"Peak Rail" Twin Peaks Diesel Gala was great. 12/04/24

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2 ай бұрын

It was my first visit to Rowsley Station, I would have liked to have gone round the yard but I needed to be on my way by midday to go north which I didn't make. (12.55) I departed.
The locos in this video are
Class 47 D1501
Class 44 D8
Class 69 69008
plus the DMU.

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@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne 2 ай бұрын

Great stuff Mike. I lived for a few years on Greenaway Lane, Darley Dale, overlooking the line between Matlock and Rowsley. When I first started at Derby under BR there was a driver called 'Ginger Turner' who was approaching retirement even back then, and he had previously worked as a driver on the Cromford & High Peak line. We often chatted and he would recall the biblical snow drifts up on the moors that made that line so challenging. Oh, and what an engine the Peaks were. In my early days at Derby I asked as many old-hand drivers as I could "what's the best engine you've ever driven". All but one answered "Peaks".... 16:30 He left with reds on the front....lol we've all done it!

@antman09ful1 2 ай бұрын

What a great story/comment that was mate, yes I remember when I collected coaching stock at Leicester around the rush hour there seamed to be a peak from London every fifteen minutes. I will certainly make another visit the the Peak Rail at Rowsley to have a walk around the yard. Cheers again for the comment Mike.

@benGBRf 2 ай бұрын

I'm pleased you got footage of this Mike as its good to see footage of the loco we provided 👍🏻

@antman09ful1 2 ай бұрын

Great so see one on the day Ben, just a shame it wasn't 011 which was first rumoured to be there. I would have liked to have stopped at the galas but you know me I like to get the most out of a day out. Cheers and we might chat later, Mike.

@RedShedNick 2 ай бұрын

Wonderful footage and a wonderful gala Mike, what a lovely place wow! Stunning countryside and awsome lineside shots. Great seeing the DMU in spendid order and the Peak was too. Then to finish with more modern traction, a great looking 69008.Looks like you had a great time there, really enjoyed cheers Nick.

@antman09ful1 2 ай бұрын

I have a soft spot for DMUs Nick, so If I can get one on film I will, I didn't have time to go with my mate to the other gala at Ecclesbourne which I have done a few times with him as I wanted to try a new location north of where I was. Then I needed to get to Barnsley to film a band I know so it was a very long day, left home at 04.45 and got back at 00.30. Thank you Nick for watching and you nice comment, Mike.

@RedShedNick 2 ай бұрын

@@antman09ful1Thats definitely dedication Mike good on you! Have a great day!

@matt154uk9 2 ай бұрын

Super footage from this gem of a preserved railway. Nice one Mike

@antman09ful1 2 ай бұрын

Yes it was a good morning.

@spark6886 2 ай бұрын

Hi Mike - a real enjoyable video of this gala day. My last visit was years ago when the guest loco was - in green 5016 Gordon Highlander. I recall standing on Matlock platform whilst the Deltic was waiting to do return trip to Rowsley. While standing next to it, my leg moved with the throb and power of the engine - pity I can’t move it like that today !! Awesome Got some super sound and sight on the Hi8 film that day. Fabulous - just like yours and the Peak, 47, DMU and GBRf 69. Credit to you Mike yours and the GBRf 69. Credit to you Mike

@antman09ful1 2 ай бұрын

Great times then Les, it was my first visit to Rowsley so it needs another visit from me. The time I was there was very enjoyable, and thank you for your comment regards Mike.

@robertbate5790 2 ай бұрын

Never thought I would reminisce over our beloved dmus, lol 🤣🤣. Unofficially driven them occasionally back in the day. Great to see a true Peak as well. 👍👍👍👍👍

@antman09ful1 2 ай бұрын

Oh yes I do like to get a DMU on film Robert, as a passenger I liked to sit at the front with my son which made a nice change if you could see the line in front of us. Yes agree about having the class 44 running but the class 25 would have been nice, cheers Mike.

