6233 on The Ynys Mon Express - 13/6/09

[buffscrag]

Very well done, all your videos are of high quality. Your restrained use of the dreaded zoom feature is especially creditable!

[acw71000]

Thanks very much for your kind comments, we obviously have similar tastes as I try to avoid the zoom as much as possible, steam in the landscape is my first choice

[buffscrag]

Well, I'm a huge fan of the Ivo Peters school of railway photography/film, and your work certainly puts me in mind of his films.

Perhaps even worse than the 'dreaded zoom' is the 'never-ending wide angle', where the cameraman seems determined to use every millimeter of his focal length - to the point where an approaching train seems to be getting further away!

[acw71000]

I think I may just retire from photography now if my work is in any way similar to the great Ivo Peters, there could be no higher compliment. I agree too re use of the wide angle.

[rab4472]

What an excellent production, Austin.

You are setting a very high standard for us to match.

Mike

[acw71000]

Thanks Mike, I'm blushing now!!

[robmasterman]

Brilliant video yet again Austin, superbly chosen locations and camera work...5* Bob

[DaveRob67]

Great video. I happened to be there on holiday and got the Eastbound departure from Llandudno Junction platform end.

[acw71000]

Thanks David, just had a look at your videos from Saturday, very nice. Good of you to capture me in two of the shots!!

[khankadet]

Beautiful shots. I was aiming to be where you were at Conway but ran out of time to get there. Much better location than I finished up with. The chap on the footpath in shot two seemed decidely unimpressed to see her passing by! Chris

[acw71000]

Thanks Chris, yes just another train to him obviously.

[Framptonjoe]

Most enjoyable great first location, the light for photographers is like weather for gardeners, never quite right, we survive though

[acw71000]

Thanks, as a gardener too I quite agree. We do like a bit of a grumble!

[mststv]

Saw this light engine at Crewe on her return, didnt get a video because i was quickly arriving on 40145

[acw71000]

How did the 40's little trip to the Cambrian go?

[mststv]

The 40 was good, peformed brill, just uploading the first of about 45 videos, feel free to have a look :)

[RallyBasher]

A pity the sun didn't rise in the west and set in the east, just for yesterday. A great video nonetheless. Thanks for sharing.

[acw71000]

Thanks, I know exactly what you mean, I should have learned from past experience on that route really as the sun can be a problem.

[acw71000]

Thanks Steve, yes planned like a military operation (he lied !!) It was a nice day though and as you say the scenery along the coast is lovely.

[NN2Blue]

Excellent video 5*. A nice day, good light, and well composed shots. A pleasure to watch. Thank you. Mike

[acw71000]

Cheers Mike, I'm pleased you enjoyed it, it was another good day to be filming..Austin

[NwsNoaaChaser]

Fantastic video Austin - 5* and fav. You know a few great places to view - keep up the good work!

[acw71000]

Thanks very much, it had been a while since I last went to these locations and trees and bushes are gradually encroaching at Conway.

[DoctorTankEngine]

shes such a beast 6233!

Isn't she really due for an overhaul though?

[acw71000]

The boiler certificate expires towards the end of the year so work on the overhaul will probably start soon after.

[DoctorTankEngine]

how long is an overhaul expected to take?

[acw71000]

Depends if the cash is available and volunteers to do the work. I have heard that 6233 is in good condition so maybe not too long.