KWVR Steam Gala March 2023

[@railwayscene]

A wonderful video from a wonderful line.

[@atlantaman]

Thank you for your very kind comment and for subscribing. Yes, the KWVR is a great line and a top favourite of mine when I can get back over to the UK.. (As you will note, I don’t post very often and I declined YT “earner” status when signing up.)

[@railwayscene]

@@atlantaman Thanks for your reply. I don't mind if you don't post often, it will be worth the wait for quality vids like this. BTW I never knew about the trestle viaduct. I've looked on the old maps and sure enough I can see the route of it.

[@andywilcox5516]

A very good video, the trains were excellent as was the scenery. A big thank you to all the volunteers who made this video possible.

[@atlantaman]

Thank you for watching and your comment, I’m pleased you enjoyed the video and, yes: no volunteers = no gala = no video.

[@markd3250]

Loved this video! Loved the sounds which you captured quite well. In my opinion the steam era was the peak of railroad glory. There was a beauty and an elegance to it all that today's 'modern' style just doesn't match. I'm SO glad to see there are people who still value this era's style, and volunteer to keep it alive and well!

[@atlantaman]

I’m most pleased you enjoyed the video and thank you for your kind words. Regardless of how much technology has changed the passengers’ ride and comfort, I fully agree with you that the steam era’s beauty and elegance have been left behind: but not lost, thanks to the many selfless volunteers with whom we are blessed. But, obviously, without passengers and visitors, funding for maintenance, restoration and operation would be gone. And, the patent pleasure and enjoyment they experience no doubt reward the volunteers, letting them know their efforts are appreciated and worthwhile: which they are.

[@l4bwx2]

Thank you, Sir! This is an excellent video: very well produced. The weather, both the snowy days and the sunny day, made for very nice effects and background. The locomotives and coaches looked BEAUTIFUL! The volunteers must have worked very hard! Your videography was excellent. I very much enjoyed your narration. The narration and the on-screen notes were very informative, and made your excellent video even more enjoyable. Again, Thank You, Sir!

[@atlantaman]

Thank you so much for your most kind response to the video. I am delighted it has given pleasure to you and others who have watched. Being at that gala was a magical experience that created a memory I will always treasure.

[@cjeremie]

fantastic video. thanks from australia

[@atlantaman]

Thank you very much for your comment and for watching. And g’day to you from Georgia. 👍😁

[@GaryCSchade]

Excellent. Very well done indeed. Thank You for sharing.

[@atlantaman]

Your kind comment is much appreciated and I am pleased you enjoyed watching the video. Thank you.

[@iancaddy146]

I hardly ever comment on videos, and all I'm doing here is echoing the praise above, but I feel I need to write to say quite how good this is!

[@atlantaman]

Your thoughtful and very kind comment is much appreciated. Thank you for watching and I am pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@atlantaman]

@@laurataylor8902 Thank you Laura for your unique response. I hope you enjoyed the video. 👍😁

[@hogyndrwg6253]

Lovely film!

[@atlantaman]

Thank you very much: I’m very pleased you like it enjoyed and enjoyed it.

[@quaykade]

Wonderfu, such a informative and gentle commentary!

[@atlantaman]

Thank you very much: your kind comment is appreciated.

[@steveworthington930]

Brilliant vid, well done chaps.

[@atlantaman]

Thank you, Steve, for that kind comment. I’m glad you enjoyed my video.

[@gainsbourg66]

Stunning. Sets a new benchmark for railway videos.

[@atlantaman]

Thank you very much for watching and for your exceedingly generous comment. I’m delighted you enjoyed the video.

[@paddy696]

Amazing video, brings back many happy days spent smelling Steam! Often in the company of a dear departed friend John Prett of Huddersfield. Dear John I do hope your still enjoying Steam!

[@atlantaman]

Thank you for your comment. I’m most pleased it helps you to recall happy days spent with a valued friend.

[@peteashcroftvideo]

What a fantastic video. Nothing beats steam locos in the snow! Not only is it beautifully filmed, but both sound and vision are of the most exceptional quality. Thank-you for sharing.

[@atlantaman]

Your very generous comments are much appreciated, Pete. I’m extremely pleased you enjoyed the video. The captivating spectacle of the steamers doing their work during the snow almost eliminated the bitter coldness felt during videoing. Thank you for watching.

