Steam in the South Wales Valleys featuring Pocket Rocket 76079 02/09/2001

In this video we see BR Standard Class 4MT working the 'Steam in the Valleys' Tour on the 2nd of September 2001 in the Rhondda Valley and the Merthyr Branch, This I believe was the last steam hauled run up the Welsh Valleys, and although from VHS Tape, hopefully it will be of interest.
Regrettably, the sound track is out of sync on some clips due to a processing problem.

[@howarth004]

Still great to be able to look back Bob , especially now as could be a long time before we see any new steam footage ....Dave

[@robmasterman]

The wonder of KZbin Dave, nothing else to see or do.....Bob

[@TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways]

Thanks for reminding me Bob, I think we were there too. Good memories for us all!

[@robmasterman]

My pleasure Mike, never thought at the time that we would not see steam up the valleys again.

[@hyweljames1086]

Fantastic footage!! I remember that day well. Good to see the now removed passing loop at Treherbert in use. Great job.

[@robmasterman]

Thanks very much Hywel, so many things have changed over the years, and often beyond recognition.

[@rjas365]

Excellent, thanks Bob, and I hadn't noticed the sound problem before reading your description. That departure at 06:10 really steals the show! Please keep these coming. Kind regards, Bob.

[@robmasterman]

Thanks very much Bob, most of my early Steam recordings have already been uploaded onto KZbin....Regards....Bob

[@veryhappychappy12]

Keeping our morale up Bob. Many thanks, again 👍.

[@robmasterman]

Thanks very much Wayne, can't go out, so having to delve into my archives....Keep safe.

[@veryhappychappy12]

@@robmastermanKeep safe and best to you and yours too.

[@EMuksteam]

Brilliant video Bob. Superb memories of steam on the valley lines. The last clip was fantastic. Enjoyable watching. Best wishes C&A

[@robmasterman]

Thanks both as always, just trying to keep things ticking over, and came across this old footage to share...Keep safe...Best wishes...Bob

[@ncplantdoctor]

The video is old, but it is still steam. Thanks for converting it and posting it.

[@robmasterman]

My pleasure, hard to believe this 19 year ago now.

[@acw71000]

Very good Bob, great exhaust on that last clip. A great 'go anywhere' loco that was always a top performer

[@robmasterman]

Thanks Austin, this was seven years before I became aware of KZbin, and this old VHS footage was the standard back then....Just look at where we are these days.

[@letrainavapeur]

Another two great posts Bob, just what we need when we are locked up! Pete

[@robmasterman]

I know, it's terrible Pete, can't go out to video anything, not that there's anything worth seeing, so thanks for watching my Golden oldies....Bob.

[@hemerdonbank]

Great sights, Bob. Sadly we see less of this type of operation these days. Same as down here on the Devon and Cornwall branch lines. Keith

[@robmasterman]

Thanks Keith, I didn't know at the time, but this was the last time to see such workings up the Valleys...Regards....Bob

[@antman09ful1]

This is so good to see Bob, thanks for taking the time to share this footage. Regards Mike.

[@robmasterman]

My pleasure Mike, as you know, this old footage takes far more time to process, but as is the norm, I always have plenty of time...Regards...Bob

[@J94-r8b]

Awesome video, I bet that was a nice sight to see, also it sounds brilliant :)

[@robmasterman]

Thanks very much, little did I realise that this would be the last time that steam would work up the Cardiff Valleys.

[@TheWesternExplorer]

Vintage stuff Bob. Excellent video. Regards, Dave.

[@robmasterman]

Thanks Dave, Keep safe, Regards....Bob

[@TheStephengthompson]

Thanks for this video Bob , the pocket rocket certainly was a nonsense engine that could go anywhere.

[@robmasterman]

Absolutely Steve, I only wish I had today's equipment back then...Keep safe up there...Bob

[@SimonTog]

Very great :)

[@robmasterman]

Thank you Simon.

[@welsh_Witch]

hello quick question will you be doing more Pontypool and blenavon railway videos if so we might meet in the future as i will be volunteering there after the whole COVID-19 situation blows over also on another note wonderful video today never been a fan of the BR standards but you gotta admit they are good performers

[@robmasterman]

I certainly will be up there when they re-open Liam, but goodness knows when that will be. Well done for becoming a volunteer, it's a great Railway, and I'm sure they'll make you very welcome....Bob

[@NewLaytCoolShow]

Great!

[@robmasterman]

Thanks very much.