4464 Bittern Pounds Over Ais Gill - The Cumbrian Ranger - 2014

[@malcolmabram2957]

Thanks to the driver for not blasting its whistle at all moments. One can hear the gorgeous chuff of the three cylinders working this beauty along.

[@thirdengineer]

Great shots I have only seen Bittern once on the main line since the 60s and it was at Wilpshire prior to using a camcorder in 2015. I have spotted myself at the far end of the platform when I filmed Bittern in MP4 with a compact! I put this on you tube and it is still on.Things have moved on and I have put a bit more camcorder footage on since. In the 70s and 80s when I was at sea I did super 8 cine but silent what a pity whilst visiting many different far away places we did not have digital South African Garretts and such. I live in Wilpshire and am limited to how far I can operate through circumstances. I will look forward to more of your high quality videos .Thank you so much. Brian

[@mark19615]

beautifully shot, coming from the stills world. I can appreciate the amount of planning that must have gone into this.

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

+Mark Reynolds Yes, a good amount of planning was needed for this, so I was happy to see everything go to plan ! Thanks for your comment, Regards, Liam

[@Linesider1]

A most enjoyable sequence of the day's events - and some rather tasty clag (from an A4!) at Ais Gill - marvellous. Many thanks for the upload, David.

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Thanks David, was nice to see a A4 chucking out some of the black stuff. Thanks for watching. Regards, Liam

[@christopherdaniel4841]

Excellent video! In a digital world, analogue machines of this nature are more than impressive.

[@slicer819]

Fantastic video. I last saw Bittern in 1965 in a rather scruffy condition at Aberdeen Ferryhill shed. Wonderful to see her again at full chat.

[@Pitcairn2]

Remember her at Laurencekirk about that time.

[@PetesNikon]

Thank you for a wonderful video. I appreciate you putting all those various locations and shots together. Nicely done

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

+PetesNikon Thanks very much. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@ianskeggs5294]

If you don’t love steam trains your soul has left you

[@gilbertmassara4450]

Once more, many thanks for an inspiring series of shots of an A4 doing what it can do. Brilliant filming and sound as well... Bliss.

[@kenward8126]

The 2 Camera method gives more than twice the enjoyment. Thank you.

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

+Ken Ward Thanks very much. Expect three cameras next year !

[@rab4472]

Cracking footage, especially Ais Gill; and well done for catching it again at Wilpshire Mike

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Thanks Mike, credit to our designated driver for getting us to Wilpshire with just 10 minutes to spare. Liam

[@michaelhawthorne8696]

Wow, must have followed it all day......Nice vid, thanks for uploading

[@TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways]

My home town, Lancaster. I was born there in 1943 so I have many photos of steam at Castle Station, Green Ayre and Glasson Dock. No videos until 1988. Thanks for your great clips

[@gralykmeno]

The sheer power of the A4 class. Wonderful.

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

gralykmeno Was on top form in this video ! Glad you liked it.

[@beagle7622]

It’s quite amazing. I saw the Flying Scotsman in Australia ( stood on the foot plate, interesting day. They derailed a Victorian R Class (British design) on a crossover got it back on track in 2 hours) . Both those engine were flying in undulating country beside each other.

[@aidenarroyo8561]

Yeah for sure! I hated when they were retired

[@IndianaRails]

Fantastic film my friend; really enjoyed the day spent trackside with you. Thanks for posting this!! Dave

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Many thanks. Glad you enjoyed the coverage. Liam

[@davidgapp1457]

As Douglas Adams might say "In those days spirits were brave, the stakes were high, men were real men, women were real women and mainline locomotives were real steam engines"

[@scottsimmons5350]

hear hear!

[@pmonkeygeezer6212]

@@scottsimmons5350 This has now been scrapped. Good riddance to a polluting loco.

[@rudycarlson8245]

@@pmonkeygeezer6212 you are a real piece of work! This locomotive has not been scrapped! It’s waiting for its turn in the shop to be overhauled! It’s second overhaul in preservation! This locomotive is privately owned! If you cannot say anything nice keep your damn mouth shut!

