7029 'Clun Castle' Makes a Deafening Departure from Kings Cross! First time since 1967! - 07/10/23

[@VonBlade]

Beautiful. The benefits of a quality camera and a camera person who isn't hyperactive with the zoom and knows where to point it. Lovely.

[@Milepost90.25]

Thank you very much for your kind words. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@henrystock7083]

How magnificent. All wonderful gratitude to those who have preserved such heritage

[@Milepost90.25]

I couldn't agree more. Tyseley have worked wonders on 7029. I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@djlau1]

The echo of the train’s exhaust that’s gave some huge goosebumps and that’s the earporn of steam lover’s

[@Milepost90.25]

As a Castle normally does, she made a cracking sound stomping out of Kings Cross! I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@harveystork5862]

I really enjoyed this. Ive not seen Clun Castle since 1968. I was an apprentice at York Motive Power and she was parked up in the old steam shed. I think she was awaiting collection having being bought. Very pleased she is still running.

[@Milepost90.25]

Thank you Harvey. Must've been amazing to see 7029 in a proper steam setting, albeit in the wrong part of the country. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@harveystork5862]

The Flying Scotsman was also there at the time along with three or four more. Interesting times for a seventeen year old, oddly I always remembered the tapered boiler.

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

Total respect to the driver who didn't ruin the moment (as so often happens) by blowing off so much steam you cannot see the engine.

[@robbarker3136]

I think the fireman deserves that credit for getting the boiler pressure right!

[@gzk6nk]

You need to thank the fireman for that, not the driver.

[@loco42041]

You may be confused its the taps that are opened for far to long?

[@arthurreeder8451]

That is without doubt the best I have ever seen Clunc looking. She even sounded sweet, so has she just been overhauled? Full marks to whomever turned it out like this, a veritable living museum piece.

[@Milepost90.25]

Tyseley's Castles always look immaculate. Every surface is like a mirror! 7029 came out of overhaul in October 2017, but she's permanently kept in ex-works condition. A credit to the engineers at Tyseley. I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@johndodd6575]

I just want to say Thankyou. I couldn’t be there on the day, but your stunning video helped to ease the pain! And the sound, through headphones, was mighty. Goosebumps indeed!

[@Milepost90.25]

Thank you very much John. Those are some extremely kind words that I don't think this was worthy of! I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@antonyroe1596]

So lovely to see Clun Castle still in great shape.I first saw her in the late 70's when my cousin took me to Didcot Steam Centre and I was allowed on the footplate. I write this whilst looking at the large print of a painting of her by the artist Cuneo sitting just above my desk. Still my favourite loco, along with Burton Agnes Hall.

[@Milepost90.25]

Tyseley has overhauled and maintained the locomotive very well. You can always count on 7029 to put on a good show. Must have been exciting to go on the footplate! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@antonyroe1596]

Yes, I should have said what lovely video it was. I did enjoy it and thank you.@@Milepost90.25

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

Total respect to the driver who didn't ruin the moment (as so often happens) by over using the whistle.

[@Milepost90.25]

He allowed everyone to enjoy the auditory riot from the chimney! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

fabulous...@@Milepost90.25

[@alanclarke4646]

Fantastic!😁😁

[@barrycarlisle4511]

Here in the states the drivers won't get off the whistle!! Lol..

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

Are you originally from the UK?@@barrycarlisle4511

[@Belano1911]

That is so impressive. I know change was inevitable, but I feel that we definitely lost something precious when the steam era ended. I have fond memories of trainspotting in and near Harpenden and seeing the Midland compound 1000 in maroon livery go through and the way the ground shook when an express went through the station at full chat.

[@Milepost90.25]

Having only experienced an express shaking the ground once, I can say it leaves an impression! Must have been amazing to see the Midland Compound in action on home turf! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@simonsadler9360]

Same here , biked miles to train spot . Now in Spain just 140 m South of the British line , sadly now gone "El tren de Las Inglesas " In his M.N days from Gandia port he used it , you may see on the Boliflex films the village "Gaiyanes '

[@Belano1911]

@@Milepost90.25 I remember I was at the Friends Meeting House one Sunday which backs onto the main line. The 1000 had a distinctive sound to it, if my memory serves.

