Guardsman Thunders towards Shap Summit on the Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express 28/1/23.

LMS 46115 Scots Guardsman would be at the helm of the 2nd Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express from London Euston to Carlisle over the West Coast Mainline via Shap bank with the return back via the Settle and Carlisle line. 46115 would take over from the electric at Carnforth for the 1 in 75 climb of Shap Bank . The Scot is seen climbing from Salterwath towards the summit at Shap Wells , the green footbridge in the cutting and at Shap Summit . The return sees 46115 at wet and dismal Stockber .Apologies for the poor sound in the final shot as it seems a bit muffled oddly and oddly the third clip has lost clarity in the editing suite. . Thanks to Nige for the company and lift.

[@keithdickinson358]

Excellent atmosphetic winter footage once again. It's always a pleasure when one of your videos pops up on KZbin. Thanks for your efforts.

[@allan5919]

Fantastic sounds from 'Scots Guardsman' Stephen and another very enjoyable video. Cheers - Allan. 🙂

[@winco68]

I wouldn’t pay too much attention to nit picking. I’m just grateful that you’ve put the time and effort into bringing us these wonderful images of an outstanding machine hard at work! 👍

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks for the advice and I will definitely take your advice and I appreciate your comment 👍Regards Steve

[@railwayscene]

Great to watch Stephen, thanks for capturing in many locations. Jed

[@TheStephengthompson]

Cheers Jed , pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@bobnweaver]

Superbly captured at all the location Steve. What a great sight and sound. Cheers, Jeff.

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

Excellent Stephen! Good to see Guardsman get out again.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Les , always great to see this engine 👍😊

[@RailJapanStory]

Excellent video😃⤴️⤴️Fantastic trains and wonderful scenery :)

[@gasmith841]

Thanks Stephen for all the time and effort you out into making these videos. As someone who was born and bred in the Crewe area I especially appreciate the thunder of an LMS engine over Shap :)

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Geoff, I’m always happy when my efforts are appreciated like this so thanks again 👍

[@HenrysAdventures]

Fantastic video! I was on it and she sounded great over Shap.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Henry , she certainly did and I hope you had a great day out 👍

[@CrossfellRailwayVideos]

Very nice, too!

[@SAYFILMPRODUCTIONS]

Nicely done Steve, good to see you at Shap :) Simon

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Simon, always good to chat with you 👍

[@tattoo1084]

3 great shots at Shap of her in fine voice and a good'un at Stockber to round it off.👍👍

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks David, sadly the cross wind killed the sound on the return a bit but still good to see and hear 👍

[@khankadet]

Brilliant footage Stevs catching SG working hard. What a great sight and sound she makes. Take care - Chris

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Chris, my favourite engine simply for the noise we get so I wasn’t disappointed 👍

[@Pesmog]

Thanks for this 👍 I have been watching some old videos of Guardsman and it no longer seems to roar with the gusto that it once did. Its still one of the best performers on the main line though. Thanks again.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks for the kind comment and I always look forward to filming her once I know it’s going to be on the front 👍🎥

[@stephensmith799]

Brutal locomotive 🤜👍

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Stephen, certainly is and sounded great on Shap.

[@davesteel550]

Looks and sounds like Guardsman is in good health.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Dave, totally agree and I always look forward to filming this engine.

[@MasterMoyle]

Might sound it but apparently she still wasn't 100% healthy, hence the diesel was on the back.

[@stephenbrass1808]

Super show from Guardsman Steve, good choice of locations with some great exhaust, nice to meet up again with you and Nige today, shame it came on damp pm, wasn't forcast, cheers Steve B . 🎥👍

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Steve, good to chat with you both and like you say it was a shame the rain came in as like you say it wasn’t forecast ☹️

[@deauvilledad07]

I'd like to echo the remarks of some of your other viewers. Thanks for standing in the cold and wet to bring us these little bits of history. Looked like the crew and the loco were at the top of there game. Super video Steve, well done 🤓

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Anthony, put a few steps in on Saturday as after I set the first camera up I left my mate and walked to the summit over rough terrain 👍😂

[@locomotive6727]

Hi Steve, Great filming and location's ,Dave 🚂🚃 👍👍👍

[@TheStephengthompson]

