60007 Sir Nigel Gresley storms Doncaster with The Christmas White Rose! + 44871 & 45596 | 16/11/24

[@anthonyharrison3343]

Brilliant! Sub given! Brings a tear to my eye as i see Nigel, storming through Donny like that. I'm old enough (73yrs) to remember my train spotting days in the 1960's at Donny and York! A big thank you to you Crunchy Nut and all the young people taking a interest in these beautiful machines. Steam needs you!!

[@jameshowe6057]

I was going to say something similar love it when the lean on the whistle on the A4’s as they pass the old plant works where they were built

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Many thanks, I'm very glad that you enjoyed it! I'm also glad to have brought back those memories, I'm sure the train was quite an accurate representation of what used to be! I also agree on your point about young people in steam, thankfully since the pandemic more and more people seem to have taken up the hobby which is great to see. Regards, Dan

[@daneelolivaw602]

I am 71 years old and remember these incredible Steam Engines from my boyhood, We lived in the flats right by the Turntable of the Nine Elms Engineering Sheds in Battersea, London, there was a little steam engine to turn the thing, The flats were quite new in the 1950s but the whole block would shake when the little engine was working, if for some reason it wasn't working, two blokes could turn the thing by hand, even when they had the biggest engines on it, it was quite a sight to see. I have to say i got quite emotional watching those Engines Steaming along, it brought back many memories.

[@kristinajendesen7111]

64 next month and worked trains into Waterloo from Bournemouth & Salisbury for 31 years. I would have loved to see Nine Elms as it was. Worked with a few Wloo drivers too from 1988 who would have been there.

[@daneelolivaw602]

@@kristinajendesen7111 Thank you for the reply. For kids it was a incredible sight to see, especially when some of the biggest locomotives came slowly down the line onto the turntable, these beautiful things, creeping slowly along, we would shout at the drivers who would wave to us if they saw us. We were a lucky bunch of kids.

[@kristinajendesen7111]

@@daneelolivaw602 I saw one at Coventry station in about 1964 when my mum took me across to see it, frightened the life out of me because I was only 3 and a rebuilt and unrebuilt Bulleid pulling Up & Dn Bournemouth Belles past Meyrick Park Bournemouth in 1965. They could have been Nine Elms or Bomo locos. 24 years later I would start at Bournemouth West Depot as a guard. Wish I had seen the station though.

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Thank you so much for all the memories discussed on this thread! I sadly never got to see any of these things as I'm too young lol but I'm really happy to hear of them and imagine! I'm very glad the video brought back memories for you and it's great that we still have the ability to see them even nearly a century after some of them were built! Regards, Dan

[@davidwhite3041]

Excellent coverage, I was brought up in the steam era, thank you for allowing me to step back in time.

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Thank you very much, I'm delighted I could rekindle those memories for you! Regards, Dan

[@ldegmtrainspotter]

Fantastic rail video, lovely images with Steam locomotives in action, good work master! Thumbs Up 708 Best Regards from Romania Andrew

[@ceanothus_bluemoon]

Super video. Catching three is quite an achievement, and seeing 60007 at speed was wonderful!

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Thank you very much! I did think I was taking it too far attempting to get three lol but I'm very glad I did it! 60007 was most certainly the highlight. Regards, Dan

[@marmion150]

You certainly put the effort in, racing from the ECML to the WCML. I contented myself with the A4 and Black 5 at York. Great stuff, thanks for sharing.

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Thank you very much! I'm very glad you appreciated the effort and I certainly was thinking I'd lost the plot when booking the tickets lol. Hopefully they were great at York! Regards, Dan

[@littlehenham]

Awesome footage.....thanx for sharing .... To see her roaring through Donny, her Birthplace , is just magic.....and that sound.....wow !!!! Cant wait for Rail 200 next year !!!

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Thank you very much!! Yes, a location like that for an LNER loco will always be a classic, particularly if the signallers give her a good run lol! She certainly made a very impressive show. And me neither! I imagine the North East will be hosting lots of events which I greatly look forward to! Regards, Dan

[@fredMplanenut]

Nice touch from the service train. Nice video, thanks.