[@michaelgoulding6609]

@@pmonkeygeezer6212 you must be one these do-gooder,s that complain about smoke coming out of people,s chimneys, or the smoke from a magnificent machine like in the video, prob you want us all to have an electric car aswell, well as far as i,m concerned i wish all train,s everywhere were run off steam, & everyone had an open fire, there-for we,d need more coal, so coal mines would open back up,& them that want an electric car, can have one, aslong as they don,t force me to have one

[@pmonkeygeezer6212]

@@michaelgoulding6609 You'll die in an overheated world. Look forward to temps in the 40's every summer in GB! Then it will be the 50's. Humans will have to underground before they finally boil away.

[@martinformini3621]

Magnifico video. Son facinantes estos trenes que a Pesar del tiempo se mantiene intactos gracias a la mantencion de sus operadores

[@SteamingAroundTheMidlands]

Liam, a superb video all round. You captured some fine sights of Bittern really working well, Gordon Hodgson certainly knows how to make a loco sound nice. Especially like the Aisgill shot, very powerful indeed; just a shame 4464 couldn't take the train over Shap, that would have sounded gorgeous. Thanks for sharing - Regards, Sam

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Thanks Sam, pretty happy with the footage we acquired, and the A4 certainly put on a excellent performance for the passengers. Was a shame about the gauging issue at Carlisle though a garter blue A4 over the S&C was the highlight.

[@conradcheney1969]

Beautiful locomotive. Thanks for posting the video! Nice work!

[@marcc3514]

If we have ever created more beautiful machines I have never seen one yet.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Brilliant Liam , great to see the A4 flying around the Cumbrian Fells . Sorry I thought I had commented sooner . Regards Steve

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Thanks Steve. To see Bittern over the S&C was a opportunity i couldn't turn down.

[@tommoss2005]

Some serious inclines in that region but Bittern takes them all in her stride. Love that sound. If only KZbin could convey the smells too!

[@JJRailFilms]

Fantastic footage! I was at Stockber and on our return we could see the smoke from ais gill on the road nearby to Orton! Jack.

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Would of made a good sight i bet. Thanks for watching.

[@981smithy]

Cracking log of events Liam and it was nice to see Bittern performing well over Northern rails. Thanks for sharing.........Regards Phil.

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Cheers Phil, was good to see Bittern stretching it's legs in the North West.

[@MG06ZT]

Great shots, felt just like I was there....oh....that shot from the second bridge at Wilpshire really worked well, as they all did. Great day - monster!

[@SecondValveSteam]

Fantastic video, the A4 really puts on a good show and just attacks those banks! Cameron

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Cheers Cameron, they definitely know how to climb banks.

[@amelierenoncule]

Mon amour, this IS great! As a youngster we always loved it when they passed by at a leisurely rate, as it provided us a great chance to bounce a few ripe tomatoes off some of the blokes who stuck their mugs out the window/door openings. Blimey, what fun!

[@exb.r.buckeyeman845]

Bon Jour Amelie, you must have been a "rum un" when a youngster.

[@TheWesternExplorer]

Super video. Great locations and expertly filmed. The snake would have freaked me out though! Cheers, Dave.

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Thanks Dave, kept my distance and just used the zoom.

[@sam8alex12]

What can I say that was just awesome, Brilliant shots, THANKS

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Thanks for your comments.

[@mattseymour8637]

Great video, some lovely shots of Bittern, just shows the power of the A4's

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Thanks, the A4 might be known for it's speed, but the performance over Ais Gill shows it can take big loads over the steepest grades with relative ease. Regards, Liam

[@antman09ful1]

Considering the problems which happened yesterday you have wicked footage of the great loco Liam, It is very enjoyable and exciting stuff and a lot better than the Britannia I filmed yesterday. Mike.

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Thanks Mike, glad you enjoyed it.

[@manhunter433]

Always happy to see these steam powered iron horses reminding the world the glory and power they once held.

[@EssexLocomotiveEnthusiast]

excellently shot video and great to see bittern working hard on some of the best banks in Britain and even though the a4s were primarily built as express engines,this shows how well the designed a4s were and how capable they are at tackling any route,regards.

