5043 - The Pride of Swindon - 16.10.10

Never was a railtour more aptly named, as Tyseley's 'Castle' no.5043 'Earl of Mount Edgcumbe' puts in a stunning performance over the Settle and Carlisle. The tour started at Tyseley with 'The Earl' taking over at Hellifield after an early morning amble from Carnforth. The video opens with the loco and support coach heading north on Friday after noon at Winwick followed by scenes at Hellifield prior to departure. The action proper commences at Blea Moor on the outward journey and then Birkett Common and Whalley on the return.
Thanks to all involved with the locomotive at Tyseley and to the crews for such a great performance.
Great to see fellow KZbinrs Steam1989, GreatWestern175 today and I'm glad their visit up north was accompanied by some decent weather. Also good to see Steve Thompson, Chris Taylor (Khankadet) Mike, (Rab4472) and Phil (981smithy) out and about.
Although my title page, prepared on the Friday, shows the steam leg ending at Crewe, in fact the loco stayed on the train returning to Tyseley via Birmingham New Street, with the diesel in front

[@acw71000]

Thanks very much and I hope your Dad enjoys it too. I'm sure he had a wonderful day yesterday. It was certainly a pleasure for me to see (and hear!) 5043 in fine form

[@acw71000]

Thanks very much, it was a shame about the sunset, at this time of year it sets a little further round than in the summer, good job she wasn't ant later though as the light was fading fast. Its been a great year for the Earl with the Bristolian and now this run, all thanks to the professionalism of the Tyseley men.

[@GreatWestern175]

Another excellent caught amount of footages, real nice begining at Blea Moor 'n good to see the old setting is still there. The blitz up Birkett Common no one can deny that! The loco made a real onslaught up the gradient. and a nice silhouette ending to a fine performance of a Great Western Castle. Was great to meet up with you again Austin

[@pedanticmongrel]

Great Western engines are usually impressive on the mainline, but if it's a tyseley one then you know it will just showcase everything the GWR stood for and the performance, combined with the noise and cleaming condition of 5043 has yet again done the GWR proud, excellent video, great choice of locations too. 5 stars!

[@acw71000]

Thanks very much, what a wonderful day it was. As for locations, I do have my tried and tested spots after all these years.

[@acw71000]

Thanks very much Bob, it was a real thrill to witness that yesterday. She is quite an engine isn't she and so well cared for by the guys at Tyseley.

[@robmasterman]

I have been waiting more years than I care to remember to see a GWR loco thrash the S&C Austin, and 5043 has done it. You've captured it brilliantly as expected, and a big thanks for doing so from me....Bob

[@acw71000]

Cheers, she sounded superb today and I was so pleased she proved all the doubters and moaners wrong. The ghosts of Brunel and Collett would have been looking on witha smile on their faces I reckon.

[@acw71000]

Thanks very much Brian, its wonderful to see the crews enthusiasm for this run and Tyseley obviously maintain the loco to their usual very high standard

[@acw71000]

Thank you, an element of good fortune involved as there was just enough light

[@Nevalti]

Excellent. A beautiful image at the end - crossing the viaduct. That would maker a brilliant 'still' photo too.

[@MrStapletonRoad]

It was emotional, and your closing shot...well what can I say, I will watch it again and again. Thanks for being there and sharing it with us. Eddie

[@MsDiscovery3]

Lovely to watch these videos of 5043 I used to be a fireman on WR at Wolverhampton and have worked on 5043 Trevor Binnersley

[@acw71000]

Thanks very much Jeff, I would say it was one of the best performances I have had the pleasure to film for many years. It will certainly stick in the memory banks for a long time

[@acw71000]

Thanks very much Eddie, I've filmed a lot of steam down the years and this run will certainly stick in the mind. Touch and go for the last shot with the Earl being held before Whalley and the light fading fast!

[@BritishLocoFilms]

Brillant Shots, a GWR beat Settle & Carlisle line normally GWR loco fail over the shap & Settle & Carlisle. But 5043 has proved it wrong. she looks a beast over the line.

[@acw71000]

Thank you very much Mike, 5043 is a magnificent loco and so well looked after by the Tyseley boys. I wonder if all of us who filmed this run felt the spirits of Brunel and Collett saying 'Don't dare mess up!'

[@NN2Blue]

Austin, another fine video collection. Having performed outstandingly, EoME seems to have brought the best out of the "regulars" who chase steam in the North! - Thanks for sharing! - Mike

[@acw71000]

Thanks very much Mike, I was pleased with Whalley after a quick (but legal) sprint from Birkett

[@782sirbrian]

Lovely film Austin ! a magificent effort by all concerned the loco sounds great. Thanks for sharing Brian