[@andrewbryant379]

Excellent video. Something about steam trains in the snow that makes that experience extra special,despite being whilst frozen filming 🥶.

[@atlantaman]

Thanks, Andy, for watching and commenting so kindly.

[@HROM1908]

This is a prime example of railway filming. Congratulations.

[@atlantaman]

A very kind comment gratefully received. I’m pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@1977ajax]

Some glorious footage here. Thank you.

[@atlantaman]

Your comment is appreciated. Thanks for watching - I’m pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@douglasmacgregor3878]

That was great😊

[@atlantaman]

Thank you, Douglas. I’m very pleased you enjoyed the video. 👍

[@northernblue1093]

Very well produced video.

[@atlantaman]

Thank you - your comment is much appreciated.

[@reestman]

Incredibly well filmed wow!

[@atlantaman]

I greatly appreciate your very generous comment, Leonard, and pleased that you enjoyed the video. Thank you.

[@worldcooking]

Excellent video with exceptional quality footage!

[@atlantaman]

You’re very generous with your comment and I really appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@anthonygallagher1397]

A , brilliant informative and narrated wee film.

[@atlantaman]

Very kind comment, Anthony. Thank you for that and for watching: much appreciated.

[@jerrymichnewicz]

Exceptionally done. Attention to photograph technique is perfect. Enjoyable to watch and historic in content.

[@atlantaman]

Thanks for watching, Jerry, and for your kind comments.

[@kenoverbay-baker4653]

I don't remember when I watched a more enjoyable video. Thank you!

[@atlantaman]

Thank you, Ken, I’m delighted the video gave you pleasure and appreciate you taking the trouble to comment accordingly.

[@petergregorypottery5476]

Wonderful video and the engines are a spectacular sight in the snow. I would love to visit this railway one day!

[@atlantaman]

I sincerely wish you do get to experience the KWVR and the charms of the Worth valley itself, Peter. Thank you for your kind comment, I’m pleased you enjoyed the video. Your pots look lovely. 👍

[@gooddayinbali]

Really nice sharing my friend

[@atlantaman]

Thank you for such a courteous comment. I’m pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@jordomayor5224]

Thanks a million for your wonderful and very informative film. It all brings back the best memories of our Dad, Stuart May who sadly left us on his last journey last October. Dad was from Hollingworth and was one of the many young boys who had once the luck of seeing such locos on a daily basis and who loved and cherished these wonderful stealbeasts until his very last earthly breath. Back in the seventies Dad brought us over from Germany where he was stationed at the time whilst serving in the Army and took us to Dintin railway museum. We were so lucky as we had the chance to ride on Leander which then was in Maroon Livery. Thanks Dad for giving us such priceless memories and for letting us be part of your magical steam world. Love ya and miss you heaps

[@atlantaman]

Thank you for watching and telling us about your Dad who remains so dear to your family’s hearts. Clearly he was a well beloved father and a man whose company any railfan would enjoy. If in future from time-to-time this little video brings back fond recollections of him, I will feel truly humbled. As for Leander, I hope you will be able to see and ride behind her as often as possible and feel your Dad’s presence when you do. Best wishes, Allan.

[@carlosarena7966]

Fantastic. !! Best regards from Argentina

[@atlantaman]

Thank you and my best wishes to you and all in Argentina.

[@carlosarena7966]

Excepcional...!! Fantastic !! 46 000 kmts of rails was developed in my country by british enginees and technics in the big pampas..Best regards from Argentina..!!

[@atlantaman]

Thank you for your complimentary comment. Sadly, I’ve never visited your fascinating country but I hope to remedy that one day to travel by your trains.

[@Kolej100Filmy]

So beautiful video 😉 kind regards 🖐️

[@atlantaman]

Thank you for watching and your kind comment.

[@bobhay1157]

A fine video and narration , it took me back to my past when I knew Walter and the man who went with him to crown the Herring Queen,. All the best from Scotia.

[@atlantaman]

Thank you, Robert, for watching and commenting so kindly. Best wishes to you all in Scotland.

[@railfanpolska]

Very nice footage, thanks 👍

[@atlantaman]

Very kind comment. Thank you.

[@ddpeak1]

Fantastic footage thanks.

