The 'Gower Princess' lands at Cynheidre 24/06/2014

[@wooltman]

That's the first time I have seen a loco bump started,she is a little beauty,Excellent footage Bob.

[@robmasterman]

She hadn't been tuned over for over 18 months Chris so needed a little help from the Sentinel...The controls are something else...just like three signal levers inside the cab.....great fun...Best wishes...Bob

[@peteknight9537]

Excellent as usual,Bob. Nice little loco and nice to see a re-railing that wasn't performed by a committee with no clear leader, just the HI-AB driver and one man on the ground. Straight on in one. Marvelous. Regards, Pete.

[@robmasterman]

Thanks as always Peter, in real time the unloading took ten minutes, and there were three people involved. having said that, it's the first time I've ever seen a loco delivered by a crane on the back of a lorry. Best wishes...Bob

[@peteknight9537]

Thank you Bob. I looked it up on the P&B website,where did it start work? Obviously in industry, but such light loco intrigues me.Regards, Pete.

[@robmasterman]

Pete Knight It spent many years at Southall Gas Works, then at Corus up in the North East of England, it went to the Swansea Vale Railway, up to the P&BR, and now to the L&MMR....hope that helps...as a new arrival at Cynheidre and privately own, I haven't had a chance yet to get its full history...Regards...Bob

[@peteknight9537]

Thanks Bob,Pete

[@EMuksteam]

Brilliant video Bob. Its a small diesel, but great to have an addition to the railway. It was easy to lift of the lorry with the HI-AB straight on to the rails. Great to see her working after some perseverance. (C&A)

[@robmasterman]

Thanks both, this upload has been on hold awaiting approval, you need to have three arms to drive this little beauty...never seen anything like it...Bob

[@bobnweaver]

A very neat operation to deliver this loco to the railway. Well documented Bob with some fine close up scenes. Regards, Jeff.

[@robmasterman]

Thanks Jeff, certainly something a little different to record for the future..Regards...Bob

[@cuzinitr]

Nice work on documenting the delivery of this locomotive Bob. I did not know that they could bump start it, well done! Rich

[@robmasterman]

Thanks Rich, first time I've seen a diesel bump started as well, probably possible because it only weights about 6 tons....Best wishes...Bob

[@TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways]

Another unique look at railways in your area, thanks for sharing once again.

[@robmasterman]

My pleasure Mike, something a little different, it's an useful little loco for the Railway...Bob

[@pwalpar]

Awesome machine Thanks for sharing Bob

[@robmasterman]

A Pocket Rocket Walter :o)....Bob

[@acw71000]

Tiny little engine Bob with a great sound. It'll be interesting to see it with stock behind. Well captured as always.

[@robmasterman]

I shall be there when it's put to work Austin, thanks as always...Bob

[@delticbob6993]

Little bit of history you videoed there Bob - Very nice. Cheers, Bob.

[@robmasterman]

We are so fortunate to be able to record these scenes as a record that future generations can look back at Bob...Thanks as always...Bob

[@tombranchline6858]

Lovely video, Bob! I remember seeing this at the P&BR many times.

[@robmasterman]

Thanks Tom, it's a very useful little loco for Cynheidre, and of course came to the P&BR from the Swansea Vale.....Regards...Bob

[@moxon2313]

Nice Video of 'Gower Princess' arriving at the railway - Looks a great little addition to the preserved railway.

[@robmasterman]

Thanks very much, it's hard to believe this little loco is over 70 years old now...Bob

[@Bruno.Trains]

Superb video ! You chose some excellent locations

[@robmasterman]

Thank you for your kind comments...Best wishes...Bob

[@chiconian49]

I love this upload. the little engines horn sounds like a trumpet.

[@robmasterman]

Thanks Lance, if it had a bigger horn, it would probably blow it off the rails....Bob

[@canvids1]

so nice that little engine great for shunting around a few wagons here and there.

[@robmasterman]

It will be ideal Wayne, light on its feet and economical..like the new profile picture by the way...Bob

[@JPMiller14]

Great film, Bob, interesting push she had to get it started, at 3m 25s you can see the drive chain bouncing severely, as if the tension needs adjusting!

