46115 massive slip on Shap on The WCME 8/3/14.

LMS 46115 Scots Guardsman takes charge of The Railway Touring Companies last Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express of 2014 from Carnforth over Shap to Carlisle and back to London Euston via the Settle and Carlisle line later the same afternoon.46115 is seen near Shap summit with a massive slip from 46115 happening right in front of me . I decided to let the cameras roll and stand back and watch and I am glad I did as I witnessed Gordon Hodgson and the crew fighting the slip in the cab .The return leg on the S&C sees 46115 at Cumwhinton and at a sunny Birkett common after the water stop at Appleby .Best watched in 720hd.

[@981smithy]

Cracking collection of shots Steve and top marks to Mr Hodgson and crew for keeping the Scot going through the slip. Thanks for sharing.....................Regards Phil.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Cheers Phil , it was strange to be standing watching the action rather than looking into a small screen so I was able to see it more clearly . I must be a jinx on locos slipping LOL .

[@981smithy]

You don't carry a oil can with you Steve for the railhead?

[@robmasterman]

What a way to bow out Steve, Well done to Gordon for his superb driving skills to control that slip, and congratulations to you Steve, for being at the right place at the right time....Bob

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thank you Bob , I had planned to film at Salterwath but it was very windy so decided to do the summit and compare the run from a few weeks ago of 46115 so it was a good choice. The crew did a superb job in stopping the slip I must agree . Steve

[@mixer1949]

I was on that train and thought of the dry cleaning bill for the footplate crew when she slipped! All credit to them for preventing 46115 doing herself some damage. Very nice pictures indeed.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks for the kind comment , I agree I bet the crew did have a few palpitations when she slipped badly but like you say a great job in stopping any damage . Steve

[@stevenbuckley6735]

Real locos! - I was only born in 1971 and missed everything first time around... I still have trouble imagining these beautiful machines were an everyday method of transport. Wonderful stuff.

[@TheStephengthompson]

+Steven Buckley Thanks Steve , just one of those days when the sound was amazing from the Scot . Regards Steve

[@thomas1140]

Awesome video - Honest toil from one of the greats - no pesky diesel nursemaid the rear - makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up - brings back happy memories of my serious 1950's loco-spotting days. Thank you sir for posting.

[@TheStephengthompson]

thomas1140 Thanks Thomas, it was a joy to be there and witness the awesome sound from the Scot that could be heard for minutes before she appeared . Steve

[@TheStephengthompson]

+thomas1140 Thanks Thomas , sorry for the late reply . It was some experience I must admit and good just to see it happen .

[@ragl1]

Cracking video Steve. that slip was well caught by the driver, we heard it 6 coaches back on the train. S'funny, but it slipped at exactly the same place last week - drat those flange greasers!! Anyway, a superlative performance by crew and engine. Many thanks for sharing. Cheers Alan

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Alan , I had been told that she had slipped slightly at the same place the week before so was waiting for something similar but not that much though . Steve

[@stuvids]

Excellent video Steve! Well done to Gordon and the crew and controlling the the slip. Certainly would of been a drastic outcome if the slip had continued. Lucky with the sun at Birkett which made for a nice clip. 46115 is certainly on fine form for this season and she does sound lovely. Thanks for Sharing!

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Stu, the crew and Gordon reacted lightning fast and saved a disaster perhaps . The sun was a bonus at Birkett I must admit just hope she does the Fellsman on the 15th of July as some friends and myself are on it . Steve

[@SteamingAroundTheMidlands]

Superb stuff Steve, that certainly was a massive slip but full credit goes to the crew for keeping it under control. The Scot has done a fine job on the WCME this year and that superb spring sun at Birkett has ended off the season nicely. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thank you Sam, a superb job by all on the footplate to stop the slip as clearly they were not expecting it .

[@rab4472]

Wow Steve, never seen a slip at that spot before and all credit to the crew That's wonderful spring sunshine at Birkett, nicely captured Mike

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Mike , it was something I have never seen before so it was a superb job by the crew to stop the slip so fast . Birkett was a nice bonus with the late setting sun .

[@6109river]

beautiful country side and this what the grass looks like her at the moment, haven't had any rain for 5 month. you've left the best last, thank you for sharing

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks for the kind comments ,the Scot makes a fantastic sound as is a joy to see and film. Steve

[@pistonvalve]

That was a massive slip at Shap summit, must have spooked the crew a bit. Thanks for posting Steve.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Stuart , I was expecting a slight slip as I believe she slipped in the same place the week before but nothing along those lines I must admit , .

[@clivemeredith1567]

The exhaust blast from 46115 is spine tingling - she's a very powerful loco. Agree the driver did a quick job of dumping the excess steam when she went into that massive slip, could have done a lot of damage to the loco. Hope Network Rail advise steam drivers of these lubricating areas/rails, probably not knowing how they work!!!

