5820 'Big Jim' Footplate Express (Part 2)

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[@khankadet]

A lovely treat and privilege to be allowed to travel on the footplate David. Something I'll never achieve again so thanks for sharing the experience with us. The loco seemed to have quite a swift acceleration and pleasing sound. Chris

[@Linesider1]

Many thanks Chris - it was a lovely day. My brother and I arranged a footplate experience day for my Dad, and I was lucky to be allowed on the footplate for the final run up the valley. 5820 is an impressive engine, and the driver commented that he'd love to let it loose on the S&C - I'd love to see that! Thanks again, David.

[@EMuksteam]

Brilliant shots David What a great opportunity you had in traveling on the footplate of this lovely locomotive. A great day for you, and one to remember. Best wishes C&A

[@Linesider1]

Many thanks C&A, it was a lovely day.

[@STEVEHARLEY1956]

This is one Footplate ride i would have loved too David....Huge fan of the S160's....Great video ...well filmed....Steve.-:)

[@Linesider1]

Many thanks Steve - I wasn't much of a fan but I am now!

[@MrVinnyh]

The K&WVR is a great (little) railway not too short or long (for the children) nice steep climb with great views and stations, had a cab ride in a class 20 a couple of years ago super. Your film also takes me back to younger days of firing on the Colne Valley Railway, K&ESR and NYMR, only trouble was all WD 0-6-0ST Austerities, at least I know the class well!

[@Linesider1]

Many thanks Vince - and I agree it's a fantastic line.

[@mattseymour8637]

Great sounding loco! Love her whistle.....

[@sebjelly5782]

Same

[@TaraGautam-v9i]

It is a he😅

[@robmasterman]

What a privilege David, wonderful footage...Bob

[@Linesider1]

Many thanks Bob - paid for this one, but worth every penny!

[@gozmozdonylakatos3842]

In Hungary, the S160 Steam Locomotive received the 411 Series. The Hungarian railroadmen gave him Truman a nickname.

[@GWR6029]

Great video, love the S160s their chime whistle is the best. But this part 2 confuses me a little. In part 1 5820 is seen with the regulator mounted on the backhead of the boiler/ firebox. In this she's now got a roof mounted regulator.

[@AndreiTupolev]

I've just had a look at that again, It's mounted on the back of the firebox but you pull it out to open it, appears to be the case.

[@Linesider1]

Andrei is correct - it's just an optical illusion in that shot - the regulator is mounted to the firebox. Many thanks for your kind comments.

[@clarky2356]

Love the name big Jim

[@AndreiTupolev]

I presume it stopped for the guard to close the gates at Oakworth then? Stormed away from there, interesting how much it rocks from side to side with the pistion strokes.

[@robmasterman]

It's common on most 2 cylinder locos Andrei, hence the development to three cylinder and four cylinder especially on high speed passenger locos, to give a smoother footplate ride for the crews....Bob

[@DINESHGADA]

Awesome

[@cliffleigh7450]

Ummmm..........where's Part 1?

[@Linesider1]

Cliff Leigh Errrr..... no longer available.

[@cliffleigh7450]

@@Linesider1 Was part one the departure from Keighley?