Cheers Dave, always appreciate your feedback 👍

[@locomotive6727]

@@TheStephengthompson Hi Steve, Credit were it's due ,Thanks for reply....Dave 👍👍🚂🚂🚃

[@thirdengineer]

Brilliant shots of the Scot at Shap Steve the weather in the morning was much more favourable were as pm it went wet in my local area, although it did not look to bad further north by your good results on the S & C. Thanks for sharing Brian

[@eaglesfield102]

Great video Steve, we were a bit further south yesterday at Docker Viaduct (a first for me) and then ended up at the over the wall shot at Waitby.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Alistair, always good at Docker and did think about Waitby 👍

[@SimonTog]

Super video Steve :)

[@TheStephengthompson]

Cheers Simon 👍

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Steve, Great captures with the crew and the Scot which were on the top of their game. Regards, John

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks John, certainly going well on Shap with little help from the rear . Regards Steve

[@TerribleIvan]

Well covered Steve. Unlucky with the sun. It did come out up Mallerstang, but not for the Scot.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Ivan, yes we were unlucky with the weather especially the return as it wasn’t forecast for rain.

[@alantoms3263]

Guardsman looking dramatic, sounding great, working hard!! Thanks for sharing. Al.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Alan, certainly working hard on Shap I must admit 👍

[@nige7577]

Spot on Steve, great performance from the Scot and a cracking sound track, cheers 👍

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Nige , she certainly sounded fantastic especially on Shap although I think the cross wind did for us on the return .

[@1959thornhill]

Mighty fine job as always Steve. Very much enjoyed this one....Dave

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Dave , pleased you enjoyed it 👍

[@davesteel550]

Great video too ,👍

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Dave, glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@grahamhall5211]

Nice one Steve lovely video's at salterwath and stockbar plenty of puff 👍

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Graham, she sounded superb on Shap and Stockber had a cross wind so not as noisy but still nice 👍

[@joshhemingwaythewlismetcalfe96]

I enjoyed this video Steve, thank you.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Cheers Josh, glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@acw71000]

Cracking set of shots Steve, lovely throaty roar from the Scot

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Austin, you certainly know when she’s coming 👍🎥

[@stuartbroome1258]

Excellent loco, top job✨️

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Stuart, one of my favourite engines simply for the sound she makes.

[@AndreiTupolev]

Load 11, and the Brush was barely powering, mainly just there to provide train heating

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Andrei, certainly going for it on Shap and like you say not much from the 47 👍

[@EMuksteam]

Excellent video Steve. Nice performance by the Scot. Good start to the WCE season. Kind regards C&A

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks C&A, do love the Scot as these sort of displays are what it’s all about I’d say 👍🎥🎥

[@MasterMoyle]

The Scot still wasn't right unfortunately so was one of the reasons they needed the diesel on the back. Had it not been on the back then they still would've added it on at Hellifield.

[@TheStephengthompson]

@@MasterMoyle Thanks David, was told West Coast insisted on adding the 47 but according to my sources the Scot passed it’s FTR without any issues. As for Hellifield it’s a good job the diesel was on as apparently the water pipe to the water column was still frozen hence the Scot was pushed from Hellifield.

[@MasterMoyle]

I went on that tour and going up Shap she really wasn't keeping quiet as they certainly had the regulator open going up the 1 in 75 climb. The front passenger brake coach behind the support coach is where I was seated. From the M6 overbridge at Tebay to Shap Summit they managed the climb in 7 minutes 31.1 seconds at a minimum speed of 33mph.

[@43155]

I was on the tour also and WCRC staff said the 47 was there to provide train heat and to provide assistance if needed. However, she performed well and sounded good, I enjoyed it that’s the main thing.

[@MasterMoyle]

@@43155 had to push the train after Hellifield though as the ruddy mains had frozen up so watering couldn't be done.

[@geoffreydingle9497]

OK but spoilt by poor definition

[@TheStephengthompson]

Sorry for you not liking the definition although I must admit the third clip suffered in the editing as I had to mess about with it and oddly it lost clarity 🤷The rain on the return didn’t help either 😂

[@TheStephengthompson]

Going back to your comment I’m not seeing anything about definition quality especially from my other comments 🤔

[@rajhossen2510]

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