Bovine of the Rails / Steele Travels / 72A Studios
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Travelling the Heritage Rails, making memories of Steam and Diesels on each visit. People know me as Dan or Steele.
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Travelling the Heritage Rails, making memories of Steam and Diesels on each visit. People know me as Dan or Steele.
https://www.youtube.com/@Bovine_of_the_Rails
https://www.youtube.com/@SteeleRidestheRails
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Hello and Welcome to you all. :)
This account is mainly used for my Railway Galas and Railtours Photography as well as Classic + Heritage Transport Events.
I will mainly be posting:
- 📸Photography + Gala + Mainline Tour Videos
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This account is mainly used for my Railway Galas and Railtours Photography as well as Classic + Heritage Transport Events.
I will mainly be posting:
- 📸Photography + Gala + Mainline Tour Videos
If you like what you see:
- 👥Follow + Like
Severn Valley Railway Spring Gala.
21st March 2022.
We arrive in Kidderminster Town at the start of the steam gala, where #75069 stands waiting in the platform with the first train of the morning.
21st March 2022.
We arrive in Kidderminster Town at the start of the steam gala, where #75069 stands waiting in the platform with the first train of the morning.
February 14, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Severn Valley Railway Spring Gala.
21st March 2022.
We arrive in Kidderminster Town at the start of the steam gala, where #75069 stands waiting in the platform with the first train of the morning.
21st March 2022.
We arrive in Kidderminster Town at the start of the steam gala, where #75069 stands waiting in the platform with the first train of the morning.
#419 and #828 simmer together, as passengers board the last train back to Tunbridge Wells West.
We hop on board, and finish our day in Tunbridge Wells West, before going back to the car and heading home to Devon.
9th April 2022.
We hop on board, and finish our day in Tunbridge Wells West, before going back to the car and heading home to Devon.
9th April 2022.
February 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM
#419 and #828 simmer together, as passengers board the last train back to Tunbridge Wells West.
We hop on board, and finish our day in Tunbridge Wells West, before going back to the car and heading home to Devon.
9th April 2022.
We hop on board, and finish our day in Tunbridge Wells West, before going back to the car and heading home to Devon.
9th April 2022.
The next service arrives, as #828 moves steadily out of the bay platform to join the front of the train.
After moving the train, #419 then joins #828 to double-head the return service.
9th April 2022.
After moving the train, #419 then joins #828 to double-head the return service.
9th April 2022.
February 14, 2026 at 4:27 PM
The next service arrives, as #828 moves steadily out of the bay platform to join the front of the train.
After moving the train, #419 then joins #828 to double-head the return service.
9th April 2022.
After moving the train, #419 then joins #828 to double-head the return service.
9th April 2022.
A nice quiet atmosphere at Eridge as #828 simmers gently in the bay platform.
9th April 2022.
9th April 2022.
February 14, 2026 at 4:24 PM
A nice quiet atmosphere at Eridge as #828 simmers gently in the bay platform.
9th April 2022.
9th April 2022.
#828 trundles through the station, before reversing back into the bay platform for a short rest.
9th April 2022.
9th April 2022.
February 14, 2026 at 4:22 PM
#828 trundles through the station, before reversing back into the bay platform for a short rest.
9th April 2022.
9th April 2022.
#828 pulls into Eridge, and is uncoupled from the back of the train, as #419 takes up position at the front, ready to depart.
With a hoot of the whistle, #419 pulls away from the station with the return service.
9th April 2022.
With a hoot of the whistle, #419 pulls away from the station with the return service.
9th April 2022.
February 14, 2026 at 4:20 PM
#828 pulls into Eridge, and is uncoupled from the back of the train, as #419 takes up position at the front, ready to depart.
With a hoot of the whistle, #419 pulls away from the station with the return service.
9th April 2022.
With a hoot of the whistle, #419 pulls away from the station with the return service.
9th April 2022.
#828 takes another service from Tunbridge Wells West, stopping at Groombridge to pick up and set down passengers.
9th April 2022.
9th April 2022.
February 14, 2026 at 4:17 PM
#828 takes another service from Tunbridge Wells West, stopping at Groombridge to pick up and set down passengers.
9th April 2022.
9th April 2022.
After spending time at Eridge, we head to Groombridge, where we watch #828 pull in on the return journey to Tunbridge Wells West.
9th April 2022.
9th April 2022.
February 14, 2026 at 4:05 PM
After spending time at Eridge, we head to Groombridge, where we watch #828 pull in on the return journey to Tunbridge Wells West.
9th April 2022.
9th April 2022.
#419 takes charge as #828 is uncoupled.
9th April 2022.
9th April 2022.
February 14, 2026 at 4:03 PM
#419 takes charge as #828 is uncoupled.
9th April 2022.
9th April 2022.
#828 arrives at Eridge with more visitors as #419 comes out of the bay platform to head the next train back.
9th April 2022.
9th April 2022.
February 14, 2026 at 4:02 PM
#828 arrives at Eridge with more visitors as #419 comes out of the bay platform to head the next train back.
9th April 2022.
9th April 2022.
#419 simmers in the bay platform during the afternoon.
9th April 2022.
9th April 2022.
February 14, 2026 at 3:50 PM
#419 simmers in the bay platform during the afternoon.
9th April 2022.
9th April 2022.
#828 departs for Tunbridge Wells West.
