SR 34067 Tangmere Slips on Shap hauling the Cumbrian Mountain Express 12-4-12 .

Battle of Britain class 34067 Tangmere hauled the Cumbrian Mountain Express from Carnforth to Carlisle and back to Farrington junction via the Settle and Carlisle line . The tour was operated by The Railway Touring Company and 34067 took over from the booked engine 46115 Scots Guardsman . 34067 is first seen slipping towards the Summit at Shap working well with 12 on the hook. The return sees 34067 near enough on time at Keld near Appelby and then at Stockber after the water stop at Appleby Station . Nice to chat to Austin and linesiders dad Peter today before and after the train past us .Slipped up at Stockber as I had the camera set on manual focus hence not as crisp as I would like plus the going away shot is not as loud as it should be as the Canon camera does not seem to like the rode mic .

[@7P46115]

Very reminiscent of City of Well's reign over the fells! Cracking vid!

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Mike , I did think when she slipped that it could go pear shaped very fast but the crew did a superb job. Steve

[@acw71000]

Three cracking clips Steve, you struck lucky with the whistle at the summit where the birds seemed as noisy as they were at Shap Wells. Good to see you again today, enjoyed our chat

[@rab4472]

Super footage Steve. As she slowed past Scout Green I did wonder whether they were going to make it up Shap -- good work by driver and crew. Nice head on at Stockber regards Mike

[@MICKTHEMERC]

Lovely piece of film, thank you .

[@roysimmons3549]

The power of a steam locomotive. Impressive.

[@KWVRMAD]

A pleasure to watch!

[@782sirbrian]

Tangmere seems to be on form today good to see her out on the climbs. Many thanks for sharing Brian

[@PhilbruProduction]

As always, it's perfect. Thank you Steve. Philippe

[@ejslater]

As ever excellent footage from great locations.

[@allan5919]

A superb collection of clips of Tangmere. Most enjoyable Stephen.

[@johnwood57]

Absolutely fantastic Steve,that loco was working hard, what a terrific production,that deserves a thumbs up........John

[@RHaenJarr]

One of the rare locos I can recognize by just hearing it. Somehow.

[@holmesjunction]

Thanks for such wonderful shots AND sound. I love the robin at Shap. It sang all the time and couldn't have given a damn about Tangmere. :)) Steve

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks John, the crew and loco did a wonderful job and a pleasure to film . Steve

[@KenBrownekb71000duke]

Hi Steve, it's Ken here! Yea I was thinking of the exploits of 46115 flying over Shap no bother at all although it's a class 7 and I think Tangmere is 7P5F which may mean nothing at the end of the day. Still it was a great catch and one which I would have jumped at the chance to get! Thanks. Ken

[@noelist]

with the slip you can hear the three cylinder chat beautifully as it picks up over Shap summit, can clearly hear the difference of sound volume between the two cams, nicely caught Steve. cheers.

[@mekydro]

Great shot at Shap - terrific!

[@madpetrolhead]

Another excellent video, I don't know how I missed this one.

[@johnwood3980]

I'm developing a soft spot for this loco operating far from her natural habitat she and the crew did well.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Barry , not bad for a first go over Shap and a joy to film . Thanks for all the info also as I did not know half of that. Regards Steve

[@BritishTrainVideos]

Excellent footage, 34067 looking pushed to the limits.

[@bobnweaver]

A very enjoyable video Steve. Tangmere really put to work at Shap. Great to see, thanks for sharing. Regards, Jeff.

[@siobhan104]

Great stuff Steve. Lovely camera work, especially on that long shot at Stockber. Nice to see her out and about. All the best...Tim.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Jeff, 34067 did well with a fair load and put on a good show . Steve

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Hugh , I did not know that this loco had chain gear so thank you for the detailed info. Steve

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Leon, steady up the bank and like you say she pulled away after the summit . Steve

[@stevetaylor5933]

Amazing sound from tangmere the sound of a steam train or old lorry sounds great, working hard, you can hear the power

[@stuvids]

Excellent video Steve! I bet Tangmere was a nice suprise for you that day. She certainly was struggling on the gradients but did look good on Shap. Nice of the loco to slip right in front of you. Nice choice of locations and thanks for sharing the video!

