West Somerset Railway 40th Anniversary Reopening Gala *Double headed Manors hauling a 14 coach train

After a tough few months, the West Somerset Railway pulled itself through with a commemorative anniversary gala. It celebrated the 40th Anniversary of the full reopening of the line, which took place in stages from 1976 to 1979. A feast of mixed traction took part in the event from steam to classic diesel traction, with good weather too which provided a nice shine to the event. The main highlight being the two Manors doubleheading hauling a 14 coach train along the whole line, so turn up the volume in just listen to them roar!
Locomotives featured:
BR (WR) Manor Class No.7828 Odney Manor along with No.7802 Bradley Manor
GWR 5700 Pannier Tank No.7752
BR Class 14 D9526 (making an unexpected appearence rescuing 7752 which failed at Wiliton)
BR Class 37 D6948
With this fine event, it is hoped that the WSR long continues to run into the future for generations to come.
#westsomersetrailway

[@hanswurst2016]

And yet another brilliant video!! Thank you for sharing it with us!

[@stevelewis6154]

Love them last couple of shots they look and sound amazing.

[@GreatWestern175]

I was nearly deafened at Washford Bank (no joke) by the sheer noise them Manors made, lets just say....that was pretty epic!

[@SD1922]

Very nice video! Thanks for posting.

[@ADMIRALSCORNER]

Great double header shots and more besides!

[@robmasterman]

Superb as always Ryan, the Double Headed Manors with fourteen coaches looked and sounded amazing...Bob

[@GreatWestern175]

I was nearly deafened at Washford Bank (no joke) by the sheer noise them Manors made, lets just say....that was pretty epic!

[@Railscenevideo]

I wish I'd stayed on for the return run - that night shot at Stogumber was brilliant!

[@GreatWestern175]

After the train had past they can be heard climbing and whistling another two miles for 10 mins, as the high winds had subsided at that point. So was quite a spectacle still after they had disappeared into the darkness

[@Railscenevideo]

@@GreatWestern175 That makes me even more jealous!!!!

[@GreatWestern175]

@@Railscenevideo I did stay at Stogumber station for another 30 mins just to enjoy the peace, tranquility and nature of the station. At late at night you can hear the sounds of Tawny Owls hooting/screeching, foxes calling and all sorts. Its why Stogumber is one of my top 3 favorite stations on the line, the other two being Crowcombe and Blue Anchor

[@Meengineer100]

Fantastic video! That is a brilliant shot at 5:36, couldn't ask for better conditions than that! Enjoyed watching the locos working very hard! I sure need to visit the railway some day!

[@GreatWestern175]

Highly recommend a visit, its a beautiful line. Steam running in the deep countryside to the seaside. What more

[@GBRf66715_]

Excuse my French but fucking hell! That were an amazing performance! And Odneys performing really well now!

[@GreatWestern175]

I don't blame you I was pretty much the same at Washford Bank as the bank is in a deep cutting where engines working hard is gunna make alot of noise. But with two Manors I was nearly deafened by their sheer sound volume! (no joke)

[@GBRf66715_]

Would have loved to been there! I was down the week before, but I had school. 🤣

[@tony1961chl]

Una real preciosidad porque así es Inglaterra,gracias.

[@bobwood856]

I am so lucky to be living more or less on the doorstep of this great railway, and can visit pretty well anytime. Been fascinated by the line ever since I was a youngster back in the 60s. Have now volunteered to work on it in my retirement! What could be better?

[@westernmonitor]

Stunning

[@colemartin2989]

Whistles sound really good at 5:33 and 5:41

[@bail60163]

7752 didn't fail, simply a positioning move for the 14, loved the video!

[@GreatWestern175]

Its strange as it didn't show on any timetables, plus the Pannier seemed to be fine didnt look like it had any issues

[@davidsuchodola9924]

Simply brilliant photography! Sights and sounds fantastic, how did you get the Manor's to sound their whistles so enthusiastically? Loved the whistle through Stogumber at the end. Fantastic video!

[@GreatWestern175]

I guess the crews where just full of optimism and enthusiasm, I would of loved to of been on board the footplate and just experience so much noise

[@robnewman6101]

21st Century British Railways Train rides.

[@cliffwoodhead9329]

Great footage Ryan, good to meet you again at Watersmeet, it was a good day !

[@robnewman6101]

I have a book called The Railway Policeman.
The Story of the Constable on the Track.
By J. R. WHITBREAD.

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Great video. I can't place the location at 5:30, could you help please?

[@colemartin2989]

And 7:36

[@colemartin2989]

7:42