[@TheStephengthompson]

+Clive Meredith Thanks Clive , sorry for the late reply . The sound was unbelievable from the Scot at the summit I must admit and one of those I was there moments ! Regards Steve

[@STEVEHARLEY1956]

They certainly controlled that slip well....great video.....Steve.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Steve , the crew did a splendid job in stopping it so fast I thought .

[@BrianSeaman]

What a moment to capture - and well done to the crew for their quick response too. Excellent footage! You certainly have some great vantage points. We don't seem to have quite so many on the steam hauled tours in Surrey, other than bridges, the water stop, or platforms.

[@jskkenyon8184]

Fantastic capture Steve of that slip great set of shots, thanks for sharing. James

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks James , it was something I have never seen like that before so with standing watching for a change I managed to see the crew fight the slip . Steve

[@lynnthrop7544]

Excellent captures Stephen !!! Superb steam 😊x

[@MrSteamMad]

Supper viewing Steve. The Scot sounds orsum on that trip. Thank you for your time and effort taken in these great video's. All the best Barry

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Barry , I could hear the roar from 46115 for ages at the summit and it was fantastic . Steve

[@acw71000]

Excellent Steve, that slip was controlled so well, bet you're glad you decided to film at the summit. Good spot of sunlight too at Birkett

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thank you Austin, I had not planned on the Summit but thought I would compare the performance to the last time and glad I did .

[@Cazdeltic55002]

Great video Steve, liked the shots at Shap summit and well done to the crew for recovering that slip.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks for the kind comments as they are much appreciated . A super quick job by the crew to stop the slip so fast . Steve

[@allan5919]

An excellent video Stephen and quite dramatic footage on the Shap incline there that you captured. Most enjoyable viewing! Allan.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Allan , right place right time for me again plus I must be a jinx as the locos seem to slip when I am about !

[@EMuksteam]

Superb Steve ,Great capture the huge slip, right place right time. Well done to the crew keeping the momentum .Fantastic last shot with the sun out.(C&A)

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks C&A , I was glad the second camera caught more action than the first one plus it was nice to stand back and watch the event rather than peer into a small lcd screen .

[@khankadet]

How I hate to hear wheels started to spin Steve. But well done to those on the footplate for getting on top of it. A great performance from SG throughout the day on this evidence. Thanks for sharing. Chris

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Chris, must admit it is not a nice noise but thankfully no damage done. I thought the Scot over the last two tours has been outstanding . Regards Steve

[@portobellotent]

Great video! Amazing scenery between 3:00 and 4:00 ! Would make a great still picture ! Thanks for sharing, Seb

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Seb , the scenery around Mallerstang and Kirkby stephen does make for great stills and video I must admit .

[@robertpowell8309]

That's a well trained crew.. 9 seconds to realize, dump steam and get her under control is impressive.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Robert , I agree fast action by all especially from the old hand in driver Gordon Hodgson who was a BR driver in his early years .

[@Linesider1]

A wonderful sequence of shots Steve - again providing a real flavour of the variety of today's run. An impressive speed and sound at Shap, and the slip looked (to my layman's eye) to be very well controlled. I guess Mr. Hodgson didn't have time to wave today ;) Many thanks, David

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks David, it was strange just standing back watching for a change so I was able to see first hand all the action with Gordon winding the reverser by the look of things but I could have been wrong . The sound from 46115 on the approach was something magical I must admit . Steve

[@mattseymour8637]

Good capture and great control from the loco crew. Straight on with the drain cocks. They usually work and quickly slamming shut the regulator then applying sand

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Matt , yes indeed as Gordon Hodgson who was driving did a fantastic quick thinking job to control the slip mind you as an BR man he certainly knows his stuff. Regards Steve. Sorry for the late response.

[@mattseymour8637]

@@TheStephengthompson yeah it's nice to see proper driving and not bad driving Which can be seen. He will know what he is doing then

[@fatheribrahim11]

Glad no damage done! Thanks for good video again.

[@TheStephengthompson]

My pleasure so a big thank you for the comment and for taking the time to watch. Regards Steve

[@balmesh]

Well done Steve. Good work by the train crew and you had to be pretty slippy yourself to get around all these locations! . . . . . . Alan

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Alan, a few miles covered but well worth it as ever . Steve

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

I can hear the driver struggling for grip and that’s a one massive wheel slippage

[@snowjohnb]

Grand stuff. what a slip!

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks John, I seem to be always around when a slip happens somehow .

