Severn Valley Railway. Diesel Locomotives. May 2021

This video was taken at the Severn Valley railway at the Diesel Bash in May 2021. Its footage of Diesel Locomotives and hopefully a little bit of Diesel Thrash. Class 50, Class 15, Class 47, Class 40, Class 20 Diesel Locomotives can be seen and heard. Including Class 42 Warship and Class 52 Western. This is a video about heritage British Diesel Locomotives. Heritage railway England United Kingdom UK. Preserved Locomotives

[@gingerbread6614]

Well we are 78 & 80 and we love this video. We both have always loved trains. We live in the San fresco area of california. & we love all of martins videos. Thank you so much.

[@jimmyviaductophilelawley5587]

11 Seconds in and you can hear the sound of my childhood! An idling 40....aaaaaaah!

[@Steve_Wardley_G6JEF]

My recollections too. Car transporters being hauled past Wakefield late into the evening while laid in bed as a kid.

[@jimmyviaductophilelawley5587]

@@Steve_Wardley_G6JEF I grew up in Latchford, Warrington and the embankment was 100 yards from my house and right next to my grandparents and my primary school backed onto it...we used to see car transporters as well but the sound of a 40 idling at Latchford signal box......at 3am😍👍

[@Steve_Wardley_G6JEF]

@@jimmyviaductophilelawley5587 Diesel pornography. Love it. They seemed to be mainly Ford vehicles on RoRo stock past me.

[@MartinZero]

Brilliant Jimmy

[@jimmyviaductophilelawley5587]

@@Steve_Wardley_G6JEF I can't remember the car types on ours it was mostly coal hopper trains for fiddles ferry power station.....the line ends just behind my sister's house now and the rest is part of the trans-pennine trail....still days like this and the ELR diesel gala let me float down memory lane...best wishes and take care

[@simonmcowan6874]

That was great, love the sounds, back in '97 my colleague and I painted Wester Ranger in BR blue, that was a big job. From the cooler groups at the top to the tumble home and to the battery / fuel covers is about 13 feet and it's 65 feet long, one of us at the top, the other at the bottom to keep the wet edge going. Make sure you go to the loo first, once started, there is no stopping!

[@brianartillery]

That clasd 40 at the start that is named 'Atlantic Conveyor'. This was the name of a British merchant vessel, requisitioned for use by British forces in the 1982 Falklands war. She was hit by two Exocet missiles, and set on fire, whilst transporting helicopters. 12 crew were lost. She sank whilst under tow a couple of days later. I'm glad she was remembered this way. This video is an utter joy to me, Martin. Thank you so much for doing this. My favourite engine on it, is the class 20 in London Transport colours, 'Sherlock Holmes' - what a beautiful beast.

[@suzyqc7607able]

I realize I am a bit - odd. but- I could watch & ride these all day / every day. Incredible workhorses, magnificent engineering & endless styles.. These took our soldiers, our children, & brought them home again.. to & from wars, & life ...

[@garryhammond7616]

Holiday's in the 70's, footbridge over the tracks at Dawlish Warren - Blue class 52's very nice memories. Thanks Martin.

[@ASCIITerminal]

There's nothing like a Western. (Except maybe a Warship or Hymek!)

[@nelztunes3018]

Brings back memories of the class 37's rattling through the Tyne Valley with loaded coal trains from the Northumberland and Durham coalfields.

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

Them tractors make the best noise ever.

[@t_ruth555]

So relaxing to watch martin, birdsound mixed with train sound.... and looks like the rain kept off you also,, love it! Thanks so much for sharing ❣🔴🟡🟢

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Ruth cant beat a bit of Diesel

[@reubenlongworth3586]

All classes 31,33,37,40,47,50,thundering along the embankment at mills Hill with mixed freight, oil, minerals, post and passengers, the whistle of a 40 on idle, and the tick over of a 37 and 47, part of my soul X rooby

[@roosalwaysthesun8759]

Martin I loved it, thank you very much. It is always a pleasure to hear a diesel or see the old steam trains driving, delicious and pleasing to the eye. 🥰😍 You may have already been there, but if you haven't heard enough diesel or other very old machines, you can let your heart and your ears enjoy the, ... Internal Fire Museum of power in Wales. There are very old historic machines, volunteers run the place there, ooohhh also awesome to be able to watch and listen wonderful. 🙋🏻‍♀️🥰👍🏻 It's a pleasure to know someone like you, with the same interests, and we'll keep things moving by honoring these by visit them, beautiful places hey Martin.

[@andyhill242]

Great to see so many different types of diesel.

