MattDitch Posted June 27, 2023 Author Share Posted June 27, 2023 I had my first visit to Wales in around 15 years this weekend for the WHR 100 event. The weather was a bit naff at times but it was an amazing event. Below are some of my personal favorite shots. But the full gallery can be found here. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted June 28, 2023 Author Share Posted June 28, 2023 Here's a short clip from the event. I'll have the full length video up in a few days (hopefully) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted July 2, 2023 Author Share Posted July 2, 2023 And here's the full video that covers the 3 days of the event...enjoy! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted July 7, 2023 Author Share Posted July 7, 2023 New Video - South African Narrow Gauge in North Wales A selection of video clips showing former South African Narrow Gauge locomotives at work on the Welsh Highland Railway between the 23rd & 25th of June 2023. The locomotives featured are NGG16's 130, 87 & 143. Also featured is "Funkey" diesel "Castell Caernarfon" and the SAR freight train. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted July 16, 2023 Author Share Posted July 16, 2023 North Tyneside Steam railway 2023 steam gala Here are my pictures taken on the second day of the railways Lambton-themed gala. The gala featured the reunion of Lambton locomotives 0-6-2 No.29 (Kitson w/n 4263) and Austerity No.60 (Hunslet w/n 3686). They were joined by the railway’s other visiting locomotive “Illingworth “ (Hudswell Clarke w/n 1208). As always the full gallery can be found here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted July 16, 2023 Author Share Posted July 16, 2023 Here's a short video clip of Austerity No 60 & the demonstration goods train at the North Tyneside Steam Railway 2023 Steam Gala 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted July 23, 2023 Author Share Posted July 23, 2023 New video - North Tyneside Steam Railway "Lambton" Steam Gala Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted August 1, 2023 Author Share Posted August 1, 2023 Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum 2023 steam gala The 2023 steam gala at Threlkeld Quarry near Keswick. This year's Gala featured visiting locomotives Andrew Barclay “Cegin” and Peckett “Liassic”. The full gallery can be found here 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted August 6, 2023 Author Share Posted August 6, 2023 New Video - Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum 2023 Steam Gala 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted August 27, 2023 Author Share Posted August 27, 2023 New Video - Exploring the Brampton/ Lord Carlisle's Railway It's been a little while since I posted a new video, sorry about that! People who enjoy disused railways should hopefully like this one as I take a look at the remains of the Brampton/ Lord Carlisle's Railway. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted September 10, 2023 Author Share Posted September 10, 2023 Beamish Museum Autumn Transport Gala 09/09/23 Finally some narrow gauge! visiting the museum was Avonside "Ogwen" and Hudswell Clarke "Ashanti" The pair ran alongside the museums resident NG locos "Glyder" and "Samson" The full gallery can be found here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted September 17, 2023 Author Share Posted September 17, 2023 New Video - Beamish Museum Autumn Transport Gala The video was recorded on the first day of the museum's Autumn Transport Gala and focuses heavily on the operations on the narrow gauge railway. The event featured visiting locomotives Avonside 0-4-0T "Ogwen/Durham and Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0WT "Ashanti" which ran alongside the museums resident NG steam locomotives "Glyder/Grey" and "Samson". Coffee Pot No.1 was also in steam on the standard gauge colliery railway and, footage of this is included in the video. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted September 26, 2023 Author Share Posted September 26, 2023 North Yorkshire Moors Railway 50th Anniversary Steam Gala The following pictures and video were taken on the 23/09/23. The full gallery can be found here 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted October 6, 2023 Author Share Posted October 6, 2023 And here's the video 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted October 16, 2023 Author Share Posted October 16, 2023 Tanfield Railway - Run it weekend This could possibly be my last trip to a railway for the year. But, we'll see! The full gallery can be found here. But, in the meantime here are a few of my favourites... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted October 16, 2023 Author Share Posted October 16, 2023 Here's a little sneak peek from next Sunday's video 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted October 22, 2023 Author Share Posted October 22, 2023 And here's the video! 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted October 22, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 22, 2023 Nice video, thanks for sharing. Good to see the NCB coaches and goods trains. I must get back there sometime. PS Just spent most of the last two days editing my video of the Irish Peat Bog Railways and its still not finished. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted October 27, 2023 Author Share Posted October 27, 2023 After some careful reflection, I've made the decision to take a break from creating videos for YouTube. It's been obvious to me for a while that I wasn't enjoying the process. But, I forged on in the hopes that my mood would improve the more I did it. And unfortunately, it has not and I'm now feeling very burnt out and disheartened. There are several factors that have contributed to this decision. But I don't want to go into too many details. I have every intention of continuing with my photography, so this page and my content aren't going anywhere. But there won't be any new YouTube videos for the foreseeable future. Although I do have some ideas for the future just right now I want to focus on my photography. Thanks for your understanding in this matter. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted December 29, 2023 Author Share Posted December 29, 2023 The final video?! - 2023 in review I've previously discussed my plan to take an indefinite hiatus from creating videos. However, since 2023 is nearly at an end I thought I'd bring the channel back from the dead for one night only to have a look back at 2023. The video contains clips from all of my railway travel throughout the year including clips from my trip to Wales for the WHR 100 event, along with some clips from my first trip to the Ribble steam railway. And the usual stuff from my local lines. Although I have no current plans for new videos I do hope to return to video-making at some point in 2024, although I don't think the current video format will return as I find it too much work. All the best for 2024 and hopefully I'll see some of you out there! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted April 10 Author Share Posted April 10 Beamish Museum - "Wheels of Industry" gala. Full gallery 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattDitch Posted yesterday at 10:58 Author Share Posted yesterday at 10:58 Bowes Railway - April 2024 This month I've been on two separate tours at the Bowes Railway. The full gallery can be found here But, in the meantime here are some highlights 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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