2011 Autumn Gala: 25+ minutes video, many photos
posted by Dave Tooke
on Sun, 25/09/2011 - 22:37
See this YouTube video by "UKWMO" from the Gala on Saturday
These flickr photos from member Clive Roper
These videos and photos are from Trevor Garnham (TAG Video):
A short introduction ... :
Followed by a series of still shots of Lilla, near Bridge 67:
Last Train: triple-headed, Lilla, Sid and Axe
Double-header: Lilla and Axe
A train approaches
Lilla and Axe head away towards Woody Bay
Lilla and Axe approaching Woody Bay
Axe
The new Guards Van
Classic Woody Bay view, with a rake of goods wagons in the siding
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Coupling plate for Lilla
NOT the Gala, but the fireplace from Sir George Newnes' Hollerday House, now in Longmead House, Lynton
Lilla, Sid and Axe steam up outside the shed
Lilla shunts the goods train along the down platform
Trust Chairman Peter Miles says a few words on behalf of the railway before handing the wreath to Andrea Davis, Devon County Councillor and Deputy Chairman of Exmoor National Park Authority
After Andrea had welcomed visitors to the Gala weekend at Woody Bay Station, the wreath was affixed to Axe - "It's awake!"
The miniature railway operated all weekend
Sid with the "Driver for a Fiver" on the headshunt siding
Lilla, with a goods train approaching Woody Bay
Axe with the passenger train passing a packed car park field
Lilla double heading with Axe
Stephen Orchard with the 7.25" gauge miniature railway train
Plenty of steam about at Woody Bay Station
Bill ledbetter and Jim and Kate Pounds were in charge of the Barbecue
Whilst Sandra Dandy, Heather Cross and Judy Williams were on catering duties. and Pete and Julia Snashell looked after the beers and ciders!
Lilla with the goods train at Woody Bay
The newly restored Brake Van in service on the goods train
Diesel Heddon Hall shunts the wagons away after the last demonstration goods of the day
A trio of steam for the last train of the day
Ready to leave with the L&B's first ever triple-headed passenger train
The Saturday triple-header ready to leave Killington Lane
A short introduction ... :
... and this longer version, in six parts:
...and at Woody Bay:
Last Train: triple-headed, Lilla, Sid and Axe
Double-header: Lilla and Axe
A train approaches
Lilla and Axe head away towards Woody Bay
Lilla and Axe approaching Woody Bay
Axe
The new Guards Van
More views from Trevor:
Classic Woody Bay view, with a rake of goods wagons in the siding
-
-
-
Coupling plate for Lilla
NOT the Gala, but the fireplace from Sir George Newnes' Hollerday House, now in Longmead House, Lynton
More pictures from Trevor - stills from some of his his video footage...
The wreath being placed on the smoke box at Killington Lane
Lilla Sid & Axe at Killington Lane with the Last train of the Gala
Axe with goods train approaching Woody Bay
Lilla at the head of the goods train
Axe at Woody Bay
Lilla and Axe at Woody Bay
Lilla Going on shed
Lilla returning from Killington Lane with goods. Taken Monday 26th September 2011
The wreath being placed on the smoke box at Killington Lane
Lilla Sid & Axe at Killington Lane with the Last train of the Gala
Axe with goods train approaching Woody Bay
Lilla at the head of the goods train
Axe at Woody Bay
Lilla and Axe at Woody Bay
Lilla Going on shed
Lilla returning from Killington Lane with goods. Taken Monday 26th September 2011
Axe Heddon Hall & Lilla returning from Killington Lane with goods. Taken on Monday 26th September 2011
These were provided by Nigel Thompson, on Saturday...
Lilla, Sid and Axe steam up outside the shed
Lilla shunts the goods train along the down platform
Trust Chairman Peter Miles says a few words on behalf of the railway before handing the wreath to Andrea Davis, Devon County Councillor and Deputy Chairman of Exmoor National Park Authority
After Andrea had welcomed visitors to the Gala weekend at Woody Bay Station, the wreath was affixed to Axe - "It's awake!"
The miniature railway operated all weekend
Sid with the "Driver for a Fiver" on the headshunt siding
Lilla, with a goods train approaching Woody Bay
Axe with the passenger train passing a packed car park field
Lilla double heading with Axe
Stephen Orchard with the 7.25" gauge miniature railway train
Plenty of steam about at Woody Bay Station
Bill ledbetter and Jim and Kate Pounds were in charge of the Barbecue
Whilst Sandra Dandy, Heather Cross and Judy Williams were on catering duties. and Pete and Julia Snashell looked after the beers and ciders!
Lilla with the goods train at Woody Bay
The newly restored Brake Van in service on the goods train
Diesel Heddon Hall shunts the wagons away after the last demonstration goods of the day
A trio of steam for the last train of the day
Ready to leave with the L&B's first ever triple-headed passenger train
The Saturday triple-header ready to leave Killington Lane
...and these from Sunday:
Double-heading train: Lilla with Axe
Axe on the goods train. Diesel Heddon Hall is acting as a match wagon between the two coupling styles
Regular Thursday volunteer John O'Dell, who has done most of the recent work on the SR Brake Van, on a break from car-parking duties waits for his ride down the line.
