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Paul Ravenscroft
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Heritage Steam Railways around the World
Steam Railmotor No.93 at the Llangollen Railway in March 2011
Railmotor No. 93 was originally built by the Great Western Railway (GWR) at Swindon Works in 1908. It was condemned as a Steam railmotor on 19th November 1934 and was converted into Auto Trailer No. 212 in which guise it appeared in May 1935.
The Auto Trailer was itself condemned by British Railways in May 1956. However, the vehicle was not scrapped but converted into a 'Work Study Coach' with a British Railways internal user number of 079014, this ended up in use as an office in Birmingham.
In 1970, it was sold to the Great Western Society and moved to their base at Didcot Railway Centre but it was not until 1998 that they were able to make a start on returning it to original condition as a steam railmotor. The frame of the new power bogie was erected in November 2000 at the Tyseley Locomotive Works and was then mounted on wheels and fitted with a boiler. In January 2009 the new power bogie was moved to the Llangollen Railway where it was united with the restored carriage portion. The work was completed in March 2011 just a couple of weeks before a photo charter organised by Richard Newton of the ‘3P20 Parcels’ group took place. No. 93 returned to public service at Didcot in May later that year.
The boiler certificate of No.93 expired in spring 2021 and the vehicle currently awaits a boiler overhaul and some considerable remedial work to the exterior wood cladding.
(Source: Wikipedia and Didcot Railway Centre)
Many thanks to Richard Newton and the staff at the Llangollen Railway for organising this photocharter.
The Auto Trailer was itself condemned by British Railways in May 1956. However, the vehicle was not scrapped but converted into a 'Work Study Coach' with a British Railways internal user number of 079014, this ended up in use as an office in Birmingham.
In 1970, it was sold to the Great Western Society and moved to their base at Didcot Railway Centre but it was not until 1998 that they were able to make a start on returning it to original condition as a steam railmotor. The frame of the new power bogie was erected in November 2000 at the Tyseley Locomotive Works and was then mounted on wheels and fitted with a boiler. In January 2009 the new power bogie was moved to the Llangollen Railway where it was united with the restored carriage portion. The work was completed in March 2011 just a couple of weeks before a photo charter organised by Richard Newton of the ‘3P20 Parcels’ group took place. No. 93 returned to public service at Didcot in May later that year.
The boiler certificate of No.93 expired in spring 2021 and the vehicle currently awaits a boiler overhaul and some considerable remedial work to the exterior wood cladding.
(Source: Wikipedia and Didcot Railway Centre)
Many thanks to Richard Newton and the staff at the Llangollen Railway for organising this photocharter.
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Class J15 65462 at the North Norfolk Railway in March 2011
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British Railways 0-6-0 Class J15 number 65462 in action on a photo charter at the North Norfolk Railway, UK in March 2011. Many thanks to Neil Cave of 'TimeLine Events' and the railway staff for organising this charter.
Last Day of 'Melior' in action at the Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway
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Kerr Stuart 0-4-2ST 'Melior' built in 1924 in action hauling a typical Bowater Paper Mill's mixed train on a photo charter. It was the last day in service for this locomotive as it's boiler ticket expired the following day. Video footage was taken at various locations along the line, much of it focusing on the the impressive 1km long concrete viaduct near Sittingbourne station. At the locomotiv...
Vintage Trains at the Talyllyn Railway with 'Dolgoch' and 'Sir Haydn'
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Locomotives number 2 'Dolgoch' and 3 'Sir Haydn' in action on vintage trains at the Talyllyn Railway in March 2024. The photo charter aimed to try and create the last days of the operating railway and also the early days of preservation back in the early 1950s. Video footage was taken at Tywyn, Rhydyronen, Brynglas and Dolgoch station. Many thanks to David Williams and the railway staff for org...
Last Working Day of 92214 at the Great Central Railway
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British Railways 2-10-0 Class 9F number 92214 working a mixed freight on a photo charter at the Great Central Railway on 26th February 2024. As a result of the locomotive's 10 year boiler certificate expiring the following day this was the last day of working for 92214 before its withdrawal for overhaul. It is not known when 92214 will return to service but it may be many years. Video footage t...
1450 on an Autotrain at the Severn Valley Railway
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Snowy scenes with British Railways 0-4-2T number 1450 and Autocoach 'Chaffinch' at the Severn Valley Railway on 2nd March 2013. The video footage was taken around Bewdley, Arley, Eardington and Bridgnorth stations. Many thanks to the railway staff and Matt Fielding for organising this photocharter.
