70000 Britannia serviced at Cardiff Canton July 2019

[@kevinhaynes9091]

And to think that some 60 odd years ago, 297 doomed steam locomotives passed through Canton on their way to Woodhams Brothers, a few miles down the track in Barry. That 213 were subsequently rescued is a testament to the preservationists and the deep, engrained love Britain holds for its steam heritage. Great video...

[@1tonyboat]

Some of the best footage of 70000 I've seen. Thanks

[@TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways]

I know the boys at Canton and they invited me in to make the video. It's taken quite a while to build up friendships with the " right people and friends" Glad you enjoyed my hobby

[@paulgmarriott]

Gorgeous old chuffer. Takes me back a bit. Used to run Britannia on my Hornby Dublo as a lad. Great footage!

[@TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways]

I was fortunate to have friends in the depot who arranged for me to take a video of the event

[@kennethhume8628]

Whenever I see Britannia’s shed code I always think it should be 30A Stratford which she wore when she was first allocated to the Eastern Region . She really is a beautifully turned out loco . These videos showing us what goes on behind the scenes are fascinating . Excellent production .

[@Vinman750]

I agree it would be nice to show 30a shedplate,Britannia's original accolacation.

[@RickyNowis]

Absolutley amazing coverage of 7000 Britannia being serviced :-)

[@TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways]

My friends in Canton are always very accommodating when I visit. So many regulations to follow, let alone H & S matters; all worthwhile with the end product

[@bobmacdonald6183]

You certainly get into some very interesting places. Thanks for sharing. Excellent as always. Bob Mac.

[@TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways]

Maybe it helps being retired for 20 years and building a good team of reliable contacts

[@brondahawkins4526]

We happened to have been on this very excursion down from Crewe. The whole event was absolutely brilliant, fantastic service, wonderful scenery all in all a very polished event. Really pleased you posted this as we wondered what would be happening during our four hours in the city. Excellent publication, thank you.

[@TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways]

I can make you a dvd if you wish; just let me know

[@chris-io1ki]

Fantastic footage Mike. Always great seeing steam in action. Britannia looks awesome. Canton sheds,has changed a bit since my regular visits back in the 80s when I was a mere teenager. Awesome video worthy of a thumbs up from me🤗

[@Isochest]

Some variety for Canton's maintenance staff. I bet all the cameras were out!

[@nigelcarter9503]

Amazing footage, Mike.

[@antman09ful1]

Thanks Mike for sharing this great filming you did. Regards Mike.

[@Colin21454]

Very nice captures, in and around the sheds a different view entirely

[@saltleywsc]

great video Mike !

[@jonathanhasnip3700]

Brilliant Mike , thankyou !!

[@NorbertRoll]

Absolutely wonderful.

[@gillianhasnip8695]

thank you for an incredibly interesting video Mike !!

[@TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways]

I was there for most of the day; all the guys at the depot were very helpful with regards to keeping me informed of the locos timetable during its visit. My first visit was back in the '80s!

[@mrmrst9020]

The bloke on the firemans side looking out with a red hat 21.44 on how the railway has changed since I was a driver you was never aloud anything red on the footplate red was allways taken a danger !! but a really nice video

[@TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways]

He's the local man who knows the route to Canton, I beleive

[@brianthetrain9283]

Brill mate

[@wotaneye]

Great video. Does anybody know why they don't turn engines in Cardiff? Isn't there a triangle around Canton depot?

[@TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways]

The configuration is not connected to suit turning, so I believe. That's why they go to Newport

[@wotaneye]

@@TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways thanks

[@mrmister0484]

How did you manage to get in their

[@TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways]

20 years of knowing the team. I used to go to Canton in the 1970s too

[@mirvids5036]

….. and to think that nowhere in Britain today could build a steam loco like that any more.

[@OlanKenny]

Doncaster and Sheffield are currently building four between them.

[@mirvids5036]

@@OlanKenny Really ? Four what and why ? Sounds interesting.

[@OlanKenny]

@@mirvids5036 four steam locos are being built, today, in the UK

[@mirvids5036]

Great footage but bloody annoying sirens.

[@TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways]

I was disappointed that they ran for so long this time; previously a different team in the depot didn't let them sound for so long

[@mirvids5036]

Surely a burst of the loco's whistle and the noise of it approaching would be enough, much like a diesel with horn and rattling engine. Beautiful beast none the less.