[@victorsharrock8258]

60007 in Leicestershire

[@paulnicholson1906]

Kings Cross used to be blanketed in lots of smoke back in the day along with the rest of London. Progress is good but the odd steam hauled train is a spectacular sight.

[@songsmith31a]

Magnificent. A sight so familiar to me as a youngster back in the 50s. Still bringing a dampness of happy recall to my "Devon born" eyes.

[@Milepost90.25]

It must have been awesome to see the Castles in their prime. I bet they'd make an epic sound over the South Devon banks! I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@jackking5567]

That train is a credit to its owners. Immaculate is an understatement.

[@Milepost90.25]

Tyseley always take great care of their locomotives. I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@chrisrand5185]

Thank you, I did enjoy the bark of a castle.

[@Milepost90.25]

The sound was the main reason I went to Kings Cross. You can always count on a Castle to make a cracking sound! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@chaksh]

Fantastic.cant believe she could haul so many coaches with such acceleration ❤

[@Milepost90.25]

The Castles have always been known for their surefootedness. In 1925, 'Pendennis Castle' took 16 coaches out of Kings Cross unassisted without slipping! I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@TheOracle65]

Charles Collett certainly knew how design tractive effort into a locomotive! Love the Castle class, but I’m a biased GWR fan living out west 😊

[@mikeball6182]

@@Milepost90.25 What was she doing at Kings Cross?

[@Milepost90.25]

@@mikeball6182 Working a special to Lincoln for the 56th anniversary of the last time a Castle went to Kings Cross. That last time was with 7029 on an Ian Allan Railtour. I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@mikeball6182]

@@Milepost90.25 I meant why was she there in 1925?

[@greghill7759]

The Great Steam Era was a noisy, filthy and often uncomfortable experience... It was also GREAT fun, and FULL of anticipation! A reminder of a time when setting off on a journey by rail could still promise to be eventful. The unforgiving sound of raw power of the steam engine and the visual impact of the whole train's style and construction says "We're on our way!"

[@Milepost90.25]

Wow. What an image. Today's mainline steam locos are far too clean for it to be authentic! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@mikeball6182]

And leaning out the window for an eyeful of cinders!

[@teawithq3351]

This was lovely. I drove Clun castle on a driving experience day at Tysley for my 40th 17 years ago.

[@Milepost90.25]

Very envious! Must have been awesome to be at the controls of such a monster! I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@GJChurchward]

I had the same for my 45th. Nearly 20 years ago. Best birthday activity ever.

[@GordonFalt]

Great Scott!!!! What a beautiful locomotive!

[@Milepost90.25]

Tyseley's Castles always look immaculate! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@GordonFalt]

@@Milepost90.25 loved it! Ty

[@connieandgwennie1450]

A proper whistle from a proper train! Beautiful!

[@Milepost90.25]

The Castles are excellent engines in both sight and sound! I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@barry5111]

In my train spotting days of the late fifties I used to see loads of these locos sitting on Royal Oak station. I lived a short walk from Kings Cross and used to like standing on platform 10 watching the A4s. This one looks like it should be on platform 9 and a half.

[@Milepost90.25]

Must have been amazing to see Castles and A4s operating everyday. I bet they sounded as good then as they do now! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@barry5111]

@@Milepost90.25 It really was as a kid with the books to tick the numbers off. Living near Kings Cross I could get on the underground and get to all termini. So I saw the Bullieds and the Staniers. Going to York museum and seeing them clean is another treat.

[@johncamp2567]

Great echo at King’s Cross! I loved the firebox images! 🔥(new subscriber, Virginia)

[@Milepost90.25]

Thank you very much John. 7029 made an excellent racket as she stomped out of Kings Cross! I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@petergibbs]

What a great way to start the day watching this. Thanks Milepost.

[@Milepost90.25]

Thank you very much Peter. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@Erny_Module]

So good to see the old girl in such magnificent condition. Excellent photography and sound.... I only have to hear that Castle 4 cylinder sound and I'm instantly transported back 30 years.... happy days!

