Cotswold Festival of Steam 23-26 May

No.15 looks superb in proper livery - shame about the vac pipe down the side of the tank though. I planned to visit knowing it was on the freight with the 9F and hall but house painting has unfortunately taken priority... Anyone got any video of the freights?

Cheers,

 

Yes, but as I'm filming over the next couple of days, oh and it's half term, I doubt as though they'll be on youtube this week.

Hope the rain keeps off tomorrow.

 

Had a good day on saturday,pity about the clouds in the morning and it would have been nice to see the terrier more. My pics are on my site at http://steamgalore.fotopic.net/

Well done to all involved in organising the Gala.

 

Some more pics from a excellent Gala starting at http://philmetcalfe.fotopic.net/p58501600.html

 

A most excellent set of pictures, Phil. Thanks for sharing!

 

Blimey mate, I'm surprised you havent plastered the video across your facebook page alot more!!! Good stuff bud, well done! =D>

 

Nice shots Brian! I too congratulate all involved with organising the gala. I spent two days up and down the line. Stayed overnight in my camper van. my efforts are up at http://rickeborallphotography.fotopic.net/
ATB RICK

 

Visited the line on Saturday and had a very enjoyable day. 15 made a fantastic noise and looked the part too. Olton Hall looked good aswell. Travelled behind 5972 from Cheltenham to Winchcombe and was very surprised as the Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane flew right over the top of us, definitely one of the most impressive sights I have ever seen.
Thanks to everyone involved.

Please click on the link below to see my Video of the Gala...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAvR-SLa ... annel_page

 

Thanks Rick for your comments but I have to say your pictures are first rate and a good lesson to anybody starting out and wanting to know how to photograph a Gala. I am very jealous of some of your pictures you actually seemed to get locos working! Well done and I suggest anyone who has not visited your site should do so.

 

I have uploaded a video of Tuesday for this event. You can find it here
http://www.youtube.com/user/PenrithBeacon.

I hope you enjoy it!

Regards

 

Thanks to all those that have posted their photos and videos of the event on here. I for one have thoroughly enjoyed looking at them! Looks like the event was a great success with nearly 5,000 people visiting =D> . This is excellent news as its well above the benchmark for a good gala at the GWSR which is around 1,000 people a day attending.

 

I have added a video of Martello doing the early morning brake van run from Toddington to Cheltenham to my Youtube channel, link is in my signature below.

 

Congratulations Bill on lovely videos of the lovely loco Martello and also confirmation of what a beautifully scenic line the GWSR is.

 

I attended on Saturday 23rd May and thoroughly enjoyed myself the weather was dry if a bit cloudy at times. :smt023 :smt038 to all the organisers and staff.

 

Sorry in the delay but have now been able to get my photos of the event onto my computer and shown below, they shall appear on my website soon.