The Great Central Winter Gala of 1992

Our final Christmas themed video for this year features a Great Central gala from 1992. The event was held in the week between Christmas and New Year and featured a lineup of (in order of appearance) 60532 Blue Peter, 34039 Boscastle, 35005 Canadian Pacific, and 4472 Flying Scotsman. Imagine the hype for a present day event that included double-heading of Flying Scotsman and Blue Peter, imagine too the ticket prices and access restrictions.

[@barrycracknell2944]

Great footage as always. Brilliant stuff!

[@riosrivlog]

Beautiful video thanks

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

That’s amazing

[@EMuksteam]

Excellent video Martyn. Great to see the double headers. Fantastic gala to remember. Hope you get to see some double headers next year. Hope you and your family a fantastic new year. Best wishes C&A

[@1Z64]

I’d settle for any kind of steam right now. I can’t believe it’s been fifteen months since we recorded anything. Here’s to 2021. A Happy New Year to you and yours.

[@Shark30006]

Will 34039 Boscastle be mainline certified after its overhaul?

[@megatwingo]

Very nice old footage from this interesting steam event. Amazing steam trains. Thumbs up! :)
Greetings
Mega

[@1Z64]

Thanks for your comment Mega, I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@jimmymccartney2049]

Winter,1992

[@williamtacey7770]

60532 LNER A2 Blue Peter Peppercorn 4-6-2P
35005+34039 SR West Country Canadian and Boscastle 4-6-2P’s
60103 LNER A3 The Flying Scotsman 4-6-2P
45593 LMS Kolhapur Jubilee 6P 4-6-0
since early 90’s

[@Watermillfilms]

Some of this footage looks like it’s from the sixties. Mainly the double heading bit. With the West countries looking rather grimy.