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Thanks, the A4's make a fine sight in any situation. So having the chance to see Bittern flatten Ais Gill with a equivalent load of 14 was always going to be a highlight of the year. Thanks for your comment. Regards, Liam

[@EssexLocomotiveEnthusiast]

she certainly looked in her stride going over Ais Gill, you know you were saying that the train was the equivalent to 14, well is there a way to calculate the weight of a train?

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Not sure what the weight of a 47 is, but i am told it can range up to 3 or 4 coaches. Best bet is to ask a diesel nut !!Regards, Liam

[@EssexLocomotiveEnthusiast]

thanks,I'm hoping to see bittern myself in may and it will be bit of reunion with the loco as i haven't seen her since 2007.

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Well I'd make sure you see it, as Bitterns ticket is up this year and will be sue a overhaul.

[@coimbatoreehl6503]

Simply superb.. what a locations selected for the shoot.. particularly at 2.42.. keep it up..

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Coimbatore EHL Thank you ! The location was, Ais Gill.

[@acw71000]

Good coverage Liam, strong performance from 4464 over Ais Gill. Steam and British wildlife in the same video makes a perfect combination. Must pack some anti snakebite serum in my camera bag for the next visit to Shap!

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Thanks Austin, a cracking performance over Ais Gill and a garter blue A4 over the S&C made for a fine sight. Yes anti serum at the ready for next time. Liam

[@Steven_Rowe]

The most beautiful loco ever and surely the best sounding.The sound I remember train spotting in the late 50s. Nice to see the adder. Lucky you dont live in Australia where I live, you wouldnt want to get that close as some snakes like the King brown are very aggresive and with out treatment if bitten your number is up

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

steven rowe Kept a reasonable distance and just used a bit of zooming as my safe zone. Was still nice to see though.

[@Steven_Rowe]

Marsh Steam Videos Am coming over in August and on 30th August which is my wifes birthday were travelling from Crewe via the S&C then back down WCML and doing the fine dinning. Her idea not mine. I thought I was dreaming but no its true and I believe part of the trip is with 60009 Told my wife they servr grilled adder in a whie wine sauce. To quote Sueen Victoria, She wasnt amused

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

You will have a excellent run behind Number 9, it put in some exceptional performances last year, also good timing with booking the tour, as there will be no runs over the S&C next year, due to maintenance.

[@roydavies260]

Thanks for the video. Amazing stuff!

[@stuarthutchings7216]

Great Video with the adder at 1:29 a sympathetic touch. Well done

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

+Stuart Hutchings Cheers, Stuart. Was great to see one, as they can be difficult to spot sometimes.

[@TheFordxr3i]

Top class from start to finish, excellent stuff.

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Many thanks for the comment, and for watching. Liam

[@bugalugs661]

Great video..I did Loughborough yesterday..and the two 5s ..unfortunately coasting ...always next week..

[@Willysmb44]

I wonder how many passengers get surprised by movements like this. There has to be a few Brits sitting around waiting for their trains, then BAM, something like this hammers by leaving surprised commuters in its wake!

[@rolpfeiffermuller935]

Thanks airing the outstanding vid.Bliss

[@peter990099]

just had the greatest experience, waiting in Middlesbrough station for my usual commute to Sunderland when bittern comes out of nowhere at speed through the station horn blaring I can only assume it was heading to north York moors area

[@tigerlilyweymouth6]

great shots...enjoyed very much.

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Chris Caines Thanks, glad you enjoyed it !

[@teredude]

The A4 Pacific has the best sounding whistle of any steam locomotive.

[@tonydaly2642]

Thank you for that. Very enjoyable.

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

+Tony Daly You're welcome. Thanks =)

[@AndreiTupolev]

Superb sounds there. Lucky with the adder! I'm not sure I'd have wanted to get so close to him.

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Sounded a dream on Saturday. And i kept well clear of the Adder.

[@bkayganich]

Beautiful steam locomotives you guys have over there. Too bad we lost most of ours, to the scrappers torch....

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

There was plenty scrapped over here. But fortunately we manged to save and preserve a good hand full, and we now reap the rewards. Thanks for watching and commenting. Regards, Liam

[@bkayganich]

Welcome. You plan on coming over here in 2019, to ride behind UPs Big Boy?

