RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted September 11, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 11, 2018 You would be amazed by the amount of interest in 75s boiler being tested, as for the headshunt we do not have the room, it then smokes out the kippers (sleeping coaches) and is on more of a gradient. The expression smoking out is a bit strong, you should have seen Gordon being lit up, now that was smoking out, especially on the front yard road where it never wanted to steam. Perhaps this is best left and we just move on. Gala is coming, we are all looking forward to it, getting an evening turn on Saturday night will be interesting so if your around say hello. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 (edited) Hi.... Just a few images of todays 'volunteering diversions' Passing southbound late this afternoon...... The crossing with Britannia 'Taw Valley' was the final northbound this afternoon...... The station looked lovely ( as it always seems, but especially so) in the late afternoon sunshine.... Regards to all.... Bob Edited September 13, 2018 by BobM 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Hi..... It's been a bit damp on the SVR for Thursday Autumn Gala 'taster day'....the light conditions were not conducive for good photography with my small 'digi' camera, but managed to capture these videos to share with you......(anyone know how to turn the final one around to portrait view)...... If you are visiting us have a great time...with these beautiful visiting loco's it'll be superb.....! Cheers guys..... Bob 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garethp8873 Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 (edited) Preview Day over... looking forward to the rest of the Gala now 20th September 2018 - Kidderminster - Bridgnorth - Autumn Gala 2018 Preview Day Edited September 20, 2018 by Garethp8873 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
faulcon1 Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 (edited) In September 2017 I had a holiday in England and Wales and I visited the Severn Valley Railway here's some amateurish video I took. Edited September 21, 2018 by faulcon1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
locoholic Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 The weather was very busy at the SVR Autumn Gala today... "Sunshine and showers" doesn't do it justice, somehow! I counted thirty photographers waiting by the western end of the tunnel between Kidderminster and Bewdley. (Does that tunnel have a name?) Lots and lots of folk on the trains. I dread to think how crowded it will be at the weekend proper. Lots of money for the SVR, though, which is excellent. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Davexoc Posted September 23, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 23, 2018 Just back from an overnighter with very mixed weather. Problems started lunch time Saturday when something happened causing a delay of around 40 minutes. Heard various stories from a boulder on the line, something striking a buffet car and staff problems. But anyway it meant that by the time the night service started it was around an hour down. 7802 and 43106 then excelled and were back on time for the Sunday morning. 7802 sounded superb running up the valley and I heard someone saying that on one run it made up 16 minutes between Highley and Bridgnorth on what is scheduled (won't quote the speed, but it wasn't 25mph!). Thoroughly enjoyed it, despite the weather. Probably helped by some excellent ales..... Dave 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Louch Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Hi all, yes, another excellent SVR gala. Many thanks to all at the railway for their unstinting dedication and hard work - very much appreciated.Spent Friday and Saturday both traveling and linesiding and once again, the overnight trains have a unique and special atmosphere. A few youngsters do use the trains as 'moving parties' but seemed to be pretty much burnt out by about 0100!Not sure what the chap wearing a Devon flag made of Bewdley at 0330 on Saturday morning! My excuse was a plan to phot the Brit and the Duchess 'on shed' - rather thwarted by a rake of coaches stabled in P3! No problem as I then boarded the next northbound train planning to get off at Highley to see the local train moves; however, I fell asleep and woke up at Bridgnorth completely oblivious to the Arley, Highley and HL stops!Regarding the late running on Saturday, yes an window was accidentally (?) broken on the GW set on a northbound working and there was about a 20 minute delay as the platform staff made a temporarily repair so the carriage could remain in service. I don't think there was any chance of regaining time later and it looks like further slippage ensured. Such is life I guess and very unfortunate for passengers using public transport to get to/from the railway.The trains on both days seemed well filled (including the overnights!) and Saturday seemed very busy indeed despite the weather noting the forecast turned out to be rather inaccurate!In summary; an excellent event with all locos performing well (noting that I believe there were 3 centenarians in use!) and folks I spoke to seemed to be enjoying their time at the railway. Again thanks to all involved, much appreciated. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Hi.... Just a selection of images (not brilliant), a flavour of today.... Regards Bob 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted September 23, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 23, 2018 The SVR overnight running is indeed special....If you have not already sampled it then can heartily recommend you do.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garethp8873 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 GWR 813 is heading to the Battlefield Line Gala between the 13th/14th October Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 (edited) Anyone who wants to ride on the SVR behind 70000 - 'Britannia' - can do so this weekend....as she's on the service trains...... Copied from the SVR web site.... Britannia on trains this Weekend You don't need to book in advance - just buy your tickets when you arrive at the railway. And don't worry, if it's cold, the trains have all got steam heating...Details of all the locos in use, and which trains they are on, are in the link below. https://www.svr.co.uk/MeetTheLoco.aspx?id=120 Edited September 28, 2018 by BobM 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) Hi..... Someone sent me this image, which apparently appeared on the Times Online website on Monday / Tuesday ...(Quite in what context I am unsure)...a fine 'atmospheric' image.... Regards always.... Bob Edited October 3, 2018 by BobM 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 The Times often feature photos of steam trains. In fact one time last year when I was working on the buffet behind 7714 I returned to the buffet car from the front of the train at Northwood, only to find a photo of the train crossing Victoria Bridge appeared in The Times the following day! Other railways sometimes featured include the East Lancs and North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted October 3, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 3, 2018 Quintessentially British..... Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Lovely picture, but the lighting is far too bright. Reminds me of a model railway with the lighting. Stewart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Lovely picture, but the lighting is far too bright. Reminds me of a model railway with the lighting. Stewart I can assure you Stewart...it is never that bright under normal lamplight! Regards Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted October 3, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 3, 2018 And just noticed who the photographer is. You wont find a better recorder of the contemporary scene! Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.Uni Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Details of 813's post Christmas trains at the Spa Valley Railway: https://www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk/product.php/94/mince-pie-specials-kids-for-a-quid-and-steam-locomotive-813 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Hi..... After a break of nearly three weeks away from the station due to 'Man Flu'..........it was good to be back at Arley, with my friends and back 'in the loop' of volunteering.......the light was fantastic this morning and managed to capture these images before the cloud rolled in and light rain in late afternoon..... also was about to capture this image of Taw Valley....when just as pressed the button the smoke from our bonfire rolled across the line....some kind of justice in that I suppose..... Regards always.... Bob 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 (edited) Evening all....! No passenger services today...but we did see Class 33 / 33108 passing through the station with the gully cleaning equipment and then later shunting an LMS guards van into No.2 siding so a bit of 'action' at Arley to keep us amused...... Don't worry about the poor souls in the picnic area they are not passengers who've missed their connection......there're just props for the coming halloween evening event! Regards always... Bob Edited October 25, 2018 by BobM 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Strangely enough my eyes were drawn to them immediately. They don't even look out of place. Spooky. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMS2968 Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Yes, they look like they could do with a good meal! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Yes, they look like they could do with a good meal! Sadly the refreshment kiosk isn't open for them.....we could always offer a cuppa though...! Bob 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clearwater Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Hi..... After a break of nearly three weeks away from the station due to 'Man Flu'..........it was good to be back at Arley, with my friends and back 'in the loop' of volunteering.......the light was fantastic this morning and managed to capture these images before the cloud rolled in and light rain in late afternoon..... 103E0936.JPG 103E0927.JPG also was about to capture this image of Taw Valley....when just as pressed the button the smoke from our bonfire rolled across the line....some kind of justice in that I suppose..... 103E0925.JPG Regards always.... Bob My son and I were on the SVR on Sunday. An absolutely stunning day weather wise - we left mid afternoon before it clouded over. The valley looked absolutely splendid! We had a nice chat to the fireman on the footplate experience too. Nothing looks better balanced than a 14xx plus autocoach. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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