Great Central Railway 2025 GCR Winter Steam Gala

This video shows the Saturday action from the GCR Winter Steam Gala and unlike the storm on the Friday this day had perfect sunny weather. The downside was that most of the popular locations were extremely busy.
With seven operational steam locomotives this was an incredible achievement by the GCR Team for putting on a great show together with good timekeeping.
It was good to meet up with Brian (Sykarost), Luke (Black Country Steam Videos) and Liam (Marsh Steam Videos).

[@blackcountrysteamvideos8021]

Nicely filmed John. Love the shot of the double header. As always a pleasure to see you and Andy.

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Thanks Luke and only five of us were there to see the double header which was amazing considering the hoards at the other locations. Nice to see you as well. Regards, John

[@LiamsLocos]

Nicely put together John, we chose the best day for sure!
Your double header shot was superb! Must try there myself on the next one
Liam

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Liam, Thurcaston was a great spot and we were the first to arrive but amazingly only three others turned up for the double header. Until the next time. Regards, John

[@southwalestrainspotting5090]

Cracking video John. Good performance from the Grange.

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

6990 'Witherslack Hall' & '6880 'Betton Grange'

[@SYKAROST]

We definately all chose the best day John. Lovely footage and a great vantage point on the single section which is usually less featured. The double header was stunning from both angles too. Liked the low angle at Kinchley Lane, a nice change of viewpoint. Regards, Brian.

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Brian, Yes the weather was exceptionally good and lasted all day. We opted for Thurcaston thinking it would be quiet and we hit the jackpot as there was no one there. Just a few turned up for the double header. We then banked on Kinchley Lane becoming accessible after the double header which again worked and we ended our day there and we were the last out. A great day and my PC was ready for collection earlier today. Regards, John

[@SYKAROST]

@GreatBritishRailways1 yes, I noticed an exodus from the 'compound' at the setting back signal so nipped in for a few shots i didnt expect to get.lol. I think the majority were on the move so it payed off being a tail ender. Glad you got the PC back sooner rather than later.👍

[@SimonTog]

Nice video John :)

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Thanks for watching and for your comment. Regards, John

[@conceyullena]

Beatiuful video ,greetings 👍🚂

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Thanks for watching and for your comment. Regards, John

[@kevfrombutterley]

Blimey. That double header from 8:15 tested your microphone 😂

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Microphones as for that recording I had one on each of the dual channels. Regards, John

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

Look at betton grange john it’s trying to show the hall loco that she’s a new loco of the East Midlands

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Scott, Sure thing. Regards, John

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

@@GreatBritishRailways1yeah

[@James_Trains]

Great Video John. It was a good gala. I was there today, the weather was terrible.

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

James, Saturday was very fine day for weather and content. Regards, John

[@TomRandoms]

I had to bar 14 points at swithy (2 slip)

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Thanks for watching and for your comment. Regards, John

[@TomRandoms]

I had to bar 14 points at swithy

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Thanks for watching and for your comment. Regards, John