WATCH the 1 in 19 Foxfield gradient in wintry conditions and a struggling saddle tank steam loco

[@karlreading3201]

Brings a whole new meaning to the phrase “Geta grip!”

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Karl, It's what people always say about me! Enjoy your Christmas and don't work too hard next week. Regards, John

[@davidmusk9605]

A truly wonderful footage. Never mind all the main line footage. This shows real skill in difficult conditions Well done. A real treat

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

David, High praise indeed. Thanks for watching and for your comment. Regards, John

[@couzeukian5122]

Why was I sat on the edge of my seat willing it to get up the grade. A fantastic video.

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

A very expressive and appreciated comment. Thanks for watching and for your comment. Regards, John

[@dansterland1824]

Been on footplate of that little engine at peak rail lovely little thing 😊

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Not much space on there I'll bet. Thanks for watching and your comment. Regards, John

[@richardpike1387]

Best bit of steam loco driving on Utube, Excellent handling from the driver 👌

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Richard, Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and for your comment. Regards, John

[@mikego18753]

Top chuffing,thanks.

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

You're most welcome. Regards, John

[@railfreightdrivergallagherGBRf]

Noisy little sod isn't it, but a fantastic display in bad conditions, on track that's as rough as a long disused old siding! Excellent 👍🏻

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Regards, John

[@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS]

brought back many memories, First time I went there were no trains working the bank and it took quite a few years to get the line active. been back a few times in those fields to enjoy single and double headers climb the bank. Most enjoyable thank you

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Receiving comments such as yours makes this hobby worthwhile. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Regards, John

[@clarky2356]

Ahh the last bit of footage reminded me of someone laughing excellent video

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Ha Ha 😂 many thanks. Regards, John

[@robmasterman]

What a fantastic sight John, the footplate staff doing a superb job in keeping her going. I've only ever been there on their Summer galas in July, so this was a real treat. Merry Christmas to you and Andew...Bob

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Bob, This was quite a display from a 2017 photo charter and it is well worth watching trains on this bank at any time of the year. May I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Regards, John

[@JohnPW22]

Really great to see and hear this - love the control the driver has to find to jeep the train moving - a real skill!

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Regards, John

[@levelcrossing150]

Great capture.

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Regards, John

[@levelcrossing150]

@@GreatBritishRailways1 You're welcome John, plenty of atmosphere here. I loved the video because it gave me some idea of what the small industrial lines must have been like. The ones around North Wales where I live had already gone by the time I was old enough to get around myself. Many thanks. Regards, Tim.

[@acw71000]

Nice video John. I do miss my annual visit to the Foxfield gala and standing in those fields.

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Austin, Glad you enjoyed it and well worth a visit. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Regards, John

[@cedarcam]

Great sound Takes me back to when I used to watch 'None Slip Stone' on a similar gradient at a factory. That was a Peckett 0-6-0 sadly scrapped

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

It is always pleasing to hear about stirring people's memories. Thanks for watching and for your comment. Regards, John

[@stephenbrass1808]

Wonderfull footage John, looks like hard work, all the best, Steve .

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Steve, Thanks for your comments throughout 2021 and a Happy New Year to you. Regards, John

[@FeckHallBahn]

Wonderful, thank you!!!

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Thanks for watching and for your comment. Regards, John

[@Trenes-en-Rosario7756]

Fantastic video friend!!!

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Regards, John

[@SimonTog]

Nice video John, and Merry Christmas to you :)

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment over the past year (and more). Merry Christmas. Regards, John

[@dinmorejunctionmodelrailway]

You just gotta love it 🚂🚃🚃🚃

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Regards, John

[@CrossfellRailwayVideos]

Well, that's steam-and-a-half for you!!

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Alan, Yes it was quite a display and viewers appear to like spinning wheels. Regards, John

[@Waltervazquez599]

Excellent capture my friend like and Greetings 😁✌

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Walter, Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment throughout 2021. Regards, John

[@Paul09]

A great spectacle (own up who greased the rails?) . Do the valves need re-setting a little?

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Not guilty on greasing the rails but thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Regards, John

[@Paul09]

@@GreatBritishRailways1 keep up the good work. Living in France I don't have the opportunity to see steam so guys like you on the Tube keep me sane!

[@Richardsrailway]

“ c’mon Ivor , said his driver “

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

A good analogy and thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Regards, John

[@grahamrudd9183]

Give Us A Push...

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Precisely and thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Regards, John

[@imaybesometime]

I can't be the first uneducated but romantic person to say: IVOR!

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Probably not but thanks for watching and for your comment. Regards, John

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

Looks like the tank locomotive is really struggling to pull the heavy freight train up the hill

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Scott, It made it in the end with some hand sanding on the rail. Regards, John

[@mikecritchlow1114]

Where is the Foxfield gradient please?

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Foxfield Colliery, Dilhorne, Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire, England, UK, 52° 59' 57" N, 2° 2' 9" W, 0.0km (0.0 miles), 78.7° (ENE).

[@mikecritchlow1114]

@@GreatBritishRailways1 thank you! 😊

[@amazoniaamazonia7225]

The front sanders don’t appear to be doing a lot.

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Thanks for your watching and for your comment. Regards, John

[@collinblack_60103-]

Friction bearings in cold weather would add another 30 or 40 ton to this load I estimate to be 70 or 90 tons plus the gradient doesn't help.

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Thanks for watching and for your comment. Regards, John

[@fredtedstedman]

Dear God does she have to do that every day ?? looks like cruelty to me !

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

No it's only a part time struggle! Gala and Photo Charters. Thanks for watching and providing your comment. Regards, John

[@smitajky]

But is it cruelty to the engine or to the crew. THAT is the question.

[@fredtedstedman]

@@smitajky probably against the Geneva convention ,let alone Health and Safety , RSPCA etc .