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WME with 61306 'Mayflower' - 30th May 2024
Filmed the WME with 61306 “Mayflower’
First location was at Llanvihangel.
Mayflower stormed the summit 3 mins early.
Second location was Hereford Station.
I videoed Mayflower dep the bay platform after being serviced & positioning on its train.
Mayflower then dep 20 mins early but was held at a red signal until its scheduled dep time.
I waited for the return leg & decided to go to a crossing on there climb to Llanvihangel.
I hadn’t been to this location for about a year.
New steps & crossing had been installed.
Vegetation everywhere & to my horror a bright green sign positioned line side, so the shot is ruined!
I wont be going back to this location, like so many other places on the network it’s been now ruined for video.
I crossed the line to film, which as you can see was very tight.
To my disappointment the train arrived 6 mins early but was diesel hauled by 47828!
Mayflower had been side lined at Shrewsbury with a broken spring.
That’s the way things are in our hobby!
Enjoy what I did manage to capture.
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THE GWR 1Z48 with 7029 'Clun Castle' - 10th & 11th May 2024
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THE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY 1Z48 Vintage Trains organised this special rail tour to mark 60 years since 'Clun Castle' achieved the then-fastest-ever run from Plymouth to Bristol. I wanted to capture a little of this tour on video. The rail tour was spread over two days. Details below: Day 1 Friday 10th May - Birmingham Snow Hill - Oxford - Bristol TM - Plymouth Locations: Hullavington (Wiltshire)...
WSR Spring Steam Spectacular - 6th May 2024
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Visited the WSR Spring Steam Spectacular on a sunny May Day Bank Holiday. LNWR 'Coal Tank' no.1054 was first of the guest locos, visiting the WSR for the very first time. This was the furthest into the West Country this engine has ever been! Being built way back in 1888, she is the sole survivor of the class which originally numbered 300 examples. No.1054 is from the Keighley and Worth Valley R...
Visit to GWSR - April 2024
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Visited the Cotswolds for a Spring Break & spent sometime around GWSR. Most filming was based around Broadway but I did get to some other locations north of the line. Two locomotives in steam were 7903 'Foremarke Hall' & 35006 'P&O.S.N.Co.' with diesel Class 37, 47 & 20.
'The Cwm & Glo' - Saturday 9th March 2024
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THE LAST PASSENGER TRAIN TO CWMBARGOED? Early in 2024 centuries of large scale coal mining in Wales finished. (Welsh word for coal is Glo) The last train transporting coal from Cwmbargoed Disposal Point to Port Talbot was on February 23. It travelled down the Taff Bargoed Valley and through Ystrad Mynach, carrying a load from the UK’s last opencast mine, Ffos y Fran, which closed in November 20...
Railtour with 70000 'Britannia' & 7325 Bristol to Swansea & Return.- 4th November 1995
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Spent a full day back in November 1995 following this Rail-tour with my good friend Bob Masterman. The Railtour was hauled by 70000 'Britannia' & GWR Mogul 7325 from SVR. We started filming in Bristol & then at Skewen Bank before going to Landore where the locos were being serviced. Access to the edge of Landore was easy, we couldn't believe that there were no other photographers around. 7325 w...
'The Shap Trials' with Duke & Duchess - October 1995
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Days Out Rail-tours organised 'The Shap Trials' which took place over the three days of September 30th, October 2 and 3 1995. I took leave from work & drove to the North to video the experience. Having missed 60007 run. Apologies for the analogue quality & shaky clips. The weather was terrible with heavy winds & rain after a long dry summer. 71000 Duke of Gloucester competed against 46229 Duche...
47488 'Davies The Ocean' on the Rhymney Valley Line South Wales - October 1995
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I decided to upload my video 47488 'Davies The Ocean' with service trains on the Rhymney Valley Line in South Wales in 1995. The loco & coaches were hired in from Waterman Railways to help during peak periods, early privatisation. My apologies for the quality of the video & those clips filmed without a tripod.
Diesel Hauled Services on the Rhymney Valley Line (Part 2) April - August 1998
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I decided its about time to upload my videos of Diesel Hauled Locomotives on the Rhymney Valley Line in South Wales in 1998. These locos passed through my home town of Caerphilly & close to my house. Due to work commitments I was only able to film on certain times manly on the early evening trains. They were mainly Class 37's plus a few others! So my apologies for the quality of the video compa...
Diesel Hauled Service Trains on the Rhymney Valley Line (Part 1) March - April 1998
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I decided its about time to upload my videos of Diesel Hauled Locomotives on the Rhymney Valley Line in South Wales in 1998. These locos passed through my home town of Caerphilly & close to my house. Due to work commitments I was only able to film on certain times manly on the early evening trains. They were mainly Class 37's plus a few others! So my apologies for the quality of the video compa...
SVR Autumn Steam Gala - Friday 15th September 2023
