ALL ABOARD! | East Somerset Railway | 50th Anniversary Gala 2024
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- Join me for a steam train ride and a look around the station attractions and engine sheds at the East Somerset Railway.
I visited the ESR for the 50th Gala weekend in March 2024.
The ESR hosts many special events and a regular, seasonal timetable.
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Run by a dedicated group of enthusiastic volunteers, the East Somerset Railway is a very friendly heritage railway, situated near to Shepton Mallet in Somerset, South West England.
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Truly brilliant Louise!
Always a great atmosphere on the ESR.
I loved that young lad's question!
You got some really great shots here.
I can see you doing another heritage railway in the future.
As you know I love filming on heritage railways - for me it is the whole package - the beautifully maintained stations, the smartly dressed volunteers, the nice cafes, the nostalgic package, as well as the steam trains of course.
You put this together very well - glad you had a really good day out here!
Paul
Thank you Paul! It was my first visit to the ESR. It will not be my last!
Yes, I thought it was a really good question too.
I was so pleased with the shots that I got. The railway scenery and locos lent themselves to be being photographed and videoed.
I agree with your thoughts about Heritage railways. It really is about the whole package.
Thanks so much for your comment.
Oh my goodness what a fabulous video - this is a must for railway enthusiasts or non railway enthusiasts!!! What a fantastic attraction. I’m old enough to remember those old style carriages that used to take us to london in the 70s and 80s. Beautifully filmed and this is another place to visit in the future !
Thanks so much Alex!! It really is fantastic there!
😁 I am old enough to remember those style carriages too. Oh yes, I remember taking them to London too! No need for USB charging or plug sockets or wifi in the carriages back then 🤣
This was a real joy to film 🤗
Hi Louise, You made an excellent job here and your enjoyment was clear to see too.
I don't think I've seen much about this line but I have seen and read lots about David Shepherd. What a mix steam engines and Elephants!!
I inherited a love of steam from my father. One early memory I have is going to a meeting in Alton when the Mid Hants Railway was set up. I have a shareholders certificate to the value of 25p, I think!!
£10 to drive the engine is an absolute bargain!!
Great video well done. All the best!!
Thanks you David! Yes, I really enjoyed it so much!
Indeed it is such a mix. I must learn more about him. He seems like he was a very interesting guy.
That’s a lovely memory and so nice that you have the little shareholder certificate as a reminder.
Yes, I thought £10 was really good for the driving experience too! I might have to give it a go one day!
Thanks so much for the nice comments.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful video. Last year we enjoyed a day at Nene Valley Railway. What an amazing time you had. Best wishes Dave and Dawn ❤
Thank you! Oh nice! I had not heard of the Nene Valley Railway before. It looks very nice. There is such a lovely atmosphere on heritage railways. So much nostalgia, sights and sounds to enjoy.
Hi, what a fantastic day out, miniature railway we’ve got one down our way and the history related to them especially with ww2 ,, and a great job editing as well!! take care
Thanks Andrew! I have never looked at the history of miniature railways. You have got me interested now…. I must find out more! Take care too!
Enjoyed watching, great information. An ideal day out with something a bit different. 😊
Thank you Caroline 🤗 Agreed! There are so many different and enjoyable types of days out in the South West! Something for everyone 🤗
Thanks so much for uploading this video Louise. Val and I were hoping to go but sadly couldn't make it so we really enjoyed catching up with it here.
Thank you!! Sorry to hear that you could not get there yourselves, but so pleased that you enjoyed seeing it here 🚂
It looks this was a lovely spring day out with so much to experience. Great that you got to ride the trains and £10 to drive an engine is a bargain!
Always love a heritage railway - I've said it before and I'm sure I'll say it again but the sound and smell of steam is so calming. 😃
Thanks Jesse! It was such a lovely spring day out! Oh yes, I agree with you about the sound and smell of steam. It is calming for sure!
Such a lovely video Louise. These locomotives are such a feat of engineering. They are in beautiful condition. What a fabulous day out you had with so much to see and experience there. 😊 Well done!
Thank you Amanda! I agree! They are amazing feats of engineering and in tip top condition. It’s wonderful that we can still enjoy them in this day and age thanks to the dedication of the volunteers who work so hard to preserve them. Absolutely fabulous day out!
What a fantastic day out, you captured the feel of the day & the variety of experiences. It's not a wonder there was a good crowd & everyone was having fun.
Thank you Faith! I am so pleased that the atmosphere and feel of the day came across 🤗 Louise
Excellent, loads of info and great shots.
Thank you 🤗
I loved the video Louise. It's a very interesting place. I have a friend who volunteers there. He took a group of walking friends to see some of the station that's not normally open to the public. I help to take a group to Willsbridge and Bitton station, near Keynsham. It's not as grand as Cranmore but quite enjoyable, even bumped into Paul from West Country Wanderings last month. 🙂
That was great bumping into you Dave!
Oh nice!! I was amazed how much of the station that was available to the public. Fabulous that your friends were able to enjoy even more of it.
Just watched your lovely fascinating video of the Cranmore
East Somerset Steam Railway Gala Day, which me and a friend really enjoyed, it was such a surprise and so lovely to meet you, and so pleased you gave me a mention at the end of your interesting video - fame at last for me, having a mention on one of your videos, like you said louise it was a truly memorable day, with the special atmosphere, and everyone, especially the children, having a great day😊, looking forward to watching your walk from Torquay to Paignton, which used to be a favourite of mine and my late wife Heather's, you bring back so many happy memories for me at a time when I need and enjoy them, so please keep up on the good work, you never know we may bump into one another again on one of your enjoyable walks! many thanks martin😊
Ah! So pleased that you saw the video and enjoyed it!! It really was a very nice and memorable event! It was so good to meet you and put a face to your name. Thanks so much for stopping to say Hello when you recognised me.
I hope you enjoy the Torquay to Paignton walk too 🤗 Louise
So nice video. Beautiful train ride,great trip. 🙂🍀
Thank you 🤗
I thought David Shepherd was a Cricket Umpire
As long as you do not get a note book and become a trainspotter all should be well😂
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Great video Louise. I liked the way you did the voiceover when editing, giving us the history and other information. That's a good way to do it. 👏👏🙂🚂🚃🚃🚃
Thank you Cathy! Pleased that that format works well. It’s sometimes easier to do it that way as I can tell a story more easily after the event once I have all the footage than trying to do it on the go. Often it’s filmed all out of order like this one was, so it is much easier to do the voice at home.
Thanks so much for your fab feedback!
Sorry, forgot some punctuation in that comment 🤣
It's fine 🙂@@SouthWestSundays