1st Day of the Pontypool & Bleanavon Railway Autumn Gala 13/09/2019
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- Опубліковано 19 лис 2024
- This weekend is the Autumn Steam Gala on the Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway, and runs from the 13th to the 15th of September.
This year's theme is 'Built in Leeds' and features two visiting locos and three from the Home Fleet.
Today was a beautiful sunny day with Blue Skies and slight winds.
There were only three locos running today, with all five working Saturday and Sunday.
Hunslet 2387 ‘Brookes No. 1’visiting from Middleton Railway
Hudswell Clarke 1208 ‘Illingworth’
visiting from Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway thanks to Stately trains
Resident Locomotives: -
Hunslet 1873 East Moors No. 18 ‘Jessie’
Bagnall 3061 ‘Empress’
Andrew Barclay 1385 ‘Rosyth No. 1’
So why not come along and enjoy Industrial locos working hard up the Gradients on this World Heritage site Railway. Plenty of trains to ride on.
A Big Thank You to all the Staff and Volunteers for their help in making this video.
I dont think I have ever seen better weather or sharper pictures from this unusual railway.
It was a very special day, and the weather can range from Sunny to Snow..and incredible place.
Proud preservationists specialising in perfection. Wonderful stuff, great camera work!
Thanks Philip, such kind comments are greatly appreciated...Bob
After a very brief conversation I see you decided on going up the heaps in the end! Excellent footage as always, great to put a face to your photography!
I just couldn't help myself, I may not be able to do it in the future, and with perfect conditions like this, I just had to do it.
Terrific! They put on a fantastic performance with those little engines - superb to see and hear. Thank you for sharing a great film!
Thank you Michael, for such a small Railway, they've never failed to put on a Great Autumn Gala over the years.
cracking video, some great thrash from the little industrials. thank you
Thanks very much, always guaranteed to get a great Gala from the P&BR.
Beautiful, as usual, Robert. I saw you went back to mountain climbing, but the shot was well worth it. I liked Jessie's whistle, too.
As I've said a few times recently, it's getting more and more difficult to do these stiff climbs, but on a day like this, I just had to do it, as the chances don't offer themselves very often. Thanks again for your support....Regards...Bob
Great video, I've never been to a steam gala at the Bleanavon railway looks Great! I'm going to the Dean Forest Railway Autumn diesel Sunday, so that's a consolation!
There are not many preserved lines in the UK that have gradients like the P&BR...well worth a visit.
Reakky caught the glint Robert! Superb little locos and filming. Really becomes a must visit!
Thanks John, I'm pleased you've enjoyed my work, you must visit the P&BR, but check first as they don't run every day..Their Web Page will give you further information.....Bob.
Fantastic video again Bob! You've got quite the zoom on that camera too! Particularly loved the shot at 11:18. It's funny being in front of the camera for a change! Thanks for filming such a great record of the event, and looking forward to seeing you again soon. :)
Thanks Ben, and I'm delighted that you've enjoyed the work of this old amateur....See you again soon...Bob
a very pleasant day in the Valleys (or on the hills above the Valleys.) Illingworth/Harold is an interesting engine ; Walschaerts valve gear on an industrial is not so common.
Indeed, they will have two there locos working today and tomorrow, but unfortunately I'm now down in the West Country.
Always enjoy watching your days out at this railway Bob but those distant/panning shots added a new and enjoyable dimension so thanks for making the effort. Regards, Brian.
That's very kind of you to say so Brian, I was up there again yesterday on a photo charter, and what an incredible experience that was ...Regards...Bob
Yes, will be watching that later Bob...... Looks good, Brian.
Superb viewing Bob with the three locos very well videoed from some great locations along the line. Regards, Jeff.
Thanks Jeff, I have the qualifications to access all areas, and that's a great help when covering these events...Regards...Bob
What a lovely sound these small locomotives make!
The P&BR is an ideal location for them to show their skills.
Slowly working my way through the videos after returning from holiday Bob and this was very enjoyable with great coverage of the gala with the locos working flat out. Lovely shot starting at 13:30
No problem Austin, I hope you and Pam enjoyed yourselves, I'm also behind having been videoing so much over the last month or so. This Photo Charter was an eye opener, and I thoroughly enjoyed myself.
Very Enjoyable Bob..thank you. Some nice shots looking down on the lines.
Thank Tim, I'm pleased you've enjoyed this.
Fantastic video Bob , Cracking shots of the engines working hard, Great choice of locations, really enjoyable watching ,Best wishes C&A
Thanks both, the weather was perfect, and the camera allowed me to capture these stunning images....Best wishes...Bob.
Excellent video of The Gala Bob. Regards, Dave.
They always put on a great Gala Dave...Best wishes...Bob
Excellent footage Bob , these little saddle tank loco’s sure do a great show ...
This line pushes each and every one to their limit Dave, and with gorgeous sunshine, make for wonderful results.
Thoroughly enjoyed this, thanks Bob. Liberal inclusion of people and what they have to say adds a great deal to your videos. What a rare pleasure to see the gentleman at 02:30 consciously avoid walking into your shot! Interesting and atmospheric locations throughout and some impressive clag, particularly at 11:10. Your shot at 14:20 admirably illustrates the gradient: I don't often use the word 'amazing' but it's wholly appropriate here! Kind regards, Bob.
Thanks once again Bob for your kind and supportive comments which really are greatly appreciated. I try and produce work that tells a story, and is in a quality that is enjoyable to watch....Once again many thanks...Regards...Bob
Lovely locomotives and I have to say better weather than we have had in Manchester!
At over 1,000 ft above sea level, it's certainly not common for this region.
@@robmasterman I didn't realise it was so high. I think the highest standard gauge railway near me will be the line between Stockport and Buxton between Dove Holes and Buxton. Not a place I associate with warmth and sunshine.
Very good video Bob :)
Thanks Simon, the perfect weather helped.
Wonderful 😀
Thanks very much Simon.
Robert Masterman I always enjoy your videos as you can’t get to everything! Are you at Pembrey next weekend?
@@MrStationHouse I am Simon, come and say Hello if you can.
What a lovely day for the P&BR gala Bob, and you certainly matched it with some wonderful clips! One thing I love about this line is the way it seems to get better with each gala, and there's no hiding place with the sharp gradients, and the locos have to go for it which is a great sight to see. The locos were in great condition and "Harold" is an unusual little loco having 6 coupled wheels and external walchaerts valve gear, unusual for an industrial loco. Was it formerly employed in Wales? The view near the end from the top of the hill was both unusual and spectacular - a fitting end to your video. Did you manage the next day? I noticed you've uploaded a photoshoot vid and a 40s vid on the WSR, I've still to watch them, but I will eventually get around to them. Best wishes from Ken
It's been a very busy weekend for my Ken, I was doing the Gala on Friday, down to the WSR on Saturday, a Model Show at Weston-Super-Mare on Sunday, finally the Photo Charter at the P&BR yesterday.
'Illingworth' is only one of two locos built to this design, which made servicing so much easier. She was used at Ebbw Vale for a construction Company, and has seen service all over the UK.
Thanks as always for your kind and supportive comments Ken, like you I'm behind with my viewings and comments, but hopefully will catch up before too long...Best wishes...Bob