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The Autumn Gala marks the 100th anniversary of the Big Four grouping act with representatives from all four companies leading the line up. Visiting locomotives B1 61306 ‘Mayflower,' Bagnall ‘Vulcan’, USATC S160 2253 ‘Omaha’ and LMS Ivatt 2 41312 appeared alongside the SVR’s home fleet. Although I wasn't able to video 7714 or Taw Valley on the day Timetabled services returned to the Severn Valle...
Gwili Railway with GWR Pannier Tank 6430 arr & dep Abergwili - 6th August 2023
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While filming Pembroke Coast Express in West Wales with x2 Class 33's, I visited the Gwili Railway. Had a few hours spare so visited the new Abergwili terminus outside Carmarthen. I managed to film GWR Pannier Tank 6430 on loan to the railway for the summer season. I videoed the train at the end of the day arriving & running round its train. It then departed empty stock returning to Bronwydd Ar...
Pathfinder Railtours 'Pembroke Coast Express' with x2 33's - Sunday 6th August 2023
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Pathfinder Railtours are celebrating 50 years this year. They ran a rare tour from Salisbury to Pembroke Dock & return on Sunday 6th August. This was hauled by x2 West Coast Railways Class 33's 33025 & 33029 assisted by WCR Class 47 47813 hauling 11 coaches. I videoed the train firstly at Ferryside where the train was 10 mins early. Then raced to Whitland where the train was held for a service ...
'The Royal Duchy' with 45699 Galatea (as 45627 Sierra Leone) - Storming Rattery - 30th July 2023
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While returning home from our holiday in Devon I videoed 'The Royal Duchy' with Galatea as Sierra Leone. This being only the third time a Jubilee Locomotive has visited Devon & Cornwall. I didnt have my video gear with me so had to rely on my old Canon Camcorder for this shot. Thats why there is some wind noise on the clip! I only had the opportunity to film at one location. so chose the bottom...
Regional Railways Dordogne France - Summer 2023
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Wanted to capture some local Regional train services while on holiday in the Dordogne France. Filmed the Sarlat - Bordeaux service at St.Cyprien & the same service departing Le Buisson a week later. Also filmed the Perigueux to Agen train arriving & the Agen - Perigueux deporting. All within an hour. It then went quiet again for a few hours in the afternoon. Le Bosson is near a junction for the...
'The Truffle Train' Revisited - Sunday 25th June 2023
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'The Truffle Train' Revisited - Sunday 25th June 2023
60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' attacks Llanvihangel with WME - 10th May 2023
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60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' attacks Llanvihangel with WME - 10th May 2023
WSR Spring Steam Spectacular - Sunday 30th April 2023
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WSR Spring Steam Spectacular - Sunday 30th April 2023
SVR Spring Steam Gala (4079 Excursion Day & Day 1 SVR Gala) - 13th & 14th April 2023
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SVR Spring Steam Gala (4079 Excursion Day & Day 1 SVR Gala) - 13th & 14th April 2023
45596 'Bahamas' Flies across the Welsh Marches with The Great Britain XV (Day 2) - 16th April 2023
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45596 'Bahamas' Flies across the Welsh Marches with The Great Britain XV (Day 2) - 16th April 2023
4079 'Pendennis Castle' at the SVR - 13th & 14th April 2023
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4079 'Pendennis Castle' at the SVR - 13th & 14th April 2023
The South Wales Explorer with 37403 & 20189 (T&T) - 11th March 2023
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The South Wales Explorer with 37403 & 20189 (T&T) - 11th March 2023
St. Nicholas Abbey Heritage Railway, Barbados Caribbean - Friday 17th February 2023
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St. Nicholas Abbey Heritage Railway, Barbados Caribbean - Friday 17th February 2023
St.Kitts Scenic Railway in the Caribbean - Monday 13th February 2023
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St.Kitts Scenic Railway in the Caribbean - Monday 13th February 2023
St Davids Day Welsh Marches Express with 46100 'Royal Scot' - 1st March 2023
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St Davids Day Welsh Marches Express with 46100 'Royal Scot' - 1st March 2023
'The Cardiff Christmas Express' with 46233 Duchess of Sutherland - 22nd November 2022
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'The Cardiff Christmas Express' with 46233 Duchess of Sutherland - 22nd November 2022
Bahamas Storms Llanvihangel - The Christmas Cheshireman with 45596 Bahamas - 19th November 2022
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Bahamas Storms Llanvihangel - The Christmas Cheshireman with 45596 Bahamas - 19th November 2022
Beneath Snowdon - Welsh Highland Railway - 16th & 18th September 2022
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Beneath Snowdon - Welsh Highland Railway - 16th & 18th September 2022
'Snowdonia Star' - Journey on the Welsh Highland Railway - 17th Sep 2022
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'Snowdonia Star' - Journey on the Welsh Highland Railway - 17th Sep 2022
Above Hebron - Snowdon Mountain Railway North Wales - 10th September 2022
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Above Hebron - Snowdon Mountain Railway North Wales - 10th September 2022