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Brad Kayganich 2019 !! I don't even no what i'm doing next week ! Might come over if i still have my camera.

[@ianballinger7644]

How can anyone ' Thumbs Down ' these videos,.......must be diesel or electric traction fanatics..!

[@watchyMCFCwatchy]

I like the distinctive beat of the three cylinder engine.

[@quintili1]

That's a beautiful machine.

[@andyedkins1984]

Great shots Liam especially at Aisgill with the amount of black clag it was chucking out. Did you bring the snake along for company? Lol thanks for sharing your day out. Regards Andy

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Cheers Andy, the snakes part of the production team now. Loved that black clag.

[@josephinebennington7247]

1.53. Got to ask, did anyone on the footplate notice the missing coaches? Did they have to go back for them?

[@jimyoung2188]

Just as well you left the snake alone or you would have been Bittern!!!

[@nmccw3245]

Jim Young - all you had to do was asp.

[@richardmills2909]

Jim Young O

[@williamwoolhouse3702]

I adder have another look at that

[@utubewatcher806]

No rattles; not neighborly like friendly cowboy snakes in the USA--"rattle! rattle! Hello, I'm here!"

[@Spookytooth01]

I bet they had to viper down after that run!

[@owenevans83]

Great footage, I liked the inclusion of the snake!

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Owen Evans Cheers, we was well lucky to have spotted the snake, as it was hiding behind a bush.

[@johnwarren5647]

Marsh Steam Videos™ Adder? Grass snake?

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

I'm no snake expert, but my research told me it was, a Adder.

[@ManojKumar-sx6vg]

The trailing Diesel Loco magically vanished in the first video!

[@bobmarshall3700]

Where did this snake 1:29 come from in UK? Looks like a Queensland Python fro Australia.

[@donaldtriumph1682]

Yeaaaahhhhhrrrrrr

[@martinmoore3969]

It’s an Adder. Common in the UK and venomous. Not all the bitey snakes live in Oz.......

[@JimTLonW6]

I think the passenger with the cardboard carton on the platform at Lancaster at the very beginning was a little taken aback by the appearance of a steam engine!

[@alejandrabaez1011]

He got the same Nr.4468 whistle and its cool the whistle

[@rickwilkins3055]

I didn't think that you had snakes in the UK. Some in Parliament but none in the wild.

[@animaltvi]

We have the adder.. rather rare . First one I've seen. .

[@kellyashfordtrains2642]

Glad you remembered not to disturb the snake. You could have wound up having Bittern off more than you could chew. If you'll pardon the term, that is.

[@The60007]

Interesting video as Bittern sounds rather like a V2. At about 5min 31sec the off beat is very clear . For those old enough to remember the off beat sound was called "Jazzing it."

[@ExposureTVChannel]

nicely shot!

[@EASYTIGER10]

Were the Staniers and the Gresley's designed differently due to LMS lines being - on average - "hillier"? And would an A4 maybe struggle more on hills than a Coronation?

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

EASYTIGER10 A4's were built for speed. I'd say, the Coronation Classes were built for bigger loads and the ability to climb gruelling gradient's while maintaining a good speed. 46233 used to haul loads, up to 17 coaches, in it's heyday. As for the A4's, they climb extremely well. The main scene in the video, at 2.39, shows Bittern topping the 1/100 summit, at Ais Gill, which was passed at 40mph with a equivalent load of 14.

[@alexwright6038]

+EASYTIGER10 Staniers' brief when he designed them was to put the largest boiler he could, with the largest fire grate area on that set of wheels for both the axial loading and load gauge. this gave the LMS locos 4500 lb/f greater tractive effort than the A4. Although the A4 has a smother power delivery, as it has 6 power strokes per cycle rather than the 4 power strokes of the LMS loco.

[@kiwitrainguy]

Watch this at double speed or even 1.5 times normal speed to see what A4-hauled express trains looked like back in their hey-day.

[@TheHairybaz]

was wondering, if snakes need heat how do adders survive in the uk

[@smitajky]

I have often wondered how HUMANS survive the UK weather. It is no wonder so many of them committed crimes to give them a chance to get out into the sunshine here in Australia.

