West Somerset Railway - Spring Steam Gala 2018
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- The West Somerset Railway held their Spring Gala between March 22nd. and March 25th.2018. Spring like conditions didn't really appear until the last day of the gala with other days being largely overcast and chilly. The theme was Great Western routes and branches and the home based locos were joined by visitors in the form of S160 No.6046, which in addition to passenger duties, worked a military freight train each day, Panniers 7714 and 9466, Hall 6990 'Witherslack Hall' and auto fitted 1450 and autotrailer. The video starts with some of the double headed trains which operated at the gala before shots of the other locos. Scenes include;
6990 'Witherslack Hall' and 7822 'Foxcote Manor' - Watchet and Splash Point.
6960 'Raveningham Hall' and 6990 'Witherslack Hall' - Williton and Blue Anchor.
7714 and 9466 - Castle Hill
6046 - Leigh Bridge, Nornvis Bridge, Splash Point and Kentsford Farm
1450 - Doniford and Bicknoller
6960 'Raveningham Hall' - Leigh Bridge, Watersmeet, Roebuck Farm Gate and Kentsford Farm.
7822 'Foxcote Manor' - Leigh Woods, Castle Hill and Crowcombe Heathfield.
9466 - Kentsford Farm Crossing
7714 - Nornvis Bridge and Watchet.
6990 - Witherslack Hall' - Whisky Trail Crossing, Washford, Leigh Woods Crossing and Bicknoller.
Thanks to all involved with planning and staging the event
Fabulous....watching far away in Australia, hearing the bird calls, i can smell the Somerset country air.......thank you
Thank you, I do love the West Somerset, it passes through such lovely countryside
FANTASTC ! Sir you are a star. Thanks also to crews and management for putting on a super show. It looks pretty chilly, tiny amounts of snow still under some hedges. I loved the 14xx Auto. All locos appeared in fine fettle. I'm certainly going to save this one. MANY THANKS. del.
Cheers, it was certainly chilly for the first couple of days
Your vid just jogged a memory of being hauled by a pannier tank from Banbury to Oxford. Thanks!
Thank you Austin for superb coverage of my local WSR Spring Gala. A real treat to watch.
Thanks very much Geoff, nice to hear from you. An enjoyable gala despite mostly chilly conditions
25 minutes of pleasure for those Australians like me who love British trains and scenery. The platform shot made a nice change and showed the loco up close, while the closing shot with the signpost was just exquisite! Thanks Austin. Cliff.
Wonderful coverage. I quite miss the special trains now but at least the trains are running locally again
Many thanks, it must seem somewhat quiet in the days after a busy gala
You are right. I am having withdrawal symptoms!
Super filming as always, Austin. The locations showing the engines working well and with great sound. Keith.
Thanks Keith, it was an enjoyable visit despite the weather being largely chilly
Excellent coverage as usual Austin. The military train was something different. Very enjoyable. Regards, Dave.
Many thanks Dave, not a bad gala really and as you say, the military train offered something unusual
A superb video Austin. Excellent choice for location. Really enjoyable watching. Great coverage of the gala. Best wishes C&A
Thanks very much, it was a pretty good gala
Thanks, Austin, for a super video. A tremendous variety of locations entirely suiting the selection furnished by the WSR - another excellent gala. I particularly enjoyed the various double-headers, the steep downward looking sequence and the Whisky Trail Crossing. A very well deserved salute from the military train (contrived or not!). Kind regards, Bob.
Thanks Bob, we always look forward to this gala as spring is usually well underway and the Somerset countryside looks lovely with the new lambs in the fields. Rather more chilly than we'd have liked this year but enjoyable all the same.
Wonderful coverage of the event Austin. The weather may not have been that bright some of the time but you still got good, clear footage from a great selection of locations. Very enjoyable. Thanks for sharing. Take care - Chris
Thanks Chris, always enjoy a visit to Somerset and despite the weather not being the best we still had a good time
Excellent shots Austin, it sure looked like a good event with some great locations used. Liked the double panniers too. Regards JamesandPeter
Thanks very much, I always enjoy seeing the Panniers, made a mess of one shot of the pair sadly
Superb Austin, up to your usual high standards :)
Many thanks, not sure my standards were too high when I forgot to press the record button for one shot!
Just echoing what others have said really superb footage and locations. Bit biased but gotta love theS160 working its shift well. Loved the pannier workings too!
Thank you. The S160 did well after a bit of a shaky start, can't understand why more people don't like them. Should have got more shots of the Panniers really, made a mess of one double header!
You certainly covered all bases during your visit Austin, resulting in some outstanding footage as usual....Best wishes...Bob
Many thanks Bob, just a shame that we didn't get more weather like we enjoyed on Sunday!
Quality footage as ever Austin, belter of a shot at 2-46 .
Cheers Steve, yes the double headers were a nice feature at the gala
Nice to see text-book firing.
It is, of course, but a good bit of clag certainly livens a photo up a bit!
And the long crank throw of most GW engines gives them a certain extra presence on the move.
(1:46) Pure suspense - the more I watch your videos, Austin, the less I believe in coincidences. - Heinz
(24:19) Again a great final shot.
Thanks Heinz, unintentional suspense I assure you!
As always, an excellent video. Thank you, Austin, for this beautiful cover of this Spring Gala. Philippe
Merci beaucoup Philippe. Bien que ce soit un gala de printemps, il n'a certainement pas chaud
Great video Austin...I take it You didn't renew Your Lineside pass this Year...Looks like You didn't need it....the locations You used were superb.....Best wishes.....Steve.
Thanks Steve. As the railway basically said we weren't wanted because we'd done the PTS online and to do a PTS course in person we'd have to travel to Somerset for a course a week before the gala or attend one on the Saturday of the gala which seemed odd timing we definitely didn't renew! Perhaps one day common sense will prevail and they will allow an online course again. Seems to work for other railways
Yes i understand what You mean too well..It would have been expensive for You...It was all a bit last Minute...
Excellent video! You seem to have caught the sun more on the Sunday. Weather wasn't the best on the Friday afternoon and Saturday morning while I was there. Love the final shot with the road sign in the foreground and hall in the background! I do like the arty shots! Tom
Thanks Tom, looking back I don't think I made the best of the Sunday sun, had a few more shots at Williton and Blue Anchor but didn't use them. The shot at the Vellow crossroads is a favourite of mine and I tried it again on Sunday in late afternoon sunshine with the S160 on a passenger working but the wind carried the sound away
Pheasant playing chicken in the opening shot. It just about avoided becoming lunch. Terrific sounds from the various Manor/Hall and Hall/Hall doubleheaders. I'm always impressed with the power of the Panniers, handling six coaches there with ease.
I do think that 'military train' was a bit contrived though; If it wanted to look reasonably authentic it should have had a consistent load rather than such a random collection as that; one Jeep, a Dodge weapons carrier and a landing craft?
Thanks, we did think it would be roast pheasant for lunch at one point, they don't seem the smartest bird. With regard to the military train perhaps they had to go with whatever vehicles were available
That was a joy to watch from beginning to end, Austin. Superbly turned out locos in idyllic locations, perfectly captured. Steam videos don't come better than this. Thank you for posting. Kind regards Frank.
Many thanks Frank, it's often overlooked how much hard work goes into preparing the locos and getting them looking good. After the S160 had problems on the Thursday they worked until 4am. to get her ready for service