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  • @duncanhinchley6805
    @duncanhinchley6805 19 днів тому

    Yup, the Duke proved just how capable a machine it is. However, I think I am right in saying the Duchess had problems on the run (I've got injectors in my head but I may be wrong) which certainly didn't help. Having said that, the Duke may have won the battle against the clock but the Big Red Machine won the day overall if for no other reason than the soundtrack she produced on her way up Shap.

    • @caerphillycastle
      @caerphillycastle 19 днів тому

      I think you’re right about the Duchess Duncan it was a long time ago! Terrific sound I agree. Thanks for commenting

  • @MasterMoyle
    @MasterMoyle 23 дні тому

    That sound from 7325 is not something you like to hear.

  • @SimonTog
    @SimonTog Місяць тому

    Nice video :)

  • @robmasterman
    @robmasterman Місяць тому

    Great coverage of the day Ger, Mayflower looked in such good condition, it was such a shame she failed at Shrewsbury....Bob

    • @caerphillycastle
      @caerphillycastle Місяць тому

      Cheers Bob, If I had known I could have gone home early! Mayflower did look good I agree. Locations are getting fewer also these days. Geraint

  • @theretrocrowe
    @theretrocrowe Місяць тому

    Top notch footage. Shame about Mayflower failing, I hear it was because a wheel spring broke at Coton Hill. I was on the platform at Shrewsbury when the return leg pulled in with 47828 instead of Mayflower, lots of disappointed faces but unfortunately not much can be done, a few diesel fans seemed quite satisfied with the substitution at least

    • @caerphillycastle
      @caerphillycastle Місяць тому

      Thank you so much for your comment. I guess a lot of people were disappointed, I couldn't believe it when the 47 appeared on the return. Like you say theres nothing anyone could have done.

