Vale of Rheidol Steam Railway, Aberystwyth and Devil's Bridge 23/10/2021

Mrs M and I went up to Aberystwyth on a damp and dreary day today, and managed to capture the No 8 hauled 14.00 afternoon service from Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge. Fortunately, the weather improved, and we excited to see several Historic Rally Car Group's vehicles calling into the terminus at Devil's Bridge on their Autumn Leaves Scenic Tour this weekend.

[@davidfelkin4033]

Wonderful footage of a fantastically scenic railway. An absolute joy to watch Bob.

[@robmasterman]

Thanks David...The cheque's in the Post!

[@acw71000]

Very nice Bob, real bonus seeing the cars on display.

[@robmasterman]

Thanks Austin, /being able to capture the car and the locomotive was a bonus.

[@charlestellis7021]

Majestic and beautiful 👍💜

[@robmasterman]

They are indeed Charles, they have done sterling work over the years, and were also the last steam locos operated by British Railways, when they carried a Blue livery and white insignia.

[@charlestellis7021]

@@robmasterman and you guys are doing sterling work, God bless you all!

[@christineholyoake4298]

Brilliant video Bob.

[@robmasterman]

Thanks Christine, Di asked if I would take her to Aberystwyth this morning, and this was the result...Bob

[@christineholyoake4298]

@@robmasterman glad you two enjoyed the day out.

[@fabrizioviscardi40]

Hi Bob, great movie! Cheers, Fabrizio🚂🚗

[@robmasterman]

Thanks very much Fabrizio for your kind comments.

[@fabrizioviscardi40]

@@robmasterman Thanks to you for sharing! All the best, Fabrizio

[@SYKAROST]

An enjoyable & rewarding trip out for you & Di Bob. A nice shot of No8's arrival at DB and the cars where a nice bonus.... It was motorcycles when we were there in 2018. I don't know which variant it was but I always aspired to owning one of those Rover P4's!!! Best Wishes, Brian.

[@robmasterman]

Thanks Bri, Di just asked to go there when we got up on Friday, the weather was not good` when we started out, but improved during the day. My Brother owned two of those Rovers, and I drove one of his to a show in Bridgend...They were affectionately known as the poor man's Rolls Royce..Best wishes...Bob.

[@SYKAROST]

Well done Di, and you didn't object 😉. Yes, that's right about the P4 so I must have been poorer than I thought!!

[@caerphillycastle]

Lovely video Bob a super line. No.8 sound brilliant!
Thanks also for your kind comments on my GWSR video uploaded earlier. I couldn't reply to you via that, as I took the video down to make some alterations & uploaded again! thanks, Geraint

[@robmasterman]

When we go up to Aber for a run Ger, we usually get there in time for the 14.00 departure to Devil's Bridge, and it's always interesting to see which loco's on duty. Thanks for watching...Bob

[@canvids1]

Thanks Bob for another great coverage of what you do best. Great little engine too, sounds good.

[@robmasterman]

Thanks Wayne, these small engines have worked this heavily gradient line without a break since they were introduced in 1923.

[@allan5919]

An excellent video from a super railway Robert. Loved the vintage cars too.

[@robmasterman]

Thanks Allan, the vintage cars were an added bonus, and they were in and out after having refreshments at the station.

[@EMuksteam]

Excellent video Bob. Nice to see some old vehicles. Great shots of the loco. Liked the angle of the arrival at Devils Bridge. Hope you had a lovely day. Best wishes C&A

[@robmasterman]

Thanks both, it was the last place I thought I'd go to when I saw the weather this morning. We went at Di's request, and glad we did, it was a lovely run when the rain stopped. Best wishes...Bob

[@howarth004]

Looks an interesting Railway Bob

[@robmasterman]

Well worth a visit if you're ever down that way Dave, the views are stunning and the locos are amazing machines.

[@ncplantdoctor]

Very nice, Robert. I just watched the inaugural Lumo train video and then this old steamer pulling a train and accompanied by some classic cars. I think that makes a good day, although I didn’t get a ride on either train.

[@robmasterman]

Thanks as always, we are so lucky in having so many old vehicles of all sorts, to enjoy,

[@howarth004]

A beut of a loco there , like the old river 90

[@robmasterman]

Thanks Dave, it was a Rover 110, my Brother had two of these beauties once.

[@SimonTog]

Good video Bob

[@robmasterman]

Thanks Simon, one of the Great Little Trains of Wales.

[@locomotive6727]

Hi Bob, Very good ,did this in the days of slides.....Dave

[@robmasterman]

It's a beautiful line to visit Dave, and although a fair way from us, it's a run we enjoy every few months...Bob

[@locomotive6727]

@@robmasterman .Hi Bob Yes a greatl line,did inBR days ...Cheers ...Dave

[@wooltman]

I say this every year you put a video of the V of R that I will visit it again next year...I promise it will happen in 2022 lol! ..I noticed the raised platform at Devils Bridge were they there last year Bob?..Thanks for sharing this excellent video......Best wishes Chris

[@robmasterman]

You must keep an eye on things Chris, they have a Garret loco from the Welsh Highland line on trial, so that will be a great sight to see...Best wishes...Bob

[@TheWesternExplorer]

Excellent video Bob. No. 8 doesn’t appear to be carrying the name ‘Llwewlyn’. Have they stopped using the original names on the V of R? Regards, Dave.

[@robmasterman]

They keep changing the liveries on 7,8 and 9 Dave, and removing the name plates appear to be part of that,....Regards...Bob