Great Central Railway Winter Gala - 8 Locos in Steam!
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The Great Central Railway's Winter Gala on Friday, 26th January 2024. Eight locos in steam plus the visiting NER Autocar. The following locos were seen in action on various combinations hauling passenger and freight/tanker trains. Locos as follows: BR 0-6-0 Class 2F number 52322 (visitor) BR 2-10-0 Class 9F number 92214 BR 2-8-0 Class 8F number 48305 BR 4-6-0 Class 4MT number 75069 (visitor) BR...
Southern Railway 2-6-0 Class U number1638 in action at the Bluebell Railway in 2008
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A short (2 min) video of Southern Rly 2-6-0 Class U number 1638 in action on a photo charter in March 2008. The loco is seen hauling a rake of vintage wagons in and on the approach to Horsted Keynes station.
BR 2-10-0 Class 9F number 92203 at the Great Central Railway in 2009
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British Railways 2-10-0 Class 9F number 92203 (minus 'Black Prince' nameplates) on a photo charter at the Great Central Railway, UK in October 2009. The locomotive is seen hauling a long rake of Mk1 carriages (am) and a mixed freight consist (pm). The video was filmed at various locations along the line between Loughborough and Rothley stations. Some locations are now inaccessible or have succu...
Vale of Rheidol locomotive Number 8 in BR Black Livery!
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Two 2-6-2T Vale of Rheidol locomotives, number 7 in GWR green livery and number 8 'Llywelyn' in newly painted British Railway black livery, in action on a photo charter near Devil's Bridge station on 2nd/3rd November 2023. Number 7 is seen hauling a short freight consist whilst number 8 was on a rake of passenger stock in blood/custard livery. The charter coincided with the arrival of Storm Cia...
30926 'Repton' at the Great Central Railway in September 1991
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British Railways 4-4-0 'Schools' class number 30926 'Repton' in action at the Great Central Railway on 9th September 1991. GWR 0-6-0 Pannier tank number 7760 also makes a brief appearance at Loughborough. 30926 was filmed at Quorn & Woodhouse and Leicester (North) stations and also at Swithland (where the dining train 'The Carillon' stopped to allow passengers a view over the reservoir whilst e...
Flying Scotsman at the Bluebell Railway!
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Visiting British Railways 4-6-2 class A3 number 60103 'Flying Scotsman' on its first running day at the Bluebell Railway on 23rd August 2023. The loco is seen in action on northbound trains climbing Freshfield Bank and at Horsted Keynes station. Also seen on service trains are 'Hall' class 6989 'Wightwick Hall and BR 4-6-0 number 73082 'Camelot'.
Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway in July 2023 - 4 Locos in Action
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Four locos in steam at the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway in July 2023. 4-6-2 No.1 "Green Goddess" built 1925 4-8-2 No.5 "Hercules" built 1927 4-8-2 No.6 " Samson" built 1927 4-6-2 No.10 "Doctor Syn" built 1931 Video footage taken at Hythe, Dymchurch, St Mary's Bay, New Romney and Dungeness.
30120 and 34070 Double-heading at the Swanage Railway in 2014.
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BR 4-4-0 Class T9 number 30120 and 4-6-2 Battle of Britain Class number 34070 'Manston' double-heading a rake of green Mk1 coaches at the Swanage Railway, UK in November 2014. BR 0-4-4T Class M7 number 30053 is also seen in steam at Corfe Castle station. Many thanks to Neil Cave of Timeline Events and the railway staff for organising this photocharter.
Rocket and Planet at the Great Central Railway's 'Golden Oldies Weekend' in 2011
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A short SD video of replicas 0-2-2 'Rocket and 2-2-0 'Planet' in action at the Great Central Railway's 'Golden Oldies Weekend' in 2011. Robert Stephenson built the Rocket for the Rainhill trials of 1829 to select locomotives to run on the Liverpool & Manchester Railway which it won. The Manchester and Liverpool Railway was the first passenger inter-city railway in the world. The NRM commissione...
