jcredfer Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Some delightful shots in the video, compliments to the camera man and the editor. Hoping that the 2 people on the bridge, near the end were not you and Anthony ......... Thanks you both J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted February 22, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 22, 2017 05:15 Carlisle to Grange over Sands 409 Breakfast Unit to Barrow ( Could have done 409 coming back but the connections a bit tight at Barrow and didn't really want to miss 402. 11:40 Barrow to Carlisle. 402 14:37 Carlisle to Dalston 402 Beer time at the Blue Bell Inn Unit to Wigton 16:59 Wigton to Carlisle 409 Haggis & Chips 18:08 Pendo back to Brum. Nice pleasant day. Need to work out the mileage still. If it helps.... Carlisle - Grange 105 miles 9 chains Grange - Barrow 19 miles 53 chains Barrow - Carlise 85 miles 56 chains Carlisle - Dalston 4 miles 29 chains Dalston - Wigton 7 miles 43 chains Wigton - Carlisle 11 miles 52 chains Carlisle - Brum 37402 - 90m 25c 37409 - 116m 61c Nice shots and looks like a good day! Rich 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted February 22, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 22, 2017 Thanks for the pics. I'm lucky somehow I kept every move book I ever had........ I can't even remember what I did last week a lot of the time, my colas thread is a good reminder if someone asks did I drive a certain loco on a particular day! I used to put the units and locos I've driven in my diary but don't bother any more as it's the same few all the time 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Hi Marcus, You finally got out on the coast. Looks like you and the nipper had a good day, can't beat a nice bit of 37 thrash. Cheers Peter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 If it helps.... Carlisle - Grange 105 miles 9 chains Grange - Barrow 19 miles 53 chains Barrow - Carlise 85 miles 56 chains Carlisle - Dalston 4 miles 29 chains Dalston - Wigton 7 miles 43 chains Wigton - Carlisle 11 miles 52 chains Carlisle - Brum 37402 - 90m 25c 37409 - 116m 61c Nice shots and looks like a good day! Rich Top man!! Cheers Rich, That's not bad mileage at all considering its 2017!! 37's have had more come back tours than the Rolling Stones. Thought when the North Wales Coast finished in 2000 that was as good as the end. 17 years later and they're still hanging on in there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 Hi Marcus, You finally got out on the coast. Looks like you and the nipper had a good day, can't beat a nice bit of 37 thrash. Cheers Peter. Yep, finally got out and done it Pete. I don't think it will be the last either somehow. Going to try the Norwich to Great Yarmouths tomorrow as long as Storm Doris don't wreak to much havoc. Windy as hell here at the moment. Cheers Marcus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 I can't even remember what I did last week a lot of the time, my colas thread is a good reminder if someone asks did I drive a certain loco on a particular day! I used to put the units and locos I've driven in my diary but don't bother any more as it's the same few all the time I started doing that when I went to GB but soon gave up. Half the time I would forget to log what I had driven so it became a bit of a pointless excersise. Still not sure if I've driven everyone of our 66s. I know I've definitely driven all the celebrities though as you can't really miss those. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted February 23, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 23, 2017 GBRf wise I've only had 718-737 and the odd celeb like 705 with its Union Jack, that was actually the last one I drove on a coal to ironbridge power station 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Hi Marcus,Were you proper bashers leaning out of the windows?!!!Nice to see Large Logo Tractors still soldiering on! Following Paul’s earlier posts, I found this and thought of Peak Dale Wood; https://www.flickr.com/photos/tibshelf/5838876401/ Interesting that this working, Dowlow to Barham, was Freighliner at the time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 Hi Marcus, Were you proper bashers leaning out of the windows?!!! Nice to see Large Logo Tractors still soldiering on! Following Paul’s earlier posts, I found this and thought of Peak Dale Wood; https://www.flickr.com/photos/tibshelf/5838876401/ Interesting that this working, Dowlow to Barham, was Freighliner at the time. We would have had it not been for the coaches fitted with the dreaded window bars! Nice picture. Celebrity 60081 too which makes it even more unusual. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Looks like a good day was had by all Marcus. Done it a couple of times out of Preston once up to Cark Station then a "refreshing" afternoon in the world famous Engine Inn Used to holiday every year in the 70's near Grange - good traction back then on the Cumbrian including regular 47's on 30+ HAA MGR to Fiddlers 25's to Sellafield 40's and even Skinhead 24's and latterly 31's Regional in the early 90's All long gone. Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Hi Marcus, Were you proper bashers leaning out of the windows?!!! Nice to see Large Logo Tractors still soldiering on! Following Paul’s earlier posts, I found this and thought of Peak Dale Wood; https://www.flickr.com/photos/tibshelf/5838876401/ Interesting that this working, Dowlow to Barham, was Freighliner at the time. Yes Alex - they have us sussed out with the window bars - criminals the lot of us....... Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony 37411 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Morning all, just finished editing and uploading a new video for Peak Dale Wood. Here should be a link to the video: Hope you all enjoy. Cheers, Anthony 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Morning all, just finished editing and uploading a new video for Peak Dale Wood. Here should be a link to the video: Hope you all enjoy. Cheers, Anthony Morning Anthony, well done and superbly edited, but HOW did you do the Smoke in the opening sequence please? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) Sssshhhh!!!!! ............. ............ Dad doesn't know yet! Morning Anthony, well done and superbly edited, but HOW did you do the Smoke in the opening sequence please? Edited February 25, 2017 by jcredfer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 Looks like a good day was had by all Marcus. Done it a couple of times out of Preston once up to Cark Station then a "refreshing" afternoon in the world famous Engine Inn Used to holiday every year in the 70's near Grange - good traction back then on the Cumbrian including regular 47's on 30+ HAA MGR to Fiddlers 25's to Sellafield 40's and even Skinhead 24's and latterly 31's Regional in the early 90's All long gone. Ian Used to spend a fair bit of time up there as well in my child hood. Dad was quite keen on doing the Steam hauled Cumbrian Coast Express with the likes of Flying Scotsman, Sir Nigel Gresley and Clan Line. Around 1980/ 81 if I remember rightly. Also stopped near Arnside in 1982 for a holiday which included a visit to Steam Town at Carnforth when it was still a museum. Have done it a few times on Railtours since. The high light though was driving over the Coast in 2011 with the Three Peaks Challenge with Chilterns 67013. Shall certainly be going for another bash soon. Hoping 424 comes out to play soon. Cheers Marcus 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Morning Anthony, well done and superbly edited, but HOW did you do the Smoke in the opening sequence please? Class But its EE unit seems to be firing up far too clean more clagness required. Ian 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony 37411 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Morning Anthony, well done and superbly edited, but HOW did you do the Smoke in the opening sequence please? I found some green screen smoke on youtube which can be downloaded then I used camtasia 9 for the editing which has the ability to use green screen effects. Camtasia you have to pay for although you can get a trial with a watermark over the rendered videos. Above you can see camtasia 9 and how the smoke looks on the time line. Above is the smoke clip from youtube. As you can see the original background was green which is removed before being placed over the video. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Used to spend a fair bit of time up there as well in my child hood. Dad was quite keen on doing the Steam hauled Cumbrian Coast Express with the likes of Flying Scotsman, Sir Nigel Gresley and Clan Line. Around 1980/ 81 if I remember rightly. Also stopped near Arnside in 1982 for a holiday which included a visit to Steam Town at Carnforth when it was still a museum. Have done it a few times on Railtours since. The high light though was driving over the Coast in 2011 with the Three Peaks Challenge with Chilterns 67013. image.jpeg Shall certainly be going for another bash soon. Hoping 424 comes out to play soon. Cheers Marcus Yes - we regularly saw Nigel Gresley and the Scotsman going over the Leven Viaduct about 1980 - 81where our caravan site was (you may be familiar?) just across Ulverston and what was the old Plumpton junction to Haverthwaite - yes what a highlight to drive the Cumbrian! you are very fortunate. Steamtown is all change with West Coasts involvement and whatever as to what it was back then. 424 hopefully pencilled in for this summers "beerex" as far as Grange then Haverthwaite (Bus) Lakeside (Boat - was Sealink!) then Windermere and Oxenholme courtesy of Northen and Virgin - nice and convenient. All good. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 Yes - we regularly saw Nigel Gresley and the Scotsman going over the Leven Viaduct about 1980 - 81where our caravan site was (you may be familiar?) just across Ulverston and what was the old Plumpton junction to Haverthwaite - yes what a highlight to drive the Cumbrian! you are very fortunate. Steamtown is all change with West Coasts involvement and whatever as to what it was back then. 424 hopefully pencilled in for this summers "beerex" as far as Grange then Haverthwaite (Bus) Lakeside (Boat - was Sealink!) then Windermere and Oxenholme courtesy of Northen and Virgin - nice and convenient. All good. Ian That sounds like a nice move Ian. Been meaning to do L&HR for a while. That was another place we went to while on holiday in 82. I remember well the two Fairburn tanks painted in Caledonian blue. If I remember correctly the main station is sandwiched between two tunnels. If you've got a date for the Beerex let me know as I could be well up for that. Cheers Marcus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony 37411 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Just a few pics from tonight's running session 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 (edited) Well after being tipped off about last nights modern visitor to PDW I decided to try my luck and pop down with the camera to see what would produce on tonight's bulk ballast. Standing on the bridge I suddenly heard an unusual sound that I had never heard in the Dales before. As the train appeared out of the cutting I realised that my luck was in as 68005 appeared with a rake of empty JNA's and IOA's. With the train brought to a stand at the signal, I managed to reposition myself to get a shot of it crossing over on to the reception lines. From this position I managed to get a shot of the loco running round and heading back towards the quarry with the empty wagons. Whilst photographing on the embankment I was spotted by Fred, the resident friendly shutter, who kindly said,as it was a quiet Saturday night, I could come down and take some pictures around the yard. First up was a shot of the train entering the yard. A quick scoot down to the other end of the loading shed provided some photos of the train on the newly laid concrete hard standing (Yes, I have been doing some modelling. LOL!!) prior to the loco being uncoupled. Some more pictures were then taken during the run round. As can be seen with all the wet weather the weeds have really taken a hold around the sidings especially in the two head shunts. (Yep, more modelling. HaHa) After having a lovely cup of tea with Fred in his nice warm cabin we ventured back outside to watch the final few wagons being loaded. Several shots were then taken of the run round and the train departing. With 68005 off on its merry way, I was just about to pack up the camera when I suddenly heard the unmistakable growl of some more familiar traction. I was soon rewarded with the sight of 37116 arriving with a rake of empty MEAs destined for the quarry. Having stopped clear of the ground signal the train, ably assisted by Fred the shunter, backed into the reception sidings. With the signal cleared the train proceeded back towards the quarry. Fred, being the top bloke that is, shouted up from the ground frame, "Spose yer want come back down the yard now". Wasn't going to turn down that offer now, was I. Having wondered back down the yard I managed a few pictures out side the loading shed before the loco ran down to the head shunt to stable. What I hadn't noticed,whilst filming 68005 down on the reception lines running round, was that 37419 had sneaked into the quarry unnoticed. A nice little bonus. Having thanked Fred for his hospitality and the tea I made my way home. Whilst walking back along the embankment I managed one final shot of 60026 heading South with a rake of RMC hoppers in tow. Nice end to a decent evenings plotting. Hope you enjoy this nice little montage from tonight's running session. Cheers Marcus Edited February 26, 2017 by Marcus 37 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan product fan Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 great photos of the 68s marcus like 116 to good story work aswell . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 WOWSER Marcus, some cracking pics there matey, the Layout looks so so good, I do like the 68's and in Scotrail as well as DRS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 68 is looking well. What's the verdict? Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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