#419 moves over to the bay platform.
9th April 2022.
#419 moves over to the bay platform.
9th April 2022.
February 14, 2026 at 3:46 PM
#828 departs for Tunbridge Wells West.
#419 moves over to the bay platform.
9th April 2022.
#419 moves over to the bay platform.
9th April 2022.
Caledonian Railway #419 arrives at Eridge with another passenger service, as #828 comes out from the bay platform to head the train.
9th April 2022.
9th April 2022.
February 14, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Caledonian Railway #419 arrives at Eridge with another passenger service, as #828 comes out from the bay platform to head the train.
9th April 2022.
9th April 2022.
#828 sits in the bay platform at Eridge and simmers in the morning sunshine
9th April 2022.
9th April 2022.
February 14, 2026 at 3:11 PM
#828 sits in the bay platform at Eridge and simmers in the morning sunshine
9th April 2022.
9th April 2022.
#419 departs from Eridge with the passenger service for Tunbridge Wells West.
#828 simmers in the station before moving over into the bay platform.
9th April 2022.
#828 simmers in the station before moving over into the bay platform.
9th April 2022.
February 14, 2026 at 3:09 PM
#419 departs from Eridge with the passenger service for Tunbridge Wells West.
#828 simmers in the station before moving over into the bay platform.
9th April 2022.
#828 simmers in the station before moving over into the bay platform.
9th April 2022.
We arrive at Eridge, where Caledonian Railway #828 pulls the train into the station.
#419 had been uncoupled, moving light engine into the bay platform, before re-joining the train for the return journey.
9th April 2022.
#419 had been uncoupled, moving light engine into the bay platform, before re-joining the train for the return journey.
9th April 2022.
February 14, 2026 at 3:05 PM
We arrive at Eridge, where Caledonian Railway #828 pulls the train into the station.
#419 had been uncoupled, moving light engine into the bay platform, before re-joining the train for the return journey.
9th April 2022.
#419 had been uncoupled, moving light engine into the bay platform, before re-joining the train for the return journey.
9th April 2022.
#828 and #419 are coupled together, and couple up to the waiting train.
9th April 2022.
9th April 2022.
February 14, 2026 at 3:02 PM
#828 and #419 are coupled together, and couple up to the waiting train.
9th April 2022.
9th April 2022.
828 and 419 come off shed at Tunbridge Wells West, one after the other.
Seeing these two locomotives together was a real treat.
9th April 2022.
Seeing these two locomotives together was a real treat.
9th April 2022.
February 14, 2026 at 2:57 PM
828 and 419 come off shed at Tunbridge Wells West, one after the other.
Seeing these two locomotives together was a real treat.
9th April 2022.
Seeing these two locomotives together was a real treat.
9th April 2022.
9th April 2022.
We return to the Spa Valley Railway, where on this visit, it's themed to the Caledonian Railway.
With two special scottish visitors.
#828 from the Strathspey Railway
#419 from the Bo'ness Railway
We return to the Spa Valley Railway, where on this visit, it's themed to the Caledonian Railway.
With two special scottish visitors.
#828 from the Strathspey Railway
#419 from the Bo'ness Railway
February 14, 2026 at 2:35 PM
9th April 2022.
We return to the Spa Valley Railway, where on this visit, it's themed to the Caledonian Railway.
With two special scottish visitors.
#828 from the Strathspey Railway
#419 from the Bo'ness Railway
We return to the Spa Valley Railway, where on this visit, it's themed to the Caledonian Railway.
With two special scottish visitors.
#828 from the Strathspey Railway
#419 from the Bo'ness Railway
#1340 steams towards the shed.
We end our day here, and head home from the railway centre.
2nd April 2022.
We end our day here, and head home from the railway centre.
2nd April 2022.
February 14, 2026 at 12:46 PM
#1340 steams towards the shed.
We end our day here, and head home from the railway centre.
2nd April 2022.
We end our day here, and head home from the railway centre.
2nd April 2022.
'Trojan' comes steaming up through the railway centre after running trains on the branch all afternoon.
2nd April 2022.
2nd April 2022.
February 14, 2026 at 12:45 PM
'Trojan' comes steaming up through the railway centre after running trains on the branch all afternoon.
2nd April 2022.
2nd April 2022.
As we near the end of our visit, #57604 heads off from the shed, ready to head back onto the mainline.
2nd April 2022.
2nd April 2022.
February 14, 2026 at 12:43 PM
As we near the end of our visit, #57604 heads off from the shed, ready to head back onto the mainline.
2nd April 2022.
2nd April 2022.
After giving rides, #4079 comes off the main line and stables beside #57604 before the diesel is due to leave the site.
2nd April 2022.
2nd April 2022.
February 14, 2026 at 12:28 PM
After giving rides, #4079 comes off the main line and stables beside #57604 before the diesel is due to leave the site.
2nd April 2022.
2nd April 2022.
#4079 delighting visitors up and down on the main line during the afternoon.
2nd April 2022.
2nd April 2022.
February 14, 2026 at 12:27 PM
#4079 delighting visitors up and down on the main line during the afternoon.
2nd April 2022.
2nd April 2022.
#4079 steaming along on the main running line during the afternoon.
2nd April 2022.
2nd April 2022.
February 14, 2026 at 12:03 PM
#4079 steaming along on the main running line during the afternoon.
2nd April 2022.
2nd April 2022.