Nene Valley Railway | A4 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' Easter Weekend - Good Friday 7th April 2023

#steam #SNGLT #blue
A4 no.60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' returned to traffic in 2022 in a temporary LNER wartime black livery as no.4498. After starring in galas at the Severn Valley Railway and North Yorkshire Moors Railway she then ran a number of main line tours in the autumn and winter. Upon completion of her main line tour programme in December 2022 she returned to her base at Locomotive Services in Crewe for a full repaint into her traditional BR Blue and her first scheduled running turns were to be at the Nene Valley Railway over the Easter Weekend 7th-10th, and the following weekend 15th-16th April 2023. Despite having moved from Sussex to Hertfordshire some four and a half years ago I had yet to film at the Nene Valley Railway so 'Sir Nigel Gresley's' visit seemed the perfect opportunity to put that right!
'Sir Nigel Gresley' was running to the Nene Valley Railway's standard 'green' timetable of four round trips each day and I visited on the first day of running, Good Friday 7th April 2023. We start at Overton and the bridge west of Overton Station within Ferry Meadows Country Park. We see 'Sir Nigel Gresley' work away from the stop at Overton station and under the bridge heading for Wansford. Next its Overton station and we see 'Sir Nigel Gresley' pass through first towards Peterborough and then half an hour later back towards Wansford. Moving onto Wansford we see 'Sir Nigel Gresley' cross the River Nene heading for Peterborough, arrive back in the station and then cross the river once again heading once more for Peterborough. Finally its Orton Mere, and the final trip of the day from Peterborough to Wansford is seen pausing at the station before departing east.
As always huge thanks to everyone involved in organising the event, the railway seemed very busy in lovely spring weather, I hope the event is a success for everyone involved!
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[@robnewman6101]

A Really Useful Railway.

[@alts1985]

Thanks for the comment.

[@robnewman6101]

You're welcome.

[@neville132bbk]

"Earth hath not anything to show more fair. Dull would he be of heart... a sight so touching in its majesty."

[@alts1985]

Thank you for the comment! Ashley

[@michaeltaylor1869]

Brilliant video well done really enjoying your videos great to see sir nigel gresley back in steam but just glad it's not flying scotsman otherwise it would be crowded bye for now Philip

[@alts1985]

Very kind thank you! Yes it was certainly busy and I hope everyone involved has a successful event, but it wasn't overcrowded like Flying Scotsman days can be! All the best Ashley

[@robnewman6101]

Happy Easter.

[@alts1985]

Thank you - sorry my reply is a bit late! Ashley

[@robnewman6101]

Thanks.

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

I’ve caught that loco myself Ashley at Ludlow and it’s the first time seeing that blue liveried A4 of Sir Nigel Gresley

[@alts1985]

I did see her a few times in her previous ticket. We are on holiday in Paignton this summer and she runs to Kingswear a couple of times while we are there so hopefully will be able to film those runs, just need some rain before then! Thanks for the comment, all the best Ashley

[@nickcarr1547]

What a wonderful video, well balanced overall view of activities going on. Thank you.

[@alts1985]

Thank you for your kind comment!! All the best Ashley

[@JoshHemingwayMetcalfe96]

Excellent video. Sir Nigel Gresley runs very well, her chuffing noise, her whistle, her new and old dark blue livery looks wonderful indeed. Best wishes from Josh

[@alts1985]

Thanks for the kind comment Josh, she certainly does look great in Blue. All the best Ashley

[@Thecheekyengine]

Fantastic video!!

[@alts1985]

Thank you very much! Ashley

[@Tobys_Trains]

Stunning video!! Incredible lighting and great angles for all the shots. Amazing sound and well taken shots that were very steady. Sir Nigel Gresely suits that railway so well in BR blue. Very very entertaining video, well done. Keep it up and happy Easter!

[@alts1985]

Thank you for your kind comments! Yes she certainly looks great in BR Blue. Happy Easter! All the best Ashley

[@SimonTog]

Very nice video Ashley :)

[@alts1985]

Very kind thank you!

[@robnewman6101]

You're a really useful engine.

[@alts1985]

Thank you for the comment!

[@robnewman6101]

You're welcome.

[@andyjamess]

We were at Overton from 1400 to around 1500 on Friday. lol

[@alts1985]

I just missed you then, I had moved to Wansford by then! Hope you had a good day! All the best Ashley

[@andyjamess]

@@alts1985 Was fantastic. Went to Wansford today

[@robnewman6101]

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[@alts1985]

Sounds good!

[@robnewman6101]

Thank you.

[@robnewman6101]

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[@alts1985]

Sounds good! All the best Ashley

[@robnewman6101]

Thank you.

[@WilliamEYoder]

I don't get why the Brits often turn up the blower so loud one cannot even hear the exhaust.

[@stevenparker6620]

Maybe what you think is the sound of the blower is in fact the vacuum ejector?

[@alts1985]

To be honest I have no idea! Ashley

[@alts1985]

Sounds likely! Thanks for the comment. Ashley

[@stevenparker6620]

@@alts1985 No problem, Ashley. I was firing on the day of this video, and I can tell you everything about this loco is loud! That includes the vac ejector - but obviously most of the world run on air and so aren't acquinted with that sound, which is very similar to the blower.

[@spankflaps1365]

2:18 That’s quite an impressive acceleration for an engine with such big driving wheels, pulling 5 coaches.

[@alts1985]

Certainly was! Thank you for commenting. All the best Ashley