Didcot Railway Centre - May Steam Gala - 05/05/13
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- The May bank holiday weekend saw Didcot Railway Centre hold it's annual May steam gala, this event was of some significance as it saw the return of two Didcot residents from their travels elsewhere. The first was Steam Railmotor no.93, now re-united with her Autotrailer no.92 she has become a Steam Multiple Unit, or "Smoo" for short. The second was 6023 'King Edward II' who after major repairs completed at Loughborough Works, undertook several months of running in on the Great Central Railway where despite a couple of minor failures she performed very well.
Locomotives running on the 5th were as follows:
- GWR 4300 Class 2-6-0 no.5322
- GWR 6000 'King' Class 4-6-0 no.6023 'King Edward II'
- GWR Steam Multiple Unit nos.93 & 92
This video features a variety of shots from the day including 6023 and 5322 running on the main demonstration line, with some explosive runs by 6023! 6023 is also seen displaying various headboards and reporting numbers such as 'The Red Dragon', 'The Intercity' and 'The Cornish Riviera'. 93 & 92 are also seen running on the branch line, with some enthusiastic driving to boot! This video also features a full sequence of 6023 being turned on the turntable in glorious sunshine, perfectly displaying her in all her magnificence. Towards the end of the day we also get to see 6023 & 5322 double heading on the main demonstration line. The last 10 minutes of the video feature some after hours shunting with 6023 as she positions locomotives for the following day, this gave me an opportunity to grab some shots of 5051 'Earl Bathurst' outside. She is currently undergoing cosmetic restoration into her late 1930's condition which also sees her coupled up to a Collett 4000 gallon tender for the first time in several years. 5051 also now displays one of her old 'Drysllwyn Castle' nameplates on her right-hand side, this was her original name before being renamed to 'Earl Bathurst' in August 1937.
It was nice to meet up with James, Tom and Dan and I'd like to thank them for their company during the day, I've included links to their channels below so you can watch their videos from the day.
- James' Channel: / nwsnoaachaser
- Tom's Channel: / bristolcastle
- Dan's Channel: / satnavdan
Filmed on a Panasonic HDC-HS900 with a Panasonic VW-VMS2E microphone.
Enjoy.
My word, that place has changed since I was there last! Well done Kris. for the record as well as some fine photography. . . . . . . Alan
A very Gala and you have recorded in top class footage , well done
I enjoyed viewing the King on the turntable, thanks for sharing.
Oh yes! Can't beat the sound of a single chimney king! Good stuff matey. Keep it up.
When I was a very young boy in the fifties, The Red Dragon going past our old house (just outside Didcot, near Marsh Bridge) used to signify bedtime...:). It went past most evenings at about 7:30pm. Dad would come out and say "Its Red Dragon time!"...which meant bed. :)
Thanks for this.! memories. :)
Defo was an fantastic day out Kristian, superb videos again. Shame i missed the rest of the double heading sounds quite good, even though i stood at the entrance to the site could hear the second double header the king did sounded lovely!
Thanks very much Tim, it was a very enjoyable day out. I may have been a little close to 5322, but the camera does make it look as though I'm closer than I actually am (honest!).
Superb shots have enjoyed viewing, Looks like I have to get there some time. All the best Barry
Brilliant video.coverage of the gala was great .nice camer work
Sounds like it's been a while since you were last there :P Thanks very much Alan, it was a great day :)
She did look stunning in the sunshine :D Thanks for watching and commenting Richard.
Great stuff Kris. Lovely shots with some great sounds. I was amazed that you were allowed to get that close to 5322 for that last shot. I know you can walk anywhere there but wasn't that a bit close. Anyway, very enjoyable. All the best...Tim.
These locomotives are rolling works of art..Love british steam..
Cheers mate :) Good to have some nice weather.
Thanks very much Dave :)
Thank you Barry :)
Just a touch of thrash ;) Thanks for watching & commenting Adrian :)
sound like the King Edward the 2nd locomotive need some grease
Indeed it was Tom, we had some good laughs :) I'm sure you'll get another opportunity to see more of those two together, ta for watching and commenting :)
The King that think's it's an 08, or rather a Pannier ;) Thanks for watching & commenting Dan.
Thanks mate :)
The way they drive their engines is shocking...
Oi, King Edward II! Why are you shunting? That's Phantom's job! :D
Great video mate. Wish I'd stayed a bit longer. Dan
Cheers Steve :)
Great engines. Sometimes it sounds like they need a grease job.
Ta very much :)
How to murder a King!
Thrashing like that might not do an engine any good, but you can't say that it doesn't sound awesome ;)