@robertbate5790 2 ай бұрын

@@antman09ful1 Yes, no fun riding behind the driver anymore, nothing to see. Lol 🤣

@bryannewman5012 2 ай бұрын

That Peak looked and sounded absolutely superb.

@antman09ful1 2 ай бұрын

It is so nice that a class 44 got saved Bryan, as I was always working during the week I never got to see them working very much, but I did get to see all ten of them on depot visits, cheers for watching Mike.

@deauvilledad07 2 ай бұрын

Looks like that was a lot of fun. Great video Mike, well done 🤓

@antman09ful1 2 ай бұрын

Yes Tony my guild took me to some good places, via a pub, cheers Mike.

@558vulcanxh 2 ай бұрын

Nice lot of people, nice film too Thanks 😊

@antman09ful1 2 ай бұрын

Cheers Ian, yes a nice little railway, Mike.

@tattoo1084 2 ай бұрын

Good Mike. The 44 and 69 looking the business.👍👍

@antman09ful1 2 ай бұрын

I do agree with you David, I would have liked the 25 instead of the 47. Mike.

@philclarke3203 2 ай бұрын

@@antman09ful1 me too!

@AndreiTupolev 2 ай бұрын

DMU is an excellent smokescreen layer. ☺ Sounded like a nice brisk wind blowing off the hills.

@antman09ful1 2 ай бұрын

I have a soft spot for our DMUs, thanks for watching.

@dreadnought50001 2 ай бұрын

Nice one Mike, good to have a catch up

@antman09ful1 2 ай бұрын

Cheers was great to have our chats, and you being my guide.

@JacobsTrainVideos 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video Mike!! Have to say the line between Matlock and Rowsley is beautiful paid a little visit there in April last year around the same time!! That DMU made the event a steam gala haha! Some great lineside shots you got there also Mike and a good variety of traction for a small line like that!

@antman09ful1 2 ай бұрын

All you have said Jacob I agree with you, it was a shame the class 25 wasn't well as I like that class. Cheers for your comment Mike.

@JacobsTrainVideos 2 ай бұрын

@@antman09ful1 Yea definitely wouldve been a bit more interesting instead of a 47

@TrainTraction 2 ай бұрын

Superb shots and captures there Mike. Nice sounds and liveries. Good to see the 69 there, seems a lot of them are visiting these heritage railways. Another gooden from you! Great locations too, well covered. Very nice indeed! Really enjoyed, thanks for sharing! Take care, have an awesome day and all the best! Jamie

@antman09ful1 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Jamie. Regards Mike.

@SimonTog 2 ай бұрын

Very well done video Mike :)

@antman09ful1 2 ай бұрын

Many thanks Simon I had a very good morning.

@philclarke3203 2 ай бұрын

Alaways good to see a Peak, especially one of the first 10 (44's). Shame you didn't have time to look around the yard. I've been a few times, but try to go when the Heritage Shunters Trust have thier open day, love the little shunters!

@antman09ful1 2 ай бұрын

Oh yes I remember your video, I will try Phil, cheers.

@AgathaAndAnything 2 ай бұрын

It’s a pretty line especially from Rowsley to Darley Dale, the DMU was chucking some smoke out, shame the 25 failed D8 sounds well.

@antman09ful1 2 ай бұрын

Yes I love to see our old DMUs running, but it was a shame the class 25 wasn't well as I would have preferred that to the class 47 mate. Thank you very much for your interest in this video, regards Mike.

@conceyullena 2 ай бұрын

Amazing! Beatiuful video, greetings 🚂👍👋

@antman09ful1 2 ай бұрын

Many many thanks for watching my video sir.

@RickyNowis 2 ай бұрын

This is wonderful Mike, great to see all sorts for the Diesel Gala. A shame what happened to the DMU but great the volunteers got it fixed and in service. Gosh, almost forgotten about the few modified MK2 coaches with a rear window which acts like a cab?

@antman09ful1 2 ай бұрын

Cheers for watching Ricky, pleased you enjoyed the footage just a shame I couldn't cover the Ecclesbourne gala.

@AndreiTupolev 2 ай бұрын

What did happen to the DMU?