[@atlantaman]

Thank you, David, I’m pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@cak5171]

What great footage! I would love to take a long trip over there and see something like this.

[@atlantaman]

As you might be aware there is a number of heritage steam train lines in the UK each in different states of preservation but each having its own charm and offering gala events from time-to-time. But, snowy weather cannot be guaranteed and this gala was the first I encountered it: it was special, therefore. I hope you manage to get over there and thank you for watching and your complimentary comment.

[@allan5919]

I don't think I've enjoyed a video from the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway as much as this excellent production from you Allan. Superb winter scenes very well filmed in all locations along the line, with a factual commentary that was most interesting and absorbing. The history of some of the station buildings is something I have learned from my 30 minutes of viewing. Damens Station is in good hands (or should I say paws) with the resident dog present and the signalman there is one example of the friendly nature of those working at the railway. Full marks to all involved in this gala to which your words of appreciation mentioned at the end of the video highlighted. Certainly a video I will revisit again to get my steam 'fix' when I am unable to travel to galas and steam events. Very well done. Cheers - Allan. :-)

[@atlantaman]

Many thanks, Allan. Your kind remarks are a bit overwhelming as you know the KWVR so well: they are much appreciated and I’m sorry events conspired that you couldn’t be there as in previous years.

[@mikecondon9576]

A wonderful railway that I have had the pleasure of visiting over a few days but never with snow fall. I am a huge fan of the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. Your production is truly informative and it has given me new knowledge for next visit later this year I hope. I am certainly going to look at the railway in more detail thanks to you. Overall, I like your production style and you have presented the trains in a rather splendid setting. Keep producing interesting content and I can say from experience, I know how hard that can be. Thanks

[@atlantaman]

I’m delighted you enjoyed the video, Mike, and truly appreciate your comments. Both the line and the Worth Valley with its pleasant villages reveal something different and enjoyable whenever I can get over from the USA for a visit. As for content, I neither create nor post many videos at all, as you will note from my channel; it was the weather that created the “splendid setting” for this one so I deserve no credit for that, merely being fortunate to having been there at the time because I love steam galas and the line. Thank you for watching. 👍

[@mikecondon9576]

@@atlantaman As a long distance commuter like yourself, I love the atmosphere of the whole line and the villages. I will look at your channel and see what else you have on offer. However, I encourage you to produce more content of this style. It is easy to watch and enjoyable. I have a few productions of my own that gives me an understanding of how challenging it can be to produce good content. I look forward to seeing more from you. Regards from the other side of the world.

[@rodneymaennling5963]

A memorable and top notch production, in every sense. I loved the reference to "multi-tasking", as pat of the personal and happy commentary. Well done everyone!

[@atlantaman]

Thank you Rodney for that kind comment. Indeed every one of the volunteers deserves a “well done”; the weather, though pretty to see, made their tasks harder during the gala.

[@bobnweaver]

A superb high quality video of the gala Allan with some very informative commentary. It was great to meet you on the Thursday of your visit and thanks for helping to make it a memorable day for me. Cheers, Jeff.

[@atlantaman]

Yes, Jeff, it was indeed a memorable day not just for the gala activity and the weather, but also for the pleasure of your company that day. Thanks for watching.

[@RXMattCARailfan]

Woah, this a very cool video!!!!!

[@atlantaman]

Haha! Yes it was VERY cool videoing during that snowy weather! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@RXMattCARailfan]

@@atlantaman I got a new video!!

[@howarth004]

You have captured this event in a superb way Allan , very well narrated and filmed, that go pro works fantastically, and your cell phone , long time since i travelled on that line and watching this tells me its time i went again , you sure got a taste of our winter weather , but all added to the atmosphere , Oakworth Toilet ..LOL ..did have a few of those in france when i first used to go ...after 4 days of snow I should think you were glad to return to US even with the Tornado`s

[@atlantaman]

Just as you’re very generous with your model railway tips on your channel, so too with your comments, Dave. I’m very pleased you enjoyed the video but you left me wondering whether or not your French loo experiences are burned in your memory for inadequately multi-tasking when there. lol. Pleased too that you and Deb might revisit this little Yorkshire gem of a line. Sorry we didn’t get to meet on this trip.

