British Mainline Winter Steam in the snow .

[@JohnSmith-pd1fz]

Some of the most famous steam locomotives in the world working hard on some of the most spectacular scenery in the world! What more could you ask for? The sounds alone are worth a king's ransom!

[@TheDoodyman1]

Stunning photography in spectacular locations, Steve. British steam just doesn't come any better than this. Thank you for putting this little gem together for us to enjoy. Kind regards Frank.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Frank , we are so lucky up North to have so many fantastic steam tours over the winter months when we have snow .

[@Mass_hole508]

Gee i wonder how they ever came up with the name Tornado for a steam train! 😁 They look and sound absolutely amazing! Especially the double headed trains. 👍👍

[@robmasterman]

Absolutely stunning Steve, I looked at it before it was in HD ...all is fine now.....Thanks as always...10/10....Bob

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Bob, it takes a while to go full HD after uploading so thanks again for taking the time to watch and comment as its much appreciated . Regards Steve

[@mrhearse777]

It just doesn't get better than this ! What a wonderful record of steam . Brilliant. Thanks.

[@highphysics3617]

How could one not love them, coming around that sweeping bend at 16.00. Magnificent.

[@TheBarnem13]

Brrrrr Suffering for your art!! Now that's what I call a video! No stupid music just great shots and wonderfull sounds of the trains thank you if I could do multiple likes belive me I would massive thumbs up to you!!!

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks for the very welcome and kind comments as they are much appreciated . Never been a fan of using daft music on my videos as I let the steam do the noise !

[@TheBarnem13]

+TheStephengthompson I noticed great to see and hear keep up the good work

[@madpetrolhead]

What a fantastic video, love the double header at the beginning, snow really sets the steam and smoke off, beautiful, good work Steve.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Ken , snow and steam do make for a great spectacle I must admit.

[@gingydadtog2151]

Absolutely suberb images, stirs the soul.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks for the comment and sorry for the late reply . Regards Steve

[@EMuksteam]

Superb video Steve. There is nothing better than winter steam. It has that magic about it with the snow and all that smoke . Its so fantastic. (C&A)

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks C&A, I could not agree more about snow and steam tours .

[@rab4472]

Wonderful compilation Steve. We really are so lucky in the North West Thanks for putting this together regards Mike

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Mike , you are so right about how lucky we are up North for all these winter tours. Steve

[@SteamingAroundTheMidlands]

What a superb video you have put together Steve, you've certainly captured some stunners over the years. Winter is by far the best season for steam, looking forward to this years action.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Sam , I was very lucky with the conditions for a few tours and just glad I was there !

[@Ryan871]

Excellent videos Steve, I must say I am looking forward to Autumn and Winter on the mainline and heritage railways! after the rubbish summer we have had for steam! cheers Ryan.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Ryan, the scenes we get in the Cumbrian fells when steam and snow are about are fantastic I must admit .

[@greenfingersgardener822]

very easy to say how i feel about this video,......... ( splendid ) beautiful footage

[@TheStephengthompson]

+greenfingers gardener Thanks for the very kind comments , much appreciated . Regards Steve

[@swearingkevo]

Fantastic vid.. Lots of GR8 locations

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Kev , snow and steam you can't go wrong .

[@acw71000]

I must admit autumn and winter are my favourite filming times Steve and looking at these great shots of yours again only reinforces that view with some great light and tremendous exhausts. A very enjoyable compilation.

[@colinallison.785]

Brilliant photography, enjoyed this film all the way!

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Austin, there are a few shots in there that sometimes the conditions were near perfect .

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thank you Colin , glad you enjoyed the steam in the snow.

[@rsubram24]

Great experience in the snow

[@TheStephengthompson]

Ramanathan Subramanian Thanks Ramanathan much appreciated comment . Steve

[@MyLoveOfRailways]

Fantastic footage, plenty of smoke and steam. I bet it was cold waiting though - all respect to you.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thank you for the kind comment , it was very cold at some of the locations but I just wrap up warm and hope for the best . Regards Steve

[@KenBrownekb71000duke]

A wonderful compilation Steve, and I recognised many of my favourite clips! There's an amazing variety of weather conditions most of which I'm sure were pretty challenging for you personally and for shooting the clips. It says a lot for your dedication to the task that you braved the atrocious conditions on some clips, and managed to get there and home again. Well done for a great viewing. Cheers. Ken

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Ken , some of the shots were more difficult to get to but well worth it as you can tell from the results . Steve

[@grindupBaker]

My Mum's dad Maurice Vaughan wrote a little mechanical book about trains ~100 years ago and I think she said he drove the Cornish Riviera but I might just be remembering he was from Cornwall so I'm unsure on that bit. He was a train driver (engineer).

[@TheStephengthompson]

+grindupBaker That book sounds very interesting so you must be very proud . Thanks for taking the time to view and comment as it's much appreciated . Steve

[@highphysics3617]

I love 'em all. Brilliant.

[@marsvltor2]

Is it me, or is there incredibly rare footage of Turbomotive (6202) at around the six-minute mark? Taken in summer, but still fantastic!

[@hemerdonbank]

Steve, what fantastic conditions for filming, really superb scenes there. I assume all your extremities survived the freezing cold. Keith

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Keith , sorry for the late reply . I must admit I have been lucky with the conditions for a few tours up here . Steve

[@crundaleboy]

Great video! Almost like being there! Except for one thing - when you don't follow the engine with the camera as it steams past you, is it not possible to do so? That's what you'd do with your eyes if you were there. A lot of USA cameramen do the same - always puzzled me....

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks for the kind comment . Most of the locations are ones that mean I just set the camera up and leave it running as a wall or a tree would get in the shot if I followed the train with the camera . Regards Steve

[@iawaimages5864]

Sorry, but I'm not tuned in where you shot your video. I'm confused between Britain & S. Aftican, although I believe many S. African Trains esp. engines where made in England... Also, what type of camera were you using, sound mic, lens, and the film settings for your great shots...curious?

[@grindupBaker]

+IAWA Images Scotland and perhaps northern England. LNER London North Eastern Region. Union of South Africa was an A4 streak locomotive probably out of Liverpool Street Station. I saw one, Thane of Fyfe I think. A4 streak locomotive Mallard holds world steam record (likely for ever) of 128 mph.

[@TheStephengthompson]

+IAWA Images Its in the North West of England mainly . I use a JVC Everio HD 5 and also a Panasonic tm900 with Rode stereo video mic inside a Rode blimp for cutting the wind noise .