[@Milepost90.25]

@@Erny_Module Thank you very much. You can always rely on a Castle to make a good noise! I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@thairatcatcher]

A thing of beauty is a joy forever. Poetry in motion. 🇬🇧

[@Milepost90.25]

Absolutely! Some might say a Castle is the epitome of grace and elegance on rails! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

It’s almost like the exchange trials of 1948 all over again

[@Milepost90.25]

75 years on, almost yes! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

@@Milepost90.25yeah indeed

[@gerrylonergan1764]

Great and thank you. And a special thank you to the x@3!!@@ who looked at your camera and said @#%& you and stepped in the way.

[@Milepost90.25]

Thank you very much Gerry. Happens from time to time. It was a bit annoying especially given that I'd spoken to him whilst knelt down on the platform! I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@kevinheaton9213]

well done on such a first class video regards kevin😊

[@Milepost90.25]

Thank you very much Kevin. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@geraldwalsh6489]

Lovely to see steam locomotives again. I remember them here in Ireland in the sixties. In fact,we had the second oldest railway system in the world plus the oldest suburban system! Thats all thanks to being part of the UK at the time!

[@Milepost90.25]

Especially when they're running, but even standing still, they're very impressive pieces of engineering. I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@terryansell6641]

Always a great sight thank you from NZ

[@Milepost90.25]

Thank you very much Terry. Great Western services always look very smart. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@PercyPruneMHDOIFandBars]

As the son of a proud LMS man, I have to say, I think these GWR locos, are without question the most beautiful evocation of the locomotive engineers art. I like the Kings and the Manors, but for some reason I can't fathom, to me, the Castles are it!

[@Milepost90.25]

I'm one for the LNER myself, but I also have a soft spot for the Castles. They look how you'd expect a steam engine to look. And they make a cracking soundtrack! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@PercyPruneMHDOIFandBars]

@@Milepost90.25 Certainly did! Thanks for sharing it!

[@pamt7740]

Proper trains!!! How I miss those!

[@Milepost90.25]

I can't agree more. A proper train! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@Onthemove6801]

Clun Castle is alive with a beating heart. Locos as locos were and sometimes still are❤❤

[@johnoneill5661]

Looks great sounds even better 👍

[@Milepost90.25]

'Clun Castle' always looks immaculate. The noise echoing off the surrounding buildings was awesome to hear. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@Collateralcoffee]

Thanks old man for standing right in the picture.

[@Du5ty0ne]

4:36 nice to see him check the camera and then completely block our view

[@terrycrossley4918]

Simply a rude cretin.

[@1chish]

Great catch! Good to see proper 'Shit & Custard' Great Western stock with Pullmans the same colour behind a Great Western Castle. Gods Wonderful Railway!

[@Milepost90.25]

Thank you very much. Tyseley always turns out their train immaculately. Nice to see a mainline steam rake with a matching livery. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@amazoniaamazonia7225]

Well crafted video, thank you for sharing.

[@Milepost90.25]

Thank you very much. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@lonewolf2364]

Beautiful!

[@daleyhanson5889]

That Green is so outstanding,,!🎉

[@Milepost90.25]

@@daleyhanson5889 It's pretty good! Tyseley always keep their engines looking immaculate! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@litz13]

The raw power of steam is really quite something. From a dead stop to just *moving*, with seemingly no effort at all. Union Pacific's Big Boy demonstrated this recently when it helped push a stalled freight train over a hill. Realize this was a full sized North American freight (a couple hundred cars and several thousand feet in length). It nosed up to the stalled train and just *pushed*... and it moved. Steam is amazing.

[@Milepost90.25]

Steam is immensely powerful. The thermodynamics of it also make it a good propulsion method. I'd heard about the Big Boy banking a freight train. That must have been good fun for the crew on 4014! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@englishcitystone1663]

Much as I love steam locomotives, their thermal efficiency leaves much to be desired!

[@simills6535]

What about the diesel at the back

[@viffviffer9804]

@@simills6535 just idling; listen to the engine note. So dead weight

[@duncangrant4580]

@simills6535 It's just there for security in case the steam loco fails - this train is running on a very busy mainline, so it is important to keep the train moving and to schedule so as to not affect other services running behind it. As someone else commented, the engine is idling and is just dead weight to the steam loco - makes it's departure from the station even more impressive, as that diesel loco is probably the equivalent weight of four fully-laden coaches.

