The Vale of Rheidol Railway's No 7 is back and a Brand New Station at Aberystwyth 25/02/2019.

[@NorbertRoll]

Absolutely wonderful.

[@robmasterman]

As always, thank you for your kind comments.

[@rjas365]

Excellent video in all respects, thank you. No. 7 looks superb and the surroundings come over very well in that good weather. I vaguely remember a visit in the early 1980s and the wonderfully clear introduction serves as a useful update. Kind regards, Bob K.

[@robmasterman]

Thanks you Bob, I've been visiting this Railway regularly since 1966 and seen many changes over the years. This visit was a complete surprise with the New Station and No 7 an added bonus....Regards...Bob

[@KenBrownekb71000duke]

Great work once again Bob, and what a beautiful day to visit the V of R. No.7 looks in superb condition and is a great credit to the restoration team. Best wishes from Ken!

[@robmasterman]

Thanks Ken for your continued support, which is greatly appreciated.

[@STEVEHARLEY1956]

Great to see Number 7 and the new Station there.....Amazing You just happened to be in the Hottest place in the UK with Mrs M...Must have almost been Magnum Weather then....lol !! Excellent video our Bob.....Well done....Best wishes....Steve.

[@robmasterman]

It was an amazing coincidence on all counts Steve, we couldn't have picked a better day...Definitely Magnum weather...Very Best wishes...Bob

[@JulieWallis1963]

I’ve just booked to take my grandchildren on this s next week. I’m so excited to take them on their first steam train.

[@robmasterman]

That's wonderful Julie, when traveling up to Devil's Bridge, the Best views will be on the left hand side of the coach....Have a great day....Bob

[@jfreelan1964]

Beautiful looking loco. Excellent shot of the acceleration from dead stop.

[@robmasterman]

Thanks very much, despite their small size, these are very powerful engines.

[@bobmather8814]

Thanks for posting. A lovely display.

[@robmasterman]

My pleasure Bob, glad you've liked it.

[@EMuksteam]

A lovely day to go and capture steam engines Bob. Fantastic to see a new station being built. Great to have another engine in service. They have done a superb job on number 7 . Best wishes C&A

[@robmasterman]

Thanks both, I wasn't expecting what I saw today, I wasn't aware that they were building a new station, and I haven't seen No in steam for over 20 years.....Regards...Bob

[@TheDoodyman1]

A lovely production, Bob. We must add that railway to our list and try and visit later in the year. And a very happy St. David's day to you and yours. Kind regards Frank.

[@robmasterman]

That's kind of you Frank, as a Welshman it's a very important day. If you get to ride on the Railway, then sit on the left facing the engine, as that will give you the best views climbing up to Devil's Bridge...Very Best wishes to you all....Bob

[@locowerke]

Nicely done video! No.7 looks and sounds superb; thanks for posting.

[@robmasterman]

Thanks very much, she's a credit to the Railway..a long time coming, but well worth it.

[@ncplantdoctor]

Quite nice. When you said a "light servicing" I was expecting a bit of water, but you caught the cleaning of the firebox. Nice catch. You showed a great shot of the narrow gauge but it looked so small that I had to research it. Where I was expecting maybe a meter gauge, it was only half that. Very interesting. Another great video and you didn't have to climb a mountain.

[@robmasterman]

It's quite amazing how narrow the gauge is for such a relatively large loco, considering the climb up that line, and being built at Swindon, the adhesion is spot on and I've never seen on slip on the climb to Devil's Bridge

[@PhilbruProduction]

Very nice work of restoration of the N ° 7. Thank you for this good time, Bob. Cyfeillgarwch. Philippe

[@robmasterman]

Merci Philippe, c'était merveilleux de voir No7 redevenir opérationnel après tant d'années ... Pob hwyl ... Bob

[@canvids1]

The little engine restored looks and sounds great Bob thanks for the video.

[@robmasterman]

Thanks very much Wayne, this is one of a Group of Narrow Gauge Railways, known collectively as 'The Great Little Trains of Wales'

[@acw71000]

Good video Bob, great to see the work the railway has done on all the tanks. The railway is definitely going in the right direction these days.

[@robmasterman]

I was taken totally by surprise Austin, so this was a very exciting visit for me....The future is indeed looking good for the VOR.

[@saltleywsc]

Superb video Robert No 7 looks stunning !

[@robmasterman]

Thanks very much, everything looking superb in this glorious sunshine.

[@allan5919]

Fantastic video and welcome back No. 7.

[@robmasterman]

Thank you Allan, to see No 7 back in action after all these years is wonderful

[@grahamfrench340]

Great Video, Love the new platform and No7 looks superb in Great Western condition.

[@robmasterman]

Thanks Graham, it's indeed a wonderful job they've done on both counts.

[@stephenlittle7534]

What a lovely looking train. I should really come back again. It's been a long time since my Dad took me to see you. I think I was 10. So it's long overdue.

[@robmasterman]

Well worth a visit Stephen, all three locos are now in working order.

[@flippop101]

I remember visiting this railway when the locomotives still sported the BR blue livery. No. 7 looks superb. By the way, I always look forward to you films! Great channel! Regards from Germany!

[@robmasterman]

People forget that the Vale of Rheidol was the last place to have BR steam running on it's lines, and the Blue Livery and the BR loco was very special from that time. Thank you for your kind comments, which are greatly appreciated, and I send you Best Wishes from West Wales....Bob

[@MrVinnyh]

No.7 (nearly put Boots in front, prob showing my age!) looks superb, thanks for sharing Bob

[@robmasterman]

Ha..ha, nice one Vince...Thanks as always.

