North Yorkshire Moors Railway - 'Autumn Steam Gala' 24-25/09/2021

It's not often that any event on a preserved railway features traction from all of the 'Big Four' railway companies - and with BR Standards present on the side. However, with some carefully selected visitors, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway pulled it off in style for their 'Autumn Steam Gala'; held over the weekend of the 23rd to the 26th of September.
Visiting from its base at the Didcot Railway Centre, 2999 "Lady of Legend" made only its second trip away from Didcot since being completed in 2019. By contrast, 60163 "Tornado" is no stranger to the NYMR as it made a return visit to the railway, with 8F - 48305 from the Great Central Railway completing the visiting trio of locomotives. An intensive timetable would be featured throughout the event featuring frequent passenger services between Grosmont and Pickering, and a shuttle service to Whitby from Grosmont. In addition, there would be a demonstration freight service woven into the timetable, working between Grosmont and Goathland.
With different locomotives operating on different days across the gala, the basic aim was to capture at least one shot of each locomotive in service on the days attended. Colliery Tank - No29 worked the freight on the 24th, with J27 - 65894 taking over duties for the 25th - while both 825 and No29 didn't run on the 25th. Over the course of the gala, 'Black 5' - 5428 and Class 20 - 20142 would be in charge of the Whitby services.
Locomotives:
Ex-LMS 8F Class - 48305
BR(E) A1 Class - 60163 "Tornado"
SR S15 Class - 825
Lambton, Hetton & Joicey Colliery Kitson - No29
GWR 2900 'Saint' Class - 2999 "Lady of Legend"
BR Standard Class 9F - 92134
BR Standard Class 4MT Tank - 80136
LMS 'Black 5' Class 5MT - 5428 "Eric Treacy"
BR Class 20 - 20142 "Sir John Betjeman"
Ex-LNER J27 Class (NER P3) - 65894
Ex-NER T2 Class (LNER Q6) - 63395 had been scheduled to operate over the weekend, following the completion of its latest overhaul. However, it was withdrawn from the timetable.
All footage filmed on Friday the 24th, and Saturday the 25th, of September 2021.

[@anglingsteve]

I really enjoyed seeing the selection of locomotives I used to volunteer on the railway until I was diagnosed with m.s in 1985 and I really miss those days anyway seeing your videos is great thanks

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Sorry to hear you aren't able to volunteer anymore. Thank you!

[@rosadalessio9348]

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[@AndreiTupolev]

8F put on an awesome performance. Its driver seemed very keen on that. Lovely lighting for the Saint slogging past Esk Valley Cottages; I think with seven coaches they about found its limit

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

The 8F was a highlight, though I was very impressed by the Saint - 7 coaches, 6' 8+1/2" driving wheels, up the 1-in-49, quite a performance.

[@steamgent4592]

Wow thats quite a steam gala weekend. Every Big Four Company was represented and more!

[@peterhewitson2669]

Excellent footage of an excellent weekend. Great weather, great gala. 😎👍

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Thasnks very much, it certainly was an enjoyable trip!

[@GWRFan281]

Great video. They have put on a wonderful gala there with a nice variety of locos. I shall be re watching this while I have breakfast tomorrow.

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Cheers! Really was an enjoyable event, well worth the trip. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@JR-SCOOT]

Superb selection of steam & the odd diesel. Excellent filming and editing. And the weather during the weekend remained good too!

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Thanks very much for the kind words, glad you enjoyed the video! Got very lucky with the weather - there was a brief rain shower while driving to the final shot of the 9F, was thankful it held off.

[@crompton33022]

That video was wonderful. You really captured the atmosphere and action on this wonderful railway regards Ian, Swindon.

[@bobingram6912]

Now that's how to hold a gala weekend, keeps everyone happy!! Nicely done as usual young man👍🏻

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

It was a very enjoyable trip, thanks! Very much worth it. Thank you!

[@malcolmpinch5234]

Very well put together. A great variety of locations and locomotives!

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Cheers, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@haroldwilkes6608]

Loved the way you ended this...

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Thanks very much

[@davidrice9880]

Excellant as usual, thank you.

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Thanks very much

[@daciatravel.647]

Very nice video! 👍👍👍🚂🚃🚃🚃🌲🍀☘️🌿

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Thank you

[@pamcaven344]

Using my mum's account I went here with my mum to watch the steam gala! If you seen a boy in the field watching 60163 'Tornado' it was me! 5:34

[@CustomiZe_]

Does this mean we should now call you The Northerner haha 😄 Anyway superb video as usual 👍😀

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

The Northern Invader Thanks very much!

[@trainboylouis]

im going there today 😃

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Have fun

[@SimonTog]

Very good video, thumbs up :)

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Cheers

[@pamcaven344]

Where is this? 12:40

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

A long way from civilisation 54.332906, -0.724339

[@新田実音人]

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[@新田実音人]

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