Wow 40145 at Reading Station working 1Z36 to London Euston. 07/04/21

[@npr1300A8]

Cannot beat the sight and sound of this beautiful lady. Thank you for capturing her and sharing.

[@antman09ful1]

My pleasure Paul, I'm very pleased you have liked my filming. Cheers Mike.

[@npr1300A8]

@@antman09ful1 My pleasure. 👍

[@KyleLaw19]

Excellent stuff, Mike. At the least the 66 stayed out of the way! Always worth a trip for this 40.

[@antman09ful1]

Yes it was Kyle, great loco but it was cold on that platform, cheers Mike

[@deauvilledad07]

Don't you just love the sound of a class 40. Well done Mike 🤓 stay safe 💙

[@antman09ful1]

Well Tony I do as that sound bring ball many memories for me when spotting in the 70s around Manchester.

[@jonathan.schivaura3409]

Class 40 love how very little throttle picks up the train casually and sounds so good.

[@antman09ful1]

Great loco indeed mate, going to film 40106 next week. Cheers for comment and watching Jonathan.

[@bryannewman5012]

A true sight and sound too behold. Well done Mike.

[@antman09ful1]

Such a very nice locomotive sound Bryan, It always reminds me of my days of bunking depots in the middle of the night in my spotting days up north.

[@stephenbrass1808]

Great catch there Mike, great to see the 40 out and about again, lovely loco, cheers .

[@antman09ful1]

Many thanks for watching my latest video Stephen, I was good to see the 40 on the GWML. Mike.

[@justinobrien3593]

Nice video I love the sounds of these beasts I seen 40145 in 2015 in br large logo with yellow cabs I didnt realise it was a class 40 at 1st at the east lancs railway in bury near Manchester It looked more like a class 37 in that unusual livery that was never applied to any br class 40s in the 1980s and nice to see this locomotive earning it's keep by doing some real work on the mainline!!!😎

[@antman09ful1]

That is right Justin what you have said, If you are a big fan of the class I will be filming 40106 tomorrow on the SVR, so there will be a video of my day on my channel on Saturday. Cheers for watching my footage at Reading. Regards Mike.

[@exb.r.buckeyeman845]

Beautiful, great mixture of coaches, and nice clean exhaust too.

[@antman09ful1]

Couldn't agree more Buckeye Man, thanks for watching. Regards Mike.

[@dreadnought50001]

Nice video Mike , 40 looks and sounds great I went out for the crewe -barrow hill today featuring 40145 /20107 but couldn’t make the return trip featuring 40145/D213

[@antman09ful1]

Oh good Richard, pleased you got the one working, I thought about it. Cheers for taking a look.

[@johnbuyers8095]

Loved how the 66 driver stopped short to admire her

[@antman09ful1]

Yes he done us a favour stopping there, cheers for watching John.

[@TrainTraction]

Wow!! Superb! Another tremendous video! Great shot and capture there! Splendid footage as usual! Excellent in every shape or form! Fantastic camera work and detail as usual! What more could you want!? You don't get many 40s around these days! That was brilliant! Truly fantastic and DB 66054 coming next to it! Very lucky! I caught 66775 today and capturing 66056 later! Lovely tones there! Really enjoyed, thanks for sharing! Keep up the fabulous work! Take care, stay safe and well, keep up the fabulous, inspiring and enjoyable videos we all appreciate your time and effort into them! All the best!

[@antman09ful1]

Cheers for watching, I had a good day out yesterday but came home early as it was so cold.

[@TrainTraction]

@@antman09ful1 Glad to hear that, yeah it's very cold with that wind too!

[@BibtheBoulder]

WOAH! What a catch Mike....now there's one engine I would LOVE a drive of.....

[@antman09ful1]

I bet you would, I read it was going back into green again. Cheers Mike.

[@bobnweaver]

Excellent video Mike. A superb sight and sound from Reading. Cheers, Jeff.

[@antman09ful1]

Thanks Jeff, yes It was good to see this loco in a GW station. Regards Mike.

[@andymac6503]

Thanks for a bit of nostalgia... this loco was a regular in my area (Dundee) when I was a young enthusiast in the 70s. Nice to see her still in good nick.

