The most quintessentially English country railway, immaculately maintained locos, rolling stock and trackside run by enthusiastic and friendly staff. Matthew, you captured it all in a nutshell, thank you👍👍 Q. Why does Fenchurch have a non standard whistle????
Thanks very much for the kind words, Bob! After feeling quite jaded about the hobby in recent months, this visit to the Island helped to brighten things. Honestly, I'm not sure, except owners choice
Beautiful captures in idyllic conditions of an outstanding steam railway. I hope that they continue to grow and go from strength to strength. It’s a shame that the Island council and local rail operator fail to see the potential of this line. A mainline connection at Smallbrook allowing access to Ryde and extending beyond Wooton into Newport would be a winner for both the railway and the Island economy.
@@paulhitchcock9760 I wasn’t suggesting that it should be used as a public transport facility rather that when the funds and opportunities were available they should have been used to make the railway more accessible to visitors and residents by removing the need to use other forms of transportation to reach it. Having said that I managed to travel to the IOW beer festival at Havenstreet by rail from Shanklin changing at Smallbrook (no longer a physical junction).
Given the theme of the event, it's fair to say the chosen line-up better suited the purpose. The Ivatt pair are due to operate together for the 1960's weekend in September though.
Calbourne for me is my favourite engine of that Gala, 5 Stars🎉!
Beautifully filmed, thank you for sharing your work with us. Thoroughly enjoyed it 👍.
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you
Mother loved the IOW. Now I know why! Thank you!
Great footage filmed on a beautiful day.
Thank you
Yes this year is the big 4s centenary celebrations
you gott love the IoWSR and their nice matching coaches.
Brilliant videoing as always Matt 👏 nice railway
Thanks very much, Jamie! Well worth a visit
Hopefully catch up soon
Beautiful, both the trains and the scenery.
Thank you
LeviNZ, the NZ Observer, thoroughly approves. The carriages are stunningly well presented.
Glad you enjoyed it
lovely little engines, thank you.🙂
Glad you enjoyed it
Spring gala..?!? In June! 😂😂
Fantastic filming 👍
I had similar wonderings.
Thank you
June 21 is start of summer, so possibly yes.
Now that is what i call a locomotive
Another fantastic film. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it
Good video from the Spring Gala :)
Cheers
Great record of the event!!
Thank you
The most quintessentially English country railway, immaculately maintained locos, rolling stock and trackside run by enthusiastic and friendly staff. Matthew, you captured it all in a nutshell, thank you👍👍 Q. Why does Fenchurch have a non standard whistle????
Thanks very much for the kind words, Bob!
After feeling quite jaded about the hobby in recent months, this visit to the Island helped to brighten things.
Honestly, I'm not sure, except owners choice
Fantastic video , wonderful to see , not seeing massive crowds on there sadly
You gloom monger you
Actually, I understand the event was a success financially. Only one visiting machine and no silly big stuff of course
8:45looks particularly nice, even though it may be two different eras
Is this at the Bluebell Railway ?
Beautiful captures in idyllic conditions of an outstanding steam railway. I hope that they continue to grow and go from strength to strength.
It’s a shame that the Island council and local rail operator fail to see the potential of this line. A mainline connection at Smallbrook allowing access to Ryde and extending beyond Wooton into Newport would be a winner for both the railway and the Island economy.
IMHO it is about the right length. This is a museum railway and a visitor attraction rather than a public transport facility
@@paulhitchcock9760 I wasn’t suggesting that it should be used as a public transport facility rather that when the funds and opportunities were available they should have been used to make the railway more accessible to visitors and residents by removing the need to use other forms of transportation to reach it.
Having said that I managed to travel to the IOW beer festival at Havenstreet by rail from Shanklin changing at Smallbrook (no longer a physical junction).
@@winco68 That would merely waste money which is a truth many lines haven't come to terms with yet.
Huh, no Ivatt 41298? Unusual
Given the theme of the event, it's fair to say the chosen line-up better suited the purpose. The Ivatt pair are due to operate together for the 1960's weekend in September though.
Got a look in later on shed!
The really old locos are mainly reserved for special events like this to save on wear & tear