Thundering Through The Gloom: 7029 Clun Castle To Bristol - 1st December 2019

For the first time since 2014, the roar of a double chimney Castle in full cry could be heard along the Great Western Main Line between Bath and Bristol. This audible treat was provided by Vintage Trains' flagship locomotive, 7029 'Clun Castle', working the 'Bath Christmas Market' railtour from Tyseley to Bristol and return. In this short video, we view the Castle from atop Ashton Hill, near Corston, following her progress along a near two mile stretch between Twerton Tunnel and Saltford. It's unfortunate that it had to be during what seemed to be the only patch of dark cloud to cast a shadow on the tour during the day. Nevertheless, Clun still makes for a stirring sight, as she pounds westward away from her short stop in Bath.
Filmed on a Panasonic VXF990 with a Pro Sound L92AA microphone.
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[@robmasterman]

I must admire your determination to always get stunning locations Kris, and as in this one, your camera work and panning skills are truly outstanding...Bob

[@SpeedToTheWest]

Many thanks, Bob. With the Great Western Main Line now "caged in" as far as Thingley Junction, there really is nowhere better than here to see a Castle hard at work between Paddington and Bristol, these days.

[@ScenicFox]

Always a pleasure to watch your railway videos : You never fail us Regards Ken

[@SpeedToTheWest]

Much appreciated, Ken. Thank you :)

[@peterfrancis4769]

Wonderfully shot as always. Thank you. More please.

[@SpeedToTheWest]

Many thanks, Peter :)

[@HughFromAlice]

It's doesn't seem that gloomy to me when you have a steam engine powering through the landscape!!! Great shot!

[@SpeedToTheWest]

Thank you, Hugh :)

[@themodster]

Excellent camera work! It was great to finally see her back on home turf! Thomas

[@SpeedToTheWest]

Many thanks, Thomas :) Indeed, it was fantastic to see her back where she belongs!

[@SammyBFilms]

Mainline steam really is something else!! :-D

[@SpeedToTheWest]

Ain't it just! Thanks for watching :)

[@ken.mp372]

Some may think me an 'Un-American' Yankee, and although there is truly no real comparison (and I will likely never have a chance to do so.....)-- I do believe that I would much rather go for a steamy & exhilarating 'Romp' behind Clun Castle, than a 'Super-Steamy' ordeal (of sorts--) behind the UPRR 4014 'Big-Boy'..... THANK YOU, STTW!!

[@SpeedToTheWest]

Understandable, Clun is a very fine machine ;) Thanks for watching 😃

[@allanegleston4931]

indeed:)