[@iangarbutt7451]

Fantastic Nostalgia!!!🧡🧡

[@PJ1996-y5r]

Stunning train 🚂

[@Milepost90.25]

@@PJ1996-y5r Absolutely. Tyseley always keep their engines in immaculate condition. I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@stephenhaywood5672]

Very smooth pull away , respect 😊

[@Milepost90.25]

@@stephenhaywood5672 Absolutely. The Castles were always known as surefooted engines. I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@Dodger0103]

Beautiful moment of long gone era brought back to life. Thank you to the team for making all that happen. It was an awesome sight seeing it push out of the station in perfect shape 🙏

[@Milepost90.25]

A very rare event too. Not often we get a Western engine on the ECML! She was on top form as she was struggling out of Kings Cross! I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@MariTeabag-lf1ly]

Fantastic thank you so much. We love our steam trains, can’t quite feel the same about diesel. We were lucky to ride them back in the 60s and we had the tradition of waving to steam trains wherever we saw them, usually passengers waved back too. x

[@Milepost90.25]

It must have been great to see regular working steam even in its decline in the 60s. Still applies today; passengers on a steam special often wave out the windows. There's something joyful and uplifting about a steam train! I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@theblytonian3906]

Thanks for sharing. Bit difficult to slip over to the platform on the day from Australia. Greatly enjoyed..

[@Milepost90.25]

Yes! I imagine it would be quite an expensive day return! I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@cedarcam]

That looked brilliant As a kid we lived in London a short time and I saw GWR locos at Paddington passing on the Underground. I wonder if I saw one of the Ian Allan Railtours in Yorkshire as one day out watching trains a GWR hauled train went under the bridge we were on. My friends had never seen anything like it. I said it is one with two chimneys from London. The safety valves were blowing as it went under the bridge. One of my best memories of steam in its last years.

[@Milepost90.25]

Thank you very much. Sounds like you've got some truly fantastic memories from the good old days. Could be that you saw 7029 on one of the Ian Allan tours from Kings Cross in '67. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@cedarcam]

@@Milepost90.25 I feel very lucky we lived in London up to 1963 and I saw Kings Cross with A4's which must of been their last year in service before they were transferred to Scotland, regularly went past Paddington, we lived on Ladbrooke Grove, saw Euston with Duchess and the Golden Arrow going out at the side of our train when I guess we were going to Brighton. Everything was run down grimy but locos were still kept reasonably clean. I was enjoying my day out at GCR on this day with great memories there seeing the demonstration goods trains and passenger trains passing them on the double track, the only line that can replicate what I remember from all those years ago. Sure would of liked to of seen this train but can't be everywhere so it was good to watch your video Thank you

[@curtisdaniel9294]

You may think it's deafening. But it is beautifully deafening! ❤🎉

[@Milepost90.25]

I couldn't agree more. You'll struggle to get a Castle that doesn't make a good noise! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@johncottee8314]

What a considerate driver, no cylinder drain cocks open ruining your photo or video. I don't get why some drivers keep them open for so long so the loco is almost past you when you're trying to get a decent pulling away shot. I'm sure some do it on purpose!

[@StaxRail]

Thats purely down to driving style, as well as how long a loco has sat stationary- the longer it sits, the more condensate builds up, which in turn takes longer to clear. Im certain youd rather be able to take any picture of a loco, than have it irreparably damaged as the result of a hydraulic lock in the steam chest!

[@Milepost90.25]

7029 hadn't been sat for long before she stomped out of Kings Cross. He must have been content that the engine wasn't going to carry over any water into the cylinders. I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@gainsbourg66]

The experienced drivers are dying off.

[@Milepost90.25]

@@gainsbourg66 Unfortunately, they will be. Mainline steam crews need to be trained up sooner or later to protect its longevity. I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@suesmith3744]

So beautiful ..

[@TheLRider]

I actually got to stand on her foot plate at a special event in Tyseley, Birmingham back in the 70s? . What an amazing machine and, all powered by pressureised steam. Amaaaazing. Looks and sounds absolutely beautiful.. Thank you.

