A 2019 LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY OPEN HOUSE

The SVR Open House Weekend was held on April 6th & 7th 2019. As it is one of my favourite events of the year, it is the fifth in my 'Look behind the Open House' videos, I planned to shoot the north end of the line on the Saturday and the south end the following day. Fortunately the weather was fine on both days and I shot more than 300 sequences which I have edited down to a 35 minute programme. The editing alone has taken eleven hours!
The programme commences at Bridgnorth where we see a slippery departure by 75069 prior to us making a visit to the boiler shop and locomotive works, the sound level here has been reduced for viewer's comfort. The Stanier Mogul's boiler is examined in some detail to illustrate the complexity of this major component. We also study the skills of the blacksmith. A look in the Paint Shop reveals the maroon auto-coach which is undergoing re-varnishing. After a quick look in the machine shop we visit Eardington. This is followed by a look round the Barry Railway four wheel coach, originally six, of 1895 which is undergoing restoration at Hampton Loade. A train down to Highley provides a visit to the signal box followed by The Engine House. A number of model layouts are featured including: Campbell's Quarry, Coton on Dove, Earl's Court, Malton Road and Bumf Mine. We then catch the train back to Bridgnorth to complete day one.
Day two commences at Bewdley where we take a look at superb restoration work on two Great Western coaches as well as Large Prairie No.4150. Shots of Pannier Tank No.7714 providing footplate rides through the station precede a visit to Kidderminster where a visit is made to the Carriage Works for a look at the models and a Mk1 coach undergoing modification. Models featured here are 82G, Arbric Mine, The G Scale Society and Ballymungret. A number of sequences on the mainline feature 34027 Taw Valley, 2857, 7802 Bradley Manor, 7714, 75069 and 4144.
My thanks to all at the SVR for an excellent weekend and I hope that you enjoy watching this video as much as I have enjoyed making it.

[@edmundcarew7235]

On one of my visits to UK from Australia, I travelled on this railway but didn't have time to inspect the town at the terminus. Great to see further progress. Loved the scenes at Eardington: a classic UK branch line station. Wonderful clips of the Highley Box and professionally attired volunteers, just like Puffing Billy in Melbourne. Let's pray that COVID-19 'diminishes' as it's so far more severe in UK than in my island nation.

[@AndreiTupolev]

Those model layouts are brilliant. I love that model excavator! And he doesn't spill a drop. Good sound effects on the one at 13:48 too.

[@plumdalejunction]

Extremely varied and very enjoyable. An excellent video !

[@Parsound]

Thank you. I'm pleased that you enjoyed it.

[@rjas365]

Alan, even without your background notes, this video epitomises your affection for the SVR with a wonderful balance between background and foreground and plenty of what lies between. Your tremendous level of input and attention to detail make this a joy to watch. I cannot possibly comment on everything, but here are just some of the points which caught my eye:- Wasn't that 75069 departure at the beginning so perfectly controlled! Your close-up of the blacksmith's work on the anvil sums up what an open house should be about. The printed sheets explaining what is going on in the workshops not only inform but also make the visitor feel a part of the event (full marks to those who produced them). 7714 moving to and fro at Bewdley was magical. The model railway layouts could have filled a separate video on their own, they are fascinating; I specially liked the Q1 at Kidderminster. With all the on-board and main-line action as well, I could go on and on, but will stop short of an essay! Kind regards, Bob.

[@Parsound]

Thank you for your appreciation Bob. It is such a pleasure to be able to record the widely varied days which are the SVR Open House. Kind regards Alan

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[@JohnPW22]

Wonderful, professional and lots of interesting vignettes! Loved it!

[@Parsound]

Thank you for your kind comments John. I'm pleased that you enjoyed it. Alan

[@michaelverinder8158]

Alan excellent view of what goes on behind the scenes. Thank you for taking the time to film it.

[@Parsound]

Thank you Michael it was no chore whatsoever! Regards Al;an

[@SYKAROST]

Absolutly brilliant Alan, not being an SVR regular it was a fascinating look at all aspects of the operation..... with extras!! Seems you had a great weekend yourself and thanks for the time aftewards to edit & produce for our enjoyment. Just a point about the opening shot...... The extended opening of drain cocks creates a lovely wet rail and the potential for slipping, while looking spectacular I continue to wonder what it achieves!! Well done anyway Alan, a great watch. Best Regards, Brian.

[@Parsound]

Thanks Brian. The SVR Open House has to be special to keep me away from the Chasewater Coal Train Weekend. Kind regards to you both Alan

[@KenBrownekb71000duke]

This is a wonderfully varied look all the SVR has to offer, and there's plenty to see! I've never been anywhere near the SVR but it's certainly well worth a visit. I liked the way you varied the content Alan, between the workshops, model railways and the main line trains, and the workshops looked to have a very full order book. I'm not in my prime any more but I'd love to visit perhaps by train. Thanks so much, it makes great viewing! Best wishes from Ken

[@Parsound]

Thank you Ken. I'm pleased that you enjoyed the video and that it gave you a taste of what's in store when you visit. The railway is very 'old folk' friendly, I'm a very fortunate eighty!! Kind regards Alan

[@KenBrownekb71000duke]

@@Parsound .Gosh Alan, I'm 72 and thought you must be younger! Thanks again and I'm enjoying all your videos. Best wishes from Ken

[@TheMendipman]

Great video Alan. Your behind-the-scenes videos are always fascinating. Noel

[@Parsound]

Thanks Noel. It's most enjoyable to be able to 'deviate' from the norm!. Regards Alan

[@pega17pl]

To me "behind-the-scenes" at workshops and how-to-do scenes offers the real spirit of a preserved railway. I always enjoy such footage. - Heinz

[@Parsound]

Thank you Heinz. It's good to know that you enjoy it. Alan

[@rolandharmer6402]

Very good, so much to see! Many thanks.

[@Parsound]

My pleasure Roland.

[@TDIMAXDIESEL]

Beautiful

[@Parsound]

Thank you.

[@84fproductions6]

Very Nice!

[@Parsound]

Thank you.

[@SimonTog]

Interesseting video, thumbs up :)

[@Parsound]

Thank you Simon.

[@waynebaker3481]

I would like to see black five 45110 back in service

[@Parsound]

Yes, so would I.

[@owenslanejunction7544]

@@Parsound ive heard the next engine in the engine house to be overhauled is 7325

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

I was here on 7th Of April Alan

[@Parsound]

I hope that you enjoyed it as much as I did.