Tanfield Railway Legends of Industry Gala - 2019

[@tonyrobertson498]

I visited this lovely little railway just before lockdown in March 2020. It's a delight and this is an excellent video of it.

[@Linesider1]

Tony Robertson Many thanks again Tony. I fully agree, it’s a superb line which oozes character and atmosphere.

[@stuarthall6631]

I only visited the Tanfield for the first time last month and was very impressed! It is now, without doubt, my favourite heritage railway. (I live in Northamptonshire.) Thank you for this beautifully and imaginatively-shot video which shows me what it looks like in summer! By the way, I spent many hours in the sidings among the derelict stock taking photographs. The staff don't seem too "precious" about allowing folk to carefully and respectfully explore. Try this at some heritage sites!!

[@Linesider1]

Thank you very much, Stuart, much appreciated. I visited for the first time in 2016 and likewise was very impressed with the line and the experience they provide. An absolutely fantastic place to visit for anyone interested in railways or industrial heritage. Many thanks, David.

[@EMuksteam]

Excellent video David. Great to see this old railway. Brilliant on board footage. Enjoyable watching . Kind regards C&A

[@Linesider1]

Many thanks C&A - always a good day out, and something a bit different with no mark 1s in sight!

[@stamrly418]

Mining may be no more, steam may be a forgotten everyday sight but Tanfield keeps the images of working coal and steam alive. Great video, great sound and a overall great weekend I. think. Going to hit the rewind to hear loco’s working hard for their living. Thanks to you for recording it and to Tanfield for keeping the heritage alive. Amacf

[@Linesider1]

Thanks very much, Amacf, much appreciated - we owe the Tanfield a lot - a fantastic place to visit.

[@acw71000]

Good footage David, hard working engines on a delightful railway

[@Linesider1]

Many thanks, Austin - always nice to journey over Stainmore to the dark side ;)

[@101jumpit]

It sure is a bonnie little line,just up the road from me :)

[@Linesider1]

Certainly is - a lovely railway to visit and well located for you!

[@rjas365]

I found this absolutely absorbing, David, with non-stop action throughout. I have seen GWR 813 at first hand although not bearing a name, nevertheless enjoyed seeing it here. This looked well planned with two (?identical) saddle tanks working together, other interesting pairings and how can 18 Lewin fail to be a favourite! Exciting on-board/post-footplate sequences. Kind regards, Bob.

[@Linesider1]

Thanks very much Bob, much appreciated. I quite agree that it's a very well planned event. The saddle tanks are very similar but there are differences (the cab is larger on one) - I'm sure someone will know more and put us right!

[@oliverjobson15]

The saddle tanks are the same basic design but number 2 is older and has a shorter tank as well as a cut down cab

[@oliverjobson15]

Brilliant video by the way

[@Linesider1]

@@oliverjobson15 Thanks very much for the information Oliver, and glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks, David.

[@Steven_Rowe]

A delightful video in everyway. Enough to make me want to drink tea out of an enamel mug with a blue rim. It must have a few chips in it. A chipped mug that is, not chips in the tea. They go soggy lol

[@Linesider1]

Many thanks Steven, glad you like it. Yes, definitely best to keep the chips dry ;)

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

Fantastic job mate

[@Linesider1]

Scott Joseph Whiley Many thanks, Scott - glad you enjoyed it.

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

and many thanks to you david