Clan Line with the Hampshire Pullman 6 Nov 2021

[@heyabusa1]

And thankyou for posting. Very professionally done.

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thank you for you kind comment. I’m glad you enjoyed it. 😊 Hilary

[@roysimmons3549]

Impressive pulling 13 coaches. I remember seeing Clan Line pulling the Shakespeare Expresses at West Ruislip years ago.

[@Martin.]

Hi, Great rail video, enjoyed. Thanks for sharing. Excellent camera work, well done👍👍Greetings, Martin

[@TheTouristLine]

Not yet had the pleasure of seeing Clan Line in person but it is on the bucket list! Great video, thank you

[@AnthonyFurnival]

Not sure where you are in the country - but if in the south, she’s out again in 20th November 🙂

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thank you. When you do see her, you won’t be disappointed. She always looks immaculate and performs well. DB crews are good with the whistle too. 😊 Hilary

[@mwallace2922]

Nice vid. Thanks for posting.🇦🇺👍👍

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it. 😊 Hilary

[@WheelsonRails728]

It's great when 'the waiting game' pays off, as it does at Petersfield in your video!

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thank you. I must admit, I quite enjoy the anticipation of a steam loco appearing 😊 Hilary

[@bobnweaver]

Superb video Hilary. Clan Line looking great as is the signal box at Petersfield. Regards, Jeff.

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thank you Jeff. I’ve just been reading up on the signal box, and although it is grade II listed, Network Rail want to remove it so that they can upgrade the crossing. Let’s hope it will at the very least be moved to a heritage line. Most of the equipment appears to be still inside. 😊 Hilary

[@derisleybrittain]

Superb footage 💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thank you! 😊 Hilary

[@SimonTog]

Very great video Hils, thumbs up :)

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thanks, Simon 😊 Hilary

[@garrycroft4215]

Wow she’s a beauty, all credit to those that polished the engine and all those carriage’s. 🚂

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Yes, she’s always in tiptop condition. MNLPS do a great job. Belmond’s pullman carriages are pretty splendid too. They need to be for the price 😊 Hilary

[@dannygayler90]

Wow really flying , great video too !

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thank you, Danny. Yes, she really was flying in the first shot. 😊Hilary

[@locomotive6727]

Hi Hils, Great filming and content....Dave

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thank you, Dave 😊 Hilary

[@locomotive6727]

Hi Hils ,Thanks for reply .....Dave

[@Colin21454]

Superb captures Hillary

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thank you, Colin. It was great to see Clan Line on a different route. 😊 Hilary

[@johntyh43]

Brilliant! An absolute joy to watch, Hilary. What a locomotive!

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thank you, John. I particularly liked the moment she came into view on the curve at Godalming station. 😊 Hilary

[@johntyh43]

@@hilsthetrainlady4683 Yes, very exciting!

[@coogeeman]

Thanks for another great video. It made my day seeing her flying along. Cheers!

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

I’m glad you enjoyed it, Maurice. Clan Line always looks superb doing what she was built for! 😊 Hilary

[@COVENTRYBRIAN]

I was on this trip so is extra special to see your excellent video. Clan Line performed superbly on the day

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thank you, Brian. It must have been a great day out, particularly travelling along a route that rarely sees steam rail tours. 😊 Hilary

[@HenrysAdventures]

Brillaint video! I saw her at Ashford.

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thank you. 😊 I’ll take a look at your video.

[@HenrysAdventures]

@@hilsthetrainlady4683 You're welcome! Thank you!

[@davidsymes3867]

An absolutely amazing piece of filming shows the shear power of clan line dramatic absolutely stunning you don't get much better than that well done Dave

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thank you, David. The sight of her approaching from around the curve at Godalming was one of the best I’ve seen in a long time. 😊 Hilary

[@markhaylett4751]

Another great set. I love how they let her on up fast

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thanks, Mark. Fast is where she should be! 😊 Hilary

[@alantoms3263]

It always appears that Clan Line has 'a more generous 75mph limit' than the other preserved big locos, or perhaps I'm mistaken! Definitely one of my favourites!! Thanks for sharing. Al.

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Hmmmm, it’s hard to tell. She certainly looks good at speed, that’s for sure. 😊 Hilary

[@BrianSeaman]

Lovely captures Hilary, and great locations too 👍🙂🎥🚂

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thanks Brian. It was a rare treat seeing steam down the Portsmouth Direct line; even more so as it was Clan Line 😊 Hilary

[@rogergardner6537]

Excellent as always Hils, loved the first shot 😃

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thank you, Roger. Yes, that was a great sight seeing her appear at a good speed. 😊 Hilary

[@rorynicol3969]

Fantastic shots there hils I got her at shawford with plenty of whistle here to all the best 😊👏👏👏👏👍😊 Rory

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thanks, Rory. I do like the sound of Clan Line’s whistle; can you tell?! 😊

[@AnthonyFurnival]

Great footage. Just about spotted myself in one of the shots! I did Godalming, Haslemere, Woking that day 🙂

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thank you. Now I will have to guess which one is you! 😊 Hilary

[@AnthonyFurnival]

@@hilsthetrainlady4683 I remember seeing you there actually, with an older gentleman and a younger lad - I was on the opposite platform for a bit filming SWR stuff but switched to your platform for the steam pass 🙂

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

@@AnthonyFurnival Ah ha yes that was me. I’ve bumped into the older guy quite a few times over the years. Nice man. The young man is Tail Lamp Productions - give him a follow - he’s much better at filming/editing than me. 😊

[@AnthonyFurnival]

@@hilsthetrainlady4683 One of the few benefits of my autism - I remember pretty much everyone I see haha! I’ll look him up and subscribe - I’m keen to support as many people with the same interests as me as possible 🙂 - and I’ll also be checking out more of your footage - I saw you had some on my local line (Mid Hants)… just have a frantic couple of days to get through first 😂 With regard to my channel - I only record on my phone, so it’s nothing special but I’ve aimed for a variety of different trains 🙂

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

@@AnthonyFurnival I will take a look at your channel later on. 👍

[@keith.anderson1257]

Lovely video, that engine certainly delivers. Thank you for sharing.

