23rd July 2016 Bellmond British Pullman

What a great day for mainline steam. No problems and NO DIESELS TAGGED ON THE BACK!

 

Who's Torando?

 

My footage, shot at Putney (Oxford Road Bridge), Streatham Common, and a few close ups at Victoria.

 

Also from Oxford Road Bridge, Putney.

 

My efforts at London Victoria (x2), Clapham Jc, West Byfleet & Thornton Heath

 

the shortest thread ever on a ML steam excursion - why?
as usual it ran all OK, on time as booked, no box on the back, and with an amazing steam loco and crew on the front - simples,

shame she could not have been taken down from SL to Bristol for the Torbay EXP to Devon on Sunday. would have been a treat yesterday

yet again another summer in the South sees only Tornado and 34046/52 that can deliver big loco reliability which is essential on the big railway - so cruel that Tornado was denied lost trips the other week due to a 'computer error'
laughable, but it was not actually funny at all and cost/lost revenue all round

also weird SD ran a tour with Braunton needing 2 diesels taken with her to mess about with it - why not keep a trip simple - and punters happy? Braunton is a fabulous engine that can perform so why mess?

 

Good stuff!

Was that Michael Portillo walking into shot at 8:54??

 

I really don't think he'd block the view of someones camera whilst its leaving (!)

 

Nice video(s) Mr K.
Two cameras now eh?

Was that filmed at 'Stroppy Farmer Crossing' or elsewhere?

 

Nooo, not been there for a while, it was filmed here

Crossing Data

• Name: Coombe Lane Footpath
• Crossing Type: Public Footpath Crossing
• Location: Mole Valley District
• Postcode: RH4 3LS
• Route: Sussex
• ELR: RSJ
• Distance: 32 miles 24 chains

• Individual risk rating: C (Very High)
• Collective risk rating: 5 (High)
• Last assessment: August 2015
• Next assessment due: November 2017
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 70 mph
• Trains per day: 68
• Usage:
  • 22 Pedestrians or Cyclists
• Misuse history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Aug-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Aug-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Aug-2015), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Frequent Trains
  • Sun Glare
• Current protection arrangements:
  • Signage
  • Whistle boards provided on the rail approaches - train horn audible warning given (07:00 to 23:00)

 

Thanks for that - most impressive.