Driver Experience on the Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway 16/04/2011

[indiantrains]

superb film with very nice editing........

[robmasterman]

@indiantrains Thanks very much, it was a chance visit, and one I thoroughly enjoyed...Bob

[shadownick2]

Pull the lever at 0:45

[robmasterman]

@shadownick2 That would certainly get things moving....Bob

[MG06ZT]

Interesting vid, longish spin in the car! Good stuff.

[robmasterman]

@MG06ZT Not that long Keith, we were staying in Oxford for a family Christening...Bob

[PhilbruProduction]

Very enjoyable movie about a line of railway very nice. Thanks Bob.

Philippe

[robmasterman]

@PhilbruProduction Merci Philippe, ces petits chemins de fer géré par des bénévoles sont si nécessaires ... Bob

[johnwood57]

Brilliant video Bob,must be nice to just drop on a railway like you did there....John

[robmasterman]

@johnwood57 It was a great experience to come across it without expecting to John, and to be given such a warm welcome....Bob

[canvids1]

Bob what can I say you lucky steam folks in the UK

thanks for making such a great video Bob loved it so real wow!

Wayne

[robmasterman]

@canvids1 Thanks Wayne, we were up visiting the family and came across this little line, so had to stop and film it...Bob

[swampswimmingshrek]

Now that is one cool train! Are the handles hot or something? You see him put a rag on it when he grabs it?

[robmasterman]

@swampswimmingshrek Thanks for watching, the use of rags comes from years ago, when it was important to keep all surfaces clean, and grease free...Bob

[swampswimmingshrek]

@robmasterman Okay that makes since. Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[AndreiTupolev]

@robmasterman

Notice the signalman does it as well.

[Christopher125]

@swampswimmingshrek that said you are right, some controls do get quite warm.

[acw71000]

Lovely video Bob of a line not too often seen and which looks very well cared for.

[robmasterman]

@acw71000 Small and very friendly Austin, I would have liked to spend more time there....Bob

[acw71000]

Your video reminded me of a Peter Handford E.P. in my collection, 'Last Train to Watlington' , Watlington being on the closed section of the branch. It featured a very noisy departure by a number of Panniers on the last train setting off detonators.

[robmasterman]

@acw71000 Well isn't that strange Austin, our first stop was at Princes Risborough station as I'd never been there before, and like you it brought back memories of Peter Handfords Castles in the Chilterns, one of the first ones I bought in the mid sixties...small world isn't it...Bob

[robmasterman]

@stephengthompson Thanks Steve, to think when I was filming this 5043 was thrashing Copy Pit..not good!..:o)...Bob

[khankadet]

An interesting look at a railway not often seen (by me at least) Bob. I do admire your ability to spot and film little points of detail which make your videos so good. Not sure you should mention taking your wife out - what if the rest of them were to hear about it? They might all want to be treated as well ;o) Chris

[robmasterman]

@khankadet After 42 years of marriage Chris, she's given up on trying to stop me, and to be honest, trains were not on the agenda for that day...Honest!!!!...Thanks as always...Bob

[cuzinitr]

Excellent video Bob! Glad to see that you and Mrs M had a nice day out and about.

Weather look's nice there,we are expecting another storm tonight with 6-8 inch's of snow. Geez, enough already with winter! IIIIEEEEEEE! come on spring! Still shoveling,,,,,Rich

[robmasterman]

@cuzinitr Thanks Rich, we're in the middle of a mini heatwave with temperatures up in the early twenties, You take care in all that snow....Bob

[Bobcatonline]

Nice little momento of what looks like a great little railway. How do you find these gems Bob?

[robmasterman]

@Bobcatonline It was pure luck Rob, I had called in on Princes Risborough station earlier and heard the distant sound of a loco's whistle, and off we went in search of it...Bob

[EMuksteam]

Great video Bob,looks like a nice railway .How long is the line & have they got many engines in home fleet ?

[robmasterman]

@EMuksteam This pannier is on loan from The South Devon Railway, they also have an 08 and some other stock, There is a web site that gives more information...Thanks again C...Bob

[1Z88]

Great video Bob. I liked the final shot looking through the bridge, a nice angle, as well as all the others, it's difficult to choose a favourite! Another 5* rating from me. Will.