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Haha certainly lol, probably felt it wasn't being noticed enough lol. Regards, Dan

[@paulclairethomas1344]

I remember seeing this train when I was a boy, and the trains were identified as 'streaks' It was the iconic whistle that identified them from a distance .

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

I'd say the word streak very aptly describes these locos and how lucky you were to see them in BR operation! Regards, Dan

[@triciabuckling3385]

I remember in the very early 60’s waiting to go on my first train journey to London, as the train pulled into the station it looked like a great beast noisy and billowing smoke,it was amazing,my dad was a steam enthusiast so often went to steam fairs and The Bluebell Railway😊

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

That sounds amazing, thank you very much for the memories! Steam has always had so much more character than the modern rubbish that populates our railway system now lol. Regards, Dan

[@ammoguy5]

Excellent, I lived in Banbury in the mid 80's while stationed at R.A.F. Upper Heyford with the U.S. Air Force and the Sir Nigel Gresley would come frequently to the station. I lived in a flat right across the street next to the canal. Love that locomotive

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

That's superb, I imagine you saw lots of her then! Thank you for your memories and your service. Regards, Dan

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Dan, A few more people were at Newark than in the evening and Doncaster was rather busy. A great accomplishment capturing three out of the four steam tours. Well done. Regards, John

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Cheers as always John, both were very busy but I half saw it coming with all the extra excitement of two steam tours within a few minutes of each other. I'm glad you appreciated the efforts, thank you! Regards, Dan

[@HenrysAdventures]

Brillaint video! Great to see three steam locos out on one day.

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Thank you very much!! Yes, multiple tours on the same day will always be worth going out for! Regards, Dan

[@nickjh1968]

Wonderful! What a sight!

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Thank you very much, quite a sight indeed! Regards, Dan

[@boyfromblackstuff7859]

Excellent camera work,many thanks for posting.

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Many thanks, I was worried it wouldn't be up to scratch with the new tripod but i'm glad you enjoyed it! Regards, Dan

[@rogerredding5269]

We most British people , love 💕 our steam hauled trains ? And long may it be allowed to continue 😁😁? love it . thanks.

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Yes I think steam locomotives are generally very appreciated and enjoyed among the population! Long may it continue indeed! Regards, Dan

[@1norselad]

I saw all these go past while playing footy at copmanthorpe, what a treat

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Thank you very much! I'm very glad you enjoyed seeing them go by, must have been quite a sight! Regards, Dan

[@rogerredding5269]

Beautiful thanks for sharing this video

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Thank you for commenting on it! I'm very glad that you enjoyed it. Regards, Dan

[@JakeBSteam]

Great video as always Dan, great talking to you at Doncaster. Kind regards, Jake.

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Cheers Jake, lovely to speak to you too as always! I'm sure we'll see each other around soon. Regards, Dan

[@stuartharrington2126]

Such good memories of train spotting at Alne station on the York to Darlington line 😊

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Thank you very much for the memories, Alne would certainly have been a good spot to see these locos back in their days of service! Regards, Dan

[@tonystack7375]

A proper train!

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Most certainly! Regards, Dan

[@oli720-oli]

Lovely. Thank u for sharing

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

My pleasure 😊, thank you! Regards, Dan

[@CrashNBang4x4]

Brilliant shots!

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Thank you very much! I'm very glad you enjoyed it. Regards, Dan

[@TristansTrains-lz5xb]

Stunning locomotive 😍

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Stunning indeed! Gresley certainly pulled a masterpiece out the bag with the A4s. Regards, Dan

[@TristansTrains-lz5xb]

@crunchynutsteamfilms5043 It really did, Cheers Dan 👍

[@karlthepotter4228]

Really enjoyed this, thanks!!

