Steam Trains at Speed On The Mainline - Volume 1

[@04clemea]

Enjoy the latest Steam at Speed video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX-se41vqdujsLcsi=HyHQUToIBlhvOWt-

[@PixelatedExistence]

Its not hard to understand why there were so many train spotters years ago in the golden age of steam! Wow...awesome footage.

[@shadowdemon553]

the whistles echoing, the beautiful white smoke, with such speed, hits me in the chest, my respects from the United States

[@tristanschetters]

you mean uk?

[@daitsukishiro1505]

@@tristanschetters no he is from the US and he is admireing the elegance of brtish rail because big american steamers hardly have any elegance

[@blackbirdgaming8147]

@@daitsukishiro1505 American steamers usually weren’t built with elegance in mind, more function over form. It takes quite a bit of brute force to challenge the terrain we have.

[@daitsukishiro1505]

@@blackbirdgaming8147 thats true

[@yappytown]

I legitimately don't know, so askin lol, why do we not see any Steam engines anymore? I mean even for funsies at this point? I adore the sounds of them. Makes me think of watching Starlight Express when I was little and the fight between steam, electric and diesel engines. Steam always wins :)

[@annhill9766]

Takes me back to my trainspotting days in the 60s when they used to hit 100mph through Tamworth, Basingstoke and Swindon. Great memories.❤

[@eckyhen]

When I was a kid, about 9 or 10 maybe, I used to go to a bridge with my pals. A straight one with a sort of metal grid floor. We would stand on it and wait for the express to sweep past at full speed. Incredibly exiting to see these monsters roaring towards you and then pass a few feet beneath you. A blast of noise, smoke, steam, heat, and smell. Incredible memory and sadly one that kids today will never experience.

[@nickkaye176]

Absolutely, plus a nice black face. Lol

[@mikebrzostowski8183]

That sounds fantastic! Just what I would have done! I would still do it today at 74 years old!🚂👍

[@TheJokohariyanto]

It's really awesome seeing steam locomotives still being used to this day the British definitely has pushed steam technology over its limits to get up to such speeds

[@__-fm5qv]

Being limited 75 mph they're not even being pushed! Most of these will do 100 if they really try.

[@raphaellauf7786]

@@__-fm5qv more of a safety thing though init.

[@f-15TheFkingEagle]

that pfp.... Uwu

[@stephencope7178]

From scrapyard condition and restored in most cases too.

[@logotrikes]

You're seeing steam traction technology at its pinnacle, the highest it ever got. All these locos were withdrawn in the 60's, and many were getting on by then. Most were rebuilt from scrap condition after often years sitting in Barry scrapyard in Wales. As my wallpaper I have 34046 Braunton in very poor condition after being laid up at Barry for 25 or so years. With a click I can bring up Braunton as she is now, if I need cheering up Without Dai Woodham it would have been so very different....

[@therocinante3443]

I wish so badly that we did this in the U.S. these engines look so serious on the main line.. they have the dignity of going fast as they're meant to. That doesn't happen here.

[@Penryn87]

At this point, all of our operable steamers are just getting old. The faster you run them, the more wear, the soon they have to go in for a full overall.. and $$$$ for that isn’t guaranteed. Even in the UK, Tornado is the only engine to my knowledge that can really do mainline running. It’s not just the cost of insurance for someone who might get hurt, it’s the cost of insuring basically the irreplaceable. I hope that the Pennsy T-1 they are building will be allowed to run at line speed at least, but honestly I fear she too will be relegated to 45mph. 😭😭

[@04clemea]

@@Penryn87 Tornado is not the only locomotive that can "really do mainline running" it's in the same boat as all the other mainline locomotives, which there are many. 35028 'Clan Line' as seen a few times in the video, has run on the mainline since 1974. The big locomotives in the UK can be operated upto 90mph but requires a lot of paperwork and tests. Unofficially, many locomotives have run at that speed.

[@stephenpage-murray7226]

@@Penryn87 There are multiple steam engines on the mainline in the U.K.