[@antman09ful1]

Glad you enjoyed the footage Andy, I bet they were great days with all the different class's of blue locos about then. Cheers Mike.

[@railfreightdrivergallagherGBRf]

Glad you got her in blue, albeit faded now. She's going green soon to match 40013, and the pair are due out on a tour of North Wales in the summer. Great capture Mike 👏

[@antman09ful1]

Well Michael I would like to get that on film, cheers for watching my footage. Regards Mike.

[@nigelbevan8449]

Good morning Mike, and thank you...... Thank you so much for your kindness and understanding towards me.... Thank you for the numbers of the 37s at Bescot mate..... Well to me, it definitely looked like a bloomin air vent cover bud... I definitely need to go to SPECSAVERS mate.... Stay safe and I'm so sorry I couldn't message you sooner only I was driving up to Manchester.... Give my regards to Mrs Mike please.

[@antman09ful1]

Niga you are a worker not like me wanting to do nothing apart from travelling around the country filming certain trains and having a beer hopefully in the next few weeks in a pub. Because I had a day off from answering the kind comments from people yesterday, It took me over 1.5 hours to reply to them this morning.

[@DKS225]

Love the sight and sound of a Whistler

[@antman09ful1]

Me too Craig, its good that we still have some runners on our railway.

[@User-3O3]

I'm really pleased and surprised to see a Class 40 back on the mainline and in such original condition with her headcodes still in tact and in working order. I didn't know their ultimate fate or whether there were any survivors that escaped the scrap heap. I love the Class 66 too but she looks completely dwarfed when stood side-by-side with the Class 40 at 1:59.

[@antman09ful1]

Well J I have to thank you for watching my footage, there are a few which didn't get cut up, and I've heard there is going to be a doubleheader 40s to North Wales later in the year.

[@User-3O3]

@@antman09ful1 That's good news. Thank you for capturing this for us all to see.

[@DKS225]

There's about 8 Class 40's preserved of the original 200

[@40022laconia]

@@DKS225 7

[@johno4521]

I like the way the 66 stops short as if in deference to the class 40...

[@tattoo1084]

Splendid footage of a 40, seems like you dont see many 40's knocking about.👍

[@antman09ful1]

You are correct David, I sure this is the only one at the moment allowed on the mainline.

[@nickedwards2904]

@@antman09ful1 213 is as well , but had issues. Should be back at Crewe this weekend though and then ready for railtours again

[@scruffwoodscruffwood6505]

Good footage Mike and great traction

[@antman09ful1]

Indeed it is mate, the enthusiasts came from all angles of the station, been a long time since I saw that many enthusiasts.

[@thewiltshiretrainspotter]

Excellent catch of the 40! Good to see one running on the mainline!

[@antman09ful1]

It sure is pal, pleased I was in the right area.

[@allan5919]

A super capture of the class 40 Mike. Great to see it getting some runs out again. Cheers - Allan.

[@antman09ful1]

Me too Allan, I'm told its going back to green. All the best Mike.

[@rodneycooperLMSCoach]

What a lovely video of what we used to call the EE Type 4. It must be me but the modern trains next to it don't have the same impact.

[@antman09ful1]

Yeah I'm with you Rodney, but I suppose we have to have progress on our railways, but I'm not happy the way its going. Regards Mike.

[@UKTransportVideos82]

Excellent catch mike finally classic traction on mainline in 2021

[@antman09ful1]

So good to see old lady on the mainline Andrew. Cheers Mike.

[@philclarke3203]

Great video Mike. Great whistle and sound as she pulled away.

[@antman09ful1]

Glad you enjoyed it Phil, that sound bring lots of memories of the old days when we could get round depots.

[@philclarke3203]

Great times! I must have been round nearly every depot in the country in the early 70's.

[@stevegarnham4632]

Great one mike with the 66 as well.

[@antman09ful1]

Thanks Steve, was good to see this loco about again.

[@johno4521]

Why was the 66 stopping, was it just a signal, not hauling passenger stock or anything..