[@Milepost90.25]

Must have been amazing to be on the footplate of such an awesome engine. She made a fantastic noise stomping out of Kings Cross. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

A very impressive departure from Kings Cross by 7029 there, well done! 7029 looking and sounding great as always. Regards, Dan

[@Milepost90.25]

Thank you very much Dan. 7029 certainly left her mark on Kings Cross. On top form as always. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@Mounhas]

Great video, thank you. Ah memories…

[@Milepost90.25]

@@Mounhas Thank you very much. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@danielmeadows3712]

Imagine the craftsmanship that has gone into building such a beautiful machine.

[@Milepost90.25]

Swindon Works made a real fuss about doing this properly. Tyseley has continued that to make sure 7029 remains in as perfect condition as they can manage! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@RobertMustoe]

Great engine castle class great western on the footplate with one of those shovel keeping it steamed up 😅😅😅

[@41708]

marvellous. Even the Brush type 4 Old numbers at one end and TOPS at the other plus the superb colour scheme pre 1968. Fantastic video!

[@Milepost90.25]

Tyseley's entire fleet of locos, steam and diesel as well as the coaches, are always turned out immaculately. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@OutdoorsSC]

I am always amazed by how many different trains there are around the world. We love our train videos in Clemson, SC. What part of the world is this filmed? The 7029 is slick, we never see anything like that here.

[@Milepost90.25]

This was filmed at Kings Cross station in London, England. Clun Castle is an excellent engine! Although not native to the line out of Kings Cross, she looked and sounded awesome! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@irelandbloke]

Super shots ! 👍

[@Milepost90.25]

Thank you very much. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@irelandbloke]

@@Milepost90.25 You're very welcome 👍

[@1Goldsteam]

Great filming, thanks for sharing

[@Milepost90.25]

Thank you very much. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@missharry5727]

When I was a child in Yorkshire in the 1950s and 60s we use to have holidays in London and always travelled on the Yorkshire Pullman into King'sCross. Nice to see the old Pullman coaches as well as a steam locomotive.

[@Milepost90.25]

I bet that was a fantastic experience travelling in the Pullmans along the ECML. Although not authentic to the region, 7029 with the Pullmans looked the part. I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@missharry5727]

@@Milepost90.25 It was very special, especially having dinner on the train (Yorkshire people call the midday meal dinner).

[@class313]

Apologies for being in the way as it left (the LNER chap), I did walk off as soon as I could 😅

[@Milepost90.25]

No worries. You weren't blocking the view too much! I hope you got a good photo and I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@davidcronan4072]

Saw this train yesterday as it passed through Lincoln.

[@Milepost90.25]

I hope 7029 was as good as Lincoln as she was in London!

[@davidcronan4072]

It came into Lincoln at the rear of the train. So it wasn't realy working that hard!@@Milepost90.25

[@davedear929]

Green paint..Rods..wheels and steam .. what more can you ask ...Great stuff thank you..

[@Milepost90.25]

Thank you very much Dave. It was quite a spectacle! I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@RETRO.86]

Goosebumps ❤

[@Milepost90.25]

7029 properly shouted her way out of the Cross. It was awesome hearing it echo off the surrounding buildings! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@RETRO.86]

@@Milepost90.25 yes it was fantastic 😊 thankyou, have a great day!

[@hythekent]

Well captured. Totally fabulous

[@Milepost90.25]

Thank you very much. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@531c]

So glad I saw this video. Chuffed as punch

[@Milepost90.25]

Thank you very much. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@heartofoak45]

I am lucky to remember that as an everyday event. It wasn't just the engines that made each journey an adventure but the compartment corridor carriages and plush seats with prints of the highlands on the walls. Before the journey there was always the waiting room with, in winter, a well banked up coal fire, and as a child with one's mother access to the Ladies Waiting Room. Then if it happened to be dusk the porter/lamplighter went around the platforms lighting each individual lamp from the pilot light.

[@Milepost90.25]

Wow. A very evocative image your words are portraying. All the fun and atmosphere has been erased from the railways nowadays. It's all more clinical and monotonous than when these metal monsters were thumping around! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@MrPaulfrazer]

Also on the long gone line from Preston to Southport compartment carriages with no corridor and window sashes controlled by leather straps.

[@corrigenda70]

An absolutely impeccable start.