[@starpawsy]

DOnt agree. The USA J class 611 looks very very dignifiied. Much more so than these, that look like scaled-up HO models. And I'm not even an American :O

[@jasonwatson8375]

Me to would love to travel the us on one of this train's

[@1977ajax]

Amusing to see people already 6 feet away from the edge instinctively step back even further when the beast approaches. Lovely stuff!

[@ollylewin]

I have grown up around steam and it humbles this 37 year old to see steam engines earning their keep. They are working machines after all. The very intention of their being is being forfilled and that fills me with pride. I still maintain they are alive. They are a living breathing thing and I will never get bored of that.

[@JyujinPlus]

There’s something really special about the whistle as they barrel through these stations. Loudly announcing, “Hey! I’m not stopping!!”

[@allansr100]

Another wonderful video. It’s amazing how these images have the ability to evoke real joy. A rare commodity these days . Many thanks.

[@georgedowns4034]

Wish he would turn the camera though...

[@saadathusssainnaqvi8959]

T xxg th't by l yy BB hrg'i the to nb tk hy my Gnyyn'

[@ThomasSteffien]

as a child i lived near a train station, and i remember the sound of that trains and lokomotives well. at 03:16 this matches my rememberence best. you could hear the lokomotoves first, with their fast "beat", only later the wheels and cars are audible. i was always fasinated by the sound of the lokomotives....

[@jawadhaider5902]

Same is the case with me. Heavy smoke with cloud like dense steam vapors in the winter emitting from both the leading engines and bankers chugging the goods trains were the common land scape near my Railway quarter in my childhood.

[@jameelhussain3718]

It makes me feel better after having watched a steam engine whizzing and whistling. I have ridden steam engines not quite often during my employment from 1971 to 1975 as a goods train guard in Rawalpindi division of Pakistan. You can not guess the joy of having a warm cup of tea prepared by fireman in winter.

[@pradeepkumarmukherjee8434]

Bombay Howrah mail used to reach Jabalpur at about 12 noon & it's engine had an unique sound whistle which was so very musical to ears! And soooooo punctual! Thanks for taking to the world of nostalgic memories of childhood.

[@thepowerman8952]

I actually had tears in my eyes watching bits of this. The power, such raw power.

[@cecilefox9136]

I love the atmospheric sounds of these trains. They're really marvelous the excitement is thriling!

[@gordonilaoa1275]

Amazing to see one of the most prominent British inventions still at work! Thanks for sharing.

[@douglasallen511]

Americans invented it because Americans are the good guys.

[@gordonilaoa1275]

@@douglasallen511 if it's the steam train, then no... It was an Englishman whom invented the first steam train.

[@uqinovia8826]

@@douglasallen511 Source!?

[@douglasallen511]

@@uqinovia8826 In a bar after multiple shots of tequila, everyone was saying the same thing.

[@lukeslocomotives]

@@uqinovia8826 where is your source that they were invented in America!?

[@stephenpegum9776]

I'm old enough to remember when steam trains were the only form of motive power in the UK ! This excellent video brought back so many memories - cheers for that. 😎

[@aslamalam9856]

Juli

[@anupambhattacharyya4578]

Wonderful collection. Who says steam locos are less powerful! I also enjoyed the whistles, really nostalgic.

[@parvindamania1868]

@Doctor Whos No sir. 1) They need a turnstile to turn around for the return journey, 2) they need water every couple of hundred miles and hence not good for long distance non stop trains, 3) their acceleration to full speed took about 3-5 miles. 4) they spewed a lot of coal dust and smoke, 5) need at least 3 strong men to operate.

[@AxuFly99]

@Doctor Whos The startup takes 10-20 hours.... And there has to be lot of things wrong before the boiler explodes.

[@KingdaToro]

It's not about power. Steam locos are actually too powerful for their own good, which you can see by how hard it is to avoid wheelslip when starting from a stop. And ones like these with the large-diameter driver wheels are extremely fast as well. The main reason not to use them is fuel efficiency, only 11% for steam vs 30-35% for diesel. They're also extremely high maintenance and labor intensive, requiring almost a full day to build up steam and requiring lots of water stops along the line as they don't recondense their exhaust steam.

[@geoffreymichaelrussell488]

Steam trains are very powerful

[@SuperMikado282]

@@AxuFly99 Yes, that is why they had safety valves on top of the boiler.

