Ex GWR 0-4-2T 1450 on The Gwili Railway Santa Specials 12/12/2010

[MegaTrainlover]

I love the close-up view of the wheels

[robmasterman]

@MegaTrainlover Thanks very much, it was struggling to keep adhesion, with the driver doing an excellent job...Bob

[vikingsmb]

@robmasterman

and he was sanding her as well.

[robmasterman]

@vikingsmb Icy, damp rails, small loco, heavy load and gradient...it all adds to the spectacle, ....with or without sand...Thanks for your comment....Bob

[vikingsmb]

@robmasterman

what they should of done in my opinion is do a couple of light engine runs up and down to get the ice off the track. and sand it as well.

[robmasterman]

@vikingsmb Unfortunately this was due to run the first service of the day.....Bob

[ShaurntheSheep]

I think the line looks similar to the line on titfield thunderbolt espetialy with the 14xx

[robmasterman]

@ShaurntheSheep They are both ex GWR Branch lines that pass through some beautiful rural countryside....so I agree with your observations....Bob

[jamielw143]

Excellent video as usual Bob, 1450 looks fantastic on the Gwili Railway, shame they could not get more use out of it. Also very well filmed by you with great locations and some superb lighting, liked.

[robmasterman]

@jamielw143 Thanks Jamie, it does indeed look very much at home....it would be nice to see it working again....Bob

[Jonern67]

Superb video Bob, looked like another excellent day for filming. It lookes so cool when the locomotive is surrounded by all that steam. Another deserved thumbs up from me.

[noelist]

glad to see someone's sponsoring the new fence, looks like they need a new gate as well, nice video Bob, cheers.

[robmasterman]

@noelist Thanks Leon, this current spell of bad weather is holding things back, but the other new gate will be in place as soon as it can be done...Bob

[robmasterman]

I know Mike, more senior moments...it's rushing to get them edited, and the type is very small at that stage...That's my excuse anyway....thanks for your kind support...Bob

[NN2Blue]

Spelling mistakes? sloppy!

Lovely video Bob; it must have been a real pleasure filming this - the opening sequences were highly evocative. Some more beautiful Welsh light again - and a visiting GWR engine. Great stuff. Thanks for making this one and sharing it with us.

Mike

[khankadet]

Wonderful conditions and a smashing little looco superbly captured. This just looks so much fun - I'd bet the footplate crew enjoyed themselves. Chris

[robmasterman]

@khankadet Thanks Chris, the slippery rails and steep gradients certainly kept them on their toes....Bob

[bikerarni]

Brilliant film Bob, there`s nothing better than a steam loco on a cold day.

[robmasterman]

@bikerarni Thanks Mike, you're absolutely right, it's perfect conditions for steam....Compliments of the season to you and your family...Bob

[penninefilms]

Well it make them stand out.

[ThomastheE2engine]

very nice.

i think the engine likes playing hide and seek.

the opening shot was amazing with the engine just appearing out of no where.

[robmasterman]

@ThomastheE2engine Well observed I hadn't thought of it in that way...Thanks again..Bob

[HitchinTrains]

lovely video, i like that guys hat :P

[robmasterman]

@HitchinTrains Thanks very much, that's Keith from the shop...I shall mention it to him...Bob

[johnwood57]

Lovely stuff Bob,looks as if you were blessed yet again with the perfect filming conditions.

I especially enjoyed the first departure with all that steam and smoke i knew there had to be a train in there somewhere.LOL.......John

[robmasterman]

@johnwood57 Thanks John, it was a thoroughly enjoyable morning I loved every minute of it...Bob

[penninefilms]

Its just what I have seen a GWR locomotive's they all make that sound and no other locomotive's like the LMS or LNER one do that.

[robmasterman]

@penninefilms I believe it comes from what's called a dump valve...Bob

[acw71000]

Excellent wintry scenes again Bob. The loco looks very much at home in these surroundings

[robmasterman]

@acw71000 All it needed was an Auto Coach Austin and it would have been perfect...Thanks as always...Bob

[trainfart]

First class video, Bob, I love it! :)

[robmasterman]

@trainfart Thanks very much...Bob

[GreatWestern175]

I have to say that this is probally one of the finest of films taken of 1450, in terms of how you capture the loco in such a fine scope, best sun glints and sounds giving an atmosperic scene throughout. 1450 is a really nice little engine.

[robmasterman]

@GreatWestern175 Thanks Ry, that's very kind of you to say so, and I appreciate it greatly....the weather conditions have been perfect, and this much travelled little engine is proving very popular...Bob 

[GWRFlagandWhistle]

Brilliant video Great quality 5*

[robmasterman]

@GWRFlagandWhistle Thank you very much, I'm delighted you enjoyed it...Bob

[EMuksteam]

Great video Bob, nice lot of steam & smoke in the cold air.It`s nice to see a different engine on the line.

