The Statfold Year 2008
This DVD was shot on the Statfold Barn Farm railway near Tamworth, Staffs at the 3 open events and the Friends’ of the Statfold Barn Steam Railway Trust open day in 2008. The official website for the SBR is http://www.statfoldbarnrailway.co.uk/
In addition, a ‘google’ search for ‘Statfold Barn 2008’ gives links various photo pages by visitors which cover the events below.
Spring
This footage was shot in widescreen 16:9 format.
There are 9 chapters:
Beginning
Opening credits
Locos in use
Cockerill Tram Loco (standard gauge)
Falmouth Dock No. 3 (standard gauge)
Harrogate Gas Works No. 1
Howard
Isibutu
Jack Lane
Pakis Baru No. 1
Pakis Baru No. 5
Statfold
Trangkil No. 4
Steam up
We see various locos on shed as they get ready for the day.
First trains
The days started cold, sunny and windy. PB No. 5 heads the first train round the balloon loop. This is followed by a double header with PB No. 1 and Statfold and then Isibutu. Trangkil No. 4 is next bunker first with a demonstration freight. We then move closer to the station to see Jack Lane depart with a passenger train.
Garden railway
New Wren class Howard was in use here.
Riding behind Isibutu
We ride behind Isibutu to get a complete view of the farm railway.
Afternoon trains
Isibutu and Harrogate No. 1 are both in the station with Isibutu and PB No. 5 on shed. Trangkil No. 4 brings in the freight and Harrogate No. 1 takes out a passenger. Jack Lane heads a single coach passenger banked by Statfold.
Wet finish to the day
PB 1 and PB 5 doublehead the freight as the rain begins. Harrogate No. 1 bring in the passenger train and we see the final shuffles at the station as the day winds down.
Credits
Footage was shot and edited by John Raby. Music is by Kevin MacLeod http://incompetech.com
Summer
This footage was shot in 4:3 normal format.
Beginning
Opening credits
Locos
Charley
Dougal
Harrogate Gas Works No. 1
Howard
Irish Mail
Jack Lane
Model T Ford
Pakis Baru No. 1
Pakis Baru No. 5
Trangkil No. 4
Steam up
We see various locos on shed as they get ready for the day.
Garden railway
Howard and Charley operated the Garden railway
Balloon loop
PB No. 1 leaves the loop and PB No. 5 arrives. Irish Mail hauls the demonstration freight. The Model T conversion is seen at the loop. Trangkil No. 4 arrives and the Model T departs. Harrogate No. 