The goods train propels up the line, with John O'Dell enjoying the ride in 'his' Brake Van
Axe with the goods train storming the bank towards Woody Bay
Lilla and Axe prepare to leave with an afternoon service
Zooming in on the double-headed train with Lilla and Axe
The triple-headed train in the Exmoor landscape - the last train of another successful Gala
Julian and Lindsay Palmer's fine collection of 16mm L&B live steam models
RNLI weaving demonstration
The Devon Air Ambulance Trust Stand
Two young lads show a keen interest in the 16mm display
John Uphill enjoying himself driving Lilla
The freight awaits!
Dave Carder brought along this little steamer Norman E Box and...
also this one Twilight
Lilla waits for the freight to return
Another full train about to depart
There was more than one Axe at Woody Bay that day!
Lilla attacks the 1 in 50
Trevor Garnham busy with video camera as usual!
At the end of the day. Duty Controller for the Gala, General Manager Martyn Budd has a word with Axe's Driver - Trust Chairman Peter Miles. Meanwhile sitting on the bench is Jon Pain - resting after manning the E762 Club stand for two days.
On Saturday, Nigel Thompson also took some "people pictures" with his other camera.
In the carriage everyone relaxing, with Barbecue Bill and Jim enjoying a drink before riding the last up train to Killington Lane
Alex Pickersgill (Ticket Sales), Ian Cowling (Car Park Roster and several other hats too), Pete Snashall (Beer and Cider sales and Bar), James Evans (Lyd Project Leader and Launceston Steam Railway regular), Keith Vingoe (L&BR MD), and Judy Williams (Catering Manager) enjoy the ride to Killington Lane along with Angela Horne (shop)and Martin Andrews.
Photographer and roving reporter Nigel Thompson stands by the first ever triple-headed train at Killington Lane
Back at Woody Bay, members and volunteers enjoy a drink in the beer tent
Everyone relaxes after a very busy successful first day of the Gala. Julia Snashell meanwhile, was still on duty supplying the beer!
Our thanks as always to those who provide us with the photos and videos.
DON'T FORGET TO ENTER OUR ANNUAL PHOTO COMPETITION
Double-heading train: Lilla with Axe
Axe on the goods train. Diesel Heddon Hall is acting as a match wagon between the two coupling styles
Regular Thursday volunteer John O'Dell, who has done most of the recent work on the SR Brake Van, on a break from car-parking duties waits for his ride down the line.
The goods train propels up the line, with John O'Dell enjoying the ride in 'his' Brake Van
Axe with the goods train storming the bank towards Woody Bay
Lilla and Axe prepare to leave with an afternoon service
Zooming in on the double-headed train with Lilla and Axe
The Sunday triple-headed train leaves Woody Bay with Lilla, Sid and Axe
The triple-headed train in the Exmoor landscape - the last train of another successful Gala
More Sunday shots from Trevor Ley
Julian and Lindsay Palmer's fine collection of 16mm L&B live steam models
RNLI weaving demonstration
The Devon Air Ambulance Trust Stand
Two young lads show a keen interest in the 16mm display
John Uphill enjoying himself driving Lilla
The freight awaits!
Dave Carder brought along this little steamer Norman E Box and...
also this one Twilight
Lilla waits for the freight to return
Another full train about to depart
There was more than one Axe at Woody Bay that day!
Lilla attacks the 1 in 50
Trevor Garnham busy with video camera as usual!
At the end of the day. Duty Controller for the Gala, General Manager Martyn Budd has a word with Axe's Driver - Trust Chairman Peter Miles. Meanwhile sitting on the bench is Jon Pain - resting after manning the E762 Club stand for two days.
On Saturday, Nigel Thompson also took some "people pictures" with his other camera.
In the carriage everyone relaxing, with Barbecue Bill and Jim enjoying a drink before riding the last up train to Killington Lane
Alex Pickersgill (Ticket Sales), Ian Cowling (Car Park Roster and several other hats too), Pete Snashall (Beer and Cider sales and Bar), James Evans (Lyd Project Leader and Launceston Steam Railway regular), Keith Vingoe (L&BR MD), and Judy Williams (Catering Manager) enjoy the ride to Killington Lane along with Angela Horne (shop)and Martin Andrews.
Photographer and roving reporter Nigel Thompson stands by the first ever triple-headed train at Killington Lane
Back at Woody Bay, members and volunteers enjoy a drink in the beer tent
Everyone relaxes after a very busy successful first day of the Gala. Julia Snashell meanwhile, was still on duty supplying the beer!
Our thanks as always to those who provide us with the photos and videos.
DON'T FORGET TO ENTER OUR ANNUAL PHOTO COMPETITION
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