz hall

[@Guard_Amos]

Rileys twins always put on a good show

[@lewisallin3956]

Wonderful video, how come 44871 is always leading or most of the time is leading?

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Cheers mate ! Possibly because it's the stronger loco, though that's just what gets said !

[@imagreatbigman]

Why are they called Black Fives?

[@SecondValveSteam]

Their power classification was 5MT (Mixed Traffic), and all of the class were painted black. Although some sources say they were nicknamed to distinguish them from the 'Red Fives' (LMS Jubilees). Hope this helps. Cameron

[@trainmaniacstudios8216]

0:45 to 1:10 ....That. is.what. i'm. Freaking. Talking! ABOUT! :D

[@JOSESANTOS2612]

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[@peterdavies4214]

jose santos arribas alonso MN