The Ryedale Society of Model Engineers (RSMEL) Main Line Rally 2012

[@alanwindypics]

Wonderful, that's what you call a model railway. That Signalman must have had a very busy day. The most fun middle-aged men can have without alcohol! :-) 5*

[@wertrocks123]

heh, this stirs my memory of a place I saw as a young child. on holiday up north over 15 years ago. i remember passing it briefly and looking through the gates in amazement at the complexity of the tracks inside. never saw it again, never even thought of it again til I stumbled on this video. come to think I'm sure this is the place. how very stirring.

[@mollsmyre]

I'm so glad the video brought back some nice memories for you.

[@The98Driver]

Great set up and layout and what a day it was today at rudyard lake steam railway the amount of people I had to tell off its mad.

[@jet936]

I'm amazed by the haulage capacity of the locos. Many thanks.

[@Andre1Ziemer]

Very Cool Peoples and so lovely trains!

[@mollsmyre]

Yes, They certainly enjoy themselves.

[@Beatlefan67]

What an amazing set-up. Great video and thanks for sharing. I have to admit that this is yet another model society I had never heard off. So much to see; so little time...!

[@mollsmyre]

+John Penny Thank You, I'm very glad you enjoyed the video. There are quite a number of them dotted around. Its just a matter of finding them. Its always worth the hunt.

[@AndreiTupolev]

My word, there's some mega length trains there.! The detail on the rolling stock is most impressive. Working semaphores as well!

[@HROM1908]

Beautifully shot video, nice and steady. What a thrill to view it. Thank you. The points accommodating three gauges were amazing.

[@mollsmyre]

+Nic Maennling Thank you very much,I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. The railway is fantastic and I'm hoping to pay another visit this year.

[@milkvanman104]

You're right. 🙂

[@northseabrent]

A lot of grumpy old men, this is their hobby and I see very if any smiles.

[@jayfmiller]

The development of the different gauges is interesting. Even in the US we have 7 & 1/4" and 7 & 1/2 depending upon the location in the country. With the advent of Li chemistry batteries, the electric motive power has become more popular in some regions.

[@robertsowden1454]

Beautifully shot. Went there myself today and hoping to visit during a rally!

[@mollsmyre]

+Robert Sowden Thank You,Glad you liked the video. I hope you manage to attend a rally I'm sure you will really enjoy it.

[@mollsmyre]

Yes it really is a wonderful set up. The Locomotives and rolling stock are really beautifully built. Everything is worked much as a 'Proper' railway would be,and everyone enjoys themselves. A great day.

[@yawhause]

OMG it's fabulous!! What fun!

[@steamisgod]

lot more so called diesels there now than when I was there in 2000. Had more fun at Gillings East than train mountain in US. Great to see.

[@mollsmyre]

This was my first visit to the RSMEL . I was very impressed with it. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Klubfoot1]

Looks like a great track! I want that in my garden but the wife says no!

[@mollsmyre]

+Klubfoot1 The track is very impressive. Yes I wouldn't mind one in my garden but unfortunately I got the same answer from the wife. :-)

[@roysteele135]

Get a new wife

[@michaelmooney3369]

why did you ask?

[@mollsmyre]

Thanks,They are rather impressive.

[@mollsmyre]

That is a wonderful description, and true.

[@Gauge1LiveSteam]

A "Tich" in 7.25" has been on the "to do" list since 1984

[@KR15MES]

its a beautiful little railway, hope to get there with my 0-6-0 tank engine some day

[@MikeL0ck]

Hi, no worries I'll catch up with you at the next event :-) keep up the great work

[@cowpoke1873]

I like the live steam models they have! Especially the 5700!

[@mollsmyre]

They are wonderful, A lot of work must go into getting them to that standard.

[@grumpyg9350]

I think the reason these guys don't show emotion (smile) is, they are in a coma from overdosing on enjoyment. I know I am close to passing out, from watching all the fun!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@mollsmyre]

So glad you liked the video. The guys certainly enjoy the event.

[@mollsmyre]

Thank you,Glad you enjoyed the video. Sorry there are no DVD's available.

[@PaliAha]

I'm from Honolulu. I will make a pilgrimage to the Ryedale Society of Model Engineers and simply gawk.

[@mollsmyre]

Good Luck mate. I hope you manage to get there.

[@jayfmiller]

It is good you also have the 7&1/4" gauge. The 5" are a bit small. With some of the gents driving, it was had to see the equipment for the overhang. LOL

[@MikeL0ck]

excellent video as normal matey, very impressive quality will you have any DVDs available ?

[@davidsheriff8989]

How cool is this ?

[@mollsmyre]

It certainly is. Very impressive place. Its been such a long time since I was there, I must pay another visit.

[@charliewright7852]

14:50 just a small time 'shunter' livin in a lonely world....

[@mollsmyre]

I like it :-) He's on a ' Journey '

[@milkvanman104]

This is like Wallace & Gromit in The Wrong Trousers. Lol! It is like it! 😄

[@beardo52]

NOOB question,, are the Diesel locomotives electrically powered by battery, or do they have internal combustion engines?

[@mollsmyre]

+beardo52 You got me on that one I would assume they are powered by battery. Sorry I cant be more helpful.

[@beardo52]

Thank you all the same ! I appreciate it.

[@KR15MES]

they're battery powered

[@markturner4219]

some are battery powered and some are proper diesel electrics - eg internal combustion engine driving generator to supply electricity to electric traction motors; although usually something more akin to a lawn mower engine rather than a diesel engine.

[@leedorrington8755]

They will usually be batteries with electric motors plus sound and smoke units sometimes. You have to be very clever to put a internal combustion engine at 5"G it can be done there is a scale Deltic diesel loco with two scale deltic engines in the national railway museum. It even runs although the builder didn't quite manage to sort out the cooling for the engines properly so they over heat...

[@marknewell7355]

Loved the video where is this club located??

[@mollsmyre]

Thank you, Glad you enjoyed the video The Railway is at The Clubhouse behind the Village Hall, Gilling East. Its not too far away from York.

[@marknewell7355]

mollsmyre cheers pal not all that far from me

[@pega17pl]

(14:48) Someone wants to escape!

[@mollsmyre]

Never noticed that before. Quite funny.

[@JasonMasters]

The way it slowed down until the signal went to clear, I'm inclined to believe that someone was in control via remote.

[@KR15MES]

10:20 nice spam can

[@BillSikes.]

Shouldn't laugh really, but they're grown men going round and round on their little chu chu trains ha ha