Class 91, The Inter city 225 a large running session.

[@ewhurstgreen]

Philip, thank you for sharing yet another enjoyable video! 👍 Used to travel on these sets regularly, timing my journeys in order to make use of the dining car. 😄 However, if an HST set was departing north from King's Cross much preferred the ride and comfort of a Mk3. 😎 Such trips sadly long gone now. 😢

[@model.train.railway.]

Funny enough that was something I was going to mention, but I was somehow the voice over didn't go quite right. I think trying to do 1 video a week is too much. Kind regards, Philip

[@ewhurstgreen]

@@model.train.railway. One video a week is a really target to aim for! _I've only had two videos this week due to two visitors /running sessions over the Bank Holiday weekend._

[@model.train.railway.]

I was trying to go for 4000 hours in a year, but I have 3,400. When I retire next September, I might try and so a video every week.

[@ewhurstgreen]

@@model.train.railway. Either way that is an impressive amount of footage. 😎 However, if you believe retirement really will leave you with lots of 'spare' time....... 😂

[@model.train.railway.]

I am going on several holidays first. Many retired people say the same thing.

[@andrewrice6596]

I enjoy your videos and always watch them from start to finish .

[@model.train.railway.]

I appreciate that! Thankyou, it helps to spread the videos.

[@monsvillerailways5736]

Nice bit of background info. The H&M controllers are still great to have. I have one and Several Tri-ang P Series controllers, all working well. Happy Modelling

[@model.train.railway.]

Thanks/ Philip

[@geordieceltic2]

The 225s, in my opinion, were by far the most comfortable trains operating, with nothing comparing with them since. I got the recent Hornby Class 91, and it handles a 9 coach GNER train with ease, using DC. My H&M double controlled is 45 years old and is fine. I even us the old Relco track cleaning devices. Great video thank you.

[@model.train.railway.]

Funny enough that was something I was going to mention, but I was somehow the voice over didn't go quite right. I think trying to do 1 video a week is too much. I also use relco and it has not damage locos yet. Kind regards, Philip

[@friedad1537]

I always look forward to new videos.

[@model.train.railway.]

So kind, thankyou

[@josephdominics5935]

1:17 maybe they could have made the railroad signals operate similar to runway lights at airports ? I think that could have improved visibility.. maybe beyond 140 plus mph. Thanks for the upload

[@model.train.railway.]

There are so many things they could have done. Before designing the train, its something that should have been considered.

[@Demun1649]

Fascinating to watch. The sound is great, I have been on a platform when the 1:1 goes through at speed. THAT is loud. Can I ask an unrelated question? I have just finished two 11-carriage "Blood and Custard" trains. And I can't decide what to use to pull them! What do you use? Are they Black-liveried steam, or BR Green? I have a Black Merchant Navy, and also an MN in BR Green, but could I use an Ivatt C1, or an A4 Mallard, or maybe a Flying Scotsman, version 2 or 3?

[@model.train.railway.]

Thankyou. I think that by 1960 most steam locos were black, but looking a photos there were always exceptions when some locos were still green. By 1960 blood and custard was almost gone. I have gone for green because the locos were cheaper to buy and have gone for bulk rather total accuracy. I had this with track beds. Whatever you do, you can always find a photo to suit yourself. I am not always totally accurate.

[@model.train.railway.]

Have a look at this kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2rQmpqEmrhjd6s I was going to say by the early 1960s everything was drab and dirty.

[@johncrook7705]

Enjoyed another run. What sort of service to you give your engines to make them run so well?

[@model.train.railway.]

Before the filming I cleaned to wheels as there are only 4 contact wheels and thats it. I am very poor at oiling the locos unless they make noises. Too many to service. In my last video I was running my CMX round to clean the track, but I only do that once a year at best. I find that if you run the locos for 5 minutes, they go faster and smoother, I guess the engine and coach wheels warm up to lower the friction