[@matt154uk9]

Very good Mike, nice to see the Whistler out n about

[@antman09ful1]

It sure was mate, that sound reminds me of my bunking days around depots.

[@alistairshaw3206]

Great capture Mike. I do love the classic diesels. The 40's have such a distinctive sound. The only modern diesel that sounds nice is the 68.

[@antman09ful1]

Yes they do have a distinctive sound the class 40 Alistair which I will never forget will creeping around depot in the middle of night in the late 70s. I do agree with your comment about the 68 but the class 70 is not far behind. Cheers Mike.

[@JoshMcPhotography]

Great one! The class 40 sounds like a 37 and a 20 mixed togetherr

[@antman09ful1]

Oh that is interesting matey, thanks for checking my video out.

[@paulaisbitt1180]

Great footage Mike. O.M.G. when she opened up at 2:54. All hail to Mr H.🤗

[@antman09ful1]

Brilliant wasn't it Paul, lots of memories came flooding back to me.

[@mikethecabbie8476]

Even in their heyday, class 40s were exceptional visitors round there. I did see one shunting a trainload of Ford Granadas into the car depot at Maidenhead whilst in an English lesson at school. Come the lunchtime bell, maybe 30 or 40 of us raced down to the trackside from whatever classes we were in to get a closer look!

[@antman09ful1]

Very nice story Mike from your early day of being interested in trains, I'm sure that was the first time I've seen a 40 in that area in nearly 50 years. Thanks for commenting.

[@mikethecabbie8476]

@@antman09ful1 This would have been 1973 or 74. Might even have been the same one....!

[@tonystephen6312]

As a spotter in the 1970s we used to call them EEs. Then there was the Hoover: class 50 and Sulzer 25. Memories!

[@antman09ful1]

Great memoires and times we had Tony. Cheers Mike.

[@TheRogey1]

We used to call them’Buckets’😀

[@benconway9010]

Now that's what you call a real locomotive and train

[@antman09ful1]

Well Ben I have to agree with you, it brought the enthusiasts out.

[@ThatsViews]

Real loco + real rolling stock = real train!

[@antman09ful1]

Spot on with your comment Martin. Cheers,

[@trevorelliston1]

Mk2 stock in blood and custard or chocolate and cream…

[@pmallenuk]

Great capture of the Whistler. She won’t be in these colours for much longer.

[@antman09ful1]

That's right. Cheers.

[@MalcolmCrabbe]

Excellent, nice to see charters running again

[@antman09ful1]

Well Malcolm it does make our railways a bit more exciting doesn't it. Cheers Mike.

[@applanateearth586]

@@antman09ful1 but how was this possible within lockdown travel restrictions? I think it's great by the way and these restrictions make no sense, but nevertheless I don't get how it's within the guidelines.....?

[@Trainspotter11_]

Fantastic video! Lovely Captures, I filmed this heading North to Crewe near Tring today :)👍

[@antman09ful1]

I bet that was a great sight at speed, I will have a look at your channel. Mike.

[@supersprinter1564]

Nice m8 been a Birmingham lad 40 012 has a special place in my heart 40s wasn't that common in my day but 012 is an important piece of loco heritage

[@antman09ful1]

Yeah that's right there was a few knocking around on the Leeds Carlisle service when you got into travelling behind locos. Cheers for taking a look pal.

[@andybyrne50]

Nice that you got the other end of the lsl charter. The 40 sounded mint . Andy

[@antman09ful1]

That sound Andy bring so many memories flooding back to my spotting days in the 70s. Cheers Mike.

[@jakeytrainspotting1241]

Nice shots! I saw it at Pangbourne.

[@antman09ful1]

Great I was at that station for the scrap working. Thanks for watching.

[@msmith9604]

Awesome Video 👍 awesome loco. Can you advise on which website is best to get the info on loco tours and dates please? The reason I ask is I use railtourinfo but according to that everything has been cancelled but I'm sure it doesn't list every tour on the website. Thanks.

[@antman09ful1]

Well sir I was going to say Railtour info, not sure if Rail Advent are up to date at the moment. Cheers for watching my footage. Mike.

