History Repeating Itself? Mayflower Delivers After Huge Set-Back. 61306 on 22June 2024

[@bobingram6912]

🎵"Out here in the fields...." Well that made for some excellent listening!!! That was a bit like a scene from the Railway Children with the kids running and waving!! Good to see the old ferry still plying its trade, heart in your mouth you weren't going to make a pillock of yourself driving down that slippery ramp🤔🙄 Thanks Alan for the beautiful Devon idyll❤👍👍, all the best.

[@Steamclips]

Hi Bob, I thought that opening shot of a B1 in the highlands (of Torbay anyway!) would strike a chord. The whole day turned out to be a "make the best of a bad job" day but I think it turned out O.K.. This video took 15 hours to upload with my current broadband connection!!!!! Just got back from Torquay with a 5g router from "3" on free trial, hopefully that will sort things for future uploads. Best wishes, Alan

[@sirjohng1]

Those tight curves require a deal more power than straight line running. Quite a load, as you point out, for a 5MT. She has a lovely exhaust note, well captured here.

[@Steamclips]

Hi and thank you for your kind, knowledgeable and much appreciated comment. Best regards, Alan

[@tadpoles10]

Good morning Alan, a short video but so much joy going on. Mayfolwer making great progress both ways with 12 up! Children so excited at the sight & sound of a steam train & the bonus shot of 'The Lower Ferry', rigging ringing out against the mast's in the breeze. Thanks as always for sharing. atvb t ..

[@Steamclips]

Sounds like I hit all the right buttons for you there Terry? Thank you as always for your kind and insightful feedback. Best wishes, Alan

[@timu438]

Fantastic video. Thanks! What a sweet locomotive.

[@Steamclips]

Many thanks for your kind and very much appreciated feedback. Couldn't agree more with your sentiment, especially in the sunshine. Best regards, Alan

[@EMuksteam]

Excellent video Alan. A superb clip of the departure from Kingswear. Brilliant panning. Kind regards C&A

[@Steamclips]

Hi folks, glad you enjoyed the video. She makes a fine sight in the sunshine. Thanks as always for your kind and much appreciated support. Best regards, Alan

[@ЛЬВИНИ]

Very nice, like !

[@Steamclips]

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

[@ravichristian6364]

so beautiful, so wonderful. thanks for the post.

[@Steamclips]

Hi Ravi , glad you enjoyed and thank you for your very kind feedback. Best regards, Alan

[@JakeBSteam]

Great video as always. Kind regards, Jake.

[@Steamclips]

Hello Jake and thank you for such kind feedback, I really appreciate it. Best regards, Alan

[@StephenDrysdaleBroughtylad]

Superb as per your usual coverage and always nice to see the children of today enjoying the sights and sounds of a steam loco in action. 🚂🙋

[@Steamclips]

Hello Stephen and thank you so much for such kind feedback and observations, I really appreciate it. Best regards, Alan

[@TheHoveHeretic]

Lovely clip, thanks for sharing.👍 12 on plus Thunderbird for a "Bongo"? That's pushing it anywhere outside the Fenlands and Lincolnshire .... and that were on t'other side of the country. The 47 did seem to be (how to put this?) trying it's best not to be a 120 ton dead load at one point!!

[@Steamclips]

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

[@ericemmons3040]

I am American and so like American steam the best; but British steam is nice, too, and has a classy, elegant look all its own. Nice video, beautiful engine.

[@Steamclips]

Hello Eric and thank your for your kind, interesting and very much appreciated comments. Best regards, Alan

[@railfreightdrivergallagherGBRf]

Just like a Black 5, never underestimate the power of a B1! JG.

[@Steamclips]

Well put. Thank you for your valued comment. Kind regards, Alan

[@SimonTog]

Nice video :)

[@Steamclips]

Thank you Simon, your kind comment is much appreciated. Best regards, Alan

[@markknowles6374]

Given Mayflower headed the train front facing in both directions, where did she turn around as the only turntable I'm aware of is back in Churston?

[@Steamclips]

Quite right Mark. They back the train out then the steamer reverses up to Churston to be turned and serviced before reversing back down to Kingswear. Regards, Alan

[@markknowles6374]

@Steamclips many thanks for replying, that's makes sense. Thanks for capturing the footage too, it was excellent. One of my favourite lines that I've visited many times and once again this year with Lydham Manor running which was good to see.

[@Phil-go8rf]

@@markknowles6374Don’t get down that way very often now I live in France but what I like about that line is that it’s run like a business. There isn’t loads of decaying stock and locos all over the place. I reckon it’s as near as you can get to a steam operated railway in the modern world.

[@kellyashfordtrains2642]

Oh, my sweet Mayflower, What a fine whistle you have. We love it when you give us all a shower Of smoke, soot and all things steam.

[@Steamclips]

Well put Kelly, she's a pretty thing in the sunshine. Best regards, Alan

[@Tom-Lahaye]

15 on if you count the locomotive for 3 carriages, and impressive start.

[@Steamclips]

True Tom. Thank you for your valued input. Best regards, Alan

[@robertbartender591]

Any idea what caused the delay?

[@Steamclips]

Not as yet but will update the description if I do. Alan

[@Steamclips]

Have added the reason to the description. Alan

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

History certainly is repeating itself because here’s mayflower again visiting the south west

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

0:10 it’s not 31306 and it’s not 62306 either it’s 61306

[@Steamclips]

Well spotted Scott you win the imaginary prize! but like me, you didn't spot it first time around. Description edited but we'll have to live with the 0:10 gaff I'm afraid. Cheers, Alan

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

@@SteamclipsI did noticed it Alan

[@Mounhas]

I know there is a fascination for class 37 & 40 diesels, nothing can or will ever compare to a steam loco.

[@Steamclips]

Amen to that! Thank you for your much appreciated input. Best regards, Alan