Sir Nigel Gresley filling with water then another stonking steam train comes through 😱😍❤️

[@anthonystevens8683]

To say I'm green with envy that you were on the footplate of 'Sir Nigel Gresley' would be an understatement. I have driven a tank steam loco once over 20 years ago and it was a magic experience, my late dad was visiting me at the time I took him along and they let him drive it a short distance as well, he was like a dog with two tails, he never stopped smiling for the whole of his visit. Well done Matilda. These steam locomotives are living and breathing engines well captured in the video. To have a second steamer after was the icing on the cake.

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Sorry 😂 I couldn’t believe it myself 😊

[@sarge4455]

No doubt I’m jealous

[@ngbarnes]

Wow, a footplate visit, and wheelslip on departure, you have everything in this video, excellent!

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Yes I think it’s one of my best very pleased with it 😊

[@grahamjohnson3765]

Amazing to see the insides of the Sir Nigel Gresley !! Thank you Matilda and crew :)

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Glad you enjoyed it, it was wonderful 😊

[@Micalous]

Another superb video from you both, thanks for getting out there and showing us these amazing scenes. The close up footage of Sir Nigel Gresley was so interesting. One thing I particularly love about these engines is the sound of the whistle, I believe they are called chime whistles, and more common to the USA than UK. Such an evocative sound!

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Glad you enjoyed it yes the sound is wonderful 😊

[@chiz1611]

Big thank you for the video! Love the Streamline look.

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Thank You 😊👍😊

[@spynles7947]

Great video, thank you both. Bit of a cliche' I know but those were the days when transport mediums had character, ambience and viscerality.

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Yes definitely 😊

[@clivekennett]

Thanks Matilda, another great video.

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Thanks 😊

[@Tom_1956]

Fantastic young lady, I was transmogrified. 😊👍☘💚

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Thanks 😊

[@paulabbott5881]

What a wonderful bit of engineering, a real treat to have a look inside the engine room, great video ❤

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Couldn't agree more!😊

[@stevenmoran4060]

Well done ladies and you both got invited on the footplate too! Lucky girls. Keep up with the excellent videos you produce.

[@matildariverwaldennews]

I know couldn’t believe it 😊👍😊

[@63sgjunior]

Brilliant video ladies thanks for taking the time and sharing.

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@johnw8203]

Excellent video Matilda especially going on the footplate and seeing Sir Nigel Greeley up close, well done 👋👍👍

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Many thanks😊

[@larrymilliken288]

This video was excellent, thank you, Matilda. Named in honor of its designer, the engine is a rare breed of British steam.

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Thanks Larry 😊

[@johnbower7452]

So jealous, in that cab you lucky lady. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@matildariverwaldennews]

I know it was wonderful 😊

[@JawTooth]

that was very interesting and an awesome video! It's amazing how different your trains are from ours. this is excellent journalism

[@matildariverwaldennews]

@@JawTooth Brilliant, thanks for that 😊👍😊

[@JawTooth]

@@matildariverwaldennews I like your trains. I am a huge train nut. lol

[@randyarnold6361]

Not sure where you find all of that energy Matilda.!! The sounds of those whistles bring back memories of my childhood in Texas. Keep up the good work!

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Thankyou and thanks for commenting 😊👍😊

[@Mounhas]

I drifted back half a century and was waiting for the usual method to get water into the tender! Great video, beautiful loco.

[@matildariverwaldennews]

@@Mounhas Thanks 😊👍😊

[@andrewrawlance6651]

Many thanks Matilda and Mum another good video, at one stage I thought the man was bringing you out a mug of tea. Best Wishes to both. Andrew.

[@matildariverwaldennews]

He should have really! Brought me a brew on Sir Nigel from Carnforth 😊

[@allanfoster5418]

Stunning futuristic looking train. great video matilda well done. 👏

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Thanks Allan 😊

[@peterbutler5010]

Brilliant video love the old Train s

[@matildariverwaldennews]

So do I 😊

[@TheSpecialCostumeShop]

Awesome that was fun :) Have you visited Bressingham steam museum? it's a fantastic day out.