[@MartinZero]

Yea I love the class 15 and 20

[@Bystander333]

Rental Company: Lovely tranquil place, but there is a railway nearby. Martin: Oh I didn't know that!

[@Philbe_40106]

Nice one once again. I know I'm commenting on an old video but I'm ploughing my way through all the your videos. Great to see and hear 40 106 again but you can't beat the sound of those twin Maybach's of Western Champion.

[@ashpollen65]

Grew up near Skelton Junction/Black Bridge. Air raid shelter, iron bridges, 3 rail lines and derelict turntable! Used to hop on and hitch a ride, first one off was a jessy!

[@mikeysoft7]

Absolutely magic. What beasts of beauty they are, and so good that this industrial archaeology is being preserved. Wonderful film.

[@1800astra]

Thanks for giving us the opportunity to sit back and look at the engines! That looked like a cracking day out on the SVR, well done for capturing a terrific record of your time there. On a side note, I was contracted by BR in 1990 to photograph the transition into private ownership of the railway network and got to record the last of the Hoovers (Class 50) climbing the incline near Honiton, and rapidly became acquainted with the sound of that particular engine from miles off. Not sure if the photography was up to much, as the weather was terrible that week. That’s colour transparency for you: unforgiving.

[@cecilwilson5442]

Brilliant thanks to the railway enthusiasts who preserve the quality locomotives and the stations,, track etc new trains here have a truck engine under the floor in the carriage,, crap noise,, from Northern Ireland greatly appreciated thank you for the video ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@laszlofyre845]

40 106. Had that BITD as a relief driver on 3 driving turns, only one I really remember was a class 8 coal train Guide Bridge to Northwich and back. This takes me back! Glad to see you had a great bash mate. Cheers.

[@peterdean8009]

Thanks a lot, Martin. Sad not to see a Deltic, but I've since read that only six were saved from the scrapyard and only one of these is operational. Still, I have fond memories of seeing *and hearing* these big beasts at my local station (Leeds).

[@72polara]

I worked on a short line railroad here in the U.S. years ago and made up a lot of trains. I do not envy the man coupling cars with the buffer and screw method.

[@Peter-MH]

This stuff might all be 60+ years old, but it all looks brand new!

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

it is called preservation, and is what the SVR is realy good at

[@MartinZero]

Yeah they have done a great job on the stock and Loco's

[@20PhantoM07]

They’re all up and running then that’s lovely, I went there as a little lad throwing coal into Taw Valley’s firebox thanks for bringing that back mate!

[@IOWPCV]

Love the old diesels 37 47 deltics what sounds !

[@ivanhockenhull2604]

Lost Worlds, Martin. I remember seeing all that back in the day. Poignant.🇯🇪

[@DNAM2097]

Great to see the Chuggington live-action episode released!

[@petedemaio168]

Put the steam engines away, the diesel boys are here to play! Fantastic variety of engines running on this beautiful line. Brilliant video as ever Martin!

[@adamdnewman]

So relaxing to watch. Thank You Martin for all the work you put into you work (video art)!

[@pappakilo3965]

Another great video. Many memories from the early 1970s in those sights and sounds. I didn't realise there was just one Clayton left! I thought they'd saved two of the three that British Rail Research used.

[@pilpelet100]

Good to see you in the middle of the week. Thanks for posting. Those engines are amazing.

[@lonemonaro1455]

Enjoying the peaceful ambience and solitude of rumbling diesels.

[@jontownsend8090]

Great to see these preserved railways back in business post covid, great shots. Thanks for sharing.

[@notwenjohn6852]

Diesel heaven 🙌 Love the Warship's and the Clayton shutters! Cracking video Martin! :-)

[@MartinZero]

I really wanted to cab or engine one of them

[@nicklowe536]

So glad people saved these from thw scrap yards it would be a shame to have lost such amazing trains

[@Straightcutbox]

Great video Martin. You may already know this, but there is a link to the Manchester area on the Severn Valley railway. The paint shop building at Bridgnorth is the old diesel depot building from Heaton Mersey in Stockport which the SVR bought from British Rail in the 70s. Heaton Mersey had a large steam loco shed but when this closed at the end of the 60s, BR built a diesel servicing point which only lasted for about 3 or 4 years before it too was closed. All the best and keep up the great videos.

[@johnwyldbore73]

Fantastic video Martin, the noise on the class 40 and the class 20 were amazing. Even those class 50’s sounded superb. Looked like a proper fun weekend, bet you can’t wait to do another Diesel Gala. Loved it mate. 😀👍🏻

[@Urbexy]

There is something incredible about the sound the old big diesel trains make. Especially with a bit of turbo spool as they pull away. They all seem to be kept in very good condition. History is preserved and put to use at the same time. Nicely put together video, as always!

