Behind the scenes: preparing a locomotive for an important exam on the Severn Valley Railway

[@alanwyatt4538]

I think his idea of showing what goes on behind the scenes is a total winner as before I started volunteering I had no idea of what was required to ensure the railway can run. Lets have more !!!!!

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

More videos coming soon - don't forget to subscribe

[@rjbworkshop]

Love this, the video & production quality is excellent, no idea how you managed to achieve this in such a dark location. I could watch this all day. Thank you.

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

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[@philippankhurst6680]

The SVR is professional in everything it does, including promotion and information. An excellent presentation by vitally important backroom guys who deserve their moment in the sun. Great stuff.

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

Glad you enjoyed it Phil!

[@9Emovingrailpictures]

Great to know that you guys are keeping the railway going!!!

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

Preparing for when we can reopen again - we can't wait.

[@stephenrice4554]

A good demonstration , great video 👍🇬🇧

[@ianblewett3118]

Excellent. Good luck for your April re-opening.

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

Thank you!

[@catharinecolotelo9863]

A superb presentation - beautifully filmed, very educational. Thanks so much.

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

So glad you enjoyed it :)

[@bentullett6068]

Nice to see the locomotives are still being worked on over the lockdown period

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

It's a vital part of the Severn Valley Railway and to ensure that the steam engines are ready for action when we need them

[@bentullett6068]

@@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial I just hope I can get back to Bewdley to my volunteering at the Carriage and wagon department there.

[@peterbamber8066]

Excellent!

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

Glad you liked it!

[@boblovell5789]

Ex military instructor? He is good. Confident that he would hold the attention of any future members of the maintenance gang. Well done indeed.

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

So glad you enjoyed the video, Bob!

[@SVRSteam]

Another great video. Can we have a look in bridgenorth MPD a little more often? Great railway and we will get through this tough time together.

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

Plenty more videos planned - don't forget to subscribe to be the first to see our videos.

[@SVRSteam]

@@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial love the SVR. Subscribe! I did 1 year ago. Anyone not subdcribed and loves the railway then whats wrong with you

[@lewiscartwright3609]

Good luck with your April re-opening

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

Thanks Lewis.

[@lewiscartwright3609]

@@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial I Love how you guys take care and pride at keeping the Rolling stock and the Locomotives Polished and greased and Well looked after and it is very interesting to know how much effort you guys put into keeping the Railway up and running. Cheers Lewis :).

[@lewiscartwright3609]

@@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial I have seen the Video about how you guys dealt with the Vandalism and I am appalled I am Not happy apart from working at the Severn Valley I also want to be a security guard so to all those vandals out there if I were you I would think twice about Vandalising the Severn Valley and you can try to run but I will catch you and you can hide but I will find you and you will be taken to the Police station and the Severn Valley Railway don't need to be Dealing with the Vandalised Heritage Locomotives and rolling stock

[@lewiscartwright3609]

The Severn Valley Railway is a tourist attraction for young children and Railway enthusiasts to come and enjoy The Great days out and To Look at the Iconic Heritage Locomotives and all the Times I have been on the Severn Valley Railway I have enjoyed every minute of It no matter what the weather is like and if it Weren't for my Grandfather who lives in Felixstowe Suffolk I would not be Interested in Locomotives so I want to thank him and if I could See him right now I would give him a Big hug but until this COVID Lockdown has settled I will have to Imagine that I am Hugging him

[@lewiscartwright3609]

@@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial I hope you guys are well and staying safe and I can't wait to work for you guys

[@jacksrailproductions]

When will other engines in the MPD be restored and back running as I noticed 82045 in the top right at the start of the video and I know 4930 Hagley Hall is coming along nicely how is she getting on

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

Have you watched our video about Hagley Hall here? kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJWag2ycaL93rac

[@catherinemccreadie1912]

I have ried that locomotive at severn vally railaway

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

Have you?! What's your favourite memory of it?

[@31144]

It's Wiiiiiiiiiill and Gazzer !

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

It is!

[@lewiscartwright3609]

Hi Guys just to let you know that I am 6ft 1½ and also I have a question was 2857 built in 1918 or am I completely wrong and any that you would like me to do i will happily do it

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

It certainly was. You can find out more about 2857 in our 'Preparing GWR 2857' video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXixeH5-rtmZbM0

[@lewiscartwright3609]

@@SevernValleyRailwayOfficialwould it be possible for me to become an engine driver when I volunteer

[@JintySteam1]

Someone at Severn Valley has looked at NYMRofficial and though "We aught to do the same for our railway!" ;)

[@williamtacey1783]

But SVR spring steam Gala was cancelled or postponed since April last year.

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

We're preparing for our Spring Steam Up, William. Tickets on sale now!

[@lewiscartwright3609]

Hi my name is Lewis and I'm 16 years old and I love steam engines even though I was born in the 2000s but that doesn't stop me from Loving steam engines and I would like to be an engine driver on the Severn Valley Railway and soon I'm going to Agricultural college and then I'm going to study mechanics at university and I would like to get an apprenticeship at the Severn Valley Railway

[@bentullett6068]

Great we need more younger people to volunteer to keep the railway going. I don't volunteer with the locomotive department but I volunteer on another important part of the railway which is the Bewdley carriage and wagon department. There are loads of different roles available on the railway.

[@lewiscartwright3609]

@@bentullett6068 thank you for taking your time to read this comment and I am Looking forward to the April re opening because I love the Severn Valley Railway as I have been going since I was 2 years old during the Lockdowns of COVID 19 I was unable to go to the Railway But that doesn't stop me from watching the Videos of preparation for the April reopening and of course Last year's Steam Gala's

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

Look forward to seeing you soon, Lewis. Keep working hard. We'd love to have you volunteer when you're old enough.

[@lewiscartwright3609]

@@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial i just wanted to know how old i have to be able to volunteer?

[@lewiscartwright3609]

@@SevernValleyRailwayOfficialhi I am thinking about bringing back 4 locomotives to the mainline first one being Thornbury Castle and the second locomotive is a Hall class named Willington Hall and the third Locomotive is another Hall class Named Harvington Hall and the fourth Locomotive is a LMS Beyer garratt