[@theskip1]

hibernate

[@gunnersandeagles6477]

Trif video and very professional.

[@DarthCoco]

Which diesel locomotive was at the back?

[@thetigerstripes]

There’s always at least one assisting the elderly, isn’t there ? Even UP 4014 Big boy needs help.......unless it’s just pulling a single car......EMPTY !!!

[@kevfrombutterley]

47773

[@markturner4219]

@@thetigerstripes No. In the UK the majority of the mainline steam runs have no diesel. They are not there to assist, they are there to primarily do stock moves as there are very few places on the UK network that have the infrastructure to handle a locomotive hauled train terminating (diesel or steam). In the UK nearly all regular passenger trains are either multiple units, with a few that run top and tailed. Another reason why a steam hauled train may run with a diesel in tow is because the carriage set is not working the same diagram as the steam locomotive (in which case the diesel moves the stock to the required location). The diesels used are almost invariably what in the UK we call 'heritage diesels'. This particular one is of a class of 512 introduced in 1962 and built until 1968. Earlier in the days of mainline steam the diesel sometimes also serviced the airbraking and airconditioning one some of the carriage sets as the vast majority of UK steam locomotives were originally fitted with vacuum, not air braking and didn't have generators. However, they have all been updated in overhaul now, so when there is a diesel in tow it is just for carriage movements. If you look further, you'll find many videos of UK steam hauled mainline trains without the diesel depending on the route. The Torbay and Dartmouth Expresses never have diesels for example because the train terminates on a heritage railway that is connected to the mainline, so all the train handling facilities are available at the terminus, even though it is one of the toughest routes on the UK mainline steam schedule. The one thing the diesel is never there for is to assist the steam locomotive in hauling the train. The mailine certified steam locomotives are tested and inspected to a very high standard and a locomotive is either fit to run unassisted or it's not fit. Here is a really good compilation of last year's mainline running season highlights. You will see many of the trains have no diesel, and some trains (with the same loco, but different route do) FYI 60163 Tornado is a new build (2008) class A1 pacific, built to complete the LNER inventory of pacific classes, as none of the original A1's was preserved. There are several new builds to replace lost classes under construction in the UK. Hope you enjoy the videokzbin.info/www/bejne/lZqpYZyJqpmJhqs This is a run of the Torbay Express. The single track footage in the middle of the video is a privately owned heritage railway (the destination) where the speed limit is 25 MPH. ( www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk/) There is some neat footage of the sea throwing spray over the train on its return journey. Enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ml7Hdn-bhqd2abs

[@neilbaldwin592]

Driver” She sure is pulling well today “ Firemen “ Yes but didn’t we have 12 coaches when we set off”. OH SHIT.

[@adfgfds]

Timing of the chuff sounds like it needs to be adjusted; even with 3 cylinders.

[@Electron1944]

I would say there was a faulty valve on that Loco.

[@DeafIaint]

I'm afraid you will just have to accept this is only because of the Greeley derived motion valve gear.

[@VehicularBrit]

Awesome video, perfectly captured the tour. Subscribed! Do you have a second camera-person? It seems you are in two places at once, so I guess you have another person operating a second camera - unless you're just magic ;)

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

+VehicularBrit Thanks very much. Yes, I had my dad with me on this day so I was able to double up on footage. Thanks for sub, I hope you enjoy my videos. Regards, Liam

[@elrjames7799]

Why the 60 odd ton deadweight of a 47 diesel towed at the back?

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

At Carnforth the A4 would have to come off due to gauging issues at Carlisle. So once again and disappointingly for the passengers, they were diesel hauled to Carlisle.

[@alexwright6038]

the thing I don't understand is why they removed the double chimney in the overhaul, why would you remove a performance improvement? The loco is already not authentic with the addition of signalling gear and modern sticks to warn of high voltage and the like. It's throwing away better coal and water efficiency or greater sustained power output.

[@malcolmabram2957]

5:34 you can clearly hear all the 3 cylinders being charged in sequence.

[@sydmichel]

Think of how much better it would look if the coaches were all in the same livery. Carmine & cream is my favourite.

