Gresley A4 60009 Union of South Africa screams through Radlett with the Down Christmas Yorkshireman from London Victoria to York via the Midland Main Line. It was a dark, dank and gusty morning. Running about 5 or so minutes late behind the late running Bedford stopping service it tore past trying to make up for lost time. Great whistle with the addition of a southbound EMT HST flying past at the same time but the weather was truly awful. Might be seeing Tornado tomorrow but if not than that is it for Steam 2012. Hope you enjoy!
Video Rating: 5 / 5
Super shot of UoSA at speed on the Midland Main Line. UoSA taking advantage of the falling grade. Happy New Year Dad
Hi Simon,60163 I was going to Ashford 1 of my normal film point’s but stayed,Thanks for reply.Dave
Thank you very much, a few years ago 60009 was planned to go through Radlett and I went all the way there on a beautiful summer morning only to see a Class 66 fly through with the stock. And when I got home I discovered that instead of picking up the train at Hendon, they decided 60009 would collect the stock at St Albans. So rain or shine I was determined to capture it. Glad you enjoyed and season’s greetings!
Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it.
Great stuff, looked like a good run from when I saw it!
Cheers Dave, I was going to see Tornado yesterday but I didn’t fancy trekking down to south London. Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you.
Excellent quality video clip, well captured, great steaming, thanks for sharing!
I was on that! Great catch!
Hi Simon,Great shot 5* , Was going too film same but gave it a miss. Season’s greeting’s & A Happy New Year…Dave
Well done for getting out there and filming, Simon! A very nice clip, somehow the weather makes it look even more dramatic. Appreciated and enjoyed here, thanks for filming and sharing. Tim