[@TheSynthnut]

Thanks for the upload Martin! Love the sounds, especially the 52, even the horn sounds amazing. Those and the 20's and 40's make such a great noise. Modern locos sound so dull, silenced into submission, unlike these gnarly beasts!

[@johnmasters504]

Great video...

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Sir John

[@28YorkshireRose12]

We could do with some handy lads over here, to rebuild the Selby & Driffield Railway......... Or at least the first 20 miles of it, from Selby to Market Weighton.

[@elizabethannferrario7113]

Martin , its a shame i no longer work for the railways being a railway nurse had its advantages , but it looks like you enjoyed your trains , i love my manchester to london on the footplate it was alot of fun , i was treated to the northern belle orient express now that was something else ! stunning art deco carriages, plus Her majesty train that was a stunning train , i only saw her once in crewe ! no one can go near her ! The orient express goes from manchester victoria its such a stunning train ! its worth photos it’s gorgeous i had one trip to Anglesey , cant remember the second one busy eating the five star menu ! hoped you all enjoyed your trips !

[@maggiefleuriot4427]

Thanks for posting this Martin. I get to see places I would never see otherwise. Love to youall🤗🤗

[@jetsons101]

Martin, this was a midweek treat. Thanks for posting on a Wednesday, this was a great watch. I still like steam but you're starting to make me look at diesel loco's more and the history of them. Thanks........ Saw you as a guest on trekking & Towpaths the other day. Stay safe, stay strong.

[@dilwyn1]

Martin ... This is just great!! I am 50yrs younger again. Thanks!!

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Love it Martin! Can’t beat the sound of an old Deisel . Those engines are immaculate . Great video 👌🏼🧱👍🏽

[@lowenslow945]

Awesome Martin, simply awesome 👍

[@MartinZero]

Thank you

[@PhilPage227]

Brilliant to watch Martin.

[@matthewrail6065]

Great video Martin all the best

[@andyc1139]

Really enjoyed that, thanks! Next best thing to being there - and 40106, what a beauty!

[@Dave64track]

Great content bet you had a great day watching all the trains going up and down. I could ride all day on those old trains brilliant.

[@MartinZero]

Yeah it was good to see em again

[@matthewgriffiths8423]

Awesome. Some powerful beasts there Martin !!

[@steveridgewaynrtgo]

What a wonderful video Martin! It quite often reminded me of an episode of Thomas the Train. I kept waiting for Ringo Star to start narrating. Some beautiful old trains and architecture.

[@100SteveB]

Wow, what a great show, love the sound of those old diesels - the 37's, 47's, and not forgetting that lovely class 40. Chuck in a class 50 and your set! I must get down to the railway for one of their diesel days - not quite old enough to remember steam on the main line, but those old diesels will bring back some memories. Looked to be a grand day out, Martin, shame the weather was not a bit nicer for you.

[@davidrauger]

Loved your enthusiastic reflection on the body of the Class 50. You looked lile you were in diesel heaven.

[@Arnie10101]

Bonus episode! Well done, Martin!

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Arne, bit of pure Diesel power

[@numberonefan4699]

Martin you must really really love trains👍

[@MartinZero]

Well I did, they are now like an ild friend

[@stevelomas4119]

@@MartinZero Now excuse me while I fill in my cops.

[@paulspickernell6875]

Nice one Martin, enjoyed that video

[@roytabberer7427]

Thanks for the bonus vlog, very enjoyable.

[@Tom-gr6nx]

great video well done great to see these old diesels.

[@hedkandicaine]

Love trains. Being a tomboy used to love hanging around the railway tracks and watching them. Then enjoyed the NYM railway when I lived over that way. Thanks for sharing Martin 😊

[@a11csc]

some nice preservation there martin

[@stevesrepairs5778]

Thanks Martin that was fantastic. Take care and all the best. Stevie

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

0:30, I can’t be the only one thar was hoping for that Class 40 to spool up its whistlers and pull away?

[@Brutalwhan]

Hi Martin great couple of vids. The 50007 seems to be redesignated 500014 when it was refurbished (I think) it is labelled on internet as " 50007 (as 500014)". I can't believe they were all built just up the road from me in Vulcan village, I live in Great Sankey about 3 miles from there and never new. Smashing stuff anyway thanks again Martin.

[@NOWThatsRichy]

A great collection of well preserved diesels they've got there.

