Severn Valley Railway Autumn Steam Gala 2011

[HJDodo]

Truly excellent, I enjoyed every minute of this, thank you.

[acw71000]

Thanks very much for your kind comments, glad you enjoyed the video

[kramerbasher]

Brilliant filming, excellent railway, wish I could've gone. I enjoyed 828 too- I'll put a date in the diary for next year!

[acw71000]

Thanks very much, the Autumn gala next year will feature the smaller engines which should be quite nice for a change

[dwkcamman611]

SUPERB!!!

[acw71000]

Thanks very much

[caerphillycastle]

Great filming. I was there for the three days and the Caley took centre stage for me too.

[acw71000]

Thanks, a lovely engine 828, she became everyones favourite. Hope to see her again soon.

[GreatWestern175]

Nice to see you all enjoyed the Autumn gala out there despite the overgrowth that many linesiders had to face. Im quite amazed at how much vegetation has grown over the last few years incase you might of noticed in many areas. Just hoping they cut it back soon

[acw71000]

It does seem a paricular problem at the SVR, don't know whether its down to a shortage of volunteers to tackle the weeds. It does spoil the overall look of the line though compared to many of the preserved lines

[caley956]

Absolutely splendid Austin. I think you're getting even better if that's possible! Fell for 828 at Aviemore years ago so seeing her in action on the SVR is great. Cheers, Ed

[acw71000]

Thanks Ed, it was a real treat to see 828 in that immaculate livery. I hope she visits another railway south of the border before too long. Judging by the comments received, she has many new admirers

[adamtorbayexpress]

Amazing Footage! I love the whistle on number 828!

[acw71000]

Thank you, 828 was the real star of this gala I think

[PhilbruProduction]

Thank you Austin. A great video. Everything is beautiful trains, scenery and camera work. Great art! Philippe

[acw71000]

Merci beaucoup Philippe. La vallée de la Severn est une belle région en particulier sur une journée ensoleillée

[acw71000]

Merci beaucoup Philippe. La vallée de la Severn est une belle région en particulier sur une journée ensoleillée

[Linesider1]

Superb footage Austin - what a selection of motive power! Lovely to see 828 at work - what a cracking little engine. David.

[acw71000]

Thanks very much David, I think everyone has fallen for 828, would be great to see more of her in future.

[brummieurchin]

I was there. A truly spectacular gala. I must say that this is the best youtube footage that I have ever seen of any railway event. I would pay to watch this . WELL DONE INDEED.

[acw71000]

Thanks very much for your kind comments, much appreciated.

[Gymroids]

Superb cinematography. Very professional.

[acw71000]

Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it.

[robmasterman]

Congratulations on another Master Video Austin. You certainly chose some of the best locations for filming. Great line up of locos, and like you the Caley 0-6-0stood out in both looks and performance. I must say Austin, I find that the SVR like many railways have lost that extra sparkle they always gave during their Galas. Most trains just running with minimum effort, which doesn't get the hairs on the back of the neck standing up.....Bob

[acw71000]

Thanks very much Bob, I would agree about some of the performances. I wonder if one or two of the crews are not too enthusiast friendly these days.

[Canberra1960]

@acw71000 A friend of mine is an SVR driver. He told me the reasons they don't drive like they used to are:

1. Condition of track in several places no longer allows brisk running;

2. The price of coal has risen by over 160% in the last two or three years, so economy is encouraged, and lastly;

3. So much video footage is made public through such media as this that they are liable to get both themselves and the railway into trouble if the wrong people see it, which is so easy these days!

[acw71000]

Thanks for taking the trouble to reply and explain this. We tend to forget such things as the coal cost etc. but it obviously makes sense to drive and fire as economically as possible and yes, with so much video available of events, one could easily get into trouble. I do hope your friend didn't take offence at our remarks as none was intended, they were merely observations and its great to have everything explained

[Canberra1960]

@acw71000 No, my friend was always game for a "browsle" as we call it, particularly on a gala weekend which is staged entirely for people such as you. But it is only fair that we explain to you the reasons we can't do it any more, and just hope we can put on a good enough show to keep you coming to our railway.

[robmasterman]

@acw71000 Perhaps you're right Austin, and higher costs may also be a factor, but this doesn't seem to deter other Railways from putting on a show if only on Gala Days....after all the costs of tickets are higher for such events....Bob

[EMuksteam]

Excellent coverage of what looked like a fantastic gala .

[acw71000]

Many thanks, it was a good gala, difficult for the SVR to top it, but no doubt they are already planning for the next one

[watzemannsdorfer1]

wonderful steam train , very good video !

[acw71000]

Thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoyed the video

[moose4675]

Genius, what a closing shot. Great Gala, will not be beaten for some considerable time.

[acw71000]

Thank you, quite agree, a hard gala to top

[khankadet]

Excellent video Austin. What a treat to see 828. Great locations too and some decent weather. Chris

[acw71000]

Thanks Chris, 828 is an enjoy that I and many others would love to see again, beautifully turned out, a credit to all concerned

[SteamingYorkshire]

Cracking shots Austin, we must have just missed one another at several points throughout Saturday!

