Chemin de Fer de la Baie de Somme - May 2023

[@HenrysAdventures]

Brilliant video! I always enjoy a trip to the Chemin de Fer de la Baie de Somme!

[@acw71000]

Thanks, it's a great railway in a lovely part of the world

[@EMuksteam]

Excellent video Austin. Great selection of locations. Brilliant capture of the two locos together. Nice to see locos from other countries. Best wishes C&A

[@acw71000]

Thanks very much, the double departure is always worth seeing, second train was a little bit slow to catch up unfortunately

[@TheWesternExplorer]

Excellent video Austin. Looks like an ideal place where I could pursue my two main hobbies - trains and birdwatching. Regards, Dave.

[@acw71000]

Thanks Dave, yes the bay is rich in wildlife especially birds plus the largest grey seal population in France. It's well worth a visit with St. Valery being a lovely place to stay

[@lnerrules-iw6ry]

Excellent footage there Austin, nice little locos from France

[@acw71000]

Thanks A, yes we had a good break even if the weather was a bit iffy at times

[@lnerrules-iw6ry]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@nige7577]

Excellent footage Austin, nice to see something a little different with the highlight being the double departure and your drone shot of the raised straight section reminded me a bit of the Cob, cheers 👍

[@acw71000]

Thanks Nige, yes you're right about the Cob, still got to get a drone shot there!

[@Linesider1]

A great sequence of some very capable and noisy engines, Austin. Certainly whets my appetite for some continental steam. I like the old school bell at 5:20 and the shot of the two trains passing and diverging at the end is very unique.

[@acw71000]

Thanks David, the bay of the Somme is a wonderful area for wildlife, walking and cycling with the railway being a great bonus. The old school bell was actually the warning for the crossing just behind us on a minor road

[@AndreiTupolev]

How nice to see this annual tradition again

[@acw71000]

Thanks, it wasn't a special event, just normal service trains captured whilst on holiday

[@ЛЬВИНИ]

Nice video, Like!

[@acw71000]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it

[@TheStephengthompson]

Cracking video Austin, the double departure was spectacular and very noisy like you mentioned. The whistles hurt your ears 😂

[@acw71000]

Many thanks Steve, the double departures are always worth seeing, could have done with the second train getting away more or less the same time as the other which has been the case when I've filmed in the past

[@jean-paulmasse1091]

Absolutely wonderful ! I am surprised I wasn't there, as it is not too far from where I live (Disneyland). Baie de Somme is one of our favourite place...with Ribblehead.

[@acw71000]

Thanks Jean-Paul, I think, on balance the Somme just wins for me! I do hope they stage another Fete de Vapeur before too long

[@SimonTog]

Very good video :)

[@acw71000]

Thanks very much Simon

[@andyinsdca]

Very cool video. The New York Times just ran an article abouyt the CdF la Baie de Somme today (online) so it's great to see the trains in action!

[@acw71000]

Thank you, it's a great line and the area is a great place to visit. I've a few other videos lurking online from previous visits

[@robmasterman]

Off on your European jolleys Austin, very enjoyable footage.

[@acw71000]

Thanks Bob, it's a wonderful area to visit with the railway something of a bonus!

[@oldfarmshow]

❤

[@acw71000]

Thanks

[@tattoo1084]

Good footage Austin. Bit different to our locos.👍

[@acw71000]

Thanks David, variety is the spice of life so they say!

[@stephensmith799]

Very French looking loco👍 And a big load…

[@acw71000]

Yes, for the size of the locos they were hauling a decent load, they look heavy carriages too