[@MartinShum]

Great film ! Memories of the steam age watching them at Streetly station 1960/1/2/3 .

[@jamesherrick4927]

I can't help but think that the diesel at back is just about holding for dear life... Seriously though, these majestic iron gaints are beautiful to watch, especially at full chat.

[@SteamCrane]

6:22!!! Please never stop doing these!

[@hoangho6781]

Yes don’t ever stop

[@AaronOxfordExmouth1989]

That is exactly what I am talking about! Steam at speed, not pootling about like some others put in their videos. This is brilliant!

[@Dianchi]

That took me back a long long way. Big thank you to all involved.

[@laurieharper1526]

Great selection. Some videos of steam locos at speed are not what is claimed, but these all had the hammer down for real. Good stuff. Just booked my first post-lockdown steam trip for July. Can't wait.

[@Eleina1951]

A steam train is not supposed to put the hammer down as you call it. These days they provide scenic rail tours in a unique way from a bygone era that isn't so bygone after all!!!!

[@laurieharper1526]

@@Eleina1951 "Not supposed"? Dear me. Patronising much? Go and have a lie down.

[@sextoncardew903]

I loved this video. Something about British trains that impress me in several ways. Also, it might be because the trips are relatively short and one does not become bored. Additionally, well modulated voices giving information over station loud speakers is quite impressive.

[@cosmincoco6983]

I will always be amazed and troubled by the view and sound I experienced in my teens when suplying with charcoals the loco engine my father being an engineer in the 60's. Thanks for the opportunity.

[@michaeltaylor1219]

I'm a diesel man. But these beasts at speed are awesome. Love the evening shots with all the carriage lights on especially!

[@AndrewTheRadarMan]

Hearing all the coaches fly by so seamlessly on rail built for high speed is so satisfying. It's wierd hearing it without the clickity clack most would associate with older trains.

[@matthewwilson5019]

Thats actually from the track joints you hear the clickity clack sound, welded tracks are smoother sounding at each joint

[@darrenclements]

I agree it is wonderful to see a powerful steam loco thundering along at full speed like this: the sound, steam and the smell make one nostalgic for an age when travelling by train was wild, romantic and dramatic

[@ZT_R]

😮❤

[@winco68]

Excellent video. Sterling performances from the Southern machines on home turf. Outstanding!

[@ponyrang]

My best friend, OMG! So wonderful! I really love this! Thank you so much!

[@kylederry5031]

What an awesome video, I love the whistles. Each one is different, pitch, tone. Every Loco has a different voice

[@lazypizzaship8911]

I'm crying it's so elegant so beautiful. You can never find a diesel that makes you feel this way.

[@indronilrc]

কাঁদেন না

[@hermanmunster3358]

Except the HST Intercity 125, some would argue.

[@proudpakistani4174]

diesels are ugly

[@arupnath3477]

Steam locomotive is the king of all locomotive engines, very amazing view watching.

[@sirgermanm78]

Wonderful! I really appreciate the steam-power!

[@RMVlogsDinajpur]

Amazing video

[@Jasondore0131]

I wish they would bring steam trains back online they must have a great way to travel especially going through the rocky mountains

[@staydaycraft]

Wery beautiful video with steam trains! Nice to see these old locomotives at big speed. Greetings from Russia🇷🇺

[@rickhobson3211]

I know those diesels on the back of some of those trains are there "just in case," but it's kind of sad anyway. A great video of elegance and power regardless!

[@04clemea]

It's mostly not "just in case". I've put the reasons why they're used in the description.

[@johnkerr1953]

One trimendous video of great steam trains , thundering along at speed - l have thurly enjoyed this video, so thanks a million for posting this great video 👍👍.

[@JohnJ.Crunchalot]

I'm moving to England in June/July and I'm excited to start trainspotting like you! [btw I am from south Africa]

[@SWT442]

Great set of clips Alex, thoroughly enjoyed it! Look forward to Volume 2.

[@virginiamontoya2685]

I'm glad it's in the 21st century steam trains are still around to enjoy to see him passing by

[@Dessme]

Stunning speed for a steam engine !