[@crazyfvck]

I think locomotive D 9551 was my favorite :) Very interesting looking, especially with the connecting rods. As someone who is used to trains here in the U.S., I must say that I have always found your method of coupling cars together very unusual. Seems a lot more dangerous for the poor guy who is out there doing the coupling ;)

[@reeley]

fab. The sound of Atlantic Conveyor sends shivers !

[@matthewgartell6380]

Miss the excitement and noise of the class fortys and forty sevens coming round the bend at clifton just before Kearsley power station making their way to Bolton and beyond

[@MartinZero]

I bet that was brilliant, it was on our line as well

[@davidsummer8631]

After I get things back to together a heritage railway is a must do

[@andrewhowe555]

Great work Martin (particularly the class 50’s!), hopefully I can get to the next Diesel Gala 🙏📷❤️

[@jamiermathlin]

Great video, thanks for sharing

[@oldfart6318]

Nice one Martin.

[@RB-qg1qx]

Enjoyed that, thanks.

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

Great update like it very much.

[@ianr]

Brilliant bonus video Martin. What about the sounds of those locos especially the Class 40. Beautiful! 👏👍🙂

[@robertfletcher3421]

When I went to Western Australia in 1965 I joined the WAGR and need as Signalman 2nd class at Fremantle. This brought back so many memories. Our rules were taken from BR that included what to do in "fog and falling snow" Not that we ever got the latter. Must go to Bridgenorth when the weather is a little better.

[@mileshigh1321]

Fantastic! So many amazing restored locomotives and passenger cars! It would be a dream to volunteer their! Too bad I am 5000 miles away haha! What a great weekend you had!

[@MrAsBBB]

Well we all really love trains! Great stuff!

[@GlitterBayBe]

Love!! I have the class 40 and 47 for hornby. 💪 the hole family are loving these uploads 🙏💥🥰

[@MartinZero]

Nice Natalie do they have DCC sound

[@GlitterBayBe]

@@MartinZero no 😣 but thats this years gift 🤭😁

[@Swaggerlot]

Only the Royal train had locos that smart and shiny!

[@dawndietz4654]

It’s like living a childhood dream🥰🥰🥰. You and James are so lucky.

[@danielmeakin6472]

Great video

[@bakertam]

I think That brown engine still pulls the chives regal whiskey tanks through glasgow to the bottling plant at breahead i can remember it cause it was also used to pull the grain waggons through airdrie to the inver house distillery when i was young

[@TerminusVox]

Interesting to watch, no idea what I was seeing.

[@aarondunn5029]

Wooooow what fantastic content ❤👌👍🏻

[@vwgolf9826]

How did I know I was going to enjoy this one?

[@Wolfyjinny]

From the days when things had character, now they are just machines with function over form.

[@t77299]

aaahh, those whistling turbos❤️👍🏻

[@GeorgeChoy]

love seeing the old diesel engines, I remember them as a child. You really should get together with Geoff Marshall for a joint venture

[@dirktaylor5484]

Martin - did you ever see the Class 17 ' Clayton ' that spent time based at the Manchester Longsight Shed in the 70's? Had photos of it ...somewhere ... Loved that ' middle cab ' look ...

[@wacholder5690]

Guess you could do that all day long without getting tired, can't you ? :-) I'm son of a railway signal engineer and spent a lot time in trains, at stations or even along the track, when accompanying my Dad in the mid-70s. And: nothing beats the sound of a slowly revving up Diesel. When I was a kid in the 60s there were still a few steam locos in daily use. But I didn't find them *that* interesting as Diesel locomotives. And electro-trains ? Well. As fascinating as a vacuum-cleaner ... do their job but lack the aural impression.

[@MrAsBBB]

So love it. A real YT crossover

[@jayd1974]

Great looking at footage from f da old diesel trains 👌

[@robertwiddasart6947]

Very nice Martin

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Robert

[@Mike.Howard]

As a guess, I'd say you were as happy as a pig in the proverbial! Great footage Martin 👍 Hope you're getting some decent footage of the Medlock in Mayfield at the mo!

[@lindamccaughey6669]

That was excellent thanks Martin, love the trains but love steam best of all. Really enjoyed this tho. Thanks for the share. Please stay safe and take care

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Linda

[@christastic100]

Brilliant

[@richardjellis9186]

Did you ever find out why 'warspite' had both 007, and 014 on it.? Or does anyone else know.? Thanks for your time. LOVE THE VIDEOS🥰. KEEP 'em COMING🥰🥰. RICH 🥰🥰.

[@carlbentley80]

Smashing

[@iLuvTenerife]

Hope James didn't get too much soot on his plimsolls 🥴. Great video Martin - can't beat blood and custard livery 😁

[@NikEastwood161]

excellent

[@MartinZero]

Cheers Nik