7029 'Clun Castle' A Gruelling Climb Over The S&C

[@bobwilcox1147]

Congratulations to whoever was firing 7029, great job!

[@the231Pacific]

I second that! Maintaining the boiler at blow-off point while the loco was being thrashed for that period must have taken some doing!

[@cliffordison5004]

I am not the greatest fan of GWR locos but this is a cracking video showing Clun Castle truly rising to the challenge that is the S&C. She is working hard with a heavy train and shows she is in fine fettle ready for some high speed running once she has left the Pennine challenge behind. Well done on a great and entertaining video. Absolutely brilliant!

[@jamesknowles550]

Thanks for the great footage -- she did the GWR proud -- great white steaming on wet rails !! - she even took a class 47 on a sightseeing tour too ! -- what a gorgeous lady she looks !! .

[@lnerrules-iw6ry]

Excellent footage there Liam and Phil. Nice to see Clun working over the Long Drag once again

[@scotsguy422]

Superb, thank you. Equivalent to load 13 (with the 47 attached). Loco and traincrew doing a great job at working the train in damp conditions.

[@jcmgt]

Why equivalent?

[@justandy333]

An excellent Video! All of it was great but the last one especially. A GWR Castle Screaming through the station at full speed (or rather what theyre permitted) . You must of had the hairs on the back of your neck standing on end. A brilliant video!

[@griswald322]

Great video. She was certainly doing the maximum at Warrington befre shutting off. Thanks for sharing.

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Great work Liam & Phil for managing so many locations! All of those shots were lovely to behold and I particularly like Selside and Warrington Bank Quay. Regards, Dan

[@Retaud21]

Simply some of the best footage I have ever seen of a Castle loco. Brilliant, many thanks for sharing it.

[@srprameshprasad1688]

Absolutely breathtaking videos, especially the curve, steam locomotive turning at full speed, thrilling feeling. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Super work Liam , good display I thought from the Castle especially on the S&C with the restrictions 👍

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

Top of the good work boys and the settle and Carlisle line is definitely the non GWR territory for clun

[@cliverogers-cd1vz]

Brilliant mate. Thank you.

[@stephenbrass1808]

Wonderfull to see Clun Castle today Liam and Phill, great show I thought from the northern hills, many lovely locations, you managed to catch me a few time on your video 😅😊 cheers .

[@johnmiddleditch3656]

Brilliant photography of a loco well managed doing what it does best. Thank you.

[@robertbate5790]

Fantastic set of shots. Thanks guys 👍👍👍👍👍

[@EMuksteam]

Excellent video Liam and Phil. Great sounds and plenty of exhaust. Great skill by the foot plate crew. Enjoyable watching. Kind regards C&A

[@morrislouiseeagle7161]

just brilliant - thank you for sharing this with us much appreciated

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Liam & Phil, Nicely captured and good to see the diesel idling on the climbs. The weather was the spoiler. Regards, John

[@oldfart6318]

Magnificent video.

[@SimonTog]

A nice video you have made Liam and Phil :)

[@michaeltaylor1869]

Nice video great camera work as usual as always keep it up bye for now Philip

[@michaelstanley6947]

wonderful!

[@blackcountrysteamvideos8021]

Great video. Sounded nice on the s&c.

[@hamshackleton]

Ah - WBQ. It is amazing/annoying how many tour trains go through without stopping - so potential passengers have to go to Crewe or Lancaster.

[@railnut21]

Until the work at Carstairs is finished Carlisle is off limits to Steam Railtours due to capacity issues

[@kellyashfordtrains2642]

Which preserved Castle Class engine do you love watching most, Clun Castle, Nunney Castle, Earl of Mt. Edgcumbe, Defiant or Pendennis Castle? Or is it equal for all of them?

[@BIGV710]

it is not called the long drag for nothing i remember going on the 10.25am from leeds to carlisle/glasgow c train in 1964 with a clan loco pulling 15 coaches un asisted up there at walking pace and commong back with a brit and still on time into leeds at 2145 at night