[@msmith9604]

@@antman09ful1 thanks Mike. Always a pleasure to watch 👍

[@TheDaf95xf]

Evening Mike. Back in Trafford Pk again tonight lol 😆 WOW that was absolutely fantastic 👍🏻 How I remember them in the North West especially Newton Heath depot on a Sunday afternoon 🤣 I’ve just booked the Flying Scotsman for Corinne’s 60th Premier class from Kings Cross to Skegness on Saturday the 25th of September 😀 We’ve also got the new date for the steam trip to Scarborough that was cancelled last year 🤣 Cheers Stevie.

[@antman09ful1]

You are doing some great planning Stevie with your railtours, not sure If I will get on one in 2021. I always remember them great sounds of the class 40 going round depots in your area in my spotting days, at night sometimes. Cheers Mike.

[@mirvids5036]

Nice video. Did you happen to get the 66 depart and alongside the 40 ? It almost looked like the wrong scale and the cab height quite a bit lower on the 66.

[@antman09ful1]

I did film it, It will probably get uploaded on my unseen footage from April which you would see in May.

[@mirvids5036]

@@antman09ful1 I'll look out for it.

[@ethankerr05]

i have an old bachmann model of this exact loco and a leaflet of info on it

[@antman09ful1]

Nice one Flip, they make superb models. Cheers for watching my video.

[@petersmith4455]

wow what a great video, the class 40 sounds good, pity some clowns had to alter Reading Station from what it was to this new modern look, i remember Reading in the 60s when it looked the part,and you could see the biscuit factory .

[@antman09ful1]

Peter I'm with you all the way when it comes to this new station, like you I remember the great days of Reading General which was a proper GW station. Cheers for your comment.

[@limeyfox]

Do you mean the old Reading station that only had four through platforms... I agree on the styling though.

[@petersmith4455]

@@limeyfox yes when it was called Reading General

[@nigelt1218]

If your looking for the system reference is was TRUST ID 83111X1B07, not listed under 1Z36

[@antman09ful1]

OK Nigel, Thank you.

[@westmidlandsrailenthusiast]

Cracking shots Mike, glad you got this mate 👍🏻👍🏻

[@antman09ful1]

Cheers mate, I was amazed at the amount of enthusiasts were there.

[@benGBRf]

Great catch Mike. Got to love a class 40.

[@antman09ful1]

You got that right Ben, such a super EE sound it makes. Thanks for watching Ben, regards Mike.

[@HenrysAdventures]

Brillaint video! I saw her at Taplow!

[@antman09ful1]

It certainty got us enthusiasts out didn't it Henry. Cheers Mike.

[@trainenthusiast94]

Really great video. Can’t beat a good old Class 40.

[@antman09ful1]

Couldn't agree more mate, thanks for watching.

[@RichAllen3242]

Now that’s a train! Wow! 👍🏻👊🏻❤️

[@antman09ful1]

That's right Rich, I filmed 40106 today, video will be uploaded tomorrow.

[@RichAllen3242]

I’ll keep an eye out for the upload buddy 👍🏻

[@maimadha]

Great video

[@antman09ful1]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@tomriley6957]

Do I remember this as D345 ? Those were the days.

[@antman09ful1]

Yes you are right Tom, same loco. Thank you for watching.

[@TsoneMedia]

Looks fresh out the factory ..classic stock

[@antman09ful1]

Sort of yes, thanks for viewing.

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

update video liked very much. Take care.

[@antman09ful1]

Thanks, I will do Dave, cheers for watching. Mike.

[@nigelbevan8449]

Oh..... My...... Word!!!!..... Mike, you've excelled yourself this time mate!!! What can I say, except BLOODY BRILLIANT my friend.... Sorry for the B word.... Hope I'm forgiven mate..... Two questions for you though Mike.... 1s...why did the 1st coach had, what appeared to be an air vent out the side of the carriage? Beautiful livery on the coaches by the way..... 2nd question... I was on the M5 /M6 split at Bescot and there was a double headed class 37s there roughly at 16.30 this afternoon..... Yellow in colour (both of them), in the sidings nearest to the motorway..... Urm..... Do you happen to know the numbers please Mike? With the most kindest regards from Nige.

