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KWVR Winter Steam Gala, 13th, 14th and 15th February 2009

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by KieranPilsworth, Oct 20, 2008.

  1. 5944

    5944 Resident of Nat Pres

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    A few photos from Friday up now at http://5944.fotopic.net/c1653633.html
     
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    Another great gala upto its usual standards ;)

    John
     
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    Really good Simon, I've just watched it in HD and it was almost as if I was there. Wait a minute..................................................................I was! :-D
     
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    Brilliant work simon nice to meet you


    Dave
     
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    Like many I got up early yesterday to drive over to Haworth for the shed line up well worth it amazing sight.Cracking gala weekend everything seems to have gone to order the Brit looked well at home in the Worth Valley countryside.Thanks to the KWVR for another excellent gala just a shame the weather was not like last year.

    The shots from the weekend.

    http://www.simon582.fotopic.net/c1653878_1.html

    Simon.
     
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    I was there on Saturday and had a very difficult time in trying to keep orange jackets out of my photos. They did seem to be everywhere. Hanging out of windows on trains, wandering around platforms and even lineside as well!
    Another good effort from the KWVR though.
    My photos are now on my fotopic site.

    Cheers,

    Paul
     
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    I never put my hi-viz vest on until I reach the platform end when on a station.I did not think it was very busy yesterday line side no problem looking for shots away from a group if there was any.If you look for something different then you can always escape the crowds.I had a look at your shots you did very well some nice shots from the gala.

    www.simon582.fotopic.net/
    www.flickr.com/photos/10257146@N05/
     
  8. Jdwitts

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    Really enjoying these photos and videos, yet to spot myself in any of them! Don't suppose anyone captured the Saturday afternoon service with 90733 and 41241?

    Also just like to add to my earlier post that I was really impressed that the KWVR offers a 'students discount' to those of us holding a valid NUS card. It's definitely the first line I think i've ever visited that does so, and this was one reason I decided to splash-out a few extra quid on the day rover rather than just a standard return. It'd be nice to see a few other lines thinking about doing this as well.
     
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    three great days, despite the weather over the weekend and despite mt camcorda playing up just as cromwell was coming round the corner, major panic , pressed all the buttons etc, and some how managed to get it to record. Also managed to limp on after that and just transfering the footage now, so not lost anything. Few, but I will have to get it fixed quick, will use tmy standby for the next few events. Anyway back to the gala, as usual KWVR guys did an A1 job (or should I say A4 (nope didn't have one of those either)). Photo and film in the pipe line.
     
  10. steamingyorkshire

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    I captured it on Oakworth bank, but didn't put it on the uploaded video, it's on the DVD.

    Saturday's footage is now online, i've uploaded a couple of shots again. Sunday's footage shall probs be online tomorrow sometime.

    Fridays Footage
    Saturday's Footage
     
  11. RA & FC

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    Friday was exellent. A little bit disappointed with 70013's express run though, the dub-dee was a bit more entertaining on the nonstop to Damems loop with the local set and the Jinty...
    Well done to all at KWVR.
     
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    Another good un' Simon, the Jinty and the Taff Vale were great value. [​IMG]
     
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    What L & Y?
     
  14. Seeing as The L&Y locos are in a multitude of bits im guessing you mean taff vale railway 85
     
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    A great event, thanks to all involved. I've attached a couple of pictures from today.
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    I understand the reason for the extended wait at Haworth with 70013 was for a blow up, but I stand to be corrected.
     
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    My mistake, sorry. :smt087

    I've corrected it.
     
  18. No worries thanks i shall take it as a complement seeing as i cleaned her lol
     
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    Now that the weekend is over, i can finally reflect on the gala, and what a little smasher it was, superb guys! Enjoyed every minute of it, well apart from when i slipped down the bank on top of Mytholmes tunnel :(

    Anyway, i've finished uploading a couple of clips from each day of the gala the links are available below. The DVD is also complete and lasts 63 minutes with a trailer available below.

    Friday's Footage
    Saturday's Footage
    Sunday's Footage
    DVD Trailer
     
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    Got the impression that the fireman was having a little trouble!!! I'd imagine the pull out of keighley would have ripped the fire apart.
     

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