  • @thebrummierailenthusiasts5329
    @thebrummierailenthusiasts5329 Місяць тому

    This is the first time for the B1 to ever try out the west Somerset railway

  • @lnerrules-iw6ry
    @lnerrules-iw6ry Місяць тому

    Excellent footage there Geriant of Mayflower in action

  • @thebrummierailenthusiasts5329
    @thebrummierailenthusiasts5329 Місяць тому

    4:35 bit unusual to have a B1 to ever visit Hereford

  • @thebrummierailenthusiasts5329
    @thebrummierailenthusiasts5329 Місяць тому

    I’ve been to the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire railway and I’ve finally got the chance to see betton grange last weekend

    • @caerphillycastle
      @caerphillycastle Місяць тому

      Hope you enjoyed the Gala. I didnt attend as most locos were facing south except 9351

    • @thebrummierailenthusiasts5329
      @thebrummierailenthusiasts5329 Місяць тому

      @@caerphillycastlethat’s a shame mate Because betton grange was joined by fellow new build engine lady of legend

  • @TheStephengthompson
    @TheStephengthompson Місяць тому

    Superb video from 1995 Geraint , tomorrow will see another piece of history with 07 going North over Shap again.

  • @SimonTog
    @SimonTog Місяць тому

    Very nice done video :)

  • @robmasterman
    @robmasterman Місяць тому

    A superb coverage of an unforgettable day Ger. Clun just couldn't give any more on Hemerdon, and her performance over the rest of the two day event was absolutely magnificent.....Bob

    • @caerphillycastle
      @caerphillycastle Місяць тому

      Thanks Bob. Not sure yet what the problem was. Club had plenty of steam & as you say she couldn't give anymore. Ray Churchill wasn't on the footplate. Have heard that there was an issue with the brakes? Club performed brilliantly over the two days making up all the lost time on route to Bristol.

  • @robmasterman
    @robmasterman Місяць тому

    Wonderful coverage of the event Ger, with a fine collection of locos on show...Regards....Bob

  • @lnerrules-iw6ry
    @lnerrules-iw6ry Місяць тому

    Excellent footage there Geriant of Clun in action, , she sounds amazing, shame she stalled on Hemerdon.

    • @caerphillycastle
      @caerphillycastle Місяць тому

      Thank you very much. Club had plenty of steam on Hemerdon, so dont know why she stalled. Maybe coal or the driver?

  • @FALLOUT4372
    @FALLOUT4372 Місяць тому

    Good video 😊

  • @thebrummierailenthusiasts5329
    @thebrummierailenthusiasts5329 Місяць тому

    7:18 dragged brakes were the cause of clun to suddenly stop on the foot of the bank of hemerdon

    • @caerphillycastle
      @caerphillycastle Місяць тому

      Thanks didnt know why it stalled

    • @thebrummierailenthusiasts5329
      @thebrummierailenthusiasts5329 Місяць тому

      @@caerphillycastleI certainly do because looking at the clip you can see the problem the dragging brakes were causing clun to slow down and then stop at the bank of Hemerdon and the 47 was called in to push it up the hill

  • @SimonTog
    @SimonTog Місяць тому

    Great video :)

  • @lnerrules-iw6ry
    @lnerrules-iw6ry Місяць тому

    Excellent footage there Geriant of the Gala. Really like the footage of Mayflower though

    • @caerphillycastle
      @caerphillycastle Місяць тому

      Thank you very much. Mayflower looked & sounded great didnt it? Geraint

  • @SimonTog
    @SimonTog 2 місяці тому

    Nice video :)

  • @robmasterman
    @robmasterman 2 місяці тому

    Looked like a great day out Ger, great captures, a very enjoyable watch.....Bob

    • @caerphillycastle
      @caerphillycastle 2 місяці тому

      Thanks Bob. We stayed in Broadway Caravan Site. Hope you & Diane are ok. Your birthday in 5 days! Geraint

  • @thebrummierailenthusiasts5329
    @thebrummierailenthusiasts5329 2 місяці тому

    This month in may betton grange is coming to the Severn valley railway for running in slightly after the spring steam gala

    • @caerphillycastle
      @caerphillycastle 2 місяці тому

      Betton Grange is guest at GWSR also end of May

    • @thebrummierailenthusiasts5329
      @thebrummierailenthusiasts5329 2 місяці тому

      @@caerphillycastleyep and they’re gonna be running her in on the Severn valley railway first thing and then they’ll send her over to the GWSR

  • @_RabbitLeader
    @_RabbitLeader 2 місяці тому

    Great to see a rake of Mark2 coaches again but honestly, Why use Class 66 locomotive? There are so many interesting locomotives that could be used such as Class 56 coal merry go round. The network is stuffed with Class 66. Is it because this is a steep climb to its destination?? I note that there are two class 66s on this special which is unusual for a class 66 when hauling freight?