[@trainsontuesday]

Excellent video quality and very well produced. Thank you.

[@atlantaman]

Thank you David. Pleased you like it and your generous remarks. 👍

[@leeferris3637]

A very interesting and beautiful video. Well done Allan.

[@atlantaman]

Thanks, Lee, for your nice comment and for watching. 👍

[@mrbaker7443]

I shall have to visit the KWVR… looks great and some interesting locomotives and rolling stock

[@atlantaman]

I’m sure you would enjoy any time spent not just seeing the railway and its offerings but also the valley itself and such villages as Haworth. Thanks for watching.

[@pauldelcour]

Great. Love all the well spoken information.

[@atlantaman]

Thank you so much for that comment. Much appreciated.

[@ProspectstudiosCoUkBFD]

I had a walk down in the snow. Was great to see my great grandads old loco out working. Great video, thanks!

[@atlantaman]

I’m very pleased the video’s content had special family relevance to you. It was hard work in his time and he must have been quite a man. Which loco was it? Thanks for watching and commenting and I hope you didn’t get too cold in the snow!

[@ProspectstudiosCoUkBFD]

@@atlantaman No it was a lovely walk, my dog and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. He drove No.85 during its time at the Lambton Colliery in County Durham. Never met him unfortunately but i guess its why i have steam in the blood! Would love to get on her footplate myself one day!

[@jamesburnside3023]

Big like of the video and the subjects

[@atlantaman]

Thank you very much, James, for watching and the comment.

[@StevePenney34]

Every shot looks great! Well done!

[@atlantaman]

Many thanks, Stephen, for that very generous comment and for watching.

[@Tom-Lahaye]

Very well made film, and I was stunned by the quality of the narration. You are very knowledgeable about the British (preserved) railways, the locomotives and its terminology, and only a few words used reveal you're American. Eg. mainline excursion, which is referred to as a mainline tour in the UK. The photography was outstanding, helped by the late winter weather not uncommon to the UK, I had such an occasion when visiting a steam gala on the Severn Valley Railway several years ago. O, and I think the "porter" at Hawort actually was the station master or one of his assistants giving the trains right of way.

[@atlantaman]

Well, Tom, you are exceedingly kind with your comments and I am very grateful for them and for watching the video. Indeed we over here in America enjoy learning about preserved railways et al in the “old country” and visiting them if possible. I admit America and the UK are two nations divided by a common language and you spotted that fact in the commentary (mea culpa) and you are right to correct me: thank you. If you peruse the comment made by Mr. C.J. Sheehan you will see he also corrected me for having erroneously called him a “porter”: he is the Foreman at Haworth, apparently. I hope to meet him on my next trip to the line and to practice my real English a little more (and enjoy a pint or three of that wonderful warm beer the Brits serve). Perhaps we can share a “jar” or two? I’ll look forward to it.

[@Tom-Lahaye]

@@atlantaman Thanks for your reaction to my comment. I'm also not a born Brit, but from the Netherlands, sharing the same interest in the UK railway scene Despite the fact that I do not live there I visited many of the UK preserved railways , and I'm even a member involved in a group restoring a couple of one off preserved diesel locomotives over there, putting in some physical effort a couple of times a year. In my opinion the UK has a great beer culture having all these micro breweries which make the most wonderful tastes.

[@atlantaman]

@@Tom-Lahaye Actually, Tom, I was born in England, raised there but now live in Georgia. I apologize if I misled you. However, perhaps the local American vernacular is creeping into my expressions. I admire your volunteer efforts you mention and feel sure from my video you will know how much I applaud all heritage rail volunteers. My offer of a beer or two stands, if we ever meet. 🍺👍

[@Tom-Lahaye]

@@atlantaman That's great, I volunteer at the East Lancashire Railway, and visit the SVR often, so maybe one day we can have a couple of pints 🍻.

[@atlantaman]

@@Tom-Lahaye Indeed. I was at the ELR gala, the week after the KWVR, featuring FS, LofL and the pug. Got soaked through both days. Haven’t processed a video of it: probably won’t. 🍺

[@peterbarker8893]

Thank you sir pure nostalgia

[@atlantaman]

Very kind comment but it is the wonderful KWVR volunteers that create the opportunity for nostalgia, not me. I’m most pleased the video gave you pleasure, though, as much as I had attending the event. Thank you, Peter. 👍

[@simplycm]

Nice content :)

[@atlantaman]

Thank you: much appreciated.

