West Somerset Railway SPRING GALA 2023 

Thanks as always Dave, had it not been for the Saint, we wouldn't have gone, but so glad we did now.

It's wonderful to see a working example of a Saint, she looks very elegant. Thanks for your comment.

Thank you very much, your kind comments are greatly appreciated.

Thanks very much John, the intention was to go down and enjoy the weekend without doing too much videoing, just some for my own personal use. Then we met Brian, and others who wanted a copy, and next thing, it was on RU-vid and open to all....I just can't help myself!!!...Regards...Bob

It was a thrill to see her in the flesh, she looked quite magnificent I must say.

Once again despite previous issues, they've put on a great show for the visitors, and this coupled with some glorious weather, made it a sheer joy to visit again. It's wonderful to hear that you both enjoyed your visit. The next time, you must indulge in the famous Cream Teas at Stogumber, they're fabulous!

@@robmasterman thank you for the recommendation!

Thanks Stephen, also met Liam Marsh and his Dad, and Brian Murphy..it was an excellent Gala that forced me out of video retirement....Regards....Bob

@@robmasterman Nothing wrong with coming back Bob 👍🎥🎥

Thanks both, my intention was to keep it private, but changed my mind this afternoon, and glad I did.

Thanks Austin, I was talking to Liam and his Dad, and you came into the conversation.

Hmmm...not sure I like the sound of that

Thanks Ger, that's very kind of you, I desperately tried not to video too much, but as you can see, failed miserably. It started off as a Private viewing, then within the last hour, opened it up for public viewing, and had 140 views in the last hour. Will have a look at yours in a few minutes....Bob

@@robmasterman Thanks Bob I enjoyed your coverage. Glad you had a great time at the WSR, Geraint

Thanks very much Chris for your kind and greatly appreciated comments. This video was originally produced to share with a few friends, and that's why it's 40 minutes long. However, a few more requests to see my video, resulted in me making it public. Take care....Best wishes...Bob

Thank you David, your kind comments are greatly appreciated.

@@robmasterman Your video brought back some lovely childhood memories. My Dad worked for the railways and each year in the 50's my Mum, Dad and I would go on holidays with our relations in Cardiff, Bristol and Reading. one year it would be Cardiff, next year, Bristol and then Reading. Wonderful memories.

I just missed them in service, so thanks for sharing your memories of seeing them in your youth.

Thanks Brian, as you know, it first went Private, but having had a few requests to see what I had captured, I made it public without all the frills. A great weekend all round....All the best...Bob

Thank you Philip, your kind comments are appreciated.

Thanks very much Wayne, this was done for private viewing only, but after being asked to share it with several people, I decided to share it to all on RU-vid.

It is my intension to stop uploading my work to RU-vid, but I just had to do this one. Thanks for your kind comments....Bob

Thanks Donni, I'm delighted that you've enjoyed my work. It was a wonderful weekend, and the Saint being the reason why we made the journey.

It was a wonderful weekend, I wanted to see the Saint in action, and managed to do that, although mechanically, she wasn't in the best condition. Thanks for your kind comments.

@@robmasterman Yes, a little leaky around the front end.

Thank you Simon, much appreciated.

Only on special occasions Chris, and this was one of them. Met up with Brian on the Saturday, and he travelled with us for most of the day...Best wishes...Bob

Hello young man, it's wonderful to hear from you again. The material captured over the weekend was for my own personal use, hence the length of it. However, several friends and colleagues got to know about it, and the easiest way for them to see it was to upload it onto RU-vid. I'm pleased you've enjoyed my efforts, and your kind remarks are greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much Robert, I'm delighted you've enjoyed it.

Thank you for your answer and for sharing this video. It's a real pleasure to watch it.

Being Welsh I cannot possibly comment, but what you say is probably true.

It's a beautiful part of the Country Edmund, and although I live in West Wales, I try and visit a few times each year. The person who stood in front of me, was the third to do so that day. They have no respect for those who may be behind them, something that happens far too often on stations unfortunately.

@@robmasterman It perhaps is due to greater numbers of railway enthusiasts in the UK (higher population!) but in my nation, generally railfans try to form a photo line on platforms, or especially at non-platform locations. That way, people 'getting in the camera' is minimised or eliminated. In the UK, it seems too many just routinely walk in front when one is photographing. Annoying, especially for quality videographers of which I'm not one. I understand this behaviour from general public members (they don't take care not to block others at other touristy sites, so why is a heritage railway any different?) but for railfans it really ought be a non-no. As my Catholic Parish Priest occasionally remarks, when one considers others, one may well end up happier oneself, elusive as that concept is. Your filming is terrific quality, like a few other RU-vidrs. You're 'wheat' not 'chaff' in terms of skills. I'd be certain you have an audience from many nations given the UK is #1 on the preserved railway scene. By the way, your sequences of the down departing Williton and the goods running express through Stogumber were A1.

Hello Tim, good to hear from you, I am stood behind the barrier at Stogumber, but the excitement when the trains went past was fantastic...Best wishes....Bob

I'm afraid that I cannot attend any more Jacob for medical reasons. Thanks for letting me know though.

​​@@robmastermanthis weekend is 1940s weekend at blaenavon railway

I understood that there was a speed restriction on that section, but the loco was definitely struggling to get the train moving on that gradient. She's not in the best of conditions mechanically, which is a shame.

If that happened, heavens above Bob, the large Brakedown cranes would still be able to lift the loco, even on a single track.

Я не уверен, что вы имеете в виду, но спасибо за ваши комментарии.

@@robmasterman А на паровозе написано ЛОНДОН-ПАРИЖ. Вот поэтому я и написал такой комментарий.