[@Milepost90.25]

Couldn't agree more. Sure-footed as ever being a Castle! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@MervynPartin]

It is a pity that the first shot inside King's Cross included that vile "See it, Say it, Sorted" announcement. I hope that they don't play that on the railtour. Never mind, the rest of the video made up for it. Starting with D1755 pulling into the station- Looked great in that livery. And then Clun Castle- immaculate and pulling away without slipping. Nicely driven and a real treat to see and hear.

[@Milepost90.25]

Having been on a Vintage Trains tour, I can say they do not play the "See it, Say it, Sorted". Not a huge diesel fan but I must agree, D1755 did look rather good. If 'Clun Castle' had slipped I would've been surprised! In 1925 'Pendennis Castle' took 16 coaches out of Kings Cross unassisted without slipping! Always count on a Castle to make a good sound! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@lindsaydavis4188]

@@Milepost90.25 4-6-0's are less prone to slipping than 4-6-2s when pulling away because the weight tends to press on the rear wheels of the locomotive which are driving wheels on the 4-6-0 and not the trailing wheels as on the 4-6-2

[@kaasmeester5903]

"See it, say it, suck it"

[@jackx4311]

As for Mr ICouldn'tGiveARat'sFart about anyone else, who - having looked behind him and *MUST* have seen the camera - steps out right in front of it; I sincerely hope you get a place in one of those homes for the 'elderly confused', ASAP. *AIRSOUL!*

[@Milepost90.25]

Happens from time to time. It was made a bit more annoying given if spoken to him whilst I was kneeling on the platform! Occupational hazard filming steam engines. I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@charlottevictoria.hubbard7472]

Wow this almost brought me to tears.

[@Milepost90.25]

Thank you very much. A steam locomotive is a very stirring sight! I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@msg656]

Great feeling. What a graceful sight and sound of steam locomotive.

[@Milepost90.25]

The Great Western could certainly design an elegant engine. I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@andysadler7304]

What a beautiful machine

[@Milepost90.25]

The Castles are excellent locos in both sight and sound! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@volvof12able]

I went on a steam train for the first time . On Monday through Yorkshire, can I tell you it was magical

[@Milepost90.25]

There's always something special about a steam train. I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@jaywalker3087]

I remember being in Waterloo Station as a kid. It was so loud....

[@Milepost90.25]

There's not much subtlety to a steam engine! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@PhilK1080]

Excellent quality filming dunno which you used phone or camera or video but that was classy.

[@Milepost90.25]

Thank you very much Phil for your very kind words. I use a Panasonic HC-X1500 with an AudioTechnica AT8024 microphone. Not sure if either are still being produced anymore. I'm not at all used to filming handheld as I did at the Cross that morning, so I'm very pleased you enjoyed the video!

[@abandonedrailwaya2470]

Wonderful! Subscribed🙂👍

[@Milepost90.25]

Thank you very much. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@robertartac1853]

Beautiful machine.

[@Milepost90.25]

The Castles are excellent, both in sight and sound! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@robertartac1853]

@@Milepost90.25 Very much. Thanks for sharing

[@andrewdarley8988]

What a sure footed start and smooth acceleration. As one who remembers the herculean thrashings of the Gresley and Peppercorn Pacifics this was most impressive. Although to be fair I don't know how the load here compares with the Tees-Tyne Pullman or Heart of Midlothian of the early Sixties or whether the Diesel was helping. Still all credit to the driver who had no experience of lifting a Castle out of Kings X but knew his engine and knew exactly how much welly to give it.

[@Milepost90.25]

@@andrewdarley8988 Couldn't agree with you more Andrew. With a load of the GUV+7+Diesel, that is equivalent to about 11 or 12 coaches. The diesel was only idling. Given 4079 Pendennis Castle's exploits in the 1925 loco exchanges against the LNER A1s, driver Alastair Meanley would've been pretty confident that 7029 wasn't going to struggle climbing out of the Cross! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@wilhelmtauber836]

I haven't seen King's Cross for over 43 years, and how clinically soulless it looks nowadays! Lovely Clun Castle probably couldn't recognize where it was!

