The happy singing and wistling worker was my father Joe, now sadly passed on. Any film or photos you have from those days I would love to see. He told us of the many people who filmed the trains who came from all over the world to see steam trains, but we have never seen any.
Were these engines still in regular use by this time, or was it more a case of putting on a show for the camera? Either way, absolutely fascinating video.
@Loganberrybunny This was usual Saturday morning shunting right in the middle of Mountain Ash. Nothing put on as a special show. I've never been back but I guess its just a cleared wasteland now. When I look on google earth for signs of the old collieries I use to visit there are just scars on the landscape now. But I hope you enjoy all of the film footage I have of industrials running about back then.. Regards
Poor Ronnie Lewis passed away this month you will be sadly missed by all that new you ronnie R.I.P I hope that everybody that watches this video appreciates how are they all worked for us
it is sir gomer i spent hours on all engines Joe was always singing.we have hours of on bourd recordings please email i want to contact you ronnie lewis was a driver here as well
The happy singing and wistling worker was my father Joe, now sadly passed on. Any film or photos you have from those days I would love to see. He told us of the many people who filmed the trains who came from all over the world to see steam trains, but we have never seen any.
joesboy4 1 day ago
Were these engines still in regular use by this time, or was it more a case of putting on a show for the camera? Either way, absolutely fascinating video.
Loganberrybunny 4 months ago
@Loganberrybunny This was usual Saturday morning shunting right in the middle of Mountain Ash. Nothing put on as a special show. I've never been back but I guess its just a cleared wasteland now. When I look on google earth for signs of the old collieries I use to visit there are just scars on the landscape now. But I hope you enjoy all of the film footage I have of industrials running about back then.. Regards
ta455driver 4 months ago
this engine is still in use in llangollen r.i.p ronnie
paul196690 9 months ago
Poor Ronnie Lewis passed away this month you will be sadly missed by all that new you ronnie R.I.P I hope that everybody that watches this video appreciates how are they all worked for us
sarry21 1 year ago
Wonderful memories; Thank you. John.
yeojohn 1 year ago
Magnificent archives images. Thank you for the sharing. Philippe
PhilbruProduction 1 year ago
nice....sher this with the gwilli i cant figur how to thanks
MegaDavid1960 2 years ago
it is sir gomer i spent hours on all engines Joe was always singing.we have hours of on bourd recordings please email i want to contact you ronnie lewis was a driver here as well
Nige1065 2 years ago
Lovely shots. The big Peckett at the start looks like our "Sir Gomer", of 1932. Great to see it at work
steampics 2 years ago
5*****! Lovely engine! This one guy was constantly whistling and singing. :)
One happy worker!
megatwingo 2 years ago