'DAY OUT WITH THOMAS' at the Gwili.Railway 19/09/2010

[goombabear]

We just attended a Day Out wit Thomas event here in North Carolina. The views from the train were not nearly as beautiful though.

[robmasterman]

@goombabear I do hope you enjoyed your Day out Jenny, these events are certainly enjoyed by children of all ages from 3 to 83 !! all over the world...Thanks for your kind and appreciated comments....Bob

[MG06ZT]

Everyone does seem to be enjoying themselves. Must be expensive putting up the temp station, hopefully worth it. Like the shot, I think 06.56, as they go under the bridge. Just checking the Thomas books for where he hauls an ex-BR DMMU, carn't find it! lol.

[robmasterman]

@MG06ZT They certainly were Keith, I wasn't there long enough to capture it all, Of course Thomas pulled Daisy, you've just not read the right book..ha..ha...Bob

[PhilbruProduction]

What a pleasure to see "Thomas le petit train" (in French) as well filmed. My little son asked me if I could buy him. I replied that it was too expensive, but they could watch as many times as wanted. Thank you Bob for this moment of pleasure.

Philippe

[robmasterman]

@PhilbruProduction Je suis heureux que vous et votre fils plaisir à regarder mes vidéo de Thomas Philippe, il est très populaire auprès des visiteurs de tous âges ... Bob

[robmasterman]

@stephengthompson It's a fantastic idea Steve, as long as it doesn't get too wet...it may be used again next year...Bob

[pwalpar]

Awesome Bob, I think I can I think I can, Thomas is A great lil locomotive, Added to favorites.

[robmasterman]

@pwalpar Thanks Walter, we never forget these childhood memories do we...Bob

[penninefilms]

Thanks for the reply.

[robmasterman]

@penninefilms No problem...Bob

[WoelkerVideo]

Very interesting film Bob.

Where is the location?

[robmasterman]

@WoelkerVideo Thanks Gunter, The Gwili Railway is situated in Carmarthenshire in West Wales, and is around 15 miles from my home. You can look it up on the net if you would like further information...Bob

[WoelkerVideo]

@robmasterman

Oh, very interesting Bob. I found it now.

[AndreiTupolev]

And I'm sure everyone enkoyed themselves immensely.

:P

[AndreiTupolev]

Interesting that some lines are getting fed up with all the copyright restrictions and licence fees and so on and turning to Ivor the Engine and so on, but it must still be a nice earner for those lines that think it worth their while. Llangollen have a Jinty, then, do they? Don't think I've seen it before. Yes, 47298, I find.

The 03 looks a little startled.

[robmasterman]

@AndreiTupolev It's certainly a vital part of the Gwili's calender Andrei, and provides much needed income. I would think that Ivor the Engine would have similar licensing requirements This Jinty is indeed one of Llangollen's fleet, and is of course an ex Barry loco.....Thanks again for your thought provoking comments...Bob

[acw71000]

Great footage Bob of this obviously well organised and well patronised event. I wonder how many of today's younger enthusiasts developed their interest by an encounter with Thomas.

[robmasterman]

@acw71000 Thanks Austin, by the look on their faces quite a few, let's hope so ....Bob

[cuzinitr]

Excellent as usual Bob! Everybody love's Thomas! I used to love watching Thomas with my grandkid's! This one go's in favorite's for sure!

Rich

[robmasterman]

@cuzinitr They do indeed Rich, and I hope he enjoys this one as well....ask him if he can see Thomas's eyes moving when he chuggs along....Bob

[penninefilms]

Oh I see I have not been to a Thomas event for a long time time it was 1999.

[robmasterman]

@penninefilms It's a great day out for all ages...Bob

[robmasterman]

@togreektown To most of the children it's magical to see this character from books in real life Wayne...Thanks again...Bob

[EMuksteam]

Very good video Bob looks like you had a good day & it was well supported C&A

[robmasterman]

@EMuksteam This was just a few hours yesterday afternoon, they carried over a 1,000 passengers on Saturday....Thanks both...Bob

[berwickspotter]

Brilliant everyones favourite you can't beat thomas

[robmasterman]

@berwickspotter Very true Gareth, always a crowd puller without a doubt...Bob

[howarth004]

Exellent video and an enjoyable time was had by all , happy days with Thomas, weather was kind as well, Emlyn looked happy

[robmasterman]

@howarth004 Thanks Dave children and adults of all ages enjoy these wonderful events, it's a real picture to see the smiling faces on the children when they see THOMAS....Bob

[Jonern67]

What an outstanding video Bob, the Gwili Railway never fails to suprise me with it's funny events. This was for sure an extrodinary video, wich again gave me the "I-feel-like-I-am-there" feeling. Thumbs up, and a huge favourite.

[robmasterman]

@Jonern67 Thanks Jon, these Day out with Thomas events are extremely popular with visitors of all ages, and the Railway does everything it can to make it an enjoyable experience for them.....Bob

[penninefilms]

Do they not have proper stations at this railway?

[robmasterman]

@penninefilms Of course they do, this was built especially to deal with the large number of visitors that visit on Thomas days....Bob

[108Robcatt]

What a magical movie. Clearly both youngsters and adults had a good day as I hope you did. Lovely sequences with Thomas in full steam in great countryside. And as for the speling prolem, proly you've bin to close to a 'texter'! :-)

[robmasterman]

@108Robcatt Thanks again Rob, I was rushing to get it out and was brain dead when it began uploading during the early hours of today....I only managed a few hours down there, but it worked out well...Bob

[bladesman123]

looks like a very pleasant day out for all, thankyou for uploading Bob

Dave

[robmasterman]

@bladesman123 Thanks Dave, it's been a very successful Gala over the last two weekend for the Railway....Bob

[ThomastheE2engine]

very nice vid.

if only i had a herritage railway near me and wouldn't charge giant fees.

thank you for putting this video up

[robmasterman]

@ThomastheE2engine My pleasure, they are without a doubt, the most looked forward to event on the Line's program...Bob

[Firrboxfryup]

Ah, it's Thomas, kill him...!!!! Ha ha.

No, Thomas events aren't that bad.

Mind you the music gets on your nerves!

There's always a nice atmosphere at Thomas events...

Fab video Bob.

Jamie

[robmasterman]

@Firrboxfryup Now now Jamie, control yourself, without these very popular events, a great deal of income would be lost, so they are very necessary.....Bob

[Firrboxfryup]

@robmasterman Yeh, indeed they do. My last one was May this year, didn't go to the August one, too busy.

It will probably be my last one too as I am leaving the ESR at the end of the year.

Jamie

[robmasterman]

@Firrboxfryup I'm sure the ESR will miss you Jamie, as young volunteers like you are worth their weight in Gold...Good Luck with your new venture....Bob

[Firrboxfryup]

@robmasterman Maybe, I'm becoming a member of the East Somerset Society of Model and Experimental Engineers.

[omnibus360]

@Firrboxfryup yay :)

[Firrboxfryup]

@omnibus360 ;-D

[robmasterman]

@Firrboxfryup Great stuff Jamie, good luck with it....sounds as though it's just what you enjoy....Bob