Hunslet 'Jessie' at work on the Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway 19/09/2020

[@bobnweaver]

Superb video Bob and great that this railway has been able to run safely in these difficult times. Regards, Jeff.

[@robmasterman]

Thanks Jeff, if I'd have left it another week then the whole of South And East Wales was put into Lockdown, so wouldn't have been able to go there....Regards....Bob

[@howarth004]

Always nice to see these little beauties running

[@robmasterman]

It was a lovely day Dave, and Jessie is a wonderful loco to see working those gradients.

[@D9019]

Another top pontypool rly video from you Mr M! Love the chime whistle jessie has.

[@robmasterman]

Thanks very much, like Jessie, the whistle is powerful, and echoes across the Valley despite the strong winds.

[@stevetorfaen6824]

nicely composed video Bob.

[@robmasterman]

Thanks very much Steve, glad you like it.

[@rjas365]

Lovely crisp video Bob. Glad you got good weather to show 'Jessie' off so well. Kind regards, Bob

[@robmasterman]

Thanks Bob, she a superb loco and a great addition to the Railway's fleet....Best wishes...Bob

[@TheWesternExplorer]

Another great video of the Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway Bob. Nice one. Dave.

[@robmasterman]

Thanks very much Dave, Jessie on those gradients sounds amazing...Regards...Bob

[@ncplantdoctor]

When you said ‘Jessie’ tackles the Big Bank in fine style, I immediately thought about Jesse James robbing banks and probably railroad offices in the old American West. Nice video, Bob. Thanks for sharing.

[@robmasterman]

You know that you can get tablets for that!!...Thanks as always for your wonderful comments.....Bob

[@EMuksteam]

Superb video Bob. Some fantastic line side shots. Great days filming in brilliant sunshine.Jessie looks fantastic, they have done a excellent job on her. Best wishes C&A

[@robmasterman]

Thanks both, Keith & Geoff Morris, originally from Llanelli invited me to meet them, so it was a last minute decision to go up, and seeing Jessie in steam again was another reason to go....Thanks as always...Best wishes...Bob

[@acw71000]

Good video Bob, hard working engine, sunny weather ticks all the boxes

[@robmasterman]

Thanks Austin, glad I went on Saturday, as the County has now been put into Lock Down....not good news for the Railway.

[@wooltman]

Fantastic video Bob,really enjoyed this one.Sadly I couldn't comment the last time I watched it,don't know why!..... I like Jessie,lovely looking loco is it visiting as I've not seen this one before ......Keep safe....Best wishes Chris

[@robmasterman]

Thanks Chris, sadly the area is now in Lockdown, so no further visits for me....'Jessie' is a superb example of the class.....You both keep safe as well....Best wishes....Bob

[@canvids1]

enjoyed the video thanks Bob for your great video.

[@robmasterman]

Thanks Wayne, it was good to meet some YT Friends, and enjoy some fine weather at 1,000 ft above sea level.

[@peterdovey5182]

Wonderful film Bob, i thought i recognized that fireman from the Dean Forest Railway, as he works there too.

[@robmasterman]

Thanks Peter, the Fireman is Steve Vincent..a lovely and hard working person....Bob

[@rosadalessio9348]

..¡QUE BARBARO PARECEN DE PELICULAS DE LOS AÑOS 60!!,"FELICITACIONES DESDE ARGENTINA 👏

[@robmasterman]

Thank you and welcome from Wales.

[@welshsteamproductions575]

You really captured the day here Bob! Excellent as always! James.

[@robmasterman]

Thanks James....despite the wind, it was a lovely day for videoing.....Bob

[@bagussatriachannel]

Amazing video train Great work

[@robmasterman]

Thank you Bagus, I am pleased that you have enjoyed it.

[@SYKAROST]

You must have got up earlier for this one Bob to catch the prepping Lol. Lovely captures as always and 'Jessie' is a cracking loco....... We have one at Chasewater 'Hollybank' which is due out soon following major overhaul. Best Wishes, Brian.

[@robmasterman]

Not too bad Brian, we left home at 09.00 and arrived there with minutes to spare to catch Jessie leaving the shed to pick up the stock for the first service of the day. Next Saturday was to be the last for this Season, then today the County was put into Lock Down....It just goes from Bad to worse....Best wishes....Bob

[@SYKAROST]

As well you got your day in beforehand then Bob. Chasewater might hopefully escape as it's in Staffordshire but who can tell in these surreal times. Brian.

[@berwynjones7073]

I had the captions switched on while I watched this. [Applause] appeared on screen as 'Jessie' pulled the carriages out of the shed, and was followed by [Music] as she pulled the train away. Then [Laughter] conveyed your enjoyment of the day. Seemed to sum up your video rather neatly, Bob!

[@robmasterman]

That sounds interesting Berwyn, I must try that as I've not seen it before.....Thanks....Bob

[@robmasterman]

Just watched it with the Captions switched on Berwyn, and it was hysterical...Thanks for bringing it to my attention.....Bob

[@saltleywsc]

great video Bob last time I saw that loco was in Splott park !

[@robmasterman]

I remember it there as well Merv, it's certainly had an interesting live, but now looking the best it ever has.....Bob

[@locomotive6727]

Hi Bob, Looking very smart Loco & train,Well filmed...Dave

[@robmasterman]

Thanks very much Dave, a great day capturing these scenes at 1,000 ft above sea level.....Bob

[@locomotive6727]

@@robmasterman Hi Bob,Yes very good,a good day out,Thanks for replyn..Dave

[@MrThrash37]

Nice selection Bob.

[@robmasterman]

Thanks very much, regrettably the following week, it was put into lockdown, so I was pleased to have this opportunity to see it, albeit for just the one day....Bob

[@sailingschooners8668]

I know this area but never knew this was there...caramba, thanks for posting.

[@robmasterman]

It's well worth a visit if you're in the area.

[@sailingschooners8668]

@@robmasterman I used to live in Cwmaman but left in 2008 for Brasil. Wales was always my favourite place and I still miss it.

[@davidkitchen7941]

Great video Bob.

[@robmasterman]

Thanks David, it's so good to see some working steam, after the Year we've had....Bob

[@rosadalessio9348]

GOOD ..FPRMIDABLE.Y GENIAL

[@robmasterman]

Thank you Rosa.

[@SimonTog]

Lovely video Bob :)

[@robmasterman]

Thanks as always Simon.

[@charlestellis7021]

Impressive Bob, sounds like an S.A.R. whistle to me 😊. My brother mentioned giving one to someone from Britain some time ago?

[@robmasterman]

Interesting comment Charles, I don't know where this particular whistle has come from, but it does have that SAR sound.

[@charlestellis7021]

@@robmasterman unmistakable Bob and Jessie does sound good with it 😇

[@MervynPartin]

Jessie is a really smart looking loco, Bob. The paintwork positively gleams and I just love chime whistles. Perhaps you can answer a query- The lead coach has a small windscreen in the door of the corridor connection. Is the Guard in radio communication with the driver of the loco and does he also have brake control from there? Best wishes.....Mervyn

[@robmasterman]

Thanks Mervyn, she's in outstanding condition, and a joy to see. Because there are no run round facilities at Whistle Inn, the loco has to push from the rear. The leading coach has the guard looking out of the small window, but although I should know, I'm not certain if he has a Brake in there, although I imagine he does....All the Best...Bob

[@jacobparry6212]

How do you get access to the yard?

[@robmasterman]

I am a member of the Railway Jacob, and I posses a PTS authorisation to go Lineside.