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Many thanks. It seems like a long time ago now but at the time it was their best public attendance ever. The layout has a lot of interesting features. If you're interested, information is available at www.worthingmodelengineers.co.uk/

@@rjas365 You're welcome! Thank you for the link, some interesting reading and I've put the running dates in my diary.

Many thanks for your comment. Looking at the location now, it's hard to believe there used to be a halt there.

Many thanks, Austin. A most enjoyable visit and not too difficult to find suitable locations. The 7F replacement, a Class 47, kept things moving but lost so much atmosphere (apart from the fumes!). Best wishes, Bob.

Thank you for your kind and enthusiastic comment and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Greetings from the UK.

Many thanks for your kind comment. The natural elements surrounding our heritage railways are easily missed, so this is my way of sharing them.

Many thanks Nick and glad you enjoyed it.

Thanks Austin. With my liking of GWR locos and the chance to see a Hall on Bluebell metals, this was too good an opportunity to miss and I felt privileged to see 6989 at close quarters.

Thank you for your kind message and greetings from the south of England.

Another photographer told me 6989 will still be there for Giants of Steam in October ...I hope so, as it's such an impressive loco.

Tony, the overhaul of the Bluebell's GW Dukedog is expected to start fairly soon. I can immediately think of 6 previous GWR visitors (City of Truro, the Collett 0-6-0, two prairies, an 0-6-2T and an 0-4-2T plus Autocar). But it's great to have the Hall visiting, it's a lovely loco! Yes, certainly the current plan is to have it with us until the Autumn/Giants.

Many thanks for your input.

Thanks Graham, as always. This visit saw quite a lot of luck involved because the light was very unpredictable, but 6989 was such a good subject.

Many thanks, Nick, and glad you enjoyed it. A really good gala with plenty of action. Kind regards, Bob

Many thanks, Gerhard, for your kind comment. This railway is, I think, the longest heritage line in the UK - that makes for a lot of different possible locations but also a great deal of walking to find the right ones; several that I looked for turned out to be completely overgrown! I'm glad you liked the "wildlife", as this time the opportunities seemed readily available without my having to go looking for them. I look forward to your next film. All best wishes, Bob

Hello Gerhard, Thank you for your kind comments as ever. I'm sorry to be replying late, as I have been away again at another railway gala - video to follow soon (I hope!). I look forward to seeing your productions soon and hope you enjoy the travel in the course of making them. All best wishes, Bob

Many thanks for your kind comments, Graham. For me, the star of the show was the A4.

Thanks, Austin, it was quite a learning curve! A pity the HD/4k processing still hasn't finished...

Many thanks, Simon, and glad you enjoyed it. It's a super railway with really good filming opportunities.

Many thanks and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Although the timetable slipped a bit on the 12th, it was a great gala.

Thanks again, Austin, for all the information which enabled me to get the variety. It was a little disappointing that I didn't capture the Ivatt in action - I just wasn't in the right place at the right time! I'll let you know where next as soon as I've thought it through. Kind regards, Bob

Many thanks, Nick, glad you enjoyed it. The first on-board shot would have been longer, but Bahamas' safety valve lifted and drowned out the more important sound - a pity because the rails were wet from a rain shower.

Many thanks, Simon, glad you enjoyed it.

Hello Myriam, thank you for such a glowing comment. However, I think your comment is intended for my latest video (Winter Steam Gala at the Great Central Railway) but it has come through on an older video from 2019. Thank you anyway!

Hello Gerhard, Many thanks for your kind comments. The line has twin tracks for most of its length, described as the only former main line in preservation, and it is ideal for such a busy schedule running in both directions with not all the locos facing the same direction. I too was pleased to see the two trains passing - the first time I've seen that on a preserved railway. All best wishes, Bob

Many thanks, Austin. A very enjoyable opportunity to get my bearings and I think I've only just scratched the surface there!

Many thanks, Nick. That location was where I stayed and came as a very pleasant surprise - valuable shelter from the wind on Saturday!

Many thanks, Mickey, and greetings from the Deep South (of the UK!).

Hello Gerhard, Thank you for your kind comments - I'm glad you enjoyed the video and particularly that it has conveyed the meaning that I intended (not just the images and sounds of these magnificent locomotives). I remain surprised by how much re-learning I had to do after a two-year absence! Best wishes, Bob.

Thank you, Myriam, you're too kind! Yes, to the mental rest but I definitely felt the effects of a lot of walking!

Many thanks, Austin, I'm glad you enjoyed it. The gala content was one of the best there, even down to running on time. After a rusty start, taking the right tripod on Saturday really helped!

Many thanks, Bob, your kind comments are always welcome! Clan Line was undoubtedly the star of the show - I had seen it in the 1960s but then it didn't look or sound anything like it did this weekend.

@@rjas365 My pleasure Bob, I remember her when she was based at Bulmers in Hereford. She's always in such pristine condition these days.

Many thanks, Nick. I'm not sure if you are seeing it in 4k because UA-cam is telling me it's still HD processing (2k and 4k).