[@Perrygallo]

Surely those diesels add a lot of weight at the back?

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Yes, this one adds about another three coaches, give or take !

[@b.r.buckeyeman460]

Also remember, there's no pilot loco's or Shunters at destination Stations, so the dead Loco can then tail the train to release the Steam Engine.

[@josephinebennington7247]

That’s a serious loss of coaches at 1.49!!!

[@DoubleDeckerDavid]

I thought that A4's Where not allowed on the S and C anymore ?

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

That's the first iv'e of heard about that. There was a temporary gauging issue at Carlisle, which prevented the A4 from taking the tour through the station. But not sure about a S&C ban for A4's. Regards, Liam

[@djburland]

Great film

[@rubenj3128]

This thing looks so cool

[@lucaorru6872]

Quanto sei bella .... 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@lesreed7943]

Was the diesel hitching a ride (or did he know something we didn't)?

[@voidjavelin23]

gauging issue

[@Spud607]

Was that a wild snake?

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

Yes, an Adder !

[@Spud607]

@@MarshSteamVideosTM i didnt know the uk had snakes.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Spud 607 we have 4 species of snake. Only the adder ( common European viper) is poisonous through.

[@Baskerville22]

Are the A5 Mallard & Bittern the same type of loco ? They look the same.

[@fritz46]

Yes, they are. Bit it's A4, not A5.

[@scopex2749]

1:49 what happened to the other 11 coaches😳😮🤷🏼‍♂️

[@TrainsandAdventuresTV]

Maybe they decoupled because of how fast Bittern was going lol

[@davidsanderson2960]

What was the number of the Class 47 at the end?

[@Salty3439]

Amazing!!!! thanks

[@縦横無尽にふらふらと]

何故かオススメに出てきました（笑） ドコの国のSLなんだろ、まだ走ってたら乗ってみたいな〜日本に高速で駆け抜けるタイプはないから

[@45596Bahamas]

Does that snake bite?

[@markturner4219]

Yep. They can be quite agressive if you make it feel threatened. Yes they are also venomous. Known as an adder.

[@NClass468]

0:10 notice the Intercity Swallow symbol?

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

DekkasTrains Yes, quite a old sign

[@JintySteam1]

Oh wow, well spotted! :D

[@owenevans83]

There's one on the sign at Bham International as well!

[@cccenturion4480]

What a beautiful loco. Shame about the motley rake of coaches lashed to the back of it.

[@SvenTviking]

They were Pullmans.

[@SCGB127]

Spencer is that you

[@natehill8069]

They should have the diesel follow politely back to avoid spoiling it.

[@williamradford9631]

4464 A4 Bittern leaving a smoke trail around the over head cables

[@harryturner8701]

Might want to reconsider that title

[@MarshSteamVideosTM]

I think not, Load 11 + dead diesel equivalent to 14/15 coaches and 42mph over the top of Ais Gill ! Go find me another video of an A4 on this kind of load and speed and sound, I'd like to see it.

[@harryturner8701]

@@MarshSteamVideosTM I was referring the the word pounds

[@DoubleDeckerDavid]

Aye i am sure i read something about it either Heritage Railway Magazine or Steam railway magazine.

[@Rich72James]

Why is it having to pull a diesel loco at the rear?

[@FRailFan]

If it's anything like what we do in the states, it's there for Dynamic Braking? Since most of our operating locomotives are also technically freight locomotives and don't have steam heaters they also are there for heating the passenger cars.

[@owensmith7530]

F1RailFan 1995 That's not how we run steam locos in the UK. The diesel is dead weight most of the time, only in use in case of breakdowns or in this case because Bittern was too big for Carlisle station.

[@JintySteam1]

1:37 They've forgotten the rest of the train! lol (I'm only joking, I know they're obviously doing a turning run)

[@EternallyDisappointed]

Ha!

[@aiziyou3442]

这机车外形流线，真漂亮。是英国的吗？向往的国度。

[@owenevans83]

Yes it's lovely isn't it!

[@jeanhodgson8623]

Precisely.

[@danutolteanu3193]

Vreau să fie și in Romania o locomotivă ca acasta O D din Comănești - Bacău .