Leek & Rudyard Railway Steam Gala 2018 ( Part 1 )

Despite some miserable weather I had a superb Weekend at The Leek & Rudyard Railway for their 2018 Steam Gala. This is the first of Two videos, The second showing Sunday's action. It certainly was a hive of activity on Friday as the guys worked hard getting everything ready for the Gala. Weather wise Saturday was the best day of the weekend being dry and the Sun trying to shine. That cant be said about the Sunday with some really heavy downpours.
Merlin, King Arthur, Pendragon and Excalibur and Guest Loco Nelly operated an intensive Freight and Passenger service over the two days, with Rudyard Lady, Ferret and Frances occasionally joining in the fun.
A working model Railway layout of Rudyard Station during its BR days was on show. This was the very first Public appearance and looked fantastic, cant wait to see grow over the years. Alongside it there was 2 beautiful 5 inch Locos Jill type David Bough and Polly 1 No. 8312 on show. Both owned by two LRR volunteers.
The North Staffs Model Engineering Society were also offering train rides to visitors to the Railway over the weekend
Many Thanks to everyone at The Leek & Rudyard Railway for all the hard work they put into producing another excellent Steam Gala and for a thoroughly enjoyable weekend.

[@alanwindypics]

We never realise just how much preparation work goes into these things, nice to see some of it here. Nice cavalcade!

[@mollsmyre]

Yes surprising how much work is involved.

[@MrGoatherd]

Wonderfull as usual especially the insight into the preparations beforehand. Best wishes, Nelly on tour.

[@mollsmyre]

Thank You very much. Great Gala.

[@HenrysAdventures]

Great shots!

[@mollsmyre]

Thank You.

[@jugglerjim01]

Excellent video. Work prevented me getting over there this weekend :/

[@mollsmyre]

Thank You.

[@andycoultiss1528]

6:01 Last time I rode a motorcycle through Leek it did this!

[@NathanielKempson]

Why do they carry a wagon at the lead of the train?...is that for buggies or pushchairs?

[@mollsmyre]

Yes it can carry Buggies etc.

[@TheONeillFamilyOriginal]

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