[@984francis]

Yes and a West Country made the highest recorded power in the BR trials I believe. I like the sound but then I like the sound of the "barkers" too. Wonderful stuff.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thank you Allan , first time for Tangmere over Shap so I could not miss the chance to catch it on film. Steve

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Philippe , first time over Shap for 34067 and very impressive debute . Steve

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks , very true I think the engine and crew did a smashing job. Regards Steve

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks mate , she looked to be having a hard time on Shap but the crew did a superb job . Steve

[@geoffreyking4515]

West Country were known as light Pacifics and very light footed,but they had excellent boilers,but we loved a spam can

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Bob , not often we see Tamgmere up on our fells so it was a very welcome change. Steve

[@TAMWORTHFAN]

Very creditable performance from the Spamcan

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Geoff , the driver did well to catch the two slips as I believe it was his first time on the regulator of Tangmere . Regards Steve

[@robmasterman]

A cracking shot at Shap summit Steve....nice for you to have Tangmere up North for a change...Bob

[@struck2soon]

Good video. Those Bulleid Pacifics are powerful engines, but a bit light in the loafers for heavy hauling. Think it's about time someone fitted some air-sanders to them, thought it would be logical now that they have a supply of compressed air available. They have proven to be so much more efficient than the old steam or gravity versions, and seem more appropriate for today's running requirements.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thank you Andrew , not often we see a Bullied on Shap ! .. Regards Steve

[@TheStephengthompson]

Cheers mate , glad you enjoyed . Steve

[@AlexMetroman]

Some excellent shots here, liked, faved and subscribed!

[@stephenclay2400]

Great video

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks David , the summit does give a great shot fast or slow so I must admit. I looked at that shot at Keld a week ago but I did have a going away shot but I managed to get me in the shot so that went in the bin ! . Regards Steve

[@TheStephengthompson]

Cheers mate, pleased you liked the action from 34067. Steve

[@thomas1140]

Great Video, a pleasure to watch. Spam cans sound like minature steam trains to me with that unique "coughing" - Excellent slippers these - still, better to slip occasionally when hauling 12 than have the indignity of a diesel nursemaid on the back of your train patronisingly "helping" whilst trying to look like one of the rolling stock. Thanks for posting.

[@bkendlerA4]

Super film Stephen.Tangmere as volcanic as usual. I hope 34067 has a better year than last year. Apart from a short period up North she had spectacular failures at Filton and at Walmer. I could not help but see John Molzips comment. He's partially right. Actually it was Oliver Bulleid that made these engines so prone to slipping. It was encasing the chain-valve gear in an oil-bath that makes them so prone to slipping. Hence BR re-built many of them. Barry

[@keithspillett]

Nicely captured - well done

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Keith , appreciate the kind comment . Regards Steve

[@keithspillett]

Not at all = it's great to see the action allowed to 'play itself out' to its natural conclusion!

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Mick , pleased you enjoyed the action . Regards Steve

[@pjd7325]

Excellent, quick reactions by the driver there. Tangmere doing well with 12 on. Those steam reversers are awkward to set as the drivers realises after recovering from the slip.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks for the kind words Sam , I think they gave this a run out instead of 46115 as it needed a run out before going back down south . Steve

[@Bimmelbahner]

Interesting steam locomotive, nice scenes!

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Austin, I was surprised with the slip but glad we got a short whistle .Thanks for the chat mind you your butties looked nice ! . Steve

[@acw71000]

My home baked rolls are very tasty, sorry I didn't offer you one, I was starving!

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Thomas , I do like the sound Tangmere makes and its a shame we do not see more of the loco up North . Regards Steve

[@TheStephengthompson]

. Thanks Andrei , different both ways I would think for drivers . Steve

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Chris, must have been a few slips I must admit but steady eddie did the job . Steve

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the video. Steve

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Phil , I seem to be in the right place at the right time these days . Steve

[@NiallMS1]

In November 2012 Tangmere got stuck on the east-bound bank at Parkstone in Dorset hauling 11. Had to wait for a push from a diesel. It transpired that the driver's advice that 11 was too many for that engine on that bank had been ignored by the management. More fool them for a very costly mistake!

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Brian , Tangmere did a great job with no assistance over Shap and Aisgill . Steve

[@Linesider1]

Wonderful Steve - perfect place at the summit, and there seems to be a bit of concern on the footplate. Great to see another hidden corner of the S&C too at Keld, and the going away at Stockber was a good surprise - that's some distance from camera 1! Dad enjoyed his chat with you again, and was surpised at how long it was from when I phoned to say it was coming through Greenholme. David.

[@Scoope1964]

Cracking video Steve......again. I do wonder how much smaller the wheels are now after today, they must have lost an inch. Slipping at Shap, slipping on arival at Carlisle and when it left.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Alan , 34067 looked to be close to the limit but then again they may have been taking it a bit easy who knows . Steve

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks for taking the time to view and for the kind words . Regards Steve

[@stevetaylor5933]

12 on the hook? When it was running in its day, 7 to 8 would have been a lot! She done well!