[@Milepost90.25]

I suspect the main difference from 43 years ago is that it's much cleaner! Clun Castle only hung around for about 10 mins so who knows if she had enough time to work out it was King Cross! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@johannessilver8653]

Castle or A1 ? Better performance from Kings Cross? So great that the loco is active. Thanks for the video.

[@haroldtwilson]

Glorious.

[@Milepost90.25]

Thank you very much Harold. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@rolandbevan7088]

Out of the Swindon Shops - New or a Re-fit - Loaded, Tender First, a Castle could reach a 'ton', up to Wotton Basset trailing cross-over after the Bath Junction.

[@Milepost90.25]

@@rolandbevan7088 Nothing subtle about a Castle's performance! Wouldn't want to be doing 100 tender first mind you, must be a bouncy ride! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@glyndowning3076]

And that, Ladies and Gentlemen, is what life should be all about. Simples!

[@Milepost90.25]

If only life were as simple as thumping, great steam engines! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@wakt21]

This is some terrific footage - thank you so much for sharing! This video actually reminds me of one thing I'd love to tick off my bucket list: to ride behind a GWR castle class locomotive on a mainline rail trip! As much as I love seeing and riding behind different GWR locomotives at various heritage railways, I've always wanted to ride behind a GWR locomotive on the mainline but just never got the opportunity as the timing has never worked out for me. I've also never heard of Vintage Trains until very recently. Do you know if this is the only company that has GWR locomotives as their motive power or if other companies use them as well? I'm I've sure other companies must use them as well (not that there's anything wrong with Vintage Trains), but I am unaware of GWR motive power used with other companies, so I'd be so grateful if you could provide any more information for me. Thank you so much for sharing once again! Fantastic video!

[@Milepost90.25]

Thank you very much. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video. Currently, Vintage Trains are the only operator that use GWR locomotives. Locomotive Services/Saphos Trains have got a Castle currently being overhauled, not sure when that'll be ready. So if you're after GWR mainline steam, at the moment, Vintage Trains is your best bet!

[@amazoniaamazonia7225]

Nice to hear its bark resonating of the surrounding buildings and announcing its departure, the 47 would be giving a gentle push.

[@martinjh999]

I'm not sure the 47 pushes at all... It's all the steam loco - The 47 is there in case the steamer fails... But I agree I bet that was an amazing sound to hear live...

[@Milepost90.25]

The sound was the main reason I went to Kings Cross. I wasn't disappointed! 47773 was only idling. With 8 coaches, the GUV water carrier and 47773, 'Clun Castle' was well within its limits. In 1925 a single chimney 'Pendennis Castle' took 16 coaches out of Kings Cross unassisted, without slipping! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@amazoniaamazonia7225]

Impressive, but I’ll let you in on secret, the 47 can still push even when idling.

[@railswithethan3715]

You wouldn’t have to know where I can find out more about the trip to York I’ve looked on railadvent and I can’t find anything would I put be best looking on vintage trains?

[@Milepost90.25]

Sorry for the late reply. Yes, I think you're best looking on vintagetrains.co.uk. I hope you can find what you're looking for and I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@michaeld5888]

Listening to those even beats you can hear the advantage of inside valve motion as against trying to have inside cylinders driven by external valve gear. The Gresley pacifics were a particular horror in this respect with the long links to the inside.

[@Milepost90.25]

The LNER certainly learned a thing or two about valve gear when 'Pendennis Castle' paid them a visit in 1925. Both methods of drive have their pluses and minuses, but a Castle sounds better! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@jobless4660]

I think I can I think I can........I know I can I know i can.....brilliant.......😊

[@maxwellwalcher6420]

would 7029 will be on the New York Central .

[@Milepost90.25]

No. 7029 spent is working life during the 1950s and 60s on the Western Region of British Railways in the UK. I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@maxwellwalcher6420]

@@Milepost90.25 i mean for a New York central Demomstration.

[@RobertSanders-mp2ef]

I am so glad to see that English railfans are as rude as American railfans standing in front of a photographer that has set up hours ago for the departure scene, unreal! and the guy even looked right at the video taker.

[@Milepost90.25]

It was a bit irritating. Especially having spoken to him whilst I was knelt on the platform. Never mind. Railway photographers, permanently oblivious! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@aloysiouskatschmarek8905]

What a magnificent machine. What little boy wouldn't want to be an engineer on such a monster?

