80072 Charter Churnet Valley 200210

This was a wonderful day on the Churnet Valley; my heart warms to this railway each time I return to it. Snow, from the previous couple of days, remained on many of the fields during the first half of the day making for spectacular shots in glorious scenery (although you would never guess from the footage!). Newly restored Standard Tank 80072 did the honours, spending the day hauling a mixed goods rake up the line. Travelling in the brake van while being propelled down to Oakamoor in the early morning frost was an experience I shall long remember and it was some time before I regained control of my frozen feet!
The video features scenes at Cheddleton, near Oakamoor, Cherry High Bridge, Consall Forge and the section between Consall and Cheddleton.

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• churnet
• valley
• railway
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• trains

[livesteam]

Steam in a wintry landscape, such beauty. A real treat. Wonderful video

[steamontheweb]

Thanks. Not a sight you see too often these days, unfortunately

[AndreiTupolev]

I'm pleased to see the chap seems to have finished his roof (3:00) which he was busy on in the videos of the Gala.

[steamontheweb]

Not sure...he may have been on lunch.

[acw71000]

A real joy to watch, what wonderful conditions for filming. I fully agree with your comments about the CVR and hope they go from strength to strength

[steamontheweb]

Thanks. The CVR is an under-rated railway and it is good to have the opportunity to show its glories to a few more people.

[60103Henry]

Great Video, Liked! :)

[steamontheweb]

Thanks Bob, we couldn't believe our luck with the weather.

[robmasterman]

Enjoyed every minute of it Mike, superb camera work and images enhanced by that gorgeous lighting...5* Bob

[steamontheweb]

The CVR have a number of keen, young operational people which is all very encouraging for the future.