Simon

[acw71000]

Thanks Simon, haven't seen you for ages, I'm pondering a day trip to the NYMR to see (or rather hear!) 7822 so may see you there

[Pmarsh1952]

Very nice !! Like the closing shot !!

[acw71000]

Thanks very much, had to wait ages for that signal to return to its position!

[siobhan104]

Great video Austin. Quite a coup for the rly to get 828 too I bet. Nice to see her Caledonian Blue amongst the greens and blacks of the others. Seems Tornado has a squeak just like the King.!! Thank you Austin, very enjoyable........Tim.

[acw71000]

Thanks Tim, as you see from other comments 828 has really made a big impression, I look forward to seeeing her again soon

[railwaylive]

Wonderful film. Thank you. Pity I couldn't be there.

[acw71000]

Thanks very much, a shame you couldn't make it but at least there are plenty of videos of the event to look at

[joshwellburn]

i went on the saturday :) it was sooo busy!! brillaint day though great railway and wonderfull locomotives! weather was good aswell :) thank you uploading a great video.

Josh Wellburn

[acw71000]

Thanks Josh, it was busy on the Friday too, more so than usual for an SVR gala, glad you enjoyed your visit

[steamtrainlover]

Hi This is excellent. I couldn't be there as I wasnt well, so this was a real pick me up. By the way what equipment did you use and how did you avoid the usual noise from the wind on your audio, if it's not a trade secret. regards Robert

[acw71000]

Thanks very much Robert, the camera used was a Panasonic SD700. I use an external Sennheiser microphone with a windjam on it. If you can't plug in an external mic. you can cover the mic with some foam to deaden the wind noise a bit

[Macko01]

Really well shot and edited, thanks for sharing

[acw71000]

Thanks very much, your kind comments are much appreciated

[981smithy]

Excellent coverage Austin from start to finish thoroughly enjoyable to watch.

Good choice of locations away from the crowds.

Regards Phil.

[acw71000]

Many thanks Phil, it didn't turn out too bad as driving down I was still unsure which locations to use

[sirhcsteam]

Excellent video and good locations

[acw71000]

Thanks very much for your kind comments

[hurleyfunbags]

Excellent footage. 

[acw71000]

Thanks for your kind comment

[JamesandPeter]

Cracking video Austin i didn't go to the gala instead going to york but seeing your video 828 was the star of the show for me.

JamesandPeter

[acw71000]

Definitely agree, 828 was wonderful. Thanks for your comments

[SatNavDan]

This is some of the best gala footage I've ever seen! Good on you! Excellent!

[acw71000]

Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it

[andysim232]

i was here lol!!! standing room only on saturday hehe, i dont mind though,

[acw71000]

I bet you don't. I reckon the SVR are pretty happy too with all those punters!

[johnedkins]

A great show and some interesting vantage points and whilst Tornado is a great crowd puller, star of the show for me was the Caledonian. I was there over the two days so shall be posting later. Thanks for sharing. Regards, John

[acw71000]

I agree John, it seems from the comments here that perhaps 828 was the star for enthusiasts whilst for the general public 'Tornado' was the big draw. I look forward to seeing your video later

[TheStephengthompson]

Cracking video Austin, I agree about 828 ,what a star loco with a lovely sound . The mic problem was hardly evident in any shots . Regards Steve

[acw71000]

Thanks Steve, I'd love to see 828 visit some other lines down here, she would lovely at the Lakeside and Haverthwaite I think. You can hear the crackles in the first shot of the 9F which had to be heavily cut until the loco noise took over and 60163 at Arley. I'm sure it's mobile phone interference

[MrFireboxchaser]

Excellent footage as usual Austin. 828 looked superb, it certainley drew in the crowds and your shots show it off wonderfully. I could not make this Gala, next one is the WSR, might bump into you again??

[acw71000]

Thank you Nick. From all the comments so far, 828 was the real star. Can't make the Autumn Gala at the WSR unfortunately but I'll be there next Spring.

[rab4472]

Great footage Austin. We obviously managed to avoid each other, lol

The star was Caledonian 828, and perhaps we'll now see it appear at other galas.

Need to get the oil can on Tornado to cure the squeak.

Mike

[acw71000]

Thanks Mike, it's ages since we last saw one another! Quite agree about 828, brilliant and would love to see her again very soon.

[heritagerailfootage]

excellent footage austin well done mate are you at the nymr and gcr galas? Andrew

[acw71000]

Thanks Andrew, definitely at the GCR but haven't booked anywhere for the NYMR but may possibly consider a day trip depending on the weather forecast

[heritagerailfootage]

@acw71000 I look forward to seeing you austin at the GCR on the Saturday and also im at the NYMR on Saturday and Sunday and there a photo charter on the NYMR on Friday if you are intrested? Andrew

[Mikelandscaper]

What do you think of 828?

[acw71000]

I think she is superb and, for me, the star of this gala. So nice to see that beautiful blue livery and she makes a fine noise too.