[@locomotive6727]

Hi Bob, Great little railway, as you know travelled on the railway some time ago only took slide photo's then ...Dave

[@robmasterman]

Well worth a re-visit Dave, stunning views from the train....Bob

[@locomotive6727]

@@robmasterman Hi Bob , yes ,you never know.Land of my Grand Father..(:O)-...Dave

[@robmasterman]

@@locomotive6727 It's St David's Day tomorrow Dave, so don't forget!...Bob

[@locomotive6727]

@@robmasterman Thanks Bob,Had forgotten (:0( , Got some daffs in the garden...Dave

[@robmasterman]

That's OK Dave, I forgive you this time...Ha..ha!...Bob

[@joelightrailway2362]

Excellent and fantastic video of No.7 back in action Robert 👍😉

[@robmasterman]

Thanks very much Joe, what a magnificent sight she made today.

[@wooltman]

Welcome back number 7, I hope we will see you later this year...........Best wishes Chris

[@robmasterman]

It's been a long time coming Chris, but as with all their stock, the VOR has done a superb job on restoring her....All the Best...Bob

[@SYKAROST]

It was great to see the new construction and No7 in such lovely weather Bob, our visit last September featuring No8 was a bit dismal by comparison. A great intro by Geraint to compliment your coverage...... I'm thinking you will return for the 'grand opening' in June!! Regards, Brian.

[@robmasterman]

Hello Brian, at the moment I'm not receiving many messages on KZbin, hence the delay in replying, so please accept my apologies for the delay...I will attempt to be there in June....Regards...Bob

[@TheWesternExplorer]

Excellent video Bob. No. 7 looks superb. Regards, Dave.

[@robmasterman]

Thanks Dave, much appreciated....Regards...Bob

[@SammyBFilms]

Welcome back number 7!! Loving the open coach too!! :-)

[@robmasterman]

Thanks Sammy, a very welcome back into traffic, and that open coach offers the best seat on the train.

[@kyle123481]

Fantastic video Rob, another railway that on my Must visit list! -Kyle

[@robmasterman]

Thanks Kyle, if you ever get to the Railway and take a ride to Devil's Bridge, then sit on the left hand side where the best views from the train are.

[@jameshardy3489]

No. 7 looks amazing in GWR green.

[@robmasterman]

She certainly does James, and with today's sunshine, what more could you ask for.

[@stephensmith799]

Wales looks great in the rain too and steam condenses into bigger and better clouds! I’m also in the minority who think VoR locomotives looked best in BR Blue!

[@robmasterman]

They were certainly unique when wearing the BR Blue with the white logo Stephen, my favourite was when in the BR Brunswick lined Green. Thanks for your comments...Bob

[@SimonTog]

Very good video Robert, looking very good :)

[@robmasterman]

Thanks Simon, the whole train was turned out in magnificent condition, and it was wonderful seeing No7 out working again.

[@bertoverweel6588]

Verry nice , love narrow gauge !

[@robmasterman]

Thank you Bert,these Narrow Gauge Railways are so full of character, and some of the oldest preserved Railways on the World.

[@likklej8]

I saw No 7 aka Owain Glyndwr in British Railways livery at Aberystwyth in the early 60s as a child on a Welsh holiday.

[@robmasterman]

They were in fact the last official British Railways Steam locos to work on the Railways, and even wore the Blue livery and white arrows .

[@likklej8]

Robert Masterman I think one loco I saw was in pristine BR black the coaches were BR jam and custard it was 1962?

[@robmasterman]

@@likklej8 That must have been a wonderful sight back then.

[@likklej8]

Robert Masterman My parents were pretty liberal once I reached secondary education.On holidays if we visited say Shrewsbury, Mum and Dad would go to shops, cathedrals etc I’d go to the motive power depot aka engine shed. I got lucky at Shrewsbury the Shed superintendent took a group of us train spotters round. Good days no jobsworth health and safety! Only time I got in trouble was at Scarborough where those brand new Clayton centre cab diesels where being stored prior to allocation.

[@jimsmoter4510]

The narrow gauge is pretty cool...

[@robmasterman]

Full of character Jim, Thanks for your comments.

[@howarth004]

She looks great Bob , and well summers here !!! ?... steaming at a good pace

[@robmasterman]

They do a wonderful job on their locos Dave, I was in the hottest spot in Britain this afternoon at around 20 degrees Centigrade...how crazy is that at the end of February.

[@howarth004]

Robert Masterman it’s unbelievable .. just hope we do t suffer for it ... remember this time last year .. beast of the east ... but looks like we are ok till weekend

[@leifliltorp1566]

Nice engine!!!

[@robmasterman]

Thank you Leif, it's one of three that was built specifically for this Railway, and now all three are in operational order.

[@Bobcatonline]

It's good to see it now that it's been given a face life.

[@robmasterman]

It's wonderful to hear from you again Rob, hope all is well over there with you. Indeed the VOR are certainly pushing ahead with their future plans for the future...Regards...Bob

[@markfryer9880]

Nice restoration, #7 making a hasty getaway at quite a good clip. What gauge are they using there?

[@robmasterman]

It certainly is Mark, the gauge is only 603mm or one foot eleven and three quarter inches.

[@hywelroberts1653]

When I went to the Vale of Rheidol Railway in August The steam Train I rided in was actually No.7

[@robmasterman]

How wonderful Hywel, it's a great achievement to have 7,8 and 9 in working order. Thanks for your comments.

[@michaelhampton9493]

No 7 looks great. Are no's 8 and 9 going to be back in service ?

[@robmasterman]

It certainly does Michael, No 9 is still working and No 8 is due for a major overhaul, and will be the standby loco in the meantime.

[@michaelhampton9493]

Thanks Robert for your answer to my question. Much appreciated

[@robmasterman]

My pleasure Michael.