THE GREAT BRITAIN IV

Ah, yes, zoomed in it looks shocking! :-(

 

Well it looks jolly good to me.

 

And I've counted a good few times and am now certain there is one less rivet than there should be on the loco!

 

Ah yes Bryan, that disappeared at the same time as the headlight.....

 

Some nice pics and footage there.....Thanks to all for sharing

Just one query.....I was staying in Dawlish and saw the steam come through on Sat. morning. Kept my eyes peeled for the 47 hauled return but never saw it. Only had times for Plymouth departure and Exeter arrival, just wondered if it ran roughly to time.

Cheers Simon

 

We passed Dawlish on the return at 19.56 around 15 early.

 

OK Many Thanks

 

I have now put my videos from the week on YT:

Day One:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yH-29VGZEa0&feature=channel_video_title
Seen at Sandy,Barkston,Skelton,Stobswood and Grantshouse

Day Two:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs2gSN67r6M&feature=channel_video_title
Seen at Winkhill,Laurencekirk,Portlethen,Inveramsay,Huntly and Mulben

Day Three:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qG_r0fMl58Y&feature=relmfu
Seen at:Rogart,Tain,Conon Bridge,Muir of Ordx2 and Inverness

Day Four:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwQSOP4IFfw&feature=channel_video_title
Seen at: Fodderty,Garve,Gorstan,Achanalt,Achnasheen,Attadale,Achnashellach and Garve.

Day Five:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XDzHn3OQW4&feature=channel_video_title

Seen at: Culloden,Nairnside,Tomatin,Slochd,Dalwhinnie,Paced between Blair Atholl and Pitlochry,Pitlochry,Paced into Killiecrankie Pass,Killiecrankie and Forteviot.

Days 6,7 and 8:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01a_E281qNU&feature=channel_video_title

Seen at:Shap Summit,Hest Bank,Bayston Hill,Pilning,Whiteball,Dainton,St Germans,Restormel and Powderham.





Also a couple of full length ones that I did specially of 61994 to give the "full experience"

61994 slipping and sliding on the 1 in 50 away from Fodderty on the climb to Ravens Rock (8 minutes)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IoGp7bqLKM&feature=channel_video_title


and some great driving to keep 61994 moving on the equally tricky (if not moreso) 1 in 50 out of Garve9 mins)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOmWODfY4TQ&feature=channel_video_title

Cheers,
Mark

 

Mark
I can but marvel at the dedication and stamina needed to undertake such a trip. I hope I speak for all those of us unable to go out and see the tour this year by saying thank you for posting your coverage.

 

Some fantastic video Mark, from a fantastic week. Many thanks.

Better late then never, but have only just managed to get a selection of pics uploaded from the tour after a busy week with work.

Please see pics uploaded into a set to scroll through.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/oli_g_15/sets/72157626647815412/

Many thanks.

 

My dedication is nothing compared to that of those who keep the locos and train running. I have already said this but if it werent for Nigel,RTC,WCRC and all the loco crews there wouldnt be anything to film and also to the passenger's for going on it!

Did GB3 as a pax so wanted to do something different now im driving so decided on linesiding it

Wasn't too big an effort really just requires a lot of concentration,alright knowing what you are doing at the wheel,its other people that need to be watched out for!

Again,thanks for the comments and my thanks to all involved in the operation!

Oh and cheers to Oli for doing the filming whilst I was driving and geniuninly keeping morale up all week,never a dull moment!

Cheers,
Mark

 

We're all beginning to look forward to 2012's GBV, so here's a tail-piece for last year's tour. Rather late, I know, but I've just finished a DVD covering GB IV, and posted a couple of clips on YouTube as a taster. I've chosen a couple of double-headers from opposite ends of the country.

44871 & 45407 leaving Tain; 45305 & 70013 at St Germans.
4492 on Stoke Bank is still on line, too.