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Not yet! I’ll have a look thanks 😊

[@robertbills4290]

What can I say ? Great video. Beautiful train. Fantastic inside views and information. Lovely day to go see. And we got to see it all with you both. You just carnt beat the past for wonderful things

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Definitely not they don’t make them like that anymore 🥲😊

[@sirjohng1]

Rock steady video and slow clear pans makes for a relaxing watch.😎

[@matildariverwaldennews]

😊

[@rogerpritchard]

I always wanted a Nigel Gresely for my Hornby train set. I still do! Great video girls.

[@matildariverwaldennews]

There was one in a sale a few months ago, it was North Yorkshire over York way if I remember rightly 🤔

[@chriswybrew1740]

It was indeed a brilliant video Matilda!

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Indeed!😊

[@jameshennighan8193]

NICELY DONE Nicely done video from Matilda......and Mum too. Wonderful enthusiasm from her... James Hennighan Yorkshire, England

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Thank You 😊

[@DarkStar-wu9nq]

Another great video . Thank you for uploading

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Glad you enjoyed it😊

[@melodymonger]

Absolutely beautiful video Matilda (and mum I believe) 🤩. And what a gorgeous day to catch that stunning loco. I'm very envious, I lived in Carlisle for 10 years and would always be down at the station over the summer months photographing all the amazing steam excursions coming in. Now I'm round the other side of the planet and can't do that anymore. But I love your enthusiasm 😊. Keep up the great videos 👍

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Glad you enjoyed the vid yes it was a wonderful experience 😊

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Glad you enjoyed the vid yes it was a wonderful experience 😊

[@sarge4455]

Well, I’m not afraid to say 👍👍😂😂😂 you are so sweet please remember to breathe while you’re talking 🥰

[@matildariverwaldennews]

I do 😊

[@grahamlewis3387]

Well done both great video!!! Thanks

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Glad you enjoyed it!😊

[@paulmcdonough1190]

Loved the steam and chuff chuff sound of that beautiful engine. Thanks for the upclose look 😊

[@matildariverwaldennews]

You’re welcome 😊👍😊

[@Northerner_Transport_Hub]

Wow what a great video A double win with Scots Guardsman!

[@matildariverwaldennews]

I know I’m over the moon with it 😊

[@Northerner_Transport_Hub]

@@matildariverwaldennews I messaged you on Instagram

[@timwebb7892]

Amazing guys thank u

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Thank You 😊

[@hawickrfc]

Great of the support crew to answer your questions and let you on board - last time I was on Sir Nigel i was with my grandad and his brother just after grandad's 80th birthday party (charter a coach on an NYMR train) - his brother was a fireman then driver for various Edinburgh sheds, and his A4 was Bittern. Hope you get a chance to visit the NYMR when she's there, while the speed limit's 25, the 1 in 49 gradient gives her a good workout and you can safely get rather close. I was only taking stills on my phone on Saturday afternoon when she showered me in smuts as she opened up onto the climb! If I can get organised, i'll upload some videos and probably a collection of stills from the NYMR gala, but you'll probably get nicer footage from the NYMR footage channel as that chap is far more talented than I am!

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Thanks for sharing your story, I’m sure you’ll get some great snaps 😊 I don’t think Sir Nigel Gresley could have a bad pic a natural beautiful model 😍 thanks for commenting 😊

[@Dhira108]

Amazing camera footage with some exceptional angles, so nice you got to be on the footplate. Looks like you all had fun

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Thanks for watching yes it was fantastic 😊

[@stuartlomas8557]

Thank you Matilda, you did well with that.

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Thank You

[@jessede1970]

nice video matilda trains are fantastic!

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Yes definitely 😊

[@devonscot1009]

A brilliant video and a day you'll always remember Matilda.

[@garyhelsby2516]

Brilliant video love your enthusiasm what a beautiful steam engine wish I was around in the days of steam ❤

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Yes I have waited ages to see this one, absolutely stunning😊

[@matthew0605]

Thank you so much for that vid Matilda, Aren't they both wonderful locos, Sir Nigel Gresley is a superb loco, in the 1930s these locos were the fastest locomotives on the planet, and all British !!!. The right footplate crew and conditions they would run at over the 100 mph mark. I love his whistle tone, typically Gresley moan .I swear the Staniers whistle is a different tone, more high pitched and shrill, A Guardsmans shout. Keep up your great vids .

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Yes it sounded great when just sitting there puffing away 😍

[@rwhb1]

You have a career in front of you! Reporter! Well done!