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Thank you very much, I'm really glad you enjoyed it! Regards, Dan

[@allan5919]

Very good video footage of all three rail tours. 👍

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Thank you very much! I'm very glad you enjoyed the coverage! Regards, Dan

[@davidcrook5511]

Really enjoyable compilation; thanks for uploading! And I like your nom-de-plume; "Crunchy Nut Steam" I knew a family who had a hamster called "Crunchy Nut" 😂😂

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Thank you very much, I'm really glad you enjoyed all the footage! And yes, it's an unusual if outdated channel name but I quite like it 😂 I didn't know anything other than my channel was named after cereal lol! Regards, Dan

[@ЛЬВИНИ]

Excellent video.... super!

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Thank you very much! I'm very glad you enjoyed it. Regards, Dan

[@XxBec3509]

Lovely footage and weldone.

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Many thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Regards, Dan

[@stestepney]

Very nice mate

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Thanks 👍!! Regards, Dan

[@LiamsLocos]

Superb stuff dan

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Cheers mate! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Regards, Dan

[@James_Trains]

Great Video Dan. It was good u got all 3 Railtours in one day. It must have been a long day for you. I only managed to catch Bahamas.

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Cheers James, it was a very long day and once I hit the bed back home there was no going back lmao! I'm very glad you enjoyed the efforts, and your video of Bahamas is excellent. Regards, Dan

[@nigelparrott6944]

Love it , a steam locomotive with a diesel back up! Sorry Sir Kire. 😂

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Thank you very much! Regards, Dan

[@AndysSteamAdventures]

3:47 I spy me on platform 3 right up the end, I said to Liam I'm pretty sure I seen you on opposite platform, it was the hands behind back stance in my video just before the arrival that gave it away 😄 lovely captures mate

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Ah cheers Andy, yes I feel I'm probably quite recognisable at times lol. I didn't know you'd been about, would have said hello if I knew lol! I'm sure I'll probably see you about for the Polars. Regards, Dan

[@AndysSteamAdventures]

@crunchynutsteamfilms5043 if its not the stance it's definitely the hair mate lol, the same mate it was only when I was viewing me video waiting at Preston n I was like that's Dan that is. I've been about capturing the polars each week, was at your neck of woods last Sunday mate, hopefully catch you before Xmas with the remaining ones

[@kristinajendesen7111]

Ooh, proper colour coaches behind the A4 too even if they are not all Mk1s (growing up early 60s & 70s, always detested blue & grey).

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Yes, the set, route and loco matched perfectly on this one! The Blue and Grey I'm not a massive fan of myself although it does look quite different to a lot of tours from the last 10 years or so. Regards, Dan

[@kristinajendesen7111]

@@crunchynutsteamfilms5043 The only blue that I liked was the on the original Blue Pullmans. I was lucky enough to see one near Reading when I was little. Must admit that the HST faux Pullman looks superb too.

[@bowlerwildcatGaming1991]

I like seeing old stream on the main line just wish they didn't have the diesel on the back

[@LiamsLocos]

44871 going some on the second shot mate

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Certainly was mate, mind you 45596 at Preston definitely beat it! Regards, Dan

[@Derekmorgan-s2j]

why are the all dragging a 100 ton loco behind them

[@GrahamHall-l6c]

Love to ride on its footplate

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Me too! Sadly I've never had the opportunity but hopefully one will arise some day. Regards, Dan

[@thomaspolice9400]

A4 at Donny with that Chime. XLNT

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

The chime whistle is a favourite of anyone who hears it lol, it's a classic! An A4 at Donny will always be a huge attraction, long may things like that continue! Regards, Dan

[@daystatesniper01]

Great video what a shame that they took the yellow flash off Bahamas , that just added to her as she looked at t he end of her BR service

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Thank you very much! Yes I would have loved to see the yellow stripe on the cab as well as the red shed/numberplates but I believe that was a one time thing. Maybe another LMS loco will sport them soon enough! Regards, Dan

[@Mountianlions69]

This went past me yesterday.

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

That's great, hopefully you got to see it! Regards, Dan

[@Mountianlions69]

@@crunchynutsteamfilms5043 yes, I was stood at my local level crossing. It was a nice surprise.

[@frank1672]

Vote of no confidence with the engine at the rear

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Haha I'd second that motion lol! Sadly they're often a necessity nowadays but it's even more special to see the occasional tour without them. Regards, Dan