SDJR7F88 Posted December 19, 2015 Author Share Posted December 19, 2015 A festive layout to layout railtour... Saturday 19th December saw GWR 4900 'Hall' Class, 5972 'Olton Hall', hauling the festive 'The Lebworth Christmas Market' from Templeton on the S&DR to Lebworth on the Rothwell Haigh Railway. 2015 has been a successful year for Railtours to and from the S&DR and it is hoped that more will be planned for 2016.Here we is 5972 'Olton Hall' first departing from Templeton, followed by her really working the long climb from RAF Staverton, up to and though Blackmoor Mendip. The sound of her on the climbs is astronomical! Hope you enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeEGxGNe1yw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 (edited) Been a while since I've posted in this topic, been busy with a number of things. One of which, is the filming and editing of this years Spring Steam Gala. This years theme is something I've always wanted to do and something very close to my heart, Somerset & Dorset, marking the 50th Anniversary of the Closure of the famous Mendip Mainline. The full video of the event is on the way shortly, though hears a little taster of what can be expected... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1diOIZ-Ir04 Edited March 27, 2016 by SDJR7F88 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted March 27, 2016 Author Share Posted March 27, 2016 (edited) 25th/28th March 2016 saw the Somerset & Dorset Railway (S&DR) host there annual Spring Steam Gala. This years theme marked the 50th Anniversary of the Closure Somerset & Dorset Railway, and featured a superb line-up of Ex-S&D motive power, recreating the sights and sound of the famous Mendip Route. Amazingly all 9 engines saw service on the line during there working life, 3 of which are known to of worked some of the of the last last trains on the route, including Stanier 8F 2-8-0, No. 48706 and Ex-SR Un-Rebuilt West Country Class 4-6-2, No. 34006 'Bude' which was know to of hauled one of the last specials over the line in March 1966 on the day of closure. Highlights of the Gala included; . Express Passenger Services (Pines Express) . Non Stop and Double Header Services . Highbridge Branch Local Passenger Services . Somerset Coalfields Mineral Train . Plus Local Pick-Up Goods The event also a rare chance to see both Ex SDJR 7F's, 53808 and 53810 double headed together, recreating on the of rarest double heading combos seen on the S&D. Locos in action included; BR Std 3MT 2-6-2T, No.82001 BR Std 4MT 4-6-0, No. 75072 BR Std 5MT 4-6-0, No. 73049 Ex-SR Un-Rebuilt West Country Class 4-6-2, No. 34006 'Bude' Ex Midland 4F Class 0-6-0, No. 43875 Ex SDJR 7F Class 2-8-0, No. 53808 Ex SDJR 7F Class 2-8-0, No. 53810 Ex LMS Stanier 8F 2-8-0, No. 48706 BR Std 9F Class 2-10-0, No. 92244 The 4 day Gala was a massive success with record numbers of visitors to the line. It is hoped more events like this will be coming in the not to distant future. Hope you enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8TWDLKvM2I YouTube Thumbnails don't work no more so have highlighted the link to the video Edited March 27, 2016 by SDJR7F88 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed a/c Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Great video, enjoy follow your channel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 Great video, enjoy follow your channel. Thank ever so much! Glad you enjoyed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibby Line Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Very interesting, good variety of trains, well done. Eddie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 Very interesting, good variety of trains, well done. Eddie Thanks Eddie! Glad you enjoyed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 (edited) A bit late, but hope it's of interest. Here's a little video I put together, commemorating the End of Steam on the Southern Region.With the usual Sound Editing from my real railway recordings. 9th July 2017 marks the 50th Anniversary of the End of Steam on the Southern Region, which took place on the 9th July 1967. To commemorate this poignant moment in Southern Railway history, here's a short running session, featuring a number of Southern Region Steam Locomotives in action.Loco List;Ex SR USA 'Dock Tank' 0-6-0T, No. 30069Ex LSWR 'Adams Radial' 415 Class 4-4-2T, No. 30583Ex LSWR Drummond 700 Class 'Black Motor' 0-6-0, No. 30693BR Standard Class 3MT 2-6-2T, No. 82001BR Standard Class 4MT 4-6-0, No. 75072BR Standard Class 4MT 4-6-0. No. 75075BR Standard Class 5MT 4-6-0, No. 73049Ex SR S15 Class 4-6-0, No. 30843Ex-SR West Country Class 4-6-2, No. 34006 "Bude" All Sound Recording used are from my collection, from various railway visits.Hope you enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gicQ9UlVJ4Y Edited July 19, 2017 by SDJR7F88 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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