The Severn Valley Railway Superb Spring Diesel Gala 2023

[@matt154uk9]

Excellent Mike. 37263 sounded brilliant. Super footage

[@antman09ful1]

Thanks for watching, it was a busy time for you too.

[@berksandhantsfreight]

Great video Mike,the master strikes again! Particularly like the raised shots exiting Bewdley and a bit of full power,great stuff as always mate.Catch you soon Dave

[@antman09ful1]

I do enjoy filming on this railway Dave, but my feet don't as there are so many place I can get to, My problem is I don't have the time to get over there, so the two diesel gala's are the best time to go. See you next month, cheers Mike.

[@pmallenuk]

Nice compilation of footage from your two days at the gala. 31270 causing the lineside fire!! I enjoyed watching the footage

[@antman09ful1]

Paul as you know it was a great gala the SVR put together.

[@bobnweaver]

Superb video from the gala Mike. I liked the view of the Western passing under the bridge in particular. Looks like another successful event at SVR. Cheers, Jeff.

[@antman09ful1]

Jeff it seams it gets better every year, I didn't plan anything before I went, apart from where I will go to first. They had a lots of problems on Thursday so I just tried to pick up every working loco over the time I was there Jeff. Thank you for watching and commenting on this video, and I will be uploaded more filming I did. ATB Mike.

[@colingarwood9971]

Wow what a super show the SVR put on this year, so glad you were on hand to film this spectacle Mike. Such a vast array of locos, i don't know where to start. Loved the Colas 56, the class 50 and the humble 31s were just great. Can't wait for part two Mike but meanwhile a big thank you for sharing this video. All the best, Colin.

[@antman09ful1]

I'm so pleased Colin you have enjoy this video, there was a lot of delays but I managed to cover all the locos moving. I will be uploaded more footage but I don't think I will call it part two. It will be call "visiting Locos" then another will follow. You have a good week as its looking to be dry regards Mike.

[@hiworldstephensonultranate290]

Agreed 100% Superb from the location for people there n Mike Summer here? More

[@Timsvideochannel1]

That was awesome, great video. Got to get there next year. Thanks for sharing.

[@antman09ful1]

Tim you should as every year they pull all the plugs out to give a great gala, thanks for watching my video from this years. Mike.

[@gbtrains]

Great footage - unfortunately illness kept me away but watching this was the next best thing.

[@antman09ful1]

Oh right sorry to hear you couldn't make this years gala. I have uploaded two other videos from this 2023 gala GB Trains which you may find interesting.

[@ACETrainsUK]

You did a brilliant job of capturing the gala Mike, great video. Nice to capture the lineside fire too, had been passing that site all day wondering what had happened.

[@antman09ful1]

I still don't really know how the fires started Andrew, but it looked go with the Western coming through, how you enjoyed the gala, and yes the SVR did a superb getting them visiting locos there. Have a good weekend Mike.

[@deauvilledad07]

Super video Mike, they really do give you your money's worth at the SVR's gala's. Well done 🤓

[@antman09ful1]

Wasn't it a super gala they organised Tony. Cheers Mike.

[@dreadnought50001]

Good to have a catch up Mike ,great video 👍

[@antman09ful1]

Yes it was, cheers until the next meet up.

[@SimonTog]

Super video Mike from the Sprig Diesel Gala :)

[@antman09ful1]

Cheers yes a great two day I had Simon.

[@tattoo1084]

Brilliant filming Mike. Great variety of diesel's and good sound.👍👌

[@antman09ful1]

Yes David I had a great two day except for getting very wet. cheers Mike.

[@hiworldstephensonultranate290]

100% n mostly sunny for Mike Mighty Stuff

[@alanbottomley5581]

Absolute awesome 👏. Wished I could have made it but work got in the way . Great Vid

[@antman09ful1]

Yes I know how you feel as it happened to me many times when I worked, I will be uploading more from the time I was there Alan. Thanks for watching, Mike.

[@CMD_Line]

It was a great gala at the SVR! Good filming. I did find it strange sitting in a HST on the SVR though 😂

[@antman09ful1]

Oh yes I bet it was a bit different sitting in a MK 3, thank you for your comment.

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Mike, An excellent compilation across the two days. Regards, John

[@antman09ful1]

Thank you John, apart from getting very wet I enjoyed the time I was there, I see you also went so I will be watching what you got up to. I must say the SVR did a fantastic job with getting all them mainliners there. Regards Mike.

[@williamfrost4757]

I like it when the HST is the only one with push the button doors! Can't wait for the next video!

[@antman09ful1]

Yes you are right, that was the second HST I have filmed on this line. Thank you William for watching.

[@bryannewman5012]

Nice work Mike, looking forward too see the rest.

[@antman09ful1]

OK Bryan, I will do a follow up during the week. Cheers Mike.

[@andrewsnjttrains75]

Another fantastic video! Enjoyed! Despite the challenges you may have faced, you are doing awesome! Keep striving with it all! I hope my continued support gives you great boosts on your passions and all the best to everything you do! 😄

[@antman09ful1]

I enjoyed my time there apart from getting very wet, thank you for your interest in my video.

[@trainsspotterfan_890]

Brilliant shots i went here yesterday i got some clips to upload to i also enjoyed meeting tornado922 and francis

[@antman09ful1]

Oh great I will look out for your video, ok so Francis made a visit there also. Thank you for watching my video.

[@AndreiTupolev]

Francis? The Francis?

[@37418]

Brilliant Mike 👍

[@antman09ful1]

Cheers Kev for your comment.