[robmasterman]

@EMuksteam Thanks very much, it looks very much at home and it's great to have a loco facing North for a change...Bob

[mvjedforest]

Another impressive video of the Gwilli, Bob. The clarity of your camera takes some beating- I could even see the slight trickle of sand from the rear sander. The driver did an excellent job, keeping it all moving under those conditions, without excessive slipping...Mervyn

[robmasterman]

@mvjedforest You're so kind Mervyn, and it's greatly appreciated, and the driver did indeed do an excellent job under those conditions....Bob

[penninefilms]

The photo at the start is very nice and do all GWR locomotive's make that ticking noise ?

[robmasterman]

@penninefilms They certainly do it's one of their characteristics....Bob

[balmesh]

I commented this morning, but YT was having the sulks! It's great film, Bob and I love the use you make of back and side-lighting. You appear to have left about half an hour before I arrived!  Hope you enjoyed the Sunday Lunch - you deserved it! . . Alan

[robmasterman]

@balmesh This message was marked as spam Alan, so I've only just opened it....This camera of mine does an excellent job in all lighting conditions...and produces startling images at times....I just point and shoot...Bob

[balmesh]

To robmasterman

Spam eh? I've noticed the same "granny" attitude. If I get spam (and I'm sure you, too, get the one about obtaining more hits) I'll mark it as spam, and I don't need granny to do it! So - nothing we can do, though! . . . Alan

[RASDV]

Wonderfully atmospheric. Well done! 

[robmasterman]

@RASDV Thank you very much for your kind comments...Bob

[SBsteamtrainvideos]

Great shots!! Love that shot of 1450 pulling the stock into Bronwydd Arms...reminds me of a scene from The Titfield Thunderbolt! Great work as always...5*

[robmasterman]

@SBsteamtrainvideos Thanks very much for your kind comments, and you're quite right, there are similarities with the Titfield Thunderbolt..what a classic...Bob

[Firrboxfryup]

Fab video Bob.

Great to see the 1400 Running.

Wheel slip galore at the beginning!

Jamie

[robmasterman]

@Firrboxfryup Thanks Jamie, at that stage the 03 hadn't been attached to the rear, and those line were shinning with frost...Bob

[flmabhwd]

Such an atmospheric video, showing the charm of steam, and these wonderful little tank engines in all their splendour. Excellent film as usual :).

[robmasterman]

@flmabhwd Thank you. and I'm delighted that you are enjoying my work...Bob

[108Robcatt]

Another great video Bob. I guess the early sequences of the slipping on the rails must test the driver's skills! Some well chosen view points along the way make this a memorable video. And I think 1450 has real style.

[robmasterman]

@108Robcatt Once again a big thank you for your kind comments Rob, and may I take this opportunity to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year...Bob

[trainfart]

Fantastic, I love it! :)

[robmasterman]

@trainfart Thanks very much for watching...Bob

[SteamingYorkshire]

Fantastic Bob, loved every second.

You've had a wonderful series of days there Bob. Keep up the good work. Simon

[robmasterman]

@SteamingYorkshire That's very kind of you Simon, and much appreciated...Bob

[robmasterman]

He did an excellent job in the first two sequences of keeping the train on the move. These small locos have very large driving wheels for their size, and with three coaches are prone to slip. Sand was applied to get the train out of the siding...Thanks for your comments..Bob

[howarth004]

Good Old Santa...nice one Bob ..beautifull video as usual

[robmasterman]

@howarth004 Thanks Dave....I was only there a few hours, but walked around three miles so glad to get home for Sunday Lunch.....Bob

[iantrack]

Sweet little engine the 14XX.

[robmasterman]

@iantrack Ideal for small branch lines, but the Gwili has steep gradients and run trains of three or more heavily loaded coaches at this time of year, hence the assistance from D2178....Bob

[collieultimo]

Nice to see how careful the driver handles the throttle on the slippery rails. Why did he not use sand?

On a nice and cold day steam locos always give their best performance *****

[welydiawl]

Very good Bob! Nice shot over the crossing with signal box in background!

[robmasterman]

@welydiawl Diolch i chi am eich sylwadau caredig .. ydych chi wedi gweld yr un o Haulwen y diwrnod o'r blaen? ... Bob

[wooltman]

Cold weather and steam just great,well done again Bob.

[robmasterman]

@wooltman Thanks Chris, it's so nice to have perfect conditions for filming steam...Bob