[@cfb15jan]

Very entertaining, and it's interesting to note that the diesel is noticeably working on several of the clips.

[@bigfatchubbybritboy9445]

I guess they don't want to wear out the steam locomotive too much. Which is understandable.

[@aberfordwest4003]

The diesel loco doesn’t actualy provide assistance, it is only there in case the steam loco fails and to pull the train out of terminating stations. It would be louder if it was actually working

[@antincornwall1552]

Wonderful Video ! As one of those sad old gits who "play with toy trains" this makes a superb background sound. I could listen to it all day... Thanks for posting it, and the other series 2 & 3. Anton, down in Cornwall.

[@davidpendry7731]

Poetry in motion What an awesome sight and sound

[@tango6nf477]

That sure exercised the goosebumps!!!

[@archiebald4717]

Simply beautiful.

[@thewr0ngchild]

There is something mystifying and almost hypnotizing watching a steam train chuffing along. Imagine seeing these things thundering down the tracks on a dark night when these engines were new?.

[@MENSA.lady2]

Back in the 1960's the place for steam at speed was Brookwood Surrey. The track is almost straight, no real gradient and platforms only on the slow lines so no speed limit of the fast line. A Merchant Navy class hauling the Atlantic Coast Express at over 100 MPH was a delight for any 14 year old snotty nosed train spotter like me.

[@FeckHallBahn]

Fantastic catches, all of them! Some very bouncy p-way there… Thanks for sharing

[@CrotalusHH]

It's always amazing to me, that as loud as those engines are, once it passes you can no longer hear anything but the rolling cars.

[@calebmumby5803]

WOW such a wonderful collection of steam hauled tours feels like the 50'6 to the 60's thanks for posting

[@jamirkhan-ys3gz]

It amazes me how far Japan has come with the development of their Shinkansen. I rode the original back in 1976. I like that Japan has relied on electrification of their train lines. the US has gone with diesel mostly. Anyways, keep going. Good videos. Thanks.

[@thunder300-v6v]

TECHNOLOGY WAS GIVEN TO THEM BY GERMANY!!!

[@mhdfrb9971]

Some place in Japan still use steam loco

[@anwarulhaque1994]

Steam Locomotives are really Thrilling and Historically Memorable. It's Whitsle is Romantic and Heart Touching that Unforgettable in my Lifetime. Lot of Cinemas Produced with those Steam Locomotive during 19 & 20 Centuries.

[@sreepadharamanageswararao3456]

Steam trains at speed on Main Line is a awasome video presentation. As an ex-station Masters worked in South Central Railway, South Eastern Railway on Secunderabad Division (BG) & Waltair Division respectively I had enough experience in passing trains, Marshalling of both passenger and freight trains. I deeply love the way the crew used to fire & maintain the accurate steam in the engine especially on the ghat section in the rainy days used to run the train at some occasions the wheels were skidding and used to clear the block section with out train parting and used to arrive into the station section on time. It's really the team spirit the crew and guard and all the operating staff used to unite and ensure the steam locomotive hauling trains with safety and punctuality. The rythamatic beat of the steam locomotives used to vibrate my heart as and when I used to work at way side stations and passing through the said trains. I worked as a station master as well as station manager with all the there types of locomotives i.e. Stem, Diesel & Electrical If any one question which are the most enjoyable times of working with the above three types of locomotives? I prefer to say that the steam locomotive period is the golden period in which we used to have inbuilt zeal, fitness, enthusiasm,encouragement, well sycncronised team work and used to enjoy the work happily even though it's most strenuous compared to the working of the other two types of locomotives. I LOVE THE STEAM LOCOMOTIVES FROM THE CORE OF MY HEART. Sreepadha Rama Nageswara Rao, RTD. Chief Office Superintendent, East Coast Railway, Waltair Division.(Andhra Pradesh); Ex.Lr.Assist. Station Master, Kazipet- Secunderabad Section( BG), Main Line, Warangal and Secunderabad Districts, South Central Railway, Secunderabad Division, Telangana (previously in Andhra Pradesh); Ex. Lr./RG.Station Master, Vizianagaram - Palasa Section (Main Line), Vizianagaram and Srikakulam Dists., Andhra Pradesh, South Eastern Railway,Waltair Division, (Presently in East Coast Railway); Ex.Statiom Master, Therballi, Orissa State, Rayagada Dist., Waltair Division, (Presently in Sambalpur Division), South Eastern Railway ( presently in East Coast Railway); Ex.Station Master in-charge, Bhansi, Jagadalpur Dist., ( Presently Datwada Dist.), Madhya Pradesh (Presently in Chattisgarh State), South Eastern Railway ( Presently in East Coast Railway), Waltair Division. & Western Astoleger and Numerologist: Hindu Vedic Astrologer.