[@Milepost90.25]

Exactly! The only reason any little boy wouldn't is because they don't know what one of these is yet! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@louiseblack3337]

Fantastic

[@Milepost90.25]

Thank you very much Louise. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@grahammaund7405]

GWR locomotives had excellent traction.

[@Milepost90.25]

The 4-6-0 wheel arrangement allows for pretty much the entire weight of the boiler to sit on the driving wheels giving loads of adhesion. I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@hairybear7705]

Why wasn't the towing diesel electric decoupled and left at King's Cross? Did they take it with them in case the Clun Castle broke down?

[@Milepost90.25]

On the day, the Class 47 pulled the train from Tyseley to Wembley where it was put to the rear and the same on the return journey. The 47 was left coupled to the rear in order to shunt the empty coaching stock at Lincoln and in case 7029 needed any assistance on the journey. I hope this answers your question and I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@MrPaulfrazer]

Presumably not all the carriages were fitted with steam heating potential. It is even more evocative to see the steam exhausting from between the carriages on a cold day. They used to run rail tours from Southport diesel hauled as far as Wigan but with steam heating. If you were at the back of the train you could kid yourself that it was steam hauled.

[@Milepost90.25]

@@MrPaulfrazer I think Tyseley's stock is both steam and electrically heated for operational flexibility depending on whether the stock is being steam or diesel hauled. BR converted some diesels solely for carriage heating, presumably retaining their steam heat boilers. I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@MrPaulfrazer]

@@Milepost90.25 Oh yes, I very much enjoyed it. I have always lived in what was the LMS region but have always regarded GWR locos as the most handsome and excellent performers

[@Tauraco00]

Just love them choc coaches

[@Milepost90.25]

They're rather nice aren't they! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@keithtanner2806]

There is always one self interested barsteward who steps in front of the camera then looks airily into the distance as if indicating that he cares about others. 👹👹👹 So glad to see a British loco starting without huge unnecessary blasts of steam from the steam chests. It never used to happen so why has it become so infuriatingly common in recent years? It used to happen with Continental locos but nowadays they have largely stopped the practice.

[@Milepost90.25]

It was a bit irritating, especially after he'd spoken to me whilst I was knelt down on the platform. Ç'est la vie. I was surprised by the lack of steam from the cylinders too. Normally this happens to expel any water from the cylinders that might have been carried over from the boiler while stationary. As water doesn't compress, if any did carry over, it would blow off the cylinder heads like what happened to Blue Peter in October 1994. Perhaps the water level was sufficiently low that the driver and fireman weren't worried about this? Just a thought. I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@donniblanco5239]

Some are Oblivious 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@klayed]

jus wow what a wheels what a machine

[@Milepost90.25]

The wheels on a Castle are 6 feet 8½ inches in diameter! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@odgeetv8515]

Awesome train 🚆

[@Milepost90.25]

She certainly is! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@Pippins666]

Between 1958 and 1963 I was at Hastings Grammar School, right beside the Ore to Victoria line (between Ore and Hastings). One favourite occupation was to rush over to see which Pullman car was attached to the passing train - they all had names like Barbara, Jane, etc. I noticed in this video only one has a name, and a non friendly name at that - Eagle. Where has that all gone? Is it no longer PC to give Pullman car a girl's name? Another of life's joys gone.

[@Milepost90.25]

The Belmond British Pullman carriages mostly carry girls names so I don't think it's unacceptable. I think the named Pullman in Tyseley's rake was originally called Eagle. I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@SimonTog]

Nice video :)

[@Milepost90.25]

Thank you very much Simon. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@alan2804]

Excellent arrival and departure only spoiled by the usual gormless stand in front of the camera type.

[@Milepost90.25]

Thank you very much Alan. It was a bit annoying that he got in the way, especially after I'd spoken to him whilst knelt down on the platform! Occupational hazard filming steam engines! I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@alan2804]

@@Milepost90.25yes I think the video is of excellent quality and professionally done. Not the “waving the camera about” type. I’m also a convert to GWR locomotives for their looks and great sound despite us being an LNER family from my Dads start with them in 1947.