[@robmasterman]

Thanks Justin, I see what you mean about the chain, no doubt it will be given a good going over soon....Bob

[@dad1ipms]

And NOW I can get a Hornby '00' model - Fantastic little yard loco.

[@robmasterman]

How wonderful, thanks for watching and your comments.

[@STEVEHARLEY1956]

Cracking video Bob....this is such a little Diesel Loco...probably the smallest iv'e seen perhaps? It will be a great addition to the stock there. Superbly filmed, very enjoyable....best wishes....Steve.

[@robmasterman]

Thanks Steve, I don't think they can get much smaller than this...it's a great addition to the collection, and will, as they say in Thomas the Tank World, be a very useful little engine....Bob

[@MervynPartin]

What a sweet little engine- that would fit in my back garden!!....Mervyn

[@robmasterman]

O-o-o-h there's Posh!....it is a great addition to the fleet Mervyn...Best wishes...Bob

[@howarth004]

Nice addition to the Llanelly Railway Bob , some work there for the boys , but after 18 months and she started up with a bit of help is a good start , bet they have her working and in pristine condition very shortly ..Dave

[@robmasterman]

It's ideal for a small Railway like this Dave, economical, and light....it was good seeing it getting bump started after 18 months...Bob

[@PhilbruProduction]

Amazing and adorable little machine. Good luck to her new life! Diolch am y fideo, Bob. Philippe

[@robmasterman]

Il sera un peu fou très utile au Centre Philippe, merci pour regarder toutes ces vidéos de moi, il est très apprécié ... Diolch yn fawr ... Bob

[@PBRJOHN684]

Finally I got to see it after about two weeks It was a great day was a bit nervous when the loco was lifted and hanging in the air.

[@robmasterman]

Glad you got to see it John, it was a wonderful day with perfect conditions...Best wishes...Bob

[@PBRJOHN684]

Absolutely brill 5 Stars Bob

[@davidfrobel7582]

love it Bob, how much i would like to help work on that baby,,,nice video

[@robmasterman]

You could stick it in your pocket when you've finished David....Bob

[@KenBrownekb71000duke]

Well detailed captured and edited video Bob, and a fine day to film the event. Well done to the staff member for sticking with it on the footplate until the little Ruston kicked into life! She seemed to run quite nicely once she was running. Any idea what power rating she has? The Sentinel is a bit of a brute by comparison and looks powerful! Do you know what her power rating is? I'll take a look on the website as I'm always in favour of volunteers opening up old lines of the past. I did notice an old GWR sign but assume this was latterly a coal line, or have I got it wrong? Well done to you and the volunteers. Thanks. Ken

[@robmasterman]

Thanks Ken, it's the first time that the Ruston has fired up for about 18 months, unfortunately at the moment, I can't answer your question as to their respective power output....This centre is built on the site of the old Cynheidre Coal Mine, and the line that served it was running as a tramroad as far back as 1802....Regards...Bob

[@matthewsnowdenshunterguy3352]

:O LOVE IT!!! Wot an awesome clip!! I dnt knw if u knw my channel, but i just love shunters!! And as a fan, this was brilliant!! Wot a couple of cracking lil locos, and an awesome sequence of events! Cheers

[@robmasterman]

Thanks Matthew she's a lovely little engine, but not the easiest to drive...will check out your channel soon...Bob

[@matthewsnowdenshunterguy3352]

R they gonna use this regularly then?? Or is it havin a havin a little restoration first? Cheers :)

[@robmasterman]

Matthew Snowden It's in full working order Matthew, it will be used as and when required for the lighter duties, with the Sentinel being used for heavier work...No doubt, a touch of paint wouldn't go amiss...Bob

[@matthewsnowdenshunterguy3352]

Ooooo very gud! Wel i hope u catch mor shot of her in the future :)

[@robmasterman]

Matthew Snowden Watch this space Matthew...:o) Bob

[@Bobcatonline]

Snazzy little loco there Bob. With a little TLC she should look great.

[@robmasterman]

She certainly will be an useful addition to the stock Rob...Many Thanks...Bob

[@hemerdonbank]

Looks an interesting little loco, Bob. What are they planning on using it for? Keith

[@robmasterman]

It's a very useful little engine Keith, as the Fat controller used to say. It will be used for lighter movements around the yard, and Staff Training...then taken home in someone's pocket...Best wishes...Bob