[@singerrajendranmani3806]

My self , As a chargeman -B joined INDIAN RAILWAYS During later 1980's at AJMEER LOCO WORKSHOP,'S Later I worked in so many steam sheds around like sabarmati, Rajkot, mahesana etc I enjoyed my work during those days, Now presently I am working in Diesel loco shed K.R.PURAM As a SENIOR SECTION ENGINEER, Next month August 2021 I am getting superannuation my service, I really enjoyed my Tenture's In steamlocos, Disel locos,& Now Electric locomotive's Railways as taught me so much that I can face the challenges after my retirement & To lead a happy peaceful retired life

[@RameshKSingh-gp2mx]

And modi and goverment banned these steams 😭

[@trainnut2012]

In 1976 the Southern Railway (USA) leased the SP 4449 for a series of trips, she was allowed to run the Southerns passenger train schedule, max was 79.... It was either Bill Bistline or Graham Claytor that said that was the first time they had ran at speed with a heavy train without something going wrong.

[@iansutcliffe-y4r]

As a 70 y o ex-train driver and my father before , steam = goosebumps .

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

Oh that’s lovely I love to see the trains whizzing round the corner

[@pierrevandyk9242]

Impressive, fascinating, beautifull, but it is alarming to see the locomotive bouncing on the uneven track 😲

[@amyjsd8381]

Is anyone able to tell me the location of the pub next to the level crossing at 06:19 ? Thank you

[@DrVijayRaybagkar]

Liked the train shot at night while passing through stations at full speed.

[@metal_wheels]

I wish we can do our locos at that speed here in Indonesia. We do occasionally have steam tour trains but they're all running on a countryside/branchlines, which limits their speed to only 10mph.

[@davidm7824]

I like the sound of the steam whistles way better than the air horns of today!!!!! Those connecting rods between the wheels are flying, warp speed!!!

[@Dapper_the_slapper]

Love the sound of wagons passing at high speed. Especially at night.

[@asingh5482]

This steam loco is as good as a bullet train. What is astonishing, no extra locomotive to push from begin.

[@prabakarbln]

That reminds me of thomas, Henry, Gordon, edward and the special royal engine frm "Thomas n frnds" Thnx that here in india we do hav similar story to tell.. Colonial rule had left its mark in the form of railways here.. The only applaudable act..

[@hudson_01]

The only???! , they did many that you should be grateful for......

[@prabakarbln]

@@hudson_01 wats tat? Can u list em out.. If not for colonial era im pretty sure the indian subcontinent wud hav been equaly wealthy n wayy more developed than the European or even the US for tat matter.. Lotters left away certain things tat they cant take home completly like the railways when they wr booted to leave.. R rather they used the railways to loot away all the goodies n goods frm mainland to port cities.. Colonial ear railways had a such a connectivity n not like wat u see now in india tat reachs all the corners for peoples connectivity rathr than for just goods transport to loot off N thrs nothn grateful about it.. Hatred is not thr n is forgotten or rather forgiven I presume they shud be grateful for tat to hav ruled such a level headed population who can forgive n move on for all the bad bitter happening tat our ancestors went thru... Peace...

[@prabakarbln]

@@hudson_01 n for ur info all the erstwhile colonial ruled parts of the world r still considered DEVELOPING The only reason being it was undr the colonial looters.... period.. So not just the republic of india but al those who wr undr colonial rule need not be grateful for anythn Rather we forgot/forgive n moved on never try to kindle ppl with such un"GRATEFUL" words.. We all need to be grateful only to god, our parents and the teachers who taught us .. N tats it..