    • @_RabbitLeader
      @_RabbitLeader 2 місяці тому

      Or is there no passing loop at the end of the line?

  • @theretrocrowe
    @theretrocrowe 2 місяці тому

    What absolutely top-class footage, I enjoyed every minute of it. Apologies if this is a bit of a daft question, but do you need a lineside permit of some description to access the location just south of Northwood Halt at 3:05? It looks a brilliant spot that I'd like to try out myself but I never managed to get an SVR lineside permit before they discontinued them a few years back

    • @caerphillycastle
      @caerphillycastle 2 місяці тому

      Thank you very much for your kind comments. Glad you enjoyed the video. I had a line side permit until last year but the SVR stopped them which is very sad indeed. Unfortunately you would have required a pass to access that particular location as it requires walking the line itself.

  • @MelikaOneil
    @MelikaOneil 3 місяці тому

    Lovely video, thank you for sharing. What was the cost of the railway tour? I plan on visiting soon.

    • @caerphillycastle
      @caerphillycastle 3 місяці тому

      Thank you very much for your kind comments. I dont remember the cost of the tour as we were booked in with a very large group. Hope you enjoy the railway.

    • @doveronefoxtrot4417
      @doveronefoxtrot4417 2 місяці тому

      It's around £114 each. Not cheap I'd say.

    • @caerphillycastle
      @caerphillycastle 2 місяці тому

      @@doveronefoxtrot4417 But its well worth it! A few hours. Went in a very large group over 100 so might have had a large discount?

  • @ashfaq1999
    @ashfaq1999 3 місяці тому

    Brilliant 👏

  • @kazeirfan
    @kazeirfan 3 місяці тому

    This really weird why earl Bathurst is pulling with vintage trains/Birmingham railway museum coaches

  • @tom_tractor_trailerscotrai2809
    @tom_tractor_trailerscotrai2809 3 місяці тому

    Seat K12. The first place you show at Bedlinog and going up has a lovely rough rock cutting that I filmed out of the window. It reminded me of a narrow gauge steam line, maybe if it closes it could become that. By the way no criticism (this is my favourite video of those posted) you only have sound on the left channel.

    • @caerphillycastle
      @caerphillycastle 3 місяці тому

      Thank you very much for your kind comments. The reason the sound is only through one channel, I forgot my second mic! I had left it at home & didnt have time to return to get it! Geraint

  • @robertmasterman3364
    @robertmasterman3364 3 місяці тому

    Great coverage of this tour Ger, Di and I were on it in the coach in front of the choc and cream coach on the way up and behind it coming back down. You can see me in the first window after the choc and cream coach as it left the Nelson Branch at Ystrad. We had a wonderful day.

    • @caerphillycastle
      @caerphillycastle 3 місяці тому

      Wonderful Bob, glad you had a great day. I did wonder if you were around! I missed the last coal train two weeks ago which Im annoyed about. Plus I forgot my second mic on Saturday & left it at home. Hence sound from left speaker only! Nevermind glad I videoed the train. Hope your keeping well, Geraint

  • @SimonTog
    @SimonTog 3 місяці тому

    Very great video :)

  • @MaximumPressureSteam
    @MaximumPressureSteam 3 місяці тому

    Great video, I was wondering wether there is a publicly accessible crossing at Oldbury Cutting? Kind regards, Thomas

    • @caerphillycastle
      @caerphillycastle 3 місяці тому

      Unfortunately not Thomas, I had permission to access this location. Thank you, Geraint

  • @thebrummierailenthusiasts5329
    @thebrummierailenthusiasts5329 3 місяці тому

    I caught that tour too geraint at stoke works junction and I didn’t know that this is the last tour to ever traverse this section of the line to CWMBARGOED

  • @RailwayTavern
    @RailwayTavern 4 місяці тому

    Great stuff

  • @TrenyCwm
    @TrenyCwm 6 місяців тому

    Great video

  • @melrosebirmingham583
    @melrosebirmingham583 6 місяців тому

    Lovely scenery. The green trees, beautiful. Mrs Birmingham. Née Hartley Gordon. Gumbs. From St Kitts now in U K England. DEC 2023.

    • @caerphillycastle
      @caerphillycastle 6 місяців тому

      So glad you enjoyed the video, it certainly is a lovely island. Visited St.Kitts on holiday almost a year ago!

  • @robmasterman
    @robmasterman 7 місяців тому

    What a great day that was Ger, I remember it as though it was yesterday.

    • @MasterMoyle
      @MasterMoyle 22 дні тому

      I was just under 2 years old when this tour took place.

  • @robmasterman
    @robmasterman 7 місяців тому

    Those were the days Ger, nothing would stop us travelling all those miles to get some footage....Great video.

    • @caerphillycastle
      @caerphillycastle 7 місяців тому

      They certainly were Bob. We did travel miles didnt we? I remember driving to S&C there & back in one day! Geraint

  • @robmasterman
    @robmasterman 7 місяців тому

    This was a great combination Ger...Oh to have those days back.

    • @caerphillycastle
      @caerphillycastle 7 місяців тому

      I agree Bob...gone forever I think, Geraint

  • @robmasterman
    @robmasterman 7 місяців тому

    Wonderful footage of that magical time Ger, thanks for sharing it.....Bob

    • @caerphillycastle
      @caerphillycastle 7 місяців тому

      Thank you Bob. Ive been meaning to upload this for sometime but just haven't got around to it. Yes great days we aint gonna see again. Shame about the quality. Geraint

  • @christopherhumphreys7052
    @christopherhumphreys7052 7 місяців тому

    Britannia sounds as if she's well overdue for an overhaul! By sight & sound Britannia seemed to be struggling and showing her age....

    • @caerphillycastle
      @caerphillycastle 7 місяців тому

      It was almost 25 years ago & my sound recording isnt brilliant, The Brit has had two overhauls since then

    • @MasterMoyle
      @MasterMoyle 22 дні тому

      @@caerphillycastle aswell as major repairs recently as it suffered a catastrophic failure of it's right side crosshead while working a railtour last August, 22nd August 2023 to be exact. The crosshead snapped in two and damaged the front right side cylinder cover aswell as other amounts of severe damage.

    • @caerphillycastle
      @caerphillycastle 21 день тому

      @@MasterMoylethanks for the info

  • @SimonTog
    @SimonTog 7 місяців тому

    Nice video :)

  • @thebrummierailenthusiasts5329
    @thebrummierailenthusiasts5329 7 місяців тому

    It turns out that the duke was even better than Duchess of hamilton going up shap summit

  • @thebrummierailenthusiasts5329
    @thebrummierailenthusiasts5329 7 місяців тому

    How fast 28 years goes by

  • @SimonTog
    @SimonTog 7 місяців тому

    Nice video :)

  • @SimonTog
    @SimonTog 7 місяців тому

    Nice video from the archive :)

  • @thebrummierailenthusiasts5329
    @thebrummierailenthusiasts5329 7 місяців тому

    Can you believe it’s 25 years ago today

  • @patrickakcoward.5679
    @patrickakcoward.5679 8 місяців тому

    Blessed (🙏) Good (👍) Night, I Would Like To Get Hold Of You Or(/) AnyOne From Beautiful St Kitts And Nevis.🎉

  • @robmasterman
    @robmasterman 9 місяців тому

    Great coverage of the event Ger, good to see a variety of locos on show, including the loco built for the SCOW at Port Talbot....Bob

  • @spankflaps1365
    @spankflaps1365 9 місяців тому

    Apparently the Flying Pig was concerned when passing Bewdley Zoo in case he got a baby monkey riding on his back. 🎶

  • @SimonTog
    @SimonTog 9 місяців тому

    Super nice video from the Steam Gala :)

  • @andrewjohnfox
    @andrewjohnfox 9 місяців тому

    Some lovely studies there, especially at Eardington with 41312 looking completely at home on the stopping service