[@snowjohnb]

TheStephengthompson It's that Lynx spray you squirt on the line before hand that does it! John

[@locomotive67]

HI Steve ,Nice filming ,My brother had just got off BLUE PETER at Durham to make his connection for Lon. & heard it blow up..Dave

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Dave , thankfully the crew stopped the slip fast so no damage done . Steve

[@locomotive67]

Hi Steve Thanks for reply.There is a video on u-tube filmed on the train..Cheers ave

[@BrecklandSteam]

fantastic sound! Really love this loco to visit the East of England sometime!

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks for the kind words, hope the Scot visits you soon . Regards Steve

[@madpetrolhead]

Real nice video, I din't pick up the slip, must have been very well controlled as it wasn't that noticeable.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Cheers Ken, it was a fair old noise coming from 46115 on the climb towards me I must admit and a joy to see and hear . Steve

[@tulyar1043]

That wheelslip was caused by a railflange lubricater pumping out too much grease and this caused the wheels of 46115 to lose their grip on the rail hence the massive slip. Even diesels and electric locomotives and units can suffer from this.

[@MrKnowwun]

Good stuff, I bet the crew had a brown trouser moment there, clearly unexpected, and at the moment they were pouring on the power they had to do some fast work to prevent priming.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks for the kind comment , with standing back and watching the action I could see the crew fighting to control her with the driver looking to be winding the reverser .

[@MrKnowwun]

threw open the drain cocks too from the look of it.

[@TimeMeddler]

Absolutely beautiful music!

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks for the kind comment and it was a joy to listen to the Scot especially on Shap. Steve

[@bez81022]

Grand stuff !!!

[@TheStephengthompson]

Cheers Phil , glad you liked the action . Steve

[@Spalterbockl]

Nice one, thank you for posting it!

[@TheStephengthompson]

My pleasure , glad you enjoyed . Steve

[@mickd6942]

whats that train sound sir , thats zulus private

[@nigelterry9299]

Wow..... just wow......

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Nigel, it was a joy to be there I must admit and very sorry for the late response. Regards Steve

[@CGT867]

Look at all the grease/oil along the inside rail at that exact location!

[@TheStephengthompson]

That is right on the spot of the flange lubricator and I was talking with the driver a few weeks ago and he told me he normally waits for the locos to slip there but that time it caught him out .

[@brucewilliams2267]

got the taps open fast in case she primed, would have never got the regulator shut if she did

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Bruce , that was Gordon Hodgson driving and his years of driving all steam loco types came as second nature I would think .

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Bruce , yes Gordon managed to be fast and on the ball . Regards Steve

[@nigelterry9299]

The crew certainly k ow their stuff, well done! Could have been another Blue Peter there.......

[@TheStephengthompson]

I did think at the time oh no another Blue Peter !

[@nigelterry9299]

Running on two cylinders would not help adhesion. Taken during the period when the middle cylinder was blanked off.

[@deeremeyer1753]

Really? That had to have had some serious consequences as far as power balance and power, didn't it? What was the reason for blanking off the middle cylinder?

[@HughFromAlice]

Really interesting shots. Mighty fast reaction so soon after the slip started by an alert crew as it looks like somebody's first priority was to throw open the cylinder drain cocks, because you could imagine with that sort of power on that the chances of water getting pulled into the cylinders from a slip like that must flashed vividly through their minds! …☁☁☁⁘⁙☁☁⁙..☁……Hᴜɢʜ….Lɪᴋᴇᴅ…..ツ

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Hugh , the footplate crew did a great job and probably saved 46115 from some serious damage .

[@douglashodgson8379]

That's my granddad driving.

[@TheStephengthompson]

+Douglas Hodgson Thanks Douglas , I met your grandad in Crewe the night before he drove 46233 over Shap on the Citadel tour in 2012 and he kindly invited the wife and myself to the local pub with his fireman. What a fantastic funny and very kind man and you must be very proud of him as he is a true gent .

[@douglashodgson8379]

+TheStephengthompson That was a very nice thing to say. :) I am very proud of him and I hope he'll keep driving for many years to come. :)

[@tsangpogorge]

1:34 is that the slip?

[@TheStephengthompson]

+tsangpogorge It actually starts at 1-31 in the second camera angle with the driver managing to get it under control around 1-40 ish . Regards Steve

[@tsangpogorge]

thank you, is there a diesel rescue loco shadowing these steam specials?

[@TheStephengthompson]

+tsangpogorge Now and again but not as a rule . Regards Steve

[@kennethmoxon7337]

Hi guys well don't you think it time to end the use of steam trains they are interesting to look at, but slipping, clouds of smoke stalling on inclines, what use are they any more, historic reasons, but that's not a good reason that's just dreaming of the past it connot come back an should not

[@TheStephengthompson]

Your entitled to your opinion but I’d strongly say no to the end of steam on the mainline which won’t happen for a while yet thankfully.