[@hudson_01]

@@prabakarbln developed more than usa or europe?? , You're joking right like In your dreams . It would have never happened. A lot of countries have developed from nothing to giants . Only thing you can do is dream about development.but don't you dare compare it to usa or europe

[@prabakarbln]

@@hudson_01 haha congrats for ur narrow mind n kudos abut it... U never knew wat we had n wat was looted all u knew is thw xurrent sufferinga n politics. M not here to debate with someone who knows nothn abut the past.

[@atulkumarsharma6489]

These lovely giants are forever.

[@markcarey8426]

Wow that's good. Thanks very much. Never seen the springs on the locos working so much.

[@gourgopalbiswas874]

Terrific , but for the pollution ! I recall riding steam trains in India. Coal particles entering through the windows and falling into the eyes( non-ac trains). But the temptation of looking outside to the horizon, moving with the train was irresistible !

[@anatoliy3323]

Thank you very much! It' s so pleasure to see a moving piece of America:))

[@royalbritannium6415]

These are all British locomotives.

[@Davi-jt2og]

@@royalbritannium6415 Good observation!.

[@aberfordwest4003]

All British engines mate

[@jimc4731]

Very possibly your best video yet! JIM

[@MrArif777]

Wow. It reminds you the history, fiction and romance ❤

[@garryferrington811]

Amazing to see them GO!

[@सर्वोत्तम.सेहत.समाधान-69]

Beautiful

[@Charliebosso]

I love the over head view

[@duncansantan]

I JUST LOVE WATCHING THE HUFFING AND PUFFING!!!!!

[@Uajd-hb1qs]

British steam locos always seem to be run the fastest of any country. Aside from a nice chase video of Union Pacific’s 844, other videos I’ve seen from other nations has the steam engines running anywhere between 10mph and 30mph.

[@matthewchorlton8657]

Nothing breathes elegance and power like a steam locomotive at speed.

[@davidscott7810]

A reason, if one is needed , why we shouldn’t get rid of coal. We can’t afford to get rid of these magnificent examples of British engineering.

[@DonBenefiel-bk7hw]

5-30-2023. Agree re no music! The engine sound is music enough!

[@colin10ten83]

Brilliant piece of film plenty of action and noise. Nice to see Northern based Locos working down South.

[@michaeltaylor1869]

Brilliant video well done great camera work as well keep it up bye for now Philip

[@markiliff]

Well that certainly delivered on the title! Lovely job. (Trouble is, now I've clicked on like YT will fill my feed with another load of toy railways!)

[@garysmith2450]

British steam rules. So fast and graceful.

[@dieseltrains2]

🌷🌷🌷The magnificence of difficult files and train quickly a beautiful professional photography

[@shahsojib9595]

Whistle of a steam engine is very very interesting to me.

[@trainking79]

I really wish they would let evening star out on the mainline, it would be so cool to see her pulling long heavy railtours!

[@pavelveber5832]

I am from the Czech Republic, such machines should ride with us great

[@michaelhawthorne8696]

Great action shots you have there. It's so much more noticable how unstable looking they are bobbing about on the line at speed.. Quite hairy when you see it like this. 😍

[@brajendrapratap3306]

Magical display of steam monster

[@just_hiito]

Its happened in Japan too (on JR East Mainline)

[@gfdx3214]

One thing I do find partially regrettable with the museum steam trains over here in the Netherlands, it's that for even most big train, since the tracks are usually branch line, and not fully staffed, they can almost never go top speed like shown in this video due to track quality and road crossings. I would love to be in a high speed steam train

[@krvnaick2022]

A fun to watch now. Steam train moving fast under an Eectric overhead traction. When I was a child or youth, I used to stop walking g and watch the train puffing more smoke than steam, in a hot country like India.( steam is not visible due to hot air around).That was the nesmerusm of the old Train whistle!😁😷

[@GuggyBujanggaManik]

great my friend ... nice momment Steam train speed ... Salam ​#lemburkuringpurwakarta

[@atulkumarsharma6489]

The whistle so cute and divine. So enchanting.

[@daitsukishiro1505]

meanwhile in america

[@sulyokpeter3941]

It reminds me of the Hogwarts express... Absolutely beautiful!