DVLR visits the PLR

Post by **ge_rik** » Tue Jul 07, 2015 1:58 pm

A video marking the visitation to the Peckforton Light Railway of locos and stock from the Deben Valley Railway.

The first time in its history that a live steam loco has graced the metals of the PLR - the video marks this occasion.
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URL: https://youtu.be/jJhcyxvlKTY

Many thanks to Zach for navigating to this remote corner of Cheshire and for braving the almost continuous rain to make it happen

Rik

PS and thanks for the Bara Brith

Gralyn · Post by **Gralyn** » Tue Jul 07, 2015 2:43 pm

Congratulations PLR and thanks for sharing this Historic occasion with us.

Soar Valley Light · Post by **Soar Valley Light** » Tue Jul 07, 2015 8:14 pm

Lovely work gentlemen, really lovely. The shots alongside the river are really superb again. Nice to see steam on the PLR too. It continues to inspire me!

Thanks for sharing Rik and Zach.[/quote]

MDLR · Post by **MDLR** » Tue Jul 07, 2015 9:47 pm

Very enjoyable! Zach - where did you get the headcode discs from?

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Tue Jul 07, 2015 9:53 pm

Thanks again Rik for a really enjoyable (if slightly damp) day! The line's gradients make it an interesting drive and the end to end operation is great. River Tang's small gas tank was just large enough to get from one end to the other and the fire had to be turned up for tackling the bank! A proper "driver's line". I was concentrating so hard driving I didn't get any video footage, I've got a few pics which I'll pop up here in a bit.

Brian - the disks are copper and you can buy 100 of them for a pound if you don't mind a bit of filing...

Brass shim and wire soldered onto the back and painted they are exactly the correct scale diameter for 15" GER head code disks.

MDLR · Post by **MDLR** » Tue Jul 07, 2015 9:58 pm

Mr. Bond of the DVLR:111942 wrote:Brian - the disks are copper and you can buy 100 of them for a pound if you don't mind a bit of filing...

Brass shim and wire soldered onto the back and painted they are exactly the correct scale diameter for 15" GER head code disks.

I didn't think you were allowed to do that.....................

Peter Butler · Post by **Peter Butler** » Tue Jul 07, 2015 10:00 pm

Such a lovely line is for sharing...... I would like to welcome visitors to my line too but I seem so remote from members. PM if you are in the area.

tom_tom_go · Post by **tom_tom_go** » Tue Jul 07, 2015 10:18 pm

A line to be proud of Rik, thanks for sharing.

The river reminds me of the early Thomas the tank engine series...

Post by **ge_rik** » Tue Jul 07, 2015 10:38 pm

Thanks for the responses. It was very much a joint enterprise and to be honest we didn't really notice the rain - far too busy running trains. Great to have visitors - anyone welcome if they're in or around central Cheshire

Rik

Alan P · Post by **Alan P** » Wed Jul 08, 2015 10:25 am

Cracking video guys.

Zach, nice to see that you are using the classic 'paper clip' coupling

rebelego · Post by **rebelego** » Thu Jul 09, 2015 3:13 pm

Nice!
I want to visit, but you live so far away.
... or I do.

What kind of camera do you use?

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