I was just wondering how much space your iPhone has lolOops, never trust me to do late night maths
I was just wondering how much space your iPhone has lolOops, never trust me to do late night maths
Its actually sitting in the editor at 3:45 but I know it sits in the loop at Leicester for a while so not sure what the final length will be but after adding some maps it should be well over 3 hoursI agree; those screenshots are unbelievably good quality. I am most definitely looking forwards to watching that one when it's up. Three hours? It'll be worth it...
I look forward to watching that.My mate at Freightliner recorded a light engine (actually a Class 70 dragging a a Class 66) from Earles to Crewe via the freight lines at Northenden and Middlewich which I’ll edit up soon.
Just watching it now, so sad to see Toton, as you say a shadow of its former glory. used to be an absolute Mecca in my youth. First time I ever went back in the early 80s didn’t really know how to get on the bank so my aunt dropped me off on the a52 bridge and I scrambled down the bank from bridge that looks towards loco shed! Absolute madness thinking about it now stopping on a52 and then doing it again to pick me up!Really enjoyed the Bedford - Earles last night. Especially my old stomping ground between Loughborough and Trowell. Toton is but a shadow... Good to see the view via the HLG at Trent; so much greenery now. Thanks Don.
Just watching it now, so sad to see Toton, as you say a shadow of its former glory. used to be an absolute Mecca in my youth. First time I ever went back in the early 80s didn’t really know how to get on the bank so my aunt dropped me off on the a52 bridge and I scrambled down the bank from bridge that looks towards loco shed! Absolute madness thinking about it now stopping on a52 and then doing it again to pick me up!
Yep that’s what I remember it like
Crikey, just seen this. Elements of a busy coal industry in there!!!
I used to live in Long Eaton until 1969, very close to Toton Sidings. My grandparents lived there until the 80's. We would walk the short distance from Doncaster Grove to the bank above. You could hear the coal trucks being shunted all over Long Eaton depending on the wind direction.Just watching it now, so sad to see Toton, as you say a shadow of its former glory. used to be an absolute Mecca in my youth. First time I ever went back in the early 80s didn’t really know how to get on the bank so my aunt dropped me off on the a52 bridge and I scrambled down the bank from bridge that looks towards loco shed! Absolute madness thinking about it now stopping on a52 and then doing it again to pick me up!
Absolutely none as it stands. One of the conditions of being authorised to share the footage from any of the companies involved is that I don’t show how it’s driven. I know there are realistic simulators but in the event that some numpty attempts to move a real train, we can’t be seen to assist them in any way. It’s unfortunate but I’m afraid that’s the way it is. There are occasionally glimpses inside the cabs but nothing to show how to drive.Hi Don. Is there any way the desk could included in the video so we could see how the drivers are actually controlling the loco?
Network Rail renovated the goods loop at Skelton Junction only about ten years ago. It just needs a bit of vegetation clearance!That still counts as a loop...?! OK, cheers
I wonder what the chances are that the yellow aspect has a nest of mice in it enjoying the warmth, and the green is half full of water, and nobody's noticed... Are there still lights in the jungle at Healey Mills?
Unfortunately yes. TPE decided in 2020 that it was no longer what they wanted people doing. So sadly don't expect to see anything from TPE trains anymoreBen Elias has uploaded a new and splendid In-cab video to YouTube -
On his YouTube page he states that Trans Pennine Express no longer allow their drivers to film train journeys from their cabs.
Will this place drivers like Don Coffey in a straitjacket and restrict them to filming from the cabs of non TPE trains?
Thanks for your reply and thanks too for that video. Praise was well deserved! To the best of my knowledge, no other video shows that route via Fiddlers Ferry. Please continue to produce these videos.Unfortunately yes. TPE decided in 2020 that it was no longer what they wanted people doing. So sadly don't expect to see anything from TPE trains anymore
(Also, thanks for the praise on the above video )
Annoyingly if I'd filmed it only a few months ago it would have had the old semaphore posts in still for Carterhouse Jn SB but these were removed fairly recently.Thanks for your reply and thanks too for that video. Praise was well deserved! To the best of my knowledge, no other video shows that route via Fiddlers Ferry. Please continue to produce these videos.
6Z91 - Theale to Bedford. That is the subject of the next video. 6M91 is the headcode for the cement tanks according to Vinny. He tells me that this special “Z” headcode is a positioning move to get the 26 HIA hoppers from the Mendip contract to the Tunstead contract. It’s really good footage as is usual from Vinny. I’ve just got some maps to create but I’m hoping to run the premier on Sunday night at 8pm (20:00 UK). Sorry for the early start but it’s 2:45 so going to be a late finish anyway. A good run on both the GWR and the MML and tons of other trains of various types. Here is our loco for the journey ready for departure from Theale;
Many thanks. I'll make a point of both watching and recording. I think I can guess which route this will take and, if I'm right, this will, as far as I know, be the only video showing the Brent Curve and the Hendon Lines through Silkstream Junction. Another first for Don Coffey!6Z91 - Theale to Bedford. That is the subject of the next video. 6M91 is the headcode for the cement tanks according to Vinny. He tells me that this special “Z” headcode is a positioning move to get the 26 HIA hoppers from the Mendip contract to the Tunstead contract. It’s really good footage as is usual from Vinny. I’ve just got some maps to create but I’m hoping to run the premier on Sunday night at 8pm (20:00 UK). Sorry for the early start but it’s 2:45 so going to be a late finish anyway. A good run on both the GWR and the MML and tons of other trains of various types. Here is our loco for the journey ready for departure from Theale;
You are spot on with your assumption. Didn’t realise it was so far unique!Many thanks. I'll make a point of both watching and recording. I think I can guess which route this will take and, if I'm right, this will, as far as I know, be the only video showing the Brent Curve and the Hendon Lines through Silkstream Junction. Another first for Don Coffey!
Many thanks for this interesting run. Also for your compliments about the restored St Albans South signal box; much appreciated! And if anyone wants to visit us see our website for our next few open afternoons (or days over the September Heritage Open Days weekend).6Z91 - Theale to Bedford. That is the subject of the next video. 6M91 is the headcode for the cement tanks according to Vinny. He tells me that this special “Z” headcode is a positioning move to get the 26 HIA hoppers from the Mendip contract to the Tunstead contract. It’s really good footage as is usual from Vinny. I’ve just got some maps to create but I’m hoping to run the premier on Sunday night at 8pm (20:00 UK). Sorry for the early start but it’s 2:45 so going to be a late finish anyway. A good run on both the GWR and the MML and tons of other trains of various types. Here is our loco for the journey ready for departure from Theale;