Speed King! 6024 King Edward 1 at High Speed, A Reminder 2010 -2012

[@JBTEvans]

Lovely sound getting away from Liskeard! Fantastic scenes with the Riviera chocolate and cream rake, lets hope we get to see the same pairing later this year!

[@Steamclips]

Hi JBT and thank you for your valued comment. Fingers crossed for your hope to be realised. Kind regards, Alan

[@johncamp2567]

Such beautiful video of a stunning class of locomotive in picturesque environments! I have a lovely print of a painting of #6027, KING RICHARD I, on the RIVIERA east of Reading, and it is a real treat to see one of the King class rocketing along!!

[@Steamclips]

Hello John and thank you for your kind, interesting and much appreciated comment. Hopefully we will see KE1 "for real" running-in on the West Somerset Railway in the next couple of months. Best regards, Alan

[@Dodger0103]

Thank you Beautiful camera work and sound. It took me back to my childhood. This country needs to invest in our heritage, so people can feel really proud of their country. Not just trains ( which I love) , but also planes, boats,cars, lorries. It’s important to remember how we got here and the successful journey we were able to make.

[@Steamclips]

Great words Dodger, couldn't agree more. Many thanks for your kind and thoughtful comments, I really appreciate it. Best regards, Alan

[@keithjones4427]

grate vid, love the way you show full train as well,

[@robertbate5790]

EXCELLENT. What more could we ask, elegance, power, and majesty. A King in very good hands is unbeatable. Thanks for sharing 😃😃😃😃😃

[@Steamclips]

Thank you for such a kind comment Robert, I really appreciate it. Best regards, Alan

[@sirjohng1]

The speed those con-rods are going at it amazes me they don't self destruct. Lovely shots, thanks.

[@Steamclips]

Hi and thank you for your kind, thought provoking and much appreciated comments. The centrifugal forces on the bearings are huge, exacerbated by the heavyweight connecting rods the G.W.R. insisted on. Best regards, Alan

[@sirjohng1]

@@Steamclips Must play havoc with the track then?

[@ravichristian6364]

beautiful video thanks

[@davidroberts6123]

Well done on the steady panning shots- not easy to do at that speed. Thanks for the memories of a great mainline performer...

[@Steamclips]

Hello David and thank you for your kind, interesting and very much appreciated feedback. Best regards, Alan

[@hurleyfunbags]

Wonderful stuff! Really looking forward to the return of 6024. I have missed the sight and sound of a King at full cry. Long live the King!!

[@Steamclips]

Hi Christopher and thank you for your kind and much appreciated feedback. Best regards, Alan

[@bobingram6912]

I only clicked on this because I thought it was a film about Deep Purple!!!🤔 A lot of Smoke on the Water down Devon and a touch of Fireball @ Cholsely. She certainly seems to be needing to get somewhere in a hurry, does she actually have connecting rods!!!!! Great memories Alan, that's brightened up a dull, depressing day😃😃😃

[@Steamclips]

A man after my own heart Bob! Thanks as always for your kind feedback, you never fail to make me smile. Best regards, Alan

[@crunchynutsteamfilms5043]

Reinvigorated my wish to see 6024 on the GWML this year! Let's hope she's back this year so that fabulous scenes these can come a reality once again. Regards, Dan

[@Steamclips]

Thank you for your interesting feedback Dan, looks like the video did as intended and pressed the right buttons for you. Kind regards, Alan

[@tadpoles10]

My thoughts on watching these clips turned to 'lubrication'! What a magnificent machine this is apart from aesthetics the lubricator sure did it's job. Thanks as always for sharing Alan .. atvb t ...👍

[@Steamclips]

Hi Terry, always nice to get an "insiders" thoughts! Best wishes, Alan

[@ravichristian6364]

wonderful video indeed

[@Steamclips]

Thank you once again for your kind and much appreciated comments Ravi. Best regards, Alan

[@pwblackmore]

It's always so splendid to get a video from you, Alan. I was moping all day, quite worried there was nothing to see. Re-runs... Nah, who cares? I too thought she was fast - but I was on 2x speed. Hmm. Not disappointed at 'normal' at all. Then I thought "Hang on - that's King class, with it's outside suspension on the front truck" (that's 'Ameri-speak'). Sure enough, and at 5:11 what a good shot of it. All in all, a very welcome diversion from 'real life' this evening. Thankyou so much. BTW - who owns the King Ed? And how much does it cost to rent her? Just intrigued.

[@Steamclips]

Hi Peter and thank you for your always kind, interesting and welcome comments & questions, of which I can only answer the first, see: www.iconsofsteam.com/locos/king-edward-i/ Best regards, Alan

[@pwblackmore]

@@Steamclips Thankyou - that's an absorbing web-site. You know so much, and I now have a Q: how does one 'reduce the profile' of the cylinders without reducing their cubic capacity... and, hence, power?

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

Fingers crossed to see that king 6024 return back to the mainline and once they start overhauling the other king 6023 and they shall definitely changed their minds and say return 6023 to mainline running like 6024 to make it first time for both kings to be seen on the mainline

[@Steamclips]

Amen to that Scott! Kind regards, Alan

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

Yeah Alan

[@Paul09]

great camerawork!

[@Steamclips]

Thank you for such a kind comment, I really appreciate your feedback. Best regards, Alan

[@davidockelford1887]

Hi there, Wonderful photography, helped by such an elegant subject! As a matter of curiosity, when was the Royal Albert Bridge uprated to take Kings? I think I'm right in saying that when steam ruled, they stopped at Plymouth... ATB David

[@Steamclips]

Hello David and thank you for your kind and much appreciated feedback and question. The bridge was strengthened in 1969 with additional links added between the chains and decking which allowed the heavier Western Class diesel hydraulics to cross into Cornwall. Best regards, Alan

[@davidockelford1887]

@@Steamclips Hi Alan, all becomes clear- many thanks!

[@robinforrest7680]

Glorious

[@Steamclips]

Thank you for your kind and much appreciated feedback Robin. Best regards, Alan

[@lazerjet899overshoots8]

I have seen 6024 right up close at Minehaed where she has been stripped to her frame and her wheels during her overhaul

[@Steamclips]

You are a privileged guy! Thank you for your interesting comment. Kind regards, Alan

[@kellyashfordtrains2642]

Go on, Alan, do the locomotion. Sorry for not commenting, but I've managed to solve the problem. Let's hope I won't have to face it again. Now that you can do it let's make a chain now, Chugga-chugga motion like a railway train now. Do it nice and easy now, don't lose control, A little bit of rhythm and a lotta soul. So come on, Do the Locomotion with me.😂🙃

[@Steamclips]

Hi Kelly. Welcome back, I've missed ya'. Alan

[@alistairkewish651]

I will agree about the crap design of OHL gantries. You just have to compare this with existing designs elsewhere here in the UK to see what a joke it is.

[@olhemi1]

🙂👍☕

[@Steamclips]

Thank you for your kind response. Best regards, Alan

[@keithjackman8886]

There are steam engines and then there are KINGS.

[@Steamclips]

Amen to that Keith! Thank you for your valued input. Kind regards, Alan