[@SimonTog]

Very good video from the Steam Gala, thumbs up Allan :)

[@atlantaman]

Thank you for your very kind comment, Simon. I’m pleased you like the video. Greetings to you all in Denmark.

[@Han-wh5ie]

Leuk afwisselend filmverslag.

[@atlantaman]

Vielen dank.

[@Han-wh5ie]

@@atlantaman Thank you ! (By the way, and it does not matter , I am Dutch....)

[@atlantaman]

@@Han-wh5ie My apologies. I should have recognized your message better as being Dutch, not German. 🙄

[@Han-wh5ie]

@@atlantaman Don't worry. It is no serious problem, both languages are fairly similar.

[@daciatravel.647]

Vanderfull video! 👍👍🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃

[@atlantaman]

Thank you for watching and commenting. 🚂🚌🚌🚌😁

[@cjsheehan4234]

Hello there, great video, one of the best of our gala weekend! I'm Haworth’s incognito Porter (Foreman actually 😅) in your video! 😊 You wouldn't happen to be the kind photographer who assisted me in clearing the platform of snow during the Friday morning?

[@atlantaman]

Thank you for watching and commenting so kindly, CJ. If there’s a beer in it, yes I was the “kind photographer” otherwise, no I wasn’t. But you did yell at me for straying too far at the footbridge end of the platform. 🤣🤣 Please do me a favour: the two chaps plus dog at Damems box were great and when I told them I would be posting a video on my little channel, they said they’d watch for it but I have no way of alerting them that I’ve finished it and I don’t know their names. Would you kindly let them know and thank them once again for being so good. 👍 Stay safe - the gala event was most memorable. I saw you on a previous visit to the line - you were at the Damems box then, too, in the same outfit and wearing those shades.

[@BorisLu]

Awesome video!

[@atlantaman]

Thank you Boris and special greetings to you and all in Ukraine. Keep well and stay strong. 🇺🇦👍

[@cedarcam]

Really enjoyable video. Not sure if it was you I chatted to at Keighley and you showed some photos of your Amtrak trains mishap

[@atlantaman]

Thank you for your kind response to my video - much appreciate and I’m pleased you enjoyed it. But, no, I am not the chap to whom you spoke though I’m sure we would have had a nice chat if we had met during the gala.

[@cedarcam]

@@atlantaman Good to know this local railway to me is visited quite often by two from over there. Shows what a famous and well liked attraction it is. It would of been nice to of met and had a chat yes. A workmate of mine is a volunteer here and was up very early on Friday morning clearing the switches (Points) of snow then clearing the platforms, I met him by chance on one of the trains heading to get some lunch after 3pm that's how dedicated these guys are.

[@atlantaman]

@@cedarcam indeed. My admiration for all the volunteers both past and present I hope is clear from the video. I hope your workmate also enjoyed it and perhaps was even in it! 👍

[@cedarcam]

@@atlantaman Your admiration does show yes which is why I mentioned him in my reply. He does not feature in your video but I caught him in mine enjoying a pint on the way to Keighley still in his orange overalls

[@TheSudrianTerrier653]

did 52044 get a new smokebox door?, i remember it having a more conventional one as opposed to the midland styled one.

[@atlantaman]

Regrettably I cannot answer your question - I don’t know. Sorry, but, thanks for watching, hope you enjoyed the vid.

[@stanpritchard7436]

They did not have the wrong type of snow then, but then steam could cope with most things regarding weather. not like today, a dark cloud stops them today.

[@atlantaman]

Perhaps the gala’s snowy conditions prove your point, Stan: none of its locos foundered, as far as I’m aware. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@Backwardlooking]

Local to ourselves.

[@atlantaman]

Thank you for your comment.

[@Misty0n]

Worst Heritage Railway in the Country

[@atlantaman]

Sorry you have come to that conclusion. But, I hope you don’t feel that way about the volunteers’ efforts.

[@ЛЬВИНИ]

Excellent video!

[@atlantaman]

Thank you for your kind comment. I am pleased you enjoyed the video. Best wishes to you all in Ukraine. 👍🇺🇦