[@antman09ful1]

Nige I will answer this comment tomorrow but the locos you asked for were 97303 & 97304.

[@antman09ful1]

Morning Nige, Well I was lucky to get this class 40 as my camcorder battery was playing up, and I did hear a buzzing sound coming from the cam around 20 mins before the 40 arrived. That coach you mentioned looks like a loading door to me Nige, but yesterday I had a good day but I did come home early as it was so cold. Keep safe mate.

[@tomlowe8563]

antman09ful1 37's

[@dhdove]

Tried to capture it at Cam and Dursley en route to BTM but I was late and it was early so no time to set up, ho hum. Thanks for posting this.

[@antman09ful1]

That was bad luck mate, It does happen to all of us sometimes. Thanks for watching.

[@pook2830]

It was looking rough last time I saw it on the Settle to Carlisle last year... it's looking worse now. Desperately needs a repaint.

[@antman09ful1]

Yeah you are right I haven't seen it for sometime, but I've been told its going back into green livery this year. Cheers for watching my video. Mike.

[@highdownmartin]

Shabby chic mate. Looking fantastic!!

[@ace-paidinfull5240]

Where would it branch off to get to Euston is it after ealing (the freight route)?

[@antman09ful1]

Acton mate.

[@TheSmittenman]

Where does it divert to Euston from the main line?

[@antman09ful1]

It didn't divert Phil, it was part of the four day trip.

[@TheSmittenman]

@@antman09ful1 So is this heading away from Reading then? Or towards Euston on the GWR main line? Think i might be confused here lol

[@antman09ful1]

Yesterday the train left Dartmouth with two class 37 to Bristol, the 40 came on from Bristol to Willesden, a class 90002 took the train into Euston Station with the class 40 on the back. Then the class 40 hauled the train to Crewe with the class 90 on the back Phil.

[@harrytilbury2453]

Just realised i met you today🤣🙂 as i was the guy with the intercity hat at the end of the platform, Half the time i end up chatting to fellow enthusiasts without even asking what their name is or anything 🤣

[@antman09ful1]

Oh right no problem Harry, am I right you had a bike with you. Ok good to meet you Harry. Mike.

[@harrytilbury2453]

@@antman09ful1 Yup that was mine!

[@lucydevero8566]

How do I find out about future excursions

[@antman09ful1]

Rail tour society's/company's on the internet.

[@MrAvant123]

Whats the diff between the class 40 & 37 ?

[@antman09ful1]

Shap and sound, you look them up on internet pal.

[@kennethstill5945]

Class 40 had 16 cylinders and 4 t/blowers ( hence the whistling ). The 37s had 12 cylinders and 2 t/blowers but with intercoolers to increase power per cylinder, but the cyl/heads, pistons, con rods and fuel pumps were the same plus many other parts. The 37s had the bigger blowers with intercoolers to boost output because the original order in 1960 was for E. A. R.and they had to climb to 9,500 ft from Mombasa to the inter land. Then B. R. Ordered them in 1963. Good loco more versatile.

[@forwardsignal]

Brilliant one Mike!

[@antman09ful1]

Thanks Callum

[@BrianMaiden-o9c]

Is this the East Lancs loco?

[@antman09ful1]

Yes It is pal.

[@finnsainty7177]

Class 66054 is in the shot.

[@antman09ful1]

Yes it was, It departed just before the forty. Thanks for taking a interest in my video.

[@WilliamHBaird-eq2hp]

So nice!

[@antman09ful1]

Thank you William.😊

[@shahrookhshroff3018]

So, this is the famous "Deltic" locomotive, with its diesel engine based on the Mercedes-Benz "Schnellboot" engines of World War 2? And are the British so very afraid of seeing out of running trains or been seen as seated in them, that they choose to either minimize (or even block out) windows on their passenger compartments?

[@antman09ful1]

NO this is not a Deltic, this is a class 40. The Deltic was a class 55.

[@shahrookhshroff3018]

@@antman09ful1 Thanks for the update! 🙏🙏🙏

[@SimonTog]

Nice video Mike :)

[@antman09ful1]

Thanks Simon.

