Winter Steam Gala on the Great Central Railway in 2022 - Chasing Dinosaurs Episode 18

Hello everyone,
Do you like Steam Railway Gala's, but don't like going out in the cold? Well sit back with a hot drink and watch Lawrie and Co. as they brave the weather for you.
Lots went wrong filming this gala back in Jan 2022, and a lot of the sound isn't useable - so if you're not a fan of the music over the top, I'm sorry, it was this or the scrub of the wind.
If you enjoyed it, super, you clearly have excellent taste.
If you want to sample this for yourself then check out the GCR's website for the details for the 2023 Winter Steam Gala here: www.gcrailway.co.uk/special-e...
A video featuring, shot by, and edited by Lawrie. Grade by Matt. Additional footage by Charles and Loz.
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[@darksider_video]

Growing up in Leicestershire (we moved up there for my Dad's job), the GCR has always had a special place in my heart. My best friend at the time had a section of former GCR embankment as part of his expansive back garden.

[@matthewwren1177]

Fantastic little film! I have always liked the Great Central Railway, and because of that, in 2006, I joined the railway as a volunteer in the Permanent Way department, and I have never looked back. Actually, one thing the Permanent Way Department really really needs is more volunteers because the railway hasn't been actively trying to recruit any in the last few years and make the public aware that they can try and join our team on a volunteer basis.

[@bentullett6068]

Another great array of train videos. I have never been to the Great Central Railway on a gala day. Might have to visit one for the day.

[@lmm]

It's the closest my generation and below will get to how it was, with steam trains passing on the mainline.

[@oakfarmagricultural506]

I grew up in Thurcaston and It was great growing up next to the railway, I'm only 22 so Im lucky to have always seen it as a heritage railway, my dad however also grew up there and he remembers playing on the line in the 60s when it was abandoned! side note he also used to farm those fields you were standing in

[@oakfarmagricultural506]

Also I would Highly recommend the Easter weekend at Quorn station, steam engines, classic cars, lorrys and tractors along with the usual array of trails

[@sgttombailes3380]

Grew up on the RR w/ steam engines !! LOVE THEM !!!!! I'm 70 now and still love them..

[@MaximumPressureSteam]

Great video! I think I was there when you where at Charnwood Water. It's always good to have a deep dive into a Great Central timetable to mark off anything facing the wrong way. This means you can move locations when trains are facing the wrong way so you don't miss the ones facing the right way. For this years gala the two 'Standard 2s', the 'Standard 5' and the two guests are all facing south whilst the '9F' is facing north. But the '8F' could be either way!

[@lmm]

Oh thank for the info!
You should have said hi!

[@Morganstein-Railroad]

Looks like a lovely Day was had by all.

[@lmm]

It was very nice

[@michaelmiller641]

Fantastic,thanks for that Lawrie

[@lmm]

You're most welcome!

[@KPen3750]

Nice to see an 8F out and about, I love the way they look, and on a proper coal train too. I am always on the lookout for updates on the GCR 8K (63061, LNER O4) on her restoration, last I saw the boiler was out of the frames.

[@IndyD89]

Super video Lawrie. Some fab shots. I do enjoy seeing it when they get the goods wagons out. Gives you a great feel of what it would have been like back then. Really enjoyed the passing goods and passenger train shot.

[@FlyingScotsman-vv1jh]

Great video as always Lawrie. Thought you should know that the Flying Scotsman is coming to the East Lancashire Railway in March it might be a good one to do a video at. Keep up the good work mate😊

[@eze8970]

Thanks for braving the cold Lawrie, some good variety there! Steam probably looks more effective in the cold to?! 🙏🙏

[@SeaKing61]

Do love the rakes they put together at the GCR. Still not seen the full van rake in action though. Unfortunately I was on nights during the steam gala so couldn't go.

[@marklinproductions2180]

Cheers mate! Great job Lawrie.

[@carolinecleaveley]

lawrie. as promised information on your visit to svr. if you contact the office a vintage vehicle rally is on august 12 and 13 for you can book in and enjoy the event. last year over 200 entrants and they want more this time.

[@javelinstar3956]

At the stage of looking at Unis, Loughborough is now right up there

[@lmm]

It does have its advantages

[@alexhando8541]

Good choice.

[@Mindcraft1995]

am i the only one who can hear the Kitchen Nightmares violin in the background? 11:54

[@lmm]

I think so

[@scrubbbsyboy844]

I can just barely hear it 😭😭

[@andrewreynolds4949]

I do like the looks of Standards

[@lmm]

Great things aren't they

[@richarddoe8593]

Really enjoyable video, some great locations. The locos and stock just need a little weathering though 😂

[@andrewreynolds4949]

Having a little experience at a railway museum myself, the usual problem is trying to keep up with them getting too much weathering!

[@carolinecleaveley]

for svr read severn valley railway at kidderminster.

[@lmm]

Indeed.

[@roberthopper1872]

Nice video. Must be a change to be in a car with an engine (NSX I'm looking at you)

[@lmm]

I wish it was an NXS!

[@davidchandler7810]

Nice one Lawrie, was this on the Saturday of the Gala? I think I can see myself taking a photo at around 17 and a half minutes.

[@lmm]

Yes it was!

[@bwilesuk]

So many trains! Is that a special filmmaking backpack you’re wearing Lawrie? I’d be interested to know what brand it is please

[@yeoldeseawitch]

why are there 2 brakevans at either end?

[@lmm]

To make it easier to run round and return in the other direction.
If you only had one it would have to be taken to the back of the train for each run

[@yeoldeseawitch]

@@lmm ah I see, but was this practiced in the days of steam?

[@lmm]

@@yeoldeseawitch no, because a train would reach its destination and then be split.
Running a demonstration goods, it's just back and forth

[@terrier_productions]

@@lmm I’ve seen archive footage of it happening in the 60s so it might have be very rare

[@countludwigvonnippeltassel]

Lovely video as always, but could I make a suggestion please? Could you leave the background music off when showing tracking shots of trains please? I'd much prefer to hear all the hissing, puffing, clanking and clickety-clacking 😁

[@lmm]

If you read the video description it'll explain why the music is there - you wouldn't hear the sounds you wanted regardless sadly

[@countludwigvonnippeltassel]

@@lmm Ah, apologies. Fair enough 😁

[@Fishwithbilly.64.]

wagwan

[@bussesandtrains1218]

my G

[@lmm]

What's up?

[@Fishwithbilly.64.]

@@lmm nothing cuz could you find more abandoned vehicles