I went to the Avon Valley Railway in August and I thought it wasn't that bad and was a nice line. Considring they don't get too many visitors and don't get much funding and have had the route paved over by Sustrans, 3 steam locos restored is quite good as for each loco, I would say it costs around £100,000 to restore them to running condition, without day to day servicing etc, and they can't exactly hide the others away, Bitton being quite small and a very public area.
I dont think what you've said is fair. they have 2 fully operational locomotives and about 5 under resteration/overhall. it may look like nothing is happenin but thats because the owning groups are restoring the parts for their loco's befor they do the big bits. ive been told the van that holds the parts for the battle of britain is like a treasure trove because it has so many well restored parts. and if you think its so bad how about you join as a volunteer and help restore the rolling stock.
Actually i did volunteer on that railway for about a year until the volunteers turned against me because i wanted to help fix the engines but i was half a year underage to work on them and that made some people jealous etc. So they decided to find a moment where they could kick me off the railway and they won but i still will get revenge from the railway some day.
Superb quality Jamie. Imagine having that smoke go in your bedroom window everyday though. Man it was close to that house!!
kingy002 1 year ago
i do wish they would get rid of the tube and the rest of the thing thta meake her look diffrent soon
buttercupline 2 years ago
Spot on video - great locations.
Shame about ratings being disabled 5 STARS!
RailPhotoAnthology 2 years ago
excellent video captures the railway wonderfully with the coloursof the trees.. i was the fireman that day!!!
cheers keirran
bristolpitbull 2 years ago 2
@bristolpitbull whats it like being a fireman?
WhyAyeMann 1 year ago
@WhyAyeMann its a good laugh hard work at times tho
bristolpitbull 1 year ago
I feel sorry for it going to the avon valley railway because it has to be the worst preserved railway in britain trust i have been there
you could call it a steam train grave yard all is on site is three steam locos running and like 15 rusting away in the yard it is disgusting
BourneLegend 2 years ago
I went to the Avon Valley Railway in August and I thought it wasn't that bad and was a nice line. Considring they don't get too many visitors and don't get much funding and have had the route paved over by Sustrans, 3 steam locos restored is quite good as for each loco, I would say it costs around £100,000 to restore them to running condition, without day to day servicing etc, and they can't exactly hide the others away, Bitton being quite small and a very public area.
jamielw143 2 years ago
I dont think what you've said is fair. they have 2 fully operational locomotives and about 5 under resteration/overhall. it may look like nothing is happenin but thats because the owning groups are restoring the parts for their loco's befor they do the big bits. ive been told the van that holds the parts for the battle of britain is like a treasure trove because it has so many well restored parts. and if you think its so bad how about you join as a volunteer and help restore the rolling stock.
sherbydip 2 years ago
Actually i did volunteer on that railway for about a year until the volunteers turned against me because i wanted to help fix the engines but i was half a year underage to work on them and that made some people jealous etc. So they decided to find a moment where they could kick me off the railway and they won but i still will get revenge from the railway some day.
BourneLegend 2 years ago
Absolutely superb video Jamie, that's got to be one of your best to date. The colours in the Forest this time of year are magical...5* Bob
robmasterman 2 years ago
Cheers Bob, the forest looks excellent at this time of year, looked great in the early evening light.
jamielw143 2 years ago