Aces travels and steam ups

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Re: Aces travels and steam ups

Post by Soar Valley Light » Sun Jan 07, 2018 8:14 pm

You've captured some great shots there ACE, some real 'mood' photo's. Excellent work, thanks for sharing.

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Re: Aces travels and steam ups

Post by LNR » Sun Jan 07, 2018 10:55 pm

Thanks very much, enjoyed that thoroughly. Nice camera work, Welsh choir soundtrack very fitting. I used to enjoy watching the Webcams before they became hopelessly positioned and un-viewable, your video has made up for it. Thanks again.
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Re: Aces travels and steam ups

Post by FWLR » Mon Jan 08, 2018 7:06 am

Since having no response from an IOM post and seeing and showing this Video to Anne we have now looked into having a holiday in North Wales again this year... :thumbright:

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Re: Aces travels and steam ups

Post by Big Jim » Mon Jan 08, 2018 12:03 pm

Thanks for posting the videos Ace, there are some nice shots of the layouts at Exeter that I missed due to spending too much time talking.
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Re: Aces travels and steam ups

Post by ace » Fri Jan 12, 2018 7:21 pm

Thank you for your comments, I did have fun on this day and putting it together (Ffestiniog video).

Here is a video of my visit to the Weshpool & Llanfair Railway. Blessed with good weather again!

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Re: Aces travels and steam ups

Post by Peter Butler » Fri Jan 12, 2018 7:49 pm

Another great video Ace, well filmed and edited showing some of the beautifully scenic surroundings along the line. I have been a fan of the W&LR since I was a very young lad (long time!) and the Earl and Countess are amongst my first choice of locomotives, unfortunately I have never taken to the coaching stock although I do appreciate they seem to be well presented and serve a purpose.
The line is well worth a visit and the Gala Weekend with 16mm exhibition as another attraction is a 'must see' on my calendar.
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Re: Aces travels and steam ups

Post by FWLR » Sat Jan 13, 2018 8:24 am

What date is that please Peter.

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Post by FWLR » Sat Jan 13, 2018 8:39 am

Another great video Ace, love the shots of the coupling up of the loco and the carriages.

I liked the coaches Peter of the ones Countess was pulling, but not to sure about the ones Joan had on.

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Re: Aces travels and steam ups

Post by Peter Butler » Sat Jan 13, 2018 10:45 am

FWLR wrote: ↑Sat Jan 13, 2018 8:24 am What date is that please Peter.
Rod, according to the calendar on the W&L site the Steam Gala is dated 31st August - 2nd September. The 16mm exhibition should be open on the Saturday and Sunday..... see you there.
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Post by FWLR » Sat Jan 13, 2018 10:50 am

Hope so Peter, depends on holiday dates I am trying to get sorted with the family. :thumbright:

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Re: Aces travels and steam ups

Post by Big Jim » Mon Jan 15, 2018 10:52 am

Looking forward to Llanfair again this year.
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Re: Aces travels and steam ups

Post by ace » Sun Jan 21, 2018 7:46 pm

I captured some of us mad'uns at the local group freezing our fingers, and boiling water...

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Re: Aces travels and steam ups

Post by LNR » Sun Jan 21, 2018 11:33 pm

Oh to have steam as visible as that, at least you guys are sure your driving a steam loco. Thanks for enduring the cold and for sharing.
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Post by FWLR » Mon Jan 22, 2018 10:48 am

Brilliant video once again Ace, loved the shot of the two locos running side by side. Thank You. :thumbright:

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Re: Aces travels and steam ups

Post by 4MT » Mon Jan 29, 2018 8:07 am

Hello Ace great videos throughout your thread really enjoying watching them and its nice to see steam coming from the engines in your latest video even though it looks cold it must have been fun.
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Re: Aces travels and steam ups

Post by ace » Sun Mar 04, 2018 9:56 pm

Thanks for your kind words folks. I love steaming in the cold, those plumes! I just don't like keeping the gas cylinders warm tucked in my jacket, seems like a bit of a liability. :roll:

Part 2 of my visit to the Welsh Highland Railway. Again blessed with good weather and another beautiful railway.

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Re: Aces travels and steam ups

Post by Peter Butler » Sun Mar 04, 2018 10:28 pm

Great video of a wonderful line, not yet travelled that section but I felt I was there!
All the stock looks so well maintained and when the weather is good, the views are magnificent.
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Re: Aces travels and steam ups

Post by FWLR » Mon Mar 05, 2018 7:51 am

We are hoping to get to visit this year all being well, and get to see some other people also. :thumbright:

Great video by the way. :thumbright:

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Re: Aces travels and steam ups

Post by Lonsdaler » Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:46 am

Used to have some good fun in the Aberglaslyn tunnel, when I was involved in outdoor activity stuff. Shame they ruined it by putting a railway back through it :roll: I'll fetch my coat... :lol:
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Re: Aces travels and steam ups

Post by FWLR » Mon Mar 05, 2018 11:03 am

Lonsdaler wrote: ↑Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:46 am Used to have some good fun in the Aberglaslyn tunnel, when I was involved in outdoor activity stuff. Shame they ruined it by putting a railway back through it :roll: I'll fetch my coat... :lol:
Mmmm ;) what activity is that Phil.... :lol: :lol:

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