Battlefield Line ' Winter Warmer Gala' 2024: What A Good One It Was Too!!

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5 ай бұрын

I believe this was a first 'pre season' event for the Battlefield Line and it certainly didn't disappoint the large crowds it attracted especially so soon after the big annual GCR event only a week previous.
The fact that the original 'guest loco' 6880 Betton Grange was unavailable didn't seem to deter visitors thanks to the late substitute of BR Standard 2MT 78018 being made available from it's nearby base on the GCR at Loughborough. She joined the existing on loan WR 'Prairie's 5199 & 4144 to provide an intensive service which included short shuttle runs between Shackerstone and Market Bosworth. Class 08 0-6-0 08701 was employed there on shunting duties and 'Driver For A Fiver' experiences.
This was a two day event and all my filming was on Sunday only, my thanks go to all involved for the organisation and friendly attitude shown by everyone....... This has to become an annual event I'm sure!!
Nice to meet up with ‪@JakeBSteam‬ & Jenny again as we often do Lol!!
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How times change, my first recording on this line in 1998 :
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@philipgay4878 Ай бұрын

Excellent footage of an excellent event. Especially appreciated the night time shots. Well done.

@SYKAROST Ай бұрын

Many thanks & glad you enjoyed it. I do like the challenge of dusk/night shots and sometimes it works out.😊

@acersalman8258 4 ай бұрын

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@GreatBritishRailways1 4 ай бұрын

Brian, It looked a good event and nicely captured. Regards, John

@SYKAROST 4 ай бұрын

Thanks John, yes they did a good job & the support they had was excellent. Regards, Brian.

@JakeBSteam 5 ай бұрын

Great video as always Brian, and thanks for the mention in the video. Kind regards, Jake & Jenny.

@SYKAROST 5 ай бұрын

Wow, you were quick but thaks mate......Just watched yours Lol.

@JakeBSteam 5 ай бұрын

@@SYKAROST Your very welcome mate, I saw the notification that you'd tagged me in the video description. 🙂

@robmasterman 5 ай бұрын

Never been to that Railway Brian, a wonderful day out for you to be able to capture these EX GWR locos far from their region....Best wishes...Bob

@SYKAROST 5 ай бұрын

It's easily overlooked Bob. We've visited since 1997 but the last time must have been in 2019 (for a cream tea). Because they rely on long/short term loco loans there can be a nice variety over the year. Regards, Brian.

@GWRJoe5043 5 ай бұрын

I agree it was a fabulous Gala!

@SYKAROST 5 ай бұрын

They did a great job and visitor wise one of the best turnouts. I've never seen it so crowded.

@staffordian 5 ай бұрын

Great coverage Brian. Looks like the GWR prairies earned their keep, but I was intrigued to see the rodless 08 in action. Clearly more fuel efficient with all that weight saving 😁 Cheers, Rob

@SYKAROST 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Rob, it was a good event and with the GCR crowd puller last weekend I was surprised at the turnout. I think it also surprised some of the volunteers too Lol. You're far more observant than me Rob, hadn't noticed that on (or not on) the 08!! Cheers, Brian.