Oliver Cromwell and 44932 have a race

[Trestrol]

Found this on RMweb and thought i would post it here. Two steam locos between York and Church Fenton on parrallel lines headind in the same direction,Classic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niR9TwUglXI

[Blink Bonny]

A lovely view of the 5MT working "flat out." Judging by the position of the radius rod, she must have been in something like 40% cut off.

[Bryan]

That would certainly get the spotters jumping up and down at Colton Bridge.

And as for Ferrybridge Flyer were you at Bolton Percy?

[bricam5]

Now that's what I call a video! plenty of action.
Could'nt see the load Oliver Cromwell was pulling, the black5 was very lightly loaded.

[Ferrybridge Flyer]

No Bryan,i was at work sadly!!Wish i'd been there,but after so long on't dole,maybe i shouldn't mither about being at work!Speaking of which,i'd best get a shift on,i start at 3!!!

[v3man]

There is a lineside video of the two running together at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t__zpwem ... re=related

Cromwell had 12 on!

[PGBerrie]

Wonderful video, brought back memories! If I'm right, trains for Leeds and Normanton used to leave about 6.00pm from York way back when. I remember being in a race between them once - extremely exciting until there was a great lurch to the left as we entered Burton Salmon station (or was it Church Fenton). After that we slowed down a bit! I also seem to remember that we were on adjacent tracks?

Peter

[Ferrybridge Flyer]

Just realised what day it was-i wasn't at work,i was still on holiday.D'oh!!! Fine bit of video i must say.Amazing how addictive You Tube can be!!

[CVR1865]

That is a great video. The closest us young ones will get to a steam mainline. Thanks for recording and sharing that really evocative. Great sports by the crews all round.

[brsince78]

Looks like Pete Smith at the regulator of the Black Five.....

[Coboman]

Brilliant video, Thanks for posting. Its the best steam vid I've seen in years.