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Thank You 😊

[@mediamisfits3805]

Beautiful.. I can smell the video 😍

[@matildariverwaldennews]

@@mediamisfits3805 😂😂😂

[@grandadseaside1248]

Wonderful to see Steam Engines and so well filmed by an interested and enquiring young lady rather than the usual rather pompous middle aged man who knows everything and is only too happy to show it. Long may you continue and in anticipation of future reports I have liked and subscribed.

[@matildariverwaldennews]

@@grandadseaside1248 😂😂 I get that with some people they think you have to be an expert to film them and if you say one word wrong they are on it immediately. I just enjoy looking at them hearing them and more steam the better that’s about the extent of my knowledge of steam trains 😂 oooops I mean locomotives 😂

[@AndersEricsson-o9e]

Beautiful lokomotiv in fantastic shape. Thank you Matilda for the intresting video. 😍😍👌👌

[@matildariverwaldennews]

@@AndersEricsson-o9e Thanks 😊

[@steveperry4724]

It's a lovely video. How pleasing to see a young lady interested in steam. How exciting to have seen Sir Nigel crossing Ribblehead viaduct, a favourite place of mine, I'm envious. Brilliant footage from the opposite platform, viewing the loco pulling away shrouded in steam and sun shining too.

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Thank You glad you enjoyed the vid 😊

[@Danthehorse]

Nice engineer encouraging interest and showing her around.

[@matildariverwaldennews]

I know 😊

[@vincentlloyd2711]

Wonderful. Happy days,

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Thank You 😊

[@nathanwilliams9169]

I love steam trains to 😊

[@MikeL0ck]

Nice that you got to chat with Darrin Crone .. smashing chap, as are everyone involved with SNG

[@matildariverwaldennews]

😊

[@theemporersnewclothes]

Awesome video ❗

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Glad you enjoyed it😊

[@nigelstott1849]

What a great video!

[@matildariverwaldennews]

It’s a wonderful machine 😊

[@Neville-N]

Congratulations on 9000 views 😊😊

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Thanks Neville 😊

[@henrycummins764]

Epic video matilda keep up the good work🎉

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Thank You 😊

[@WillJoleys]

Excellent video Matilda especially going on the footplate and seeing Sir Nigel Greeley up close ❤❤

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Yes great experience 😊

[@WillJoleys]

I have never seen sir nigel gresley before and have never been on a steam locomotive. what was it like onboard xx

[@matildariverwaldennews]

@@WillJoleys awesome the workmanship is outstanding

[@WillJoleys]

@@matildariverwaldennews I bet it is xx i need to ask to go on the footplate sometime but im always to nervous xxxx

[@matildariverwaldennews]

@@WillJoleys just ask they can only say no 😊

[@paulgoldsworthy5971]

Top marks with this video mom and Matilda absolutely brilliant. thank you. ✨👍👍

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Glad you enjoyed it😊

[@Shark30006]

60014 Silver Link was not preserved at all in 1962 when it was withdrawn from service by British Railways. There was an attempt by Sir Billy Butlin who wanted to preserve Silver Link at his camp but the Eastern Region was not interested in preserving it. As a result, none of the four Silver Jubilee engines survived the end of steam. Neither 60015 Quicksilver, 60016 Silver King or 60017 Silver Fox were preserved. 60015 Quicksilver and 60017 Silver Fox were withdrawn from service in 1963 and the last Silver Jubilee engine that was withdrawn from service in 1965 was 60016 Silver King.

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Thanks for that 😊

[@henriknilsson7851]

This is a great video! It is hard to beat an A4!

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Definately 😊 Thanks for watching 😊

[@eastmidlandstrainspotter2014]

Awesome video of sir Nigel Gresley never seen that one

[@Shark30006]

It’s ashamed that none of the Silver Jubilee engines survived the cutter’s torch. Silver Link, Quicksilver, Silver King and Silver Fox were great in their days of service on the LNER and British Railways

[@chugwaterjack4458]

Just try to get that close to an American loco, especially the UP's 4014!