[@TrainTraction]

Magnificent shots and captures there Mike! Fantastic sounds and locations. Excellent detailing and camera work! Nice 47 in Scotrail 47 and HSTs. Good to see 60062 too. A perfect example of why I recommend your excellent channel! Very nice indeed! Really enjoyed, thanks for sharing! Take care, have an awesome day and all the best! Jamie

[@antman09ful1]

Jamie thanks for your comment , but I just try and cover the hobby the best I can. It was a great gala, it just gets better every year. Mike.

[@maimadha]

Awesome gala at the Severn Valley Railway!

[@antman09ful1]

Yes it was, well done SVR.

[@ЛЬВИНИ]

Good video, like!

[@antman09ful1]

Thank you.

[@alanbottomley5581]

Livery of that class 60 was interesting 👍

[@antman09ful1]

I thinks it looks amazing.

[@westmidlandsrailenthusiast]

Great captures Mike, I had a great day out yesterday apart from the downpours 👍🏻

[@antman09ful1]

Yes the weather forecast was dry early on Friday morning and they were so wrong again, pleased you had a great time on the SVR. ATB Mike.

[@ENCTrainspotting]

Brilliant video as always Mike, what a gala that was! A great variety of locos, I can't wait to see the rest of your footage! 👍

[@antman09ful1]

Ok ENC I have enough to do two more videos probably, that is great you enjoyed the video, thank you. Mike.

[@hiworldstephensonultranate290]

Show Again Fantastic its late here!

[@antman09ful1]

I have a lot more to share Brian.

[@jamiesmithgoingloco]

Well done Mike , looks like you had a great couple of days on the SVR . Sadly I decided not to attend this Gala as other commitments. Thanks for sharing what I missed 😃👍🏻

[@antman09ful1]

Well Jamie you did it last year and its a good long drive for you, I had a very good time apart from getting very wet as I didn't take a coat as the weather forecast was no rain, plus camcorder problems at times. I'm thinking of going to the GWSR gala, but I will come to next years Swanage gala. Cheers Mike.

[@arthurgrowler5749]

Great footage as expected there pal 👍

[@antman09ful1]

Thank you for that comment Arthur.

[@djwarren5081]

Superb. I enjoyed every minute of it.

[@antman09ful1]

That is great to hear DJ.

[@buffplums]

Great to see a “Hoover”

[@antman09ful1]

Always yes.

[@paulaisbitt1180]

Brilliant coverage Mike. Although not my favourites, was nice seeing a brace of 31s together.. @8:28 were they barrier vehicles on the left?

[@nickedwards2904]

yes they are from the hst firm, they have been there a few weeks now

[@antman09ful1]

Thanks Paul for your interest, yes I too like class 31s.

[@hiworldstephensonultranate290]

Hi Mike gt when those beautiful trains come out of d woods n tunnel? gee wellDone u know ur spots

[@antman09ful1]

Thanks Brian.

[@callumphillips-lee6373]

Excellent video mate! Are these all public access spots? Also, did you get much done for Haulage while you were down there?

[@antman09ful1]

Hi, I didn't have time to do any haulage this time, and all the places I did my filming there was only two places the public was aloud to go.

[@buffplums]

Who would have thought that when the line was closed that one day a HST would be travelling (albeit a very slow speed) along this track?

[@antman09ful1]

That was the second visit of a HST on that line.

[@benGBRf]

Trust you Mike to capture drama. The lineside fire and I assume the DBSO was held due to it? Fantastic video as always from you and I'm getting the feeling I need to film these galas one day. As I said to you yesterday, the new job may force me to. Anyway great footage at what sounds and looks like it was a great gala. Thanks for sharing.

[@antman09ful1]

Yeah Ben it was a great gala, the DBSO waiting at that signal had nothing to do with the fire. I think the signalman was have problems with the signal. Have a good relaxing break Ben. ATB Mike.

[@AndreiTupolev]

2:25And there weren't any steam locos they could blame for that! 😂

[@antman09ful1]

No, I was told someone threw a cigarette out of a window, but as there was more than one fire I don't think so.

[@AndreiTupolev]

@@antman09ful1 perhaps sparks from brakes?

[@antman09ful1]

Possible.

[@allantavener7378]

Great video and nice to see such a vast variety of traction, notice the idiots are still visiting though hanging out of any available space, time the heritage sector discouraged this behaviour..

[@AndreiTupolev]

Oh lord, you're not advocating windows you can't open and hi viz jacketed goons to maintain order like on mainline charters are you? Should heritage lines become a Health & Safety police state as well, with every suggestion of showing any kind of enjoyment squeezed out?

[@antman09ful1]

Allan a lot of people like to put there heads out of the windows and why not as the train is only doing 25 mph. If H&S stopped people doing it that would be the end for these railways. Surly Allan you don't what that, and thank you for the comment on my filming.

[@buffplums]

I still think they should get a bridge put back in place and get track back through the tunnel …. It would be so good if it was possible to get the line rebuilt up to at Lindley Halt and maybe even to Coalport. Sod the golf course it would be easy enough to drive a track back through the middle of it… bloidy golf!! Lol 😂

[@antman09ful1]

OK.

[@buffplums]

Wouldn’t it be bizarre if a diesel broke down and the only available rescue Loco was a steam loco? Role reversal haha

[@antman09ful1]

Don't know about that pal.

[@buffplums]

Wot bugger set fire to the grass?

[@antman09ful1]

I was told sparks from the class 31 ???????

[@buffplums]

@@antman09ful1 blimey it’s usually Steam locos that do that