Carlisle Delivers! Fantastic Steam, Diesel and Electric variety. TWO Test trains! 08 May 23

Carlisle Delivers!
Fantastic Steam, Diesel and Electric variety
Black 5,
TWO test trains
Class 90s
Class 88 and 68 combos on intermodals
Even a tamper!
Filmed on the Coronation Bank Holiday Monday over 10 hours
08 May 23
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[@Del-bm]

Thoroughly enjoyed, thankyou very much

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks!

[@johntomkinson9781]

Thank you Les. A bit of something for everyone. Shame about the weather. John

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks. The weather was bad but as ever, I've tried to make the most of it

[@sydwoods.woodsendjunction9492]

brilliant video Les great veriety , some awesome captures there matey , a long day for you Les over 8 hrs, bet you were knackered when you got home , and 10/10 for getting wet well done mater hope you had half an hour in the coffee shop and chilled out nice one thanks for sharing really enjoyed it take care a t b Syd 😃👍👌

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks as ever Syd. However I didn't get wet at all! The benefits of a station with lots of canopies!

[@stamrly418]

A fascinating day of a mix of almost everything. Loved the electric diesel combination on the containers. One to be glad you were out for it. 👍👍

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

It was a fantastic day. Glad you enjoyed it

[@Thomas-cp6qe]

Another smashing vid Les. I love watching come rain, hail or whatever. This vid had it all. Thanks!!

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks!

[@timvandiepen8373]

Awesome

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks!

[@johnbanicki7232]

Another great video. Thanks for sharing!

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks!

[@mikeuk4130]

Another really interesting day, thanks Les.

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks!

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

Superb collection of rolling stock Leslie!

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks!

[@Martinsps2231]

Always a great day for spotting when you get lots of trains scheduled for the day, no matter the weather.🚄 Great video buddy.👍

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks - it was certainly a busy day with all the freight and light engines slotted in between what appears to be a full service returned on the WCML.

[@TrainLoverHimu]

Great coverage 😍👌

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks!

[@pn112upfast]

Brilliant love all the action

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks

[@jimmycburfield5997]

Quality stuff!

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks!

[@2711marty]

Well done Les for standing out in that weather to catch this cracking variety of movements. Fabulous footage.

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks. Actually I didn't get wet, the platform roof and canopies are very useful!

[@mels1811]

Brilliant video Leslie

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks!

[@jameseldershaw7194]

Great video Les, lovely mix, and great to see the early steam train!

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks!

[@tonylancaster8704]

A nice mix of trains. The last two class 221 i still need to see are 105 & 116 so i wish i had been in Carlisle that day i guess i will have to keep on looking.

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks!. Avanti have another couple of weekends with 4 or 6 221s working Glasgow Carlisle services. Occasionally a pair substitute for Pendos

[@County1019]

Another good one Mr G, always makes me want to move back to Carlisle when watching your videos🙂, glad to say just managed at long last to aquire a copy of A Cumbrian Railway Album, cant wait for it to arrive.👍

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks. I hope that you enjoy the book.

[@alanshelly7068]

Awesome video buddy from Alan in Lowestoft buddy

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks!

[@nige7577]

An excellent collection there Les, a long day for you and plenty of variety, all that’s needed now is the weed killer train judging by the growth, cheers 👍

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks Nige. From what I've read and from last year there'll be little or any weedkilling.

[@nige7577]

@@LeslieGilpinRailways There were two GBRF 69s on weed killer duty in the northeast yesterdays and are doing a series of runs over various routes in the North of England this week so you never know.

[@edmundcarew7235]

@@nige7577 Good!

[@simonrichardson5077]

good video Les,thanks

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks!

[@johnsmith-ie6in]

hiya Les what a day out this has been shame it was spoilt be the weather you seem to get a lot of rain there was nice to see the black 5 running but i thought it had to have it own support cach with it in case of breakdown the choice of train was really varied look forward to the next video and stay safe my friend

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks!

[@cedarcam]

Not often you see a light steam locomotive these days so a good catch there. What an awful day rain wise but a good one for the trains

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks! I think the rain added a different atmosphere to the scenes. The black 5 was coasting so not much sound from it. Looked proper without a support coach.

[@hotdogpilot6319]

Like you said, fun for all the family... and the doggie.

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks!

[@andy81e12]

Mega rare u see a kettle light engine without a support coach ! Great catch ! Great channel ! Carlisle looks excellent . Top quality too 👌🏼BTW nice football chanting 13:34 In ⚽️

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks. Very unusual eh without a support coach.

[@roboftherock]

It was heading to WCR's depot at Ft. William, presumably rotating with one of the 'Jacobite' locos already there, so sending another support coach wasn't necessary. Shows either supreme confidence in their maintainance regime - or crass stupidity!

[@paleriksson3345]

Brilliant as ever, Leslie. Thinking to myself - when will we hear steam supporters chanting adn shouting like that haha

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Haha, yes indeed. Thanks!

[@stephenbrass1808]

Action packed from start to finish Les , empty platform for 45212, bit early for the enthusiast ??, great stuff, cheers Steve .

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks Steve! Only two others had braved the weather for 45212!

[@michaelmoran1964]

Nice weather for Ducks Les😆😆

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

And I was nice and sheltered !

[@AndreiTupolev]

18:20Darlington to York? "Excuse me sir, have we got a bit lost?"

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Round trip - a bit more logical than Kingmoor to Kingmoor!

[@roboftherock]

They could have taken the scenic route via Edinburgh and Carstairs Junction.

[@zenithslocos]

Brilliant video! I do like a 68's and 88's. The black 5 was lovely and your POV of the her was brilliant. The production value on your channel is top-notch. Keep up the fantastic work! Subscribed and looking forward to more content from you.

