As a volunteer for over 30 years at the SVR this was one of the best spring galas for a long time. A rear morale boost for volunteers, staff and of course our passengers. Your video show cases the SVR at its very best! The first clip of 4079 climbing towards Eardington Summit from Knowlesands tunnel was superb!
Loved the gala so much when I went that day, at 2:18 I was waving to the everyone with their cameras and I even had my own Polaroid camera with black and white film for old fashioned photography.
25:02 I was on top on the bridge for that, mega sound from Erlestoke! Glad the orange vest stood at the end of the cutting wasn't you, I see you managed to hide him in the bushes too. ;)
Superb video, thanks Liam and Phil, with a refreshingly different variety of locations. All shots thoroughly enjoyed but the outstanding one for me was 7714 at Northwood Halt. Kind regards, Bob.
So much to love about the SVR. Particularly like the run-bys at 25:02 (it's like a postcard view or "Steam Railway" cover) through to the "riding off into the sunset" view at the end. The run-by starting at 25:50 caught me off guard as the perspective had changed to looking away. It has the look and sound of big-time railroading, with the axles near eye level. Really appreciate the work that went into all of this, including finding the "quiet" spots. I hope everyone that is watching will support the SVR's online fundraising campaign, if like me you are unable to attend in person this year.
Many thanks Photoline for your extensive comment. We have no doubt that the railway will succeed with its appeal and of course we will be donating without hesitation.
Thank you. As always splendid images and the always invaluable footnotes. Appeared to be a good turnout which is just what the SVR needs of course so fingers crossed for them and all the best to you.
First class footage and editing, guys. Well done. The gala was exceptionally good, wasn't it? I was there on Saturday and will be back for the autumn steamfest, if not before for a 40s weekend.
Friday gala was amazing, weather could been better but worth it at end as manage get photo of erlestroke manor with rainbow in background of it. And for favorite locos, this took me surprise, but taw valley and br standard were some favorites even tho Friday I was meant to focus on GWR engines. But loco the stole show was 4555, we felt like we were flying between Arlen to Bewdley, also the tanks engines I seem get more enjoyment out of.
What a fantastic day. Lots of people, lots of steam and to top it all off, plenty of liquid sky. Although it was a such a pity to see the poor form from the crew on 21C27 Taw Valley pulling into Hampton Loade with the boiler blowing off. No doubt it was in the station master's report. Then things deteriorated even further with the sun making an appearance in the afternoon. It seems that nostalgia will have to wait a little while longer. A Bewdley little video though. Cheers
As a volunteer for over 30 years at the SVR this was one of the best spring galas for a long time. A rear morale boost for volunteers, staff and of course our passengers. Your video show cases the SVR at its very best! The first clip of 4079 climbing towards Eardington Summit from Knowlesands tunnel was superb!
Many thanks, We echo your words in regards to the gala and it was certainly morale boosting for all concerned.
That opening shot is pretty dramatic!
It's a brilliant video, so thank you very much.
I attended the Fridays gala and I’ve caught the 3 locos I was looking for
Loved the gala so much when I went that day, at 2:18 I was waving to the everyone with their cameras and I even had my own Polaroid camera with black and white film for old fashioned photography.
Super video :)
A really great show for this antipeon from Melbourne who visited SVR in September 2018. Thanks for the coverage of this event.🙂
Awesome stuff as always!
Great to have a catch up too phil on the Saturday :)
Regards, Liam
Brilliant !
Thank you very much for filming and sharing.
Best wishes
Dirk
I spent Saturday at the Gala - my first visit to the SVR - and I had a great time. Will be back 😊 !!!
25:02 I was on top on the bridge for that, mega sound from Erlestoke! Glad the orange vest stood at the end of the cutting wasn't you, I see you managed to hide him in the bushes too. ;)
It was a good show from 7812 with its new blastpipe. Bushes always come in handy on gala days !
Nice video
Superb video, thanks Liam and Phil, with a refreshingly different variety of locations. All shots thoroughly enjoyed but the outstanding one for me was 7714 at Northwood Halt. Kind regards, Bob.
Excellent footage there Liam and Phil. Really like the footage of the Castle though.
So much to love about the SVR. Particularly like the run-bys at 25:02 (it's like a postcard view or "Steam Railway" cover) through to the "riding off into the sunset" view at the end. The run-by starting at 25:50 caught me off guard as the perspective had changed to looking away. It has the look and sound of big-time railroading, with the axles near eye level. Really appreciate the work that went into all of this, including finding the "quiet" spots. I hope everyone that is watching will support the SVR's online fundraising campaign, if like me you are unable to attend in person this year.
Many thanks Photoline for your extensive comment. We have no doubt that the railway will succeed with its appeal and of course we will be donating without hesitation.
Excellent video Liam and Phil.. . It looked a fantastic gala. Great coverage, and enjoyable watching. Kind regards C&A
Beautiful video well done bye for now Philip
Thank you. As always splendid images and the always invaluable footnotes. Appeared to be a good turnout which is just what the SVR needs of course so fingers crossed for them and all the best to you.
Many thanks David, a great show from all concerned as one comes to expect from the SVR !
Fantastic shots!! I was on the bridge at 25:34! Hope you had a nice weekend 😊
Cheers mate, I assume you had a good weekend too ?
I had a super weekend yes! 😃
I think I see myself in this video too! In the bottom right corner at 18:36 in front of that tree.
First class footage and editing, guys. Well done. The gala was exceptionally good, wasn't it? I was there on Saturday and will be back for the autumn steamfest, if not before for a 40s weekend.
Cheers Paul, it certainly had its moments in regards to the weather and there was some excellent performances to boot.
Friday gala was amazing, weather could been better but worth it at end as manage get photo of erlestroke manor with rainbow in background of it. And for favorite locos, this took me surprise, but taw valley and br standard were some favorites even tho Friday I was meant to focus on GWR engines. But loco the stole show was 4555, we felt like we were flying between Arlen to Bewdley, also the tanks engines I seem get more enjoyment out of.
Beautiful steam footage! What do you use for filming? (Jenny)
Elliot hannaford from you to ,😊👍
What a fantastic day. Lots of people, lots of steam and to top it all off, plenty of liquid sky. Although it was a such a pity to see the poor form from the crew on 21C27 Taw Valley pulling into Hampton Loade with the boiler blowing off. No doubt it was in the station master's report. Then things deteriorated even further with the sun making an appearance in the afternoon. It seems that nostalgia will have to wait a little while longer. A Bewdley little video though. Cheers
Elliot hannaford from you to day 👍