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Okay will do 😊

[@srfurley]

Matilda, which station were you at when you started the video? I’ve listened several times but can’t make it out. Would you want to drive a steam train? Many preserved railways offer both steam and Diesel driver experience days. I’m not sure of the minimum age, nor how old you are now, but if you’re not quite old enough yet you could use the time to save up for it. Alternatively, you could volunteer at a preserved railway as a cleaner and then progress through the grades of passed cleanner,

[@matildariverwaldennews]

I’m at Bentham, yes I’m not old enough 😊

[@Shark30006]

In 1962, 60003 Andrew K. McCosh, 60014 Silver Link, 60028 Walter K. Whigham, 60030 Golden Fleece and 60033 Seagull were withdrawn from service when the Deltics took over the express train services on the East Coast Mainline. Then in 1963, 60015 Quicksilver and 60017 Silver Fox were withdrawn from service. Then in 1965, the last Silver Jubilee engine to be withdrawn from service was 60016 Silver King.

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

Thanks for the interesting video. It's great that they keep these epic steam engines running. Nigel Gresley was a famous British railway engineer. Visit the Wikipedia page to learn more about him.

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Yes I’ve read something’s about him very interesting 😊

[@Shark30006]

2509 Silver Link broke 112 mph in 1935 when it hauled its first inaugural run

[@matildariverwaldennews]

😊

[@Shark30006]

By 1966, six A4s remained in service: 60004 William Whitelaw, 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley, 60009 Union of South Africa, 60019 Bittern, 60024 Kingfisher and 60034 Lord Faringdon. In 1966, 60052 Prince Palatine was the only A3 to remained in service for BR.

[@brettjones5041]

wow your lucky cheers mates

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Yes definitely 😊

[@mikemccarthy1398]

Great video

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Thanks Mike😊

[@jimmyviaductophilelawley5587]

Footplate priveleges........WOW!!!

[@matildariverwaldennews]

Yes never happened before it was so memorable 😍

[@srfurley]

Fireman and passed fireman to finally become a driver or even an instructor. It takes time, but can be done.

[@matildariverwaldennews]

I volunteer at two charities already and with my performing and KZbin I have little time left

[@Shark30006]

4466 Herring Gull received its name Sir Ralph Wedgwood from his destroyed predecessor 4469, when it was destroyed by a bomb at York Station on April 28/29, 1942.

[@matildariverwaldennews]

😱

[@Shark30006]

4469 Sir Ralph Wedgwood was destroyed by bomb during the Baedeker blitz on April 28/29, 1942 and was damaged beyond repair and was scrapped and never made into BR days.

[@anthonygiglio9860]

Great Video Matilda I Enjoyed It a Wonderful Steam Train You Should Check Out The Videos Of The Norfolk And Western 611 Another Great Steam Locomotive Have A Great Night😊😊😊😊😊

[@matildariverwaldennews]

I will do thanks for the info 😊👍😊

[@Shark30006]

The four Silver Jubilee engines were 2509 Silver Link, 2510 Quicksilver, 2511 Silver King and 2512 Silver Fox.

[@matildariverwaldennews]

😊

[@Shark30006]

60025 Falcon 60023 Golden Eagle 60018 Sparrow Hawk

[@matildariverwaldennews]

😊

[@Shark30006]

The only A4 that was destroyed by bomb at York Station during the Baedeker Blitz on April 28/29, 1942 was 4469 Sir Ralph Wedgwood. It was the only A4 of the class that did not make it to BR days.

[@matildariverwaldennews]

👍😊

[@Shark30006]

2509 Silver Link broke 112 mph in 1935 when hauling the Silver Jubilee from London to Newcastle. 2512 Silver Fox broke 113 mph.

[@Shark30006]

2512 Silver Fox broke 113 mph

[@Shark30006]

60014 Silver Link 60015 Quicksilver 60016 Silver King 60017 Silver Fox 60011 Empire of India 60012 Commonwealth of Australia 60013 Dominion of New Zealand 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley 60008 Dwight D. Eisenhower 60009 Union of South Africa 60010 Dominion of Canada 60019 Bittern 60022 Mallard 60027 Merlin 60024 Kingfisher 60034 Lord Faringdon

[@matildariverwaldennews]

😊

[@Shark30006]

60001 Sir Ronald Matthews 60002 Sir Murrough Wilson 60003 Andrew K. McCosh 60026 Miles Beevor 60006 Sir Ralph Wedgwood 60028 Walter K. Whigham 60004 William Whitelaw 60030 Golden Fleece 60033 Seagull

[@Shark30006]

4490 Empire of India 4491 Commonwealth of Australia 4492 Dominion of New Zealand

[@matildariverwaldennews]

😊

[@Shark30006]

60005 Sir Charles Newton

[@Shark30006]

60023 Golden Eagle