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks, that's much appreciated

[@TheDaf95xf]

Morning Les. Yet another great quality video with some fantastic traction. That LE black 5 looked awesome and it didn’t have a support coach 🤔 So it must of been in great shape lol 😆 I went to work on Monday from Preston station and got caught up with the Sunderland fans chanting as they got off trains hehe 😜

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks! 45212 did look good. As for the fans, they'd been in Wetherspoons before getting the train!

[@matthewcampbell7754]

Great video as always Leslie. I spent 5 hours at Carlisle Station this morning

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

I was there! Thanks!

[@matthewcampbell7754]

Yeah I spotted you on platform 4 I spent the morning on 3. Was there 6am until 11.15

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

@@matthewcampbell7754 that's an early start! Saying that I got there before 7.

[@jeffreyhodge5564]

Lovely station ,used to go there in the mid 60,s full of atmosphere and still steam by the bucketful ,then up to kingmoor and upper y ,Carlisle canal had already closed ,the one difference ,all those ghastly weeds ,dreadful!

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Those were the days eh. Sadly before my time (living in the opposite end of the county then). As for the weeds - I've complained and.... nothing

[@ericshaw4018]

Interesting to note that there was no support coach with the steam engine. Great video as usual. 😊

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

I still haven't seen a reason why either. Thanks glad you enjoyed

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

The greatness continues, but5 I noticed an emphasis on some framing and juxtapositioning. I loved the "old" vs. "new" COLAS ... ad the use of stationary wagons to film moving trains. Very cool!

[@roboftherock]

I have to agree. Getting the 'right' shot is important - even if it is only for KZbin. One sign of a thinking photographer.

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks Anthony! Yes I thought a bit of art was due

[@edmundcarew7235]

Love the varied scenes, including two-car railcars in heavy rain plus the sensational log train. Amazing number joining Avanti WC trains! But when I used the 0940 hours ex Glasgow to London last Sep on my trip from Australia, I reckon close to 1000 passengers used it as many only travelled for half an hour or an hour. Who says no one uses UK National Rail?

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks! I agree, it's surprising how busy the trains are. The numbers travelling on both ScotRail and Northern services in and out of Carlisle is equally impressive.

[@timvandiepen8373]

🎉

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks

[@williamkettle8666]

Enjoy your Videos Les. Still no sign of weed killer ? Not a good image for major station greeting from Glasgow area.

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks. It's not a good pr image but they must realise that - surely?

[@jooster0081]

Brilliant video👌🏻 I see a lot of class 68 & 88 paired up now, would you know the reason?

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thansk. I think the pairing was because of the wet weather and possibility of the 88s not managing the heavy loads on Shap or Beattock. Can't have been a handy 66 ready.

[@johnwebster2525]

Two DRS container trains with a 68/88 combo . Is this going to be a common occurrence or are they short of 88’s Great entertainment Les thank you John

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

I think more not having handy 66s to replace the 88s, which usually happens when its very wet. Glad you enjoyed

[@roboftherock]

Another long day, Les - and what you had to put up with. Tamper units, Pendolinos, dmus, multiple loco classes, track recording train AND a steam locomotive, not to mention torrential downpours and very loud, uncaring fooball hellions. I trust you had a decent lunch.

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks Rob. It was a fantastic day!

[@Abnerbandanovotempoinscrito1mi]

Muito lindo trem Maria fumaça Bom

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Thanks!

[@ianeccles111]

Good news Les, TPE have lost their contract, government taking control. No more clogged centre roads at Carlisle.

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Hehe, I would hope so but we shall see!

[@dapto234]

Interesting freight train @14:00 with electric & deisel Loco combined.does that always happen in the UK.

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Only with DRS but usually that's when the bi mode class 88s are running their diesel engines. On that day it was so wet that the anti slip would have seen them reduced to a crawl on Shap or Beattock banks. The usual alternative is to replace the class 88 with a class 66.

[@TheBrazyCastard]

dam them class 68's are sooo loud compared to a class 66

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

They sure are!

[@AndreiTupolev]

66031 steaming a bit there!

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Every loco was - even the steamer!

[@karloschaos]

Never understood why & hope someone can explain why quite a lot of West Coast freight that isn't hauled by a single 66 has 2 90's doing the work. At best a single 66 is good for about2-3000hp ish (Wiki) but a single 90 (acording to the internet again) is about 5000. If a single 66 can do the job then why not a single 90? You never see tandem 66's?

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

You do see the occasional pair of 66s but not often. My understanding is that the 90s are old now and unreliable hence running in pairs. I did catch one running alone. DB have withdrawn all their ⁹s and freightliner aren't using as many of theirs .

[@paleriksson3345]

The Tesco train around 15 mins: How the diesel seems be doing the traction? Or are they both?

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Both were but electric is a lot quieter. The class 68 diesel's are LOUD!

[@paleriksson3345]

@@LeslieGilpinRailways that´s awesome; never seen a multiple eletric+diesel in Sweden!

[@cedarcam]

@@paleriksson3345 The class 88 are light weight and get wheel slip problems on the steep gradients so they need two locomotives. This day they have used a diesel only version of the same type of loco so a bit unusual. From years ago I have seen photos of steam and electric together which always looked odd to me. I found out recently it was because the trans had steam heating and electric locomotives had no heating boiler.

[@jooster0081]

@@cedarcam very interesting, cheers for that, just shows that diesel can never be fully replaced by electric - clearly electric is not always best

[@paleriksson3345]

@@cedarcam Hi Colin, very nice read - cheers

[@roconnor01]

Ever heard of weed killer Carlisle Station?

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Long gripe from many. Given the restrictions on weed killing I can't see much actually being done. A weedkilling train was due over the Newcastle line last week but was cancelled on both occasions. I doubt that would have covered the station area.