The Great CLASS 37s (unseen footage)

[@AndreiTupolev]

I like how it was sunny when 37884 + the class 319 was waiting at Dorridge, but just as it departed down came the ☔☺

[@antman09ful1]

Yes and I didn't have a coat on.

[@benGBRf]

Great video Mike. Never get bored of watching tractors 🚜

[@antman09ful1]

Same here Ben, or hoovers.

[@ianthompson5197]

Brilliant & interesting video. You don't normally see an unseen footage of Class 37's.

[@antman09ful1]

No that's right Ian, so I hope it was a nice surprise for you, as I enjoyed planning it over the last few months, cheers Mike.

[@Gregg-eo2le]

Great footage, 37s my favourites

[@antman09ful1]

Mine too Gregg then the hoovers. Thank you for your comment, Mike.

[@winco68]

Brilliant captures of these classic locos that just go on and on! Hard to imagine that the first one was built in the same year as the last steam loco 92220 and that was withdrawn in 1965! All the different liveries are good too saw so many in rail blue this adds another dimension.

[@antman09ful1]

Great comment from you about these great long lasting locos mate, I just can't see them being replaced in the near future, which in my mind and yours great news. Cheers Mike.

[@stevegarnham4632]

nice shot of the 769 heading to reading they should be starting on the Gatwick line soon, nice one Mike.

[@antman09ful1]

Well Steve that project has taken a very long time to get right, so its good that the class 769 are starting to have a new life in different area now. Thanks Steve for your interest in watching this video. Mike.

[@tattoo1084]

Top work Mike, cracking shot of the 37 with four 43's, had to watch it again! Cheers.👍

[@antman09ful1]

Well that is great David, thank you. Mike.

[@sydwoods.woodsendjunction9492]

another great video Mike some fantastic footage there , love the clip with the H S T s love the 37s long may they continue to work thank for sharing Mikt take care Syd :)

[@antman09ful1]

Many thanks Syd for watching this video of great locos that we both enjoy watching. Mike.

[@bryannewman5012]

Nice one Mike. Never tire of seeing and hearing these classic loco’s, their gathering down here now for the RHTTs.

[@antman09ful1]

Yes they we be doing there bit during the next few months Bryan, I will have to start thinking where to go to get some on film. cheers Mike.

[@philclarke3203]

Great compilation Mike. For some reason, 50 years ago ( wow) I never appreciated the 37s, preferred the 40s. But now....,amazing how many are still mainline, got to be my favorite mainline class!

[@antman09ful1]

Good to here that Phil, cheers for taking a look at the video. Mike.

[@ronniebiggs4026]

Location mint! Trains Mint !sound mint! filming mint !clag mint ! Absolutely mint 👍🎥🥇👌😋

[@antman09ful1]

Well said Ronnie and I must agree with you, thank you regards Mike.

[@paulaisbitt1180]

Goes without saying....fantastic footage Mike. Even worth getting a tad wet to see 37884's startup.

[@antman09ful1]

Yes I was getting a bit concerned with that rain coming as I just had a t-shirt on, and had no coat. Cheers Paul for taking a look. Mike.

[@alistairshaw3206]

Great video again Mike. It's great to see those wonderful workhorses still doing the job they were built for. Hopefully 37403 will soon be joining them. Isle of Mull is running again with a zero hours power unit. This shortage of lorry drivers could be a great thing for rail freight, but I see that Freightliner has mothballed the electric locomotives due to the price of electricity!

[@antman09ful1]

Its always great to have another class 37 on the mainline Alistair, and thanks for watching this video. Yes that is right about Freightliner, and I believe DRS has now followed on some of there class 88 workings Alistair. So a greener railway has gone out of the window. Cheers Mike.

[@TrainTraction]

Top work Mike! No faults at all! No words can describe how good this was! Absolutely outstanding! Well done! No faults at all! Great stuff! Great work! Excellent shots and captures there! That really was awesome! The sights and sounds! These strong locos truly are fantastic! That really was sensational! Fantastic work Mike! A perfect example of why I recommend your excellent channel! Top class! Excellent in every shape or form! The camera work and detailing into this is amazing! Looooooooooooved it! Really enjoyed, thanks for sharing! Take care, have an awesome weekend and all the best! Jamie.

[@antman09ful1]

Thanks Jamie, I had a long day yesterday which will be revelled later. Cheers Mike.

[@deauvilledad07]

Great compilation Mike, amazing that these locos are nearly as old as us and are still going strong, well done,stay safe 🤓💙

[@antman09ful1]

Well put Tony. Cheers Mike.