[robmasterman]

@1Z88 Thanks as always for your kindness Will...it's greatly appreciated...Bob

[balmesh]

Great stuff, again, Bob. Loved the Ladybird! . . . Alan

[robmasterman]

@balmesh Thanks Alan, we had a lovely day out....Bob

[penninefilms]

I think theses driver experience day are a very good ideas I guess it gets in money for the railway. Two.

[robmasterman]

@penninefilms It certainly does, and allows many people to fulfil childhood dreams of being an engine driver...Bob

[penninefilms]

@robmasterman Thanks for the reply as always.

[howarth004]

What a beautifull little railway, that would have been a most enjoyable experience to drive a Loco , for someone like me who has never been on a footplate, apart from stationary Loco`s at York Museum, Nice trip out for you and the Good Lady Bob.

[robmasterman]

@howarth004 Drop a few hints to the family Dave, most railways offer this service, and usually costs between £100 -£200 per session....Go on Dave you'd love it!!!...Bob

[bluebellModelrailway]

only 20 mins away from, its an ok railway was a member for a short time but wasnt to happy where they were heading so i left. its alright ok railway, good video nice.

[robmasterman]

@bluebellModelrailway It's a shame you felt you had to leave, as these small railways do need all the support they can get....I enjoyed my brief visit and will try and visit again when I'm up from West Wales...Bob

[bluebellModelrailway]

@robmasterman yes they do... all be they don't act like it... i left as the railway was offered a deal a few years ago. Chinnor want to extend to Risborough... they needed some £150k probably more now to get there. Chiltern gave them a deal to restore the link to risborough and platform... then extend the line down to the M40 as far as Aston Rowant and create a park and ride. Deal was Chiltern would run during the week and the railway would run weekends and bank holidays.. they turned it down

[robmasterman]

@bluebellModelrailway That's a shame, hope you still enjoy this wonderful hobby of ours...Bob

[Bevoin1970]

Another little gem Bob, the whole place looks immaculate and very well run what I can see of it. Amazing what hidden gems are in our countryside, and most of us don't even know it, me included.

Like how the lady bird got a look-in ha ha....

Very enjoyable video Bob, 5* :-)

[robmasterman]

@Bevoin1970 Thanks Paul, only been away since Friday, and there are hundreds of messages and videos to catch up with....just can't leave the house these days can you..:o)....Bob

[Bevoin1970]

@robmasterman Tell me about it, you create a monster for yourself when you join YouTube and begin uploading films and replying to comments etc... Know exactly where your coming from Bob, Have fun! :-)

[GreatWestern175]

So this is where the SDR's pannier has been in recent days? Looks like a really nice nice line there havn't explored it yet

[robmasterman]

@GreatWestern175 It's well worth a visit Ry, passenger trains normally on a Sunday this time of year...Thanks as always...Bob

[AndreiTupolev]

Always nice to see these smaller lines getting some publicity. Also shows that it pays to have your camera with you wherever you go.

[robmasterman]

@AndreiTupolev Thanks Andrei, it reminded me of my local line The Gwili, no tripod but always try and take the camcorder when I'm out....Bob

[northwestrailfan1]

Amazing video bob mate thats a like and fav

[robmasterman]

@northwestrailfan1 Thanks for watching and your comments are greatly appreciated...Bob

[siobhan104]

Lovely little video Bob. Like you I've never been there either. Good "special effects " to......Tim.

[robmasterman]

@siobhan104 Thanks Tim, isn't technology a wonderful thing....Bob

[iantrack]

Lovely video,charming engine and railway

[robmasterman]

@iantrack Thanks very much for your kind comments...Bob

[Firrboxfryup]

Fantastic video Bob. Looks a lovely little railway, seen it in pictures many times, but not had the chance to visit yet!

Jamie

[robmasterman]

@Firrboxfryup I wish I had the time to film more of the line Jamie, as it looks very beautiful countryside around there...it was my first visit, but I shall certainly go there again.....Bob

[XENOFLASHTV]

Amazing!!!

[robmasterman]

@XENOFLASHTV That's very kind of you...Thank you....Bob