GWR 9351 GETTING READY TO DEPART AT MINEHEAD,WSR 

lovely video. All those familiar sounds......if only i could smell it via youtube!

Excellent video Mike, and nice of the Crew to explain things for you...the quality was superb, and it was a very enjoyable watch...Thanks...Bob

@concretejockey It is amazing that today there are still enthusiasts who dont mind hard work to be part of the scene. So glad there are!

@captnvern Thanks to the driver and fireman who envited us onboard. Its a place much revered and an honour to be there.

When you climb onto the footplate and feel the heat of the fire...I had a footplate ride last year at the Avon Valley railway, Bitton, a great experience. Vern

Very nice reportage from the cab.

@concretejockey They deserve all the tea the railway can provide and much more!

@hawaiisidecar That impressed me too. It is old time working conditions but today much more civilised!

@siobhan104 It really looks the part so well! A fine job done!

Hard to believe that 9351 used to be the same class of engine as 4160. Nice and warm on the footplate Mike? Nice one....Tim.

@WoelkerVideo It was very good to be asked if I wanted to come on board.

@robmasterman Thanks Bob. Interesting that this should happen just after I enjoyed watching your cab ride!

@ESRLadyNan Hi David.It was a good and enjoyable day on the railway yesterday! I collected a lot of material. Watch out for that smart fellow in the forthcoming video titled WHY GET OFF AT WATCHET.Part 4

@TriflingCircle Nor me. Lets not forget the driver had to be a fireman first of all, before he could later be in charge of the locomotive.

@iantrack It was a good and enjoyable experience in this limited form!

@howarth004 I often think those who prepare the loco in the early morning and close it down at night are real unsung heros.

@emmielie It certainly was for me!

Supurb as always.Thank you.Didn`t the firemen earn their keep.

a boy´s dream:engine driver

Enjoyed footplate scenes. Would not have wanted the heavy work of fireman.

@ADMIRALSCORNER Yes but yours is on a real loco!!!!....Bob