Bluebell Railway Giants of Steam 11th-13th October

The gentleman in the orange hi-viz and the one next to him with the cloth cap were the ones I spoke to. The former is connected to 70014 and the Treetops Light Railway and the latter 70047 and the Great Cockcrow Railway.

I think it's a nice touch having the miniatures as well - makes the event that bit more special. I heard a rumour that there might be a more extensive 5" gauge ground set-up at Sheffield Park for next year's Model Railway weekend.

Looking forward to photos / videos of the 12 coach train tomorrow. Mind you, looking forward to Monday even more

Regards,

Dan

 

Photos from Friday to add to my video...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/alts1985/albums/72157706105528041

 

An enjoyable but rather wet day. Trains were busy but I always found a seat when I wanted one. A challenging days for photos !
Giants of Steam 1 by Paul Simpson, on Flickr
Giants of Steam 2 by Paul Simpson, on Flickr
Giants of Steam 3 by Paul Simpson, on Flickr

 

My video from the Friday of the gala, some challenging conditions to say the least!

 

My video and a few photos from Sunday, poor weather and a problem with a video camera didn't help things but this is what I managed to get. Thanks to all involved with the organisation of locomotives, forming up the coaching stock into matching rakes, having "Mayflower" face South, and the imaginative timetable; the 12 coach banked train was a great idea and one I hope gets replicated at future events!

 

My efforts from what I shall in future refer to as "Drowned Rat Friday", more shots at https://railwaygalleries.smugmug.com/Bluebellphotosets/Giants-of-Steam-October-2019/