GWR 4-6-0 'Saint' class number 2999 'Lady of Legend' on the West Somerset Railway
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GWR 4-6-0 'Saint' class number 2999 'Lady of Legend' on the West Somerset Railway
British Railways 2-8-0 number 3802 in action at the Llangollen Railway in 2007
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British Railways 2-8-0 number 3802 in action at the Llangollen Railway in 2007
'Green Arrow' at the North Norfolk Railway in January 2005
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'Green Arrow' at the North Norfolk Railway in January 2005
BR 4-6-0 Class 5MT number 44806 at the Llangollen Railway in November 2003
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BR 4-6-0 Class 5MT number 44806 at the Llangollen Railway in November 2003
Mid Suffolk Light Rly - Visit of Great Eastern Rly Y14 number 564 in 2002
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Mid Suffolk Light Rly - Visit of Great Eastern Rly Y14 number 564 in 2002
Sun, Steam and Snow! The Great Central Railway in December 2000
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Sun, Steam and Snow! The Great Central Railway in December 2000
61572, 61264 and 68088 at the North Norfolk Railway in June 2002
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61572, 61264 and 68088 at the North Norfolk Railway in June 2002
The 'Red Bank Empties' - 45305 and 61264 Double-Heading at the Great Central Railway in March 2004
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The 'Red Bank Empties' - 45305 and 61264 Double-Heading at the Great Central Railway in March 2004
Narrow Gauge Steam in North Wales Charter in November 2022
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Narrow Gauge Steam in North Wales Charter in November 2022
Cumbres & Toltec Railroad in June 1996: Chama to Cumbres
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Cumbres & Toltec Railroad in June 1996: Chama to Cumbres
Bluebell Railway 'Terrier' Weekend in November 2000
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Bluebell Railway 'Terrier' Weekend in November 2000
61994 'The Great Marquess' at the Churnet Valley Railway in 2007
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61994 'The Great Marquess' at the Churnet Valley Railway in 2007
A4 4468 'Mallard' departs Stratford upon Avon, UK in mid 1980s
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A4 4468 'Mallard' departs Stratford upon Avon, UK in mid 1980s
Severn Valley Railway Spring Steam Gala in March 2003
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Severn Valley Railway Spring Steam Gala in March 2003
30587 and 5552 at the Bodmin & Wenford Railway in 2005
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30587 and 5552 at the Bodmin & Wenford Railway in 2005
This is going back some. I may not be keen on this engine's shape, but she does have charm. Any news on where she's got to? Is she under overhaul?
I think so. Currently in GER blue as a Class Y14 but I don't know what she is going to come back as!
A VERY nice video!! It was good to see #17. She was the first EBT mike I saw run on my first visit to the EBT back n 1985.
This railway is high on my list to visit, from the preserved railways in the UK where I have not yet had a chance to go. I like this pictured industrial tank engine with the saddle tank. It sounds great too, with that mixed train on the hook. What engine from their shed will replace "Melior"?
The only operational steam locomotive on the line is now the recently restored (May 2022) 0-4-2ST Kerr Stuart 'Premier' built in 1905.
The actual spelling is 'Maerdy'. That is the proper Welsh spelling of the place where the colliery was. In the Rhondda valley of Wales. I really thought they would have used the proper spelling.
7:48 wheel slip
Cute little steamy.
No audio.No sound.
No audio recording with 8mm cine film back then.
Wonderful little engine, great fit on the GW set plus Siphon G as well
Looks like a american engine but streamlined
An era gone by
I like all british railways liveries
Wow what a beautiful moment passing under the rainbow 🌈 🚂
What's not to love about narrow gauge steam engines?
My favorite B R locomotive great video
Was a good day that.
Certainly was!
Promo>SM
So lovely to see the tankers out on the line. Even if this was a few years back, the tankers are a lovely sight to see along with a toad van or collet guard coach. Gorgeous shots and lovely day I expect! Now the tankers either work mixed, if there is freight that is, or they sit at Totnes gathering dust. Hope to see them soon! Cheers mate.
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Nice video! As a volunteer at the Middleton who's first loco shift was working on 1310, I'm always partial to a Y7!
A wonderfully made film of what appears to have been a cold but worthwhile day. Very useful engine, 1450 which is currently down at the Flour Mill under restoration I believe. Cheers and keep up the great work - Alex.
Thank you Alex, glad you enjoyed the video. Yep, it was quite cold!
That since 11 years beginning of March 2013 for average freezing to death 💀🥶
Oh the weather outside is frightful, But the fire is so delightful. Since we've no place to go, Let it snow. Snow & Steam 2023 is the title I'd have chosen, the atmosphere is so magical.