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks John , she seemed to struggle but got there in the end ! . Steve

[@EMuksteam]

Brillint video Steve,First location was great but it's a shame the view is spoiled with the ugly sight of overhead electric wires.I do like the shot at Stockbar that was great .EM "liked"

[@deepgreenish]

Good steady camerawork. They're not called 'light' pacifics for nothing! Renowned for their tendency to slip, but great at high speed power output.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Dave , my pleasure . Steve

[@Trainsbigandsmall]

Great trip especially since it started at famous Carnforth station.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Tim , Stockber does give a great long shot just not a lot of noise until she got up close. Steve

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thank you for the very kind comment . Regards Steve

[@geoffreyking4515]

West Country were known as light Pacifics and very light footed,but they had excellent boilers,but we loved a spam can we had Boscastle at gcr Loughborough but that was a rebuild as was the other one at gcr Canadian pacific

[@madpetrolhead]

Another fantastic video, love the loco slipping, good catch. Is this loco the same class as the Golden Arrow, I have seen photos of this loco and they look very much alike.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Bob , I think she struggled with 12 and like you say she would have had to take the booked load of 12 anyway mind you 46115 does fly over Shap when asked to . Steve

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks for the kind comment . Thought at one point Tangmere was going to stall but great work from the crew with a heavy load . Steve

[@OlanKenny]

What you don't hear is the driver exclaiming about that "bloody flange lubricator" and "who the f*ck puts a flange lubricator on a gradient?" 😂 Great work Steve, saw Tangmere's boiler outside the workshop on my visit to Carnforth a few weeks ago so hopefully that means she will return to the rails soon

[@deeremeyer1749]

Yeah. Flange lubricators which are normally mounted on the locomotive where the flanges are caused that wheel slip. Foam much?

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks for the kind words, 34067 put on a great show with a heavy load behind her . Steve

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Em , I zoomed the second camera in for the going away shot but the down side was all the wires and poles like you say . Got a few slight wobbles on the camera at Stockber due to touching the camera and not just slowly zooming back like I had planned. Steve

[@keiga9927]

Nice

[@charlesbright9233]

I recall standing in the chimney of Tangmere when it was at Barry. It is good to see it working. I wonder how City of Wells, with its Giesl Exhaust, would have managed? Did the crew of Tangmere use the sanding gear does anyone know>

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Steffan , I try and post ASAP so folk can enjoy the action. Steve

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks for the very kind comments . Did not know it was a Robin so thanks for that. Regards Steve

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks for the kind comment , I think the term Golden arrow is just the plate with the arrow on it that was attached to this type of engine for various tours in the 30s but I am not sure if thats gospel . Regards Steve

[@itfcsam]

Excellent footage as per normal. Beast of a loco (my favourite). Nice whistle and wheel slip from her on the first clip. Is something wrong with Scots Guardsman? Im flying up to Inverness and got a hire car booked to follow that around the Highlands

[@balmesh]

Great stuff, Steve. 12 must be the limit for a Class 6 loco climbing Shap unassisted? A very competent video, and a delight to watch and hear. . . . . Alan

[@MasterMoyle]

Light pacific's are power class 7.

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks for the comment and for taking the time to watch. Steve

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Peter , you would think thats the case as it seems to be happening a lot at the moment . Steve

[@khankadet]

Really enjoyed that Steve. I wonder how many times she lost her feet on Shap? The end result though was not too bad in those circumstances. Exhaust aplenty. Chris

[@AndreiTupolev]

Was it the same driver on the way back or a different one? Just shows, once they get the hang of it they soon learn how to get the best out of it, like with any loco.

[@Bodgemiester]

I didn’t know trains vaped! Lol

[@KenBrownekb71000duke]

Superb footage of Tangmere in our neck of the woods and very well filmed. In view of the slipping I wonder if 12 on was a wee bit ambitious for her? However in deputising for 46115, she would have to take the booked load anyway I suppose. Great recovery skills from the driver at Shap and your footage at Stockber with skilful use of the telephoto effect creating the corridor effect with the trees more than makes up for the focus problem. Loved it. Ken

[@mariacornwallis1602]

Well the lambs liked it at the end

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Maria , I had not noticed the lambs jumping about until you pointed it out . Regards Steve

[@TheStephengthompson]

Cheers Dave , I try and make decent videos for others to enjoy. Steve

[@thomas1140]

There should be a WC/BOB in every town in Britain as they saved about 20 out of the 108 or so not to mention all of the bigger MN's saved & yet not a single Patriot preserved.....boo hoo,,,,not that I myself did anything about it at the time as I'd moved on to dance halls & pubs by then ..........but I'm not worried as a new one is being made as I write ...... Thanks again Steve !

[@nigelterry9299]

I do like a Bulleid......

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks Nigel , not a loco we see much up North sadly . Steve

[@TGuppy5]

46115 didnt sound too healthy the other day either.

[@HughFromAlice]

Usual high standard! Shame that the Battle of Britain class were built before the invention of velcro! Seriously, they must have been great to drive when new from the workshops but a nightmare to drive once oil had started to leak out of the chain gear and onto the wheels/rails. Perhaps for 34067 they can convert half the support coach into a resevoir for sand???? …☁☁☁⁘⁙☁☁⁙..☁……Hᴜɢʜ….TU…..ツ