Class 801, HSTs, Royal Train & Class 88 at Darlington on 15th February 2018

[@robmasterman]

Fantastic compilation Jeff...what a fine set of captures....hard to believe that after 40 years of loyal service, the HST's days are numbered.

[@bobnweaver]

Thanks Bob. Those HSTs still doing the business but making the most of them now. Regards, Jeff.

[@allan5919]

Excellent captures from Darlington Station Jeff. Always a super place to photograph and video with that lovely architecture. . Even HRH would agree I am sure. Cheers - Allan.

[@bobnweaver]

Thanks Allan. Always liked Darlington Allan and always good a photo and a video. Cheers, Jeff.

[@bobmather8814]

88010 at the south end of York station this pm (Friday). A good catch today Jeff.

[@bobnweaver]

Thanks for your comments Bob. We are seeing a lot more of these new trains now. Regards, Jeff.

[@Trainman5862]

Great video. Very lucky with the royal train, would have gone to see it myself but when it passed I was still sleeping xD. Gutted I missed it.

[@bobnweaver]

Many thanks for your comments, much appreciated.

[@stestepney]

Very nice Jeff looked like you had a good day cheers Steve ..

[@bobnweaver]

Thanks Steve, yes a good couple of hours in Darlington but a bit cold. Cheers, Jeff.

[@TrevorLedgeway]

A bit of allsorts here Jeff.....Well worth the trip out.Seen the Class 88 from a distance at the stabling point at the Station....Cheers..Trevor.''

[@bobnweaver]

Thanks Trevor. Nice to see the Class 88 operating on our patches. Regards, Jeff.

[@EHSteamVideos]

Great Video Jeff Regards Edward

[@bobnweaver]

Many thanks for your comments Edward, much appreciated. Regards, Jeff.

[@balmesh]

Good stuff and lots of action!

[@bobnweaver]

Thanks for your comment Alan. Regards, Jeff.

[@howarth004]

A very good days catch there Jeff

[@bobnweaver]

Thanks for your comment Dave, much appreciated. Regards, Jeff.

[@atlantaman]

Royal train heading up from Darlington, Jeff? Is THAT the one you were on coming down from Newcastle? Wow!

[@bobnweaver]

Yes Allan thought it was time I upgraded. Lol. Cheers, Jeff.

[@atlantaman]

Boy-o-boy! Those Rover tickets really are giving better value for money, nowadays. But did they serve a decent brew on board and were the other passengers decent enough or an unruly bunch? LOL

[@bobnweaver]

It was a bit different this train Allan. Loads of room on it! Can't understand the fuss about overcrowding these days. As for the catering it was first class with lots of stewards and chefs. There was a guy on called Charles, i think he was from Wales by the sound of it. Suppose he would have had to change at York on to a Cross Country service. Regards, Jeff.

[@swearingkevo]

Nice couple of hrs

[@bobnweaver]

Many thanks for your comment, much appreciated.

[@kyle123481]

Nice video Jeff, wish i knew about the royal train :( -Kyle

[@bobnweaver]

Thanks Kyle. I was unaware it was in the area. Never seen it for a while. Regards, Jeff.

[@KenBrownekb71000duke]

Great variety in a relatively short space of time Jeff! The train shed at Darlington is very impressive and well captured too. Was the 88 route learning for future traffic? Cheers. Ken

[@bobnweaver]

Thanks for your comments Ken. It's a great place as you say Ken and yes the Class 88 was Route learning I believe for future traffic. Regards, Jeff.

[@AndreiTupolev]

Goodness, a lot going on there. The movements of the Royal train aren't publicized are they, did you work out when it would be passing by guesswork?

[@bobnweaver]

Thanks for your comments Andrei. I seen the Royal train pass mine on my way to Darlington but was unaware of where it was going. I seen it unexpectedly at Darlington after i left the station and returned. The movements are not published. Regards, Jeff.

[@OlanKenny]

"3th shipment" Nice filming work though!

[@bobnweaver]

Thanks for your comments.