West Somerset Railway - 2022 Spring Steam Gala - 7th May
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- Опубликовано: 7 июл 2024
- Early May saw the West Somerset Railway holding their 2022 spring steam gala, running from Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th. Making a star appearance was Caledonian Railway No.419, currently on an English tour from her home at the Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, in Scotland. For the event, she was fitted with a temporary spark arrestor, at the WSR's request. This was later removed, after it caused serious performance issues, which resulted in numerous delays on the Friday with a purpose built spark arrestor being brought down from Scotland and fitted in time for the weekend. Unfortunately, she then suffered further troubles and would end up being piloted by another loco all day Saturday.
Two further guests came in the form of BR Standard 4MT No.75069 and GWR No.2857, both courtesy of the Severn Valley Railway. This would be the former's first trip away from home since its return to steam in 2018, while the latter was brought in as a last minute replacement for Pannier Tank No.9466.
The Saturday evening of the gala saw the operation of a 12 coach "mega train" from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead and back. This was double headed by 7822 'Foxcote Manor' and 75069 on the outward run, while 2857 took the place of the Standard for the return. This was to be quite a sight and sound along the WSR's twisting gradients.
The full gala line up included:
Home fleet:
- WSR 2-6-0 No.9351
- GWR 5101 Class 2-6-2T No.5199
- BR(W) 7800 Class 4-6-0 No.7822 'Foxcote Manor'
- BR(W) 7800 Class 4-6-0 No.7828 'Odney Manor'
Guests:
- CR 439 Class 0-4-4T No.419 *
- GWR 2800 Class 2-8-0 No.2857
- BR Standard 4MT Class 4-6-0 No.75069
* Does not feature
Timestamps:
00:00 9351, Combe Florey
01:07 2857, Crowcombe Heathfield
03:40 5199, Roebuck Woods
04:38 7822, Kentsford
05:50 7822, Stogumber
08:14 75069, Bye Farm
10:00 2857, Leigh Bridge
11:36 5199, Castle Hill
12:41 7828, Washford
14:05 7822 & 75069, Cleeve Hill
Filmed on Saturday 7th May 2022, using a Panasonic HC-X1500 with an Audio-Technica BP4025 microphone.
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Wonderfull as always. Britain in its spring clothes, the charming birdsong, splendid unhurried footage of the trains … just perfect. Thank you all the way from Australia.
Thanks very much, I'm glad you enjoyed it 😄
Beautifully filmed with a lovely sound track, so relaxing as I sit here watching this I'm no longer in my four walls but in an idealic scene with nature all around. Thank you so very much from all of us who cannot get out to see this in person, you truly are helping a lot of us.
Much appreciated. I'm glad you enjoyed it 😄
Great video, thanks for sharing! I enjoyed the clip with 2857 on the two coach local - definitely super power for that train!!
Thanks very much! 😄
That was quite possibly one of the most beautifully filmed railway videos that I have seen. Thank you.
Thank you! That's very kind of you to say 😄
Great video Kris, really liked the locations you picked for each shot. Favourites included 5199 at Roebuck and the sequences you did of 2857 at Crowcombe and then of 7822 starting off from Stogumber. I noticed people on the cattle dock when I visited on Thursday, really great extra there I think for getting photos and videos. Lovely pan of 7828 with the PMV behind it and fantastic sound for the mega train!
Cheers, Josh 👍 Agreed, it's nice to see the cattle dock restored and open to the public as a viewpoint.
There something about the WSR Spring Gala when the weather is good lots to GWR steam action great filming locations it just ticks all the boxes,great video plus you almost recreated my profile image.
It was certainly refreshing to be back, having not visited the line since 2019. The only major disappointment was arriving at Crowcombe Heathfield to find out their famous bread pudding is no longer available. A shame, as it was always a highlight of previous visits. Other than that, though, it was a fairly decent day and I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Many thanks 😄
Your video was a joy from start to finish. Being Australian, I've only 'done' three heritage (non-Network Rail) railways in UK. WSR is n#1 on my list: I was worried with its financial problems and if I read correctly, infighting between (three?) groups, it was set to close permanently due to COVID.
Thank God passenger numbers on the Gala three days looked largely very good to excellent.
Your filming of Crowcombe Heathfield (talk about a short crossing loop!) was terrific (superb!) but at Stogumber, too many others in the photo (though you cannot help that).
Keep up the great work and let's hope many more travel on the WSR in calendar 2022 and beyond.
Thanks very much! 😄
fantastic content as ever, especially liked the shot at 10:30 rounding the curves there ..👍
Thank you, Dennis 👍
Beautiful weather indeed and a good show of locos too,nice to see also as I missed this gala weekend as away on holidays. Thanks for sharing
Many thanks, Philip 😄
Very nice mate. Got some good weather for it as well 👍🏻☀️
Ta muchly, squire 👌 Totally didn't omit the two shots where the sun went in 👀
For Bye Farm how did you access the foot crossing cause in the summer I’m planning to get a shot there I was wondering if there is a access road
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Cheers, Terry 👍