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Cotswold Festival of Steam 23-26 May

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by 6026 King John, Apr 14, 2009.

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  1. Hunslets Finest

    Hunslets Finest Well-Known Member

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    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,
     
    Hunslets Finest, May 24, 2009
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  2. BillR

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    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.
     
    BillR, May 24, 2009
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  3. SteamGalore

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    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.
     
    SteamGalore, May 25, 2009
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  4. phil.sez

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    phil.sez, May 25, 2009
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  5. pressforaction

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    A most excellent set of pictures, Phil. Thanks for sharing!
     
    pressforaction, May 26, 2009
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  6. Shoddy127

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    Blimey mate, I'm surprised you havent plastered the video across your facebook page alot more!!! Good stuff bud, well done! =D>
     
    Shoddy127, May 26, 2009
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  7. Rick.E

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    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
     
    Rick.E, May 26, 2009
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  8. gwrgreen

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    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
     
    gwrgreen, May 26, 2009
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  9. SteamGalore

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    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.
     
    SteamGalore, May 27, 2009
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  10. Columbine

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  11. Exestudent1978

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    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.
     
    Exestudent1978, May 28, 2009
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  12. BillR

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    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.
     
    BillR, May 29, 2009
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  13. EDDIE ROBERTS

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    Congratulations Bill on lovely videos of the lovely loco Martello and also confirmation of what a beautifully scenic line the GWSR is.
     
    EDDIE ROBERTS, May 30, 2009
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  14. gwr4965hallclass

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    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.
     
    gwr4965hallclass, May 31, 2009
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  15. gwrgreen

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    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.
     
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