Behind the scenes: preparing a locomotive for an important exam on the Severn Valley Railway

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No SATs, GCSEs or A levels for our locomotives, but they’ve still got to go through their paces on a regular basis to make sure they’re in good, safe working order. At our Bridgnorth motive power department, it’s that time of year again, and many of our steam locos are being prepped for their annual boiler exams. Getting them ready is a painstaking and at times a dirty old business, as you’re about to discover in our film. But it’s all part of what it takes to keep heritage steam engines in the pink. Join Will Marsh, Gary Williams and Steve Llewelyn for a tour around 1501, where they’re reaching parts you wouldn’t normally get a chance to see.
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Пікірлер: 64

@alanwyatt4538 3 жыл бұрын

I think his idea of showing what goes on behind the scenes is a total winner as before I started volunteering I had no idea of what was required to ensure the railway can run. Lets have more !!!!!

@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

More videos coming soon - don't forget to subscribe

@rjbworkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Love this, the video & production quality is excellent, no idea how you managed to achieve this in such a dark location. I could watch this all day. Thank you.

@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Don't forget to subscribe

@philippankhurst6680 3 жыл бұрын

The SVR is professional in everything it does, including promotion and information. An excellent presentation by vitally important backroom guys who deserve their moment in the sun. Great stuff.

@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Phil!

@stephenrice4554 2 жыл бұрын

A good demonstration , great video 👍🇬🇧

@9Emovingrailpictures 3 жыл бұрын

Great to know that you guys are keeping the railway going!!!

@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Preparing for when we can reopen again - we can't wait.

@ianblewett3118 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Good luck for your April re-opening.

@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@peterbamber8066 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@catharinecolotelo9863 3 жыл бұрын

A superb presentation - beautifully filmed, very educational. Thanks so much.

@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it :)

@bentullett6068 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see the locomotives are still being worked on over the lockdown period

@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

It's a vital part of the Severn Valley Railway and to ensure that the steam engines are ready for action when we need them

@bentullett6068 3 жыл бұрын

@@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial I just hope I can get back to Bewdley to my volunteering at the Carriage and wagon department there.

@boblovell5789 3 жыл бұрын

Ex military instructor? He is good. Confident that he would hold the attention of any future members of the maintenance gang. Well done indeed.

@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed the video, Bob!

@SVRSteam 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video. Can we have a look in bridgenorth MPD a little more often? Great railway and we will get through this tough time together.

@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Plenty more videos planned - don't forget to subscribe to be the first to see our videos.

@SVRSteam 3 жыл бұрын

@@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial love the SVR. Subscribe! I did 1 year ago. Anyone not subdcribed and loves the railway then whats wrong with you

@31144 3 жыл бұрын

It's Wiiiiiiiiiill and Gazzer !

@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

It is!

@lewiscartwright3609 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck with your April re-opening

@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lewis.

@lewiscartwright3609 3 жыл бұрын

@@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial I Love how you guys take care and pride at keeping the Rolling stock and the Locomotives Polished and greased and Well looked after and it is very interesting to know how much effort you guys put into keeping the Railway up and running. Cheers Lewis :).

@lewiscartwright3609 3 жыл бұрын

@@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial I have seen the Video about how you guys dealt with the Vandalism and I am appalled I am Not happy apart from working at the Severn Valley I also want to be a security guard so to all those vandals out there if I were you I would think twice about Vandalising the Severn Valley and you can try to run but I will catch you and you can hide but I will find you and you will be taken to the Police station and the Severn Valley Railway don't need to be Dealing with the Vandalised Heritage Locomotives and rolling stock

@lewiscartwright3609 3 жыл бұрын

The Severn Valley Railway is a tourist attraction for young children and Railway enthusiasts to come and enjoy The Great days out and To Look at the Iconic Heritage Locomotives and all the Times I have been on the Severn Valley Railway I have enjoyed every minute of It no matter what the weather is like and if it Weren't for my Grandfather who lives in Felixstowe Suffolk I would not be Interested in Locomotives so I want to thank him and if I could See him right now I would give him a Big hug but until this COVID Lockdown has settled I will have to Imagine that I am Hugging him

@lewiscartwright3609 3 жыл бұрын

@@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial I hope you guys are well and staying safe and I can't wait to work for you guys

@jacksrailvideos1345 3 жыл бұрын

When will other engines in the MPD be restored and back running as I noticed 82045 in the top right at the start of the video and I know 4930 Hagley Hall is coming along nicely how is she getting on

@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Have you watched our video about Hagley Hall here? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nMpnhZyXmMCop3k.html

@catherinemccreadie1912 3 жыл бұрын

I have ried that locomotive at severn vally railaway

@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Have you?! What's your favourite memory of it?

@MatthewRailways50033 3 жыл бұрын

Good video 📹 👍. I've subscribers to your KZfaq channel 😀

@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing and glad you enjoyed the video

@MatthewRailways50033 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍😎

@JintySteam1 3 жыл бұрын

Someone at Severn Valley has looked at NYMRofficial and though "We aught to do the same for our railway!" ;)

@williamtacey1783 3 жыл бұрын

But SVR spring steam Gala was cancelled or postponed since April last year.

@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

We're preparing for our Spring Steam Up, William. Tickets on sale now!

@lewiscartwright3609 3 жыл бұрын

Hi my name is Lewis and I'm 16 years old and I love steam engines even though I was born in the 2000s but that doesn't stop me from Loving steam engines and I would like to be an engine driver on the Severn Valley Railway and soon I'm going to Agricultural college and then I'm going to study mechanics at university and I would like to get an apprenticeship at the Severn Valley Railway

@bentullett6068 3 жыл бұрын

Great we need more younger people to volunteer to keep the railway going. I don't volunteer with the locomotive department but I volunteer on another important part of the railway which is the Bewdley carriage and wagon department. There are loads of different roles available on the railway.

@lewiscartwright3609 3 жыл бұрын

@@bentullett6068 thank you for taking your time to read this comment and I am Looking forward to the April re opening because I love the Severn Valley Railway as I have been going since I was 2 years old during the Lockdowns of COVID 19 I was unable to go to the Railway But that doesn't stop me from watching the Videos of preparation for the April reopening and of course Last year's Steam Gala's

@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Look forward to seeing you soon, Lewis. Keep working hard. We'd love to have you volunteer when you're old enough.

@lewiscartwright3609 3 жыл бұрын

@@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial i just wanted to know how old i have to be able to volunteer?

@lewiscartwright3609 3 жыл бұрын

@@SevernValleyRailwayOfficialhi I am thinking about bringing back 4 locomotives to the mainline first one being Thornbury Castle and the second locomotive is a Hall class named Willington Hall and the third Locomotive is another Hall class Named Harvington Hall and the fourth Locomotive is a LMS Beyer garratt

@lewiscartwright3609 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Guys just to let you know that I am 6ft 1½ and also I have a question was 2857 built in 1918 or am I completely wrong and any that you would like me to do i will happily do it

@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

It certainly was. You can find out more about 2857 in our 'Preparing GWR 2857' video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ga1-eq553trKZp8.html

@lewiscartwright3609 3 жыл бұрын

@@SevernValleyRailwayOfficialwould it be possible for me to become an engine driver when I volunteer