[@andybyrne50]

Fabulous stuff Mike and made up for my disappointment of the western not coming on tour on the 25th. I really feel for all of those booked for a western and I also feel for the DTG in keeping this locomotive going. As a Dawlish lad I’m not a massive fan of 50s ,I’d rather a pair of decent 37s hauling the tour. Still.thanks for putting up another class video. Al the best Andy

[@antman09ful1]

Oh Andy, I know the Western was on test today but I didn't know It had been cancelled next Saturday as I was going to film It somewhere. Thanks for watching my video of the class 37s, I will be coming down your way tomorrow, ok I will find out now what's going on with that class 52. Cheers Mike.

[@andybyrne50]

@@antman09ful1 yes, I’m out doing some still photography on the 50s that are coming through tomorrow at the Warren. I won’t be bothering when they come the week after,I’ll be on a beach clean up now . Safe journey to god’s wonderful country Andy

[@antman09ful1]

Oh right you are helping to keep the beach's clean then Andy, well done in doing that. Yes I travelled to Penzance on the train yesterday filming the 50s where I could but the 50s lost time both ways on the banks as you probably know. We will have a few days down your way new week with our dog, so can you make sure we don't get no rain please Andy. ps are you going to the GWSR next weekend.

[@andybyrne50]

@@antman09ful1 fairly good weather here Mike, no rain until the end of the week. No, not going this year as I have other things on,next year I’m booking up for the whole event and staying in the Cotswolds. Enjoy your few days down here Andy

[@Thornaby37]

Very good compilation

[@antman09ful1]

Many thanks for watching TE, that was a great depot.

[@DownGrand1967]

Super stuff, great passing shot & HST drag. Water Orton's looking a tad overgrown.

[@antman09ful1]

Gaz the railway in this country are a bloody mess, thanks for watching and I hope you are keeping ok. Cheers Mike.

[@wimbletrain]

Well there's something you don't see everyday, a 37 with 4 x Class 43 in a few different liveries! Thanks Mike for the great footage. John

[@antman09ful1]

My pleasure John, It is always good to try and film these one off workings. Mike.

[@matt154uk9]

As Tina Turner one said.....simply the best ! Awesome shots

[@antman09ful1]

Like it. brill sounds I got.

[@petersmith4455]

hello Mike great video, proper diesels as i remember in the 60s, the yellow DSBO looks like the one Anglia Railways used. i used to see loads of them at Liverpool st station and stratford with the 86s heading towards Norwich,now due to clown activity by abelio there is no loco on that run just an emu. in 1969 i remember class 37s at liverpool st station

[@antman09ful1]

I do as well Peter seeing proper locos at Liverpool St when It was a station, not a dark hole like it is now. I was told by a person in the no, that Greater Anglian wanted the same set up like TPE have to replace the class 90s but they were overruled. So now when the plastic things go for a service they have to split the train at Crown Point as they can't fit into the shed. Thanks for watching Peter.

[@marcushenno]

I love these locos, the whole driving postion/ its engine sounds so nice/ plus built in this country many many years ago. Can any train driver jump into these and drive them? Wonder if that class 66 wanted to swap

[@philipstanley8142]

The class 37s were one of the better designs to come out of the transition to diesel traction but the modern locos built abroad are providing operators with a better availability due to their reliability. The class 66 has been a revelation for the freight sector.

[@antman09ful1]

Yes I do agree with your comment Philip regarding the sheds, but at the moment they can't do without the great class 37s Mike.

[@antman09ful1]

All drivers had to have training on any loco.

[@AndreiTupolev]

Colas and DRS drivers will probably be familiar with both

[@djwarren5081]

After watching your videos have to look at Google maps to find out where the places I've never heard of actually are. A very enjoyable video.

[@antman09ful1]

Thank you very much, hope you continue to find my videos interesting sir.

[@alanthurley6061]

37s still a good, strong, powerful locomotive. Alan.

[@antman09ful1]

Yes there are great Alan. Cheers Mike.

[@gltrains4915]

Great footage Mike, nice to see this class still going strong.

[@antman09ful1]

Most certainly Garry, we will always need these class 37 on certain duties. Cheers Mike.

[@AndreiTupolev]

You were lucky with the HST power car drag that your train got to Stourbridge Jct ahead of it. You'd have been annoyed if you'd missed that, I wouldn't mind betting

[@antman09ful1]

To right Andrei, but its good when the plan works, cheers Mike.

[@SimonTog]

Klasse video Mike :)

[@antman09ful1]

Thanks Simon.

[@ttvvideos2050]

rip 37025 :(

[@antman09ful1]

Oh, what has happened to that loco then mate. Thanks for taking a look.