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Great video and lovely engines. never personally been to a Gala but as im a volunteer at the llangollen railway and theres one coming up my chance may have finally come
Great Video Paul
75069 is a Severn Valley Railway Resident.
We know and a valued one at that. Will be sorry to see it go in 2027
So high needs wouldn’t able to go in Great Yarmouth and Margate Seaside place on their own
What's not to love about God's Wonderful Railway?
What is it about Black Prince that makes you love her so much?
#488 is my favorite steam locomotive ever!
thank you so much for sharing this wonderfull footage!
Thank you - glad you enjoyed it. Wish I had a time machine and could go back with one of today's video cameras!
We're so lucky that this railway still survives.
When a storm comes, operations should be postponed till the next day. However, credit where credit is due to No. 8 for putting on a spectacular performance.
My first visit, around 1952. Still visit occasionally but being a 500 mile round trip not all that often.
Beautifully filmed, this shows perfectly exactly what trains were really meant to do, serve the community! Thank you for posting this!
Chris, thanks for your kind comments - glad you enjoyed the video, it was certainly a good day out!
The amount of time we took to transform from steam in 1950s to vande Bharat in 2019 is very less compared to others
Alex, many thanks for your kind comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. Sadly, I can’t see it happening again any time soon, if ever!
Graceful, that’s the only word I can use to describe this pairing. Great footage. Both engines now out of service sadly. Cheers and keep up the great work - Alex.
any of her at beamish please in 2003
I think this engine also took the cab from 3425- you can see where a much larger boiler used to be fitted up against the cab- and the Bulldogs had straight frames, while the Dukes had curved frames making the side plates to the cab totally wrong for the straight frames. Anyway, a wonderful series of videos of this fine engine back in Wales.
Go on, buddy, do the locomotion.
30926 on NYMR residents for Repton
Nice video was there Thursday 24th
Right up my alley. You've put a big cheerful grin on my face. I can't thank you enough. Before you ask what it is about the Manor engines that makes me love them so much, my answer is this: sharp bark and shrill Swindon whistle. When I hear and see a Manor hard at work, she's music to my ears.
This is a video I just couldn't ignore. I had to watch Dinmore and Foxcote Manor hard at work. Show me a GWR Manor hard at work, and I'll show you how much I truly love her. I'm a Great Western Girl, and God's Wonderful Railway comes top of the heap for me. The Manor is my favourite type of GWR engine in general. At this moment in time, Foxcote Manor is under cover at Tyseley Shed undergoing repairs. Best of all, she'll get her lined Brunswick Green coat of paint back. From what I know of Dinmore Manor at present, she's running on the Gloucestershire, Warwickshire Railway. Thankyou for uploading this, and can I copy it pretty please? I'll make sure I credit you for it.
Kelly, glad you enjoyed the video - I'm a fan of 'manors' too! No problems in copying it but many thanks for asking. Paul
Nice one. Out standing in the field?
At the side of the field on the approach to Horsted Keynes. Popular with photographers.Good spot for late afternoon glints.
@@paulravenscroft1704BRILLIANT WORK WITH THIS OFFICIAL VIDEO TAKING PLACE ON THE BLUEBELL RAILWAY THAT'S BASICALLY BEEN OFFICIALLY IN OPERATION FOR EXACTLY 7O YEARS SINCE THE YEAR OF 196O DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST! In other words for another awesomely excellent well-known fact is basically last month was basically the Bluebell Railway's own official 63rd anniversary!
Last time the Flying Scotsman had a white roof it was hauling a Royal Train for the late HM Queen Elizabeth 2nd. So this is a treat to see that!
Yes, I was quite surprised to see the white cab roof too. As you say, a bit of a treat!
I was there!!!! Great video!!!
Glad you enjoyed the video. Shame the weather was rather hot - I like to see some steam!
@@paulravenscroft1704 yay me too
I had been in this loop in year 1987 it was in similar state still then except for a solitary view point structure very near the bridge and the Hut shown in clip wasn't there. No tickets to reach there and it all depended on your luck that you could capture a train in you photos. Ofcourse there was a makeshift kuccha volleyball court where locals played where at present war memorial stands.
Superb video Paul. A fantastic line, well captured.
Hello Paul
Hi!