70013 Oliver Cromwell and Black 5 44932 'The Scarborough Spa Express' 30.08.11.wmv

70013 'Oliver Cromwell' on the Scarborough Spa Express running along side Black 5 44932 returning light engine to Carnforth. Both left York within minutes of each other with 70013 quickly catching up to the Black 5. The engines then both ran side by side to Church Fenton.

Hi to Derek who I met on the train !

[SYKAROST]

As a former 60's BR fireman equally at home on a 5 or a Brit I can honestly say that I never thought I would see the like again in my lifetime. It could almost have been a 'contrived re-enactment' of a once common sight on our railway's & certainly brought a big lump to my throat, I think there are a lot of ex BR men out there who will feel the Many thanks.

[yerkees]

My favorite part of this video is when the camera passes the Black 5 and you see the engineer pull back into the cab like "Oh, it's on now."

[Rainhill]

Ahh that never gets old, seeing a Stanier 5 just hammering along.

[formidable]

Love it how the driver of the Black 5 beckoned- "get outa here" as his engine pulled ahead!!
Absolutely superb footage.

[Fishfingers]

Absolutely glorious, I love how many steam locomotives the UK has preserved and how often they run on the mainline.

[johnfletcher]

On the Black 5 is my Father who sadly passed away 4 years ago. This is my favourite video & I watch it at least once a week to see his face. Thank you for this once in a lifetime video, it’s just fantastic ♥️🦁

[penguinmaster]

"They're pulling away! they're pulling away!" henry puffed. His driver laughed. "Don't worry, " he said, "they won't get away from us!" then, slowly but surely, henry pulled alongside the other engine. "We'll show them! We'll show them!"

[kylalablastpipe]

I still watch this...one of my favourites of all time.Thanks

[yeotruetoo]

Love watching this over and over again with my son. Our favourite bit is when the engine driver on Black 5 sees their being overtaken and opens up!

[kevinchestney]

Watch this time and time again. Just wish I had been on Church Fenton Station when they both came through. A scene not likely to be repeated very often if at all again.

[stevengriffin]

I like watching these videos not just for seeing the engines but also seeing the joy and camaraderie of the people in the carriages having the time of their lives.It's more than just a train ride, it's an emotional experience which is what steam is all about.

[railandmodel]

Just quite the best bit of head to head steam stuff i've seen yet!! This has just got to be a such a rare thing you've captured here. Well done, :-) Awesome.

[adrianthomas]

Even now, 50 years after steam locomotives stopped pulling passenger trains, they still have the power to make people gaze in awe and wonder.

[SuperDougstar]

Had this saved in my watch later for years. Think it has to be my favourite ever steam video. Just fantastic 👏

[StuartAxe]

This is one of the best railway videos on YouTube.

[lesp]

Brilliant, takes me back to the 50's when I often remember seeing high speed racing on multiple tracks.

[stevengriffin]

I love watching these powerful beasts running free doing what they are supposed to do.I don't care what anyone says, to me they are living breathing beings with a soul.Bless every last one of them.

[drmaheshchauhan]

I can see, and see this exceptionally shot video over and over again. In fact even after watching it the number of times the steel wheels spin, there will still be a lot of excitement and involvement in being a part of this pure joy. My salutations to the experts moving these beauties so gracefully. Thanks for the video 🙏🏼

[gricer]

I don't know how many times I have watched this video. it is the best on You Tube. I get goosebumps every time I watch done. real opportunist.

[rusty-bloodhook]

Thank you for sharing this with us! WOW - what a moment to have witnessed! My new favourite video; I absolutely love it!