[@melvyncox3361]

Very nice😎👍!

[@antman09ful1]

Thank you Melvyn for taking a look at this video, was great to see it again on the mainline.

[@melvyncox3361]

My pleasure mate😎👎!

[@MarkAHHDvideostreaming]

Nice video

[@antman09ful1]

Thanks Mark for watching.

[@Aaron.56_]

Saw this at Tring with 90002

[@antman09ful1]

Yes indeed, I bet it was a great sight at speed mate.

[@Aaron.56_]

@@antman09ful1 yes, love the sound of the 40s but I think the 20s would be more appropriately named ‘whistlers’

[@barrythedieselelectricstea5217]

excellent shot 👍wish we had it in Kent

[@antman09ful1]

Don't think class 40s ever got a far as Kent Barry, but it would be a crowd puller if it happened.

[@johno4521]

A great shame that 40s are long gone from service yet 37s are still (just) with us...

[@antman09ful1]

Yes It is but that's the way the railways are mate, like you I would like the old stuff instead of this new plastic stuff. Thanks for taking a look at my video. Regards Mike.

[@genesis070365]

Quality 🤘👍

[@antman09ful1]

Thank you Hugh for your interest in my video.

[@danspotter8618]

@antman09ful1 awesome video mate 👏 👏 👏

[@antman09ful1]

Thank you very much Dan, for your interest in my video. Mike.

[@danspotter8618]

@@antman09ful1 your welcome

[@KINGANDCASTLE]

Nice one

[@antman09ful1]

Thanks for watching.

[@themightyzanoss8409]

saw the double 37s instead

[@antman09ful1]

That was great to see them too mate.

[@Crazzfretmanlass]

Didn't know a train line could connect Reading to London Euston!

[@antman09ful1]

There is not a direct line Craig, If you look at a railway map you will see the way the train went.

[@stephensmith799]

Nice turbo charger sound but I still think a steam loco sounds better!

[@antman09ful1]

I enjoy the sound of both Stephen, thanks for taking a look.

[@EM-yk1dw]

Lovely 40. Isnt Reading an awful station now.

[@antman09ful1]

Yes it is, I hate all that metal all over the place.

[@chrisstocks7137]

Wasn't it 37688 not 668?

[@antman09ful1]

Yes you are right, my mistake Chris, thanks for spotting my mistake.

[@declangaming24]

Rail tour

[@antman09ful1]

Yes it was the last day of a long weekend tour.

[@highdownmartin]

Tinkle tinkle

[@antman09ful1]

Yes it was a star at Reading.

[@huyiii2435]

It's a class 37

[@antman09ful1]

No is a class 40.

[@huyiii2435]

@@antman09ful1 same shape as a 37

[@dieseldave3879]

👍

[@antman09ful1]

Ok Dave.

[@s1914]

Thought that creeping shed was going to ruin your shot!

[@antman09ful1]

Me too mate, nice of the driver to stop where he did.

[@andrewganley9016]

A giant among rubbish!

[@douglasallen511]

Hello, I am a foreigner watching this video and I don't understand your comment, can you please give a bit of explanation about your views concerning this video?

[@Keithbarber]

@@douglasallen511 the blue train is a locomotive from the 1960s and the poster of the other comment called it a good train and doesn't take much of a liking to newer modern trains

[@douglasallen511]

@@Keithbarber okay, thank you for your explanation.

[@antman09ful1]

Well Douglas I hope that guy Andrew was referring to the red class 66.

[@joey64100]

How nice it looks compared to that class 66 junk.

[@antman09ful1]

I don't mind the class 66, just that there are far to many of them now, It was better when we had the class 40 with lots of different class on our railway.

[@antonysmith9173]

Lovely. Best of British. Sorry don't rate the 66,s(my option).

[@antman09ful1]

That's ok, thanks for watching my footage Antony.

[@jimmac9557]

Nerds unite

[@antman09ful1]

Sort of.

[@sidslick1]

Great video.

[@antman09ful1]

Thanks pal for watching this old video.

[@MK-1973]

Nice video.

[@MK-1973]

@Tony G

[@antman09ful1]

Thanks for watching Tony.