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thanks, Keith. We’ve only got one “local” steam loco; so glad it’s this one! 😊 Hilary

[@logotrikes]

Magic...

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thank you. She did look rather splendid! 😊 Hilary

[@stratac30]

Considering the original journey had to altered due to train accident at Salisbury, I don’t think the passengers on-board would have been disappointed with the route change with Clan Line doing what it does best - performing exemplary. Nice video again, thanks for posting.

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thanks, Geoff. She was certainly putting in a fine performance. It would have been great to be on board. 😊

[@jillmynn4490]

Glorious memories of childhood

[@tonymaries1652]

Nice video. Clan Line going at a good lick with a very heavy train, and no dead diesel. I think the 1920s wooden bodied Pullman coaches tip the scales at getting on for 40 tons, a lot heavier than the BR built coaches making up the numbers at either end.

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thanks Tony. Yes, I’m sure those coaches weigh a massive amount. They have mosaic floors in the loos, beautiful marquetry panelling, sturdy furniture….. Not to mention the kitchen coach.

[@TERRYBARTLETTRAILMAN28]

Great shots I got her at Victoria leaving I can see she did 75mph today and wearing different headcodes

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thanks Terry. I don’t really do Victoria very often as they don’t always like a tripod. I’ll take a look at your vid. 😊

[@johnnew3096]

And genuine with no diesel assistance. (Fully understand diesel needs on other tours).

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Yes, tours always look so much better without a diesel chugging away on the end! 😊 Hilary

[@johnjephcote7636]

I particularly enjoyed your shot featuring Petersfield. I passed that once so many times and looked out for the remains of the Midhurst bay at the same time. By the was, I am surprised that W S Gilbert did not employ the name Godalming as an expression in the opera, 'Ruddigore', instead of 'Basingstoke'. I must use it myself...far better than saying 'Effingham Junction', which always amused me as a schoolboy.

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thank you, John. It was really good to see a signal box. There’s aren’t many left now, and this one looks to be doomed, to make way for crossing upgrade. I think Effingham (Junction) is the butt of many jokes….. 😊 Hilary

[@peterscutt2253]

Thank you Hils, i should have been on it.But i went down with covid and had to isolate

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Oh no, Peter. I’m really sorry to hear that. Get well soon x

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

She’s shifting abit

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

She was indeed, especially in the first shot. 😊 Hilary

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

@@hilsthetrainlady4683 yeah

[@iandocwra1169]

Nice sequences. Someone's being a bit cheeky down the ramp at Brookwood. I filmed at Weybridge and Old Basing. An exemplary run given a very heavy train (530 tons) and no diesel 'insurance' in the height of the leaf fall season on the 'Portsmouth Direct', which is notorious for problems in autumn. The crew were, however, most worried about the short stretch into Tulse Hill, which is steep and on a very sharp curve, with the risk of being held at the junction and having to re-start. All went without a hitch. It's fascinating to think that some of the coaches are nearly 100 years old and still in main line service!

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

The rail cleaning train had gone down the route beforehand, which no doubt helped. Brookwood has a pretty tall safety gate at the end of the platform; the tripod I have now easily tops it, and some bridges which I can’t even see over 😊 We did think of doing Weybridge, but feared she’d be on the slow, so chose Godalming instead.

[@penninetrains1398]

Fabulous footage as always Hilary. She wasn't going very fast at Petersfield was she? Wonder if the barriers weren't lowered in time?

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thank you. I’m not sure if there’s a speed limit through there or maybe a gauging issue making her go a bit slower. Perhaps someone will know! The barriers went down ages before she arrived. 😊 Hilary

[@malcolmwillis8699]

@@hilsthetrainlady4683 There would have been a good slog from Petersfield up to Buriton summit.

[@michaelketteringham9417]

Hi Hilary That was excellent. She was going very well in that first shot where was that. Michael

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thanks, Michael. Yes, the first view was great, at Godalming. 😊 Hilary

[@robertbate5790]

Another great video, thanks Hills. Surprised to see a signalbox on a main line nowadays. Is it just a block post for the crossing, which looks quite busy?

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thanks Robert. I’ve just been reading up about it. It’s still got most of the equipment inside. Although it’s Grade II listed, Network Rail want to remove it so they can upgrade the crossing. A case of wait and see where it will go for the future, I guess. 😊 Hilary

[@robertbate5790]

@@hilsthetrainlady4683 We've had similar problems here. We lost two of the few remaining signal boxes within a couple of years. Upgrading the signals etc. One was on a listed station and it had been hoped it could become a small community cafe or similar, but it disappeared too quickly!!

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

@@robertbate5790 The signal box on the platform at Bodmin Parkway is a little cafe; great use for the old building. It’s such a shame when they go as, really, they are buildings like no other.

[@robertbate5790]

@@hilsthetrainlady4683 Wonderful!

[@johnclayden1670]

Exemplary as ever! She looks in fine fettle.

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

Thanks, John. Yes, she is always kept in tiptop condition! 😊 Hilary

[@AndreiTupolev]

Brookwood is always much darker than it first appears. 😕

[@hilsthetrainlady4683]

I’ll go there on a sunny day one day 😊 Hilary