@@rjas365 Will watch it again later Bob. 4k should be available. Great camera work.☺

Thanks again, Nick. It seems to have finished processing sometime overnight and all resolutions are there now. I'd be interested to know the level of improvement with 4k if you have time. Your kind comments are helping my confidence no end!

@@rjas365 Hi Bob, yes looks good in 4K. Like the long shots in particular.

Many thanks, Simon. Although that was a long time ago, it's reassuring how many of those locomotives are still going well today.

Thanks for watching and I hope it helped in your decision to book this time round. I think most of it will be similar but I don't know if there will be a goods train running apart from the shunting demo. In any case, enjoy your visit.

@@rjas365 my son was only 18 months old last time I took him and he loved it then, he’s now 4 and already excited about it. He loved the steam rally on the normal carpark and the steam funfair over the tracks. Last time was the first time we went as far as East Grinstead which was fab. We also want to do the anniversary event on the 7th August, probably cheaper to be a member 😂. Nice videos on your channel 🙏🏽

Thank you. Yes, I've seen some of the current prices and been quite surprised. However, the real value to me is sentimental - the Minor-I was a Christmas present from my parents about 60 years ago and the SP5 was a birthday present from my wife in 1983 and it's hard to put a value on things like that...

Can't disagree there, my SR1A Is sentimental to me as it was my first steam model.

Thanks, Austin, yes got there in the end. I've just collected the replacement bolt kit and will probably come across the missing one as soon as it is fitted! I was very fortunate to find somewhere so local and a pleasure to deal with - please let me know if the need ever arises for a recommendation. The spirit burner seemed to give off a bit more smoke than I remember before, so maybe the fabric has deteriorated with age. The solid fuel doesn't seem to last nearly as long as it used to.

Hello Gerhard, thank you for your kind comment. If you pause the video at 05:10, from the other side the trunnion bolt holds the cylinder against the backplate (through the now open hole) while still allowing movement of the cylinder - that is instead of it hanging down as in the picture. The good news is that I have found a supplier for a replacement quite local to where we live. You're right about the saying and I recognise it in English too. All best wishes, Bob

Thanks Graham, glad you enjoyed it. I found it a bit nerve-wracking playing a major part in my own video for the first time - now I realise how well seasoned experts like you make it look so easy! Kind regards, Bob

Many thanks, PixelStacker, and I'm glad you enjoy what you see. Things are a bit limited right now but I expect to be uploading something 'a little bit different' quite soon. Best wishes, Bob K.

Thanks for your comment and information, William. If you look in the video description, I have listed the locomotives in their order of appearance.

Hello Gerhard, and thank you for your kind comment - I'm glad you enjoyed watching. In general I find the 35mm negatives are in better condition than the transparencies, but they still take quite a lot of digital editing, especially the ones with a higher ISO rating. Best wishes to you and your family and you all stay healthy too, Bob

@@rjas365 Hello Bob, if you are interested in perfectly restored Super 8 train films from the 1970s, I can recommend this UA-cam channel: ua-cam.com/channels/siREtriKbuDHXWjitcy43g.html

Thanks Gerhard, I have looked at the channel and it certainly looks interesting. The only problem is my Watch-Later list is rapidly growing again!

Many thanks, Austin. I doubt though if they come anywhere near to Pam's standard. Oddly enough, I only learned of the significance of the run a few days ago when researching the images all these years later. The Mamod engines are set up together with workshop accessories and ready to go. In the current weather, the only available area to run them is shared with drying our washing, so I'm not allowed to proceed at the moment - can't wait to get going, though! How are you getting on with your new purchase?

Ah yes, awaiting permission from management! The Wilesco runs very nicely, really smooth

Thanks Graham, glad you enjoyed it and that I got the timing right! As well as the qualities of the KWVR the surroundings are wonderful. Best wishes, Bob

Many thanks, Nick, much appreciated as ever. Once I had a workflow sorted out for the negatives, I was able to concentrate on the research part and that was really interesting - surprising how some things are almost the same and others have changed dramatically. Kind regards, Bob

Many thanks for this comprehensive set of update information on each of the locos featured in the video. I look forward to reading more in Branch Lines as and when things happen.

Many thanks for your kind comments, Graham. This one was probably the most challenging in terms of individual image editing but definitely the most satisfying, so I'm glad you enjoyed viewing. Kind regards, Bob

Many thanks, Austin. I can't help wondering if, with the passage of time, there are still so many telegraph poles jumping out of nowhere!

Hello Gerhard, thank you for your kind comments. Of all these compilations, this one has been the most satisfying for me, even though the images have still required a lot of editing. The railway itself is just as interesting today, although sadly I depend on videos instead of visits to see it. All best wishes, Bob

Thank you so much Nick. Having good weather for three days in a row made such a difference.

Thanks basil97, another one from a year later due in the next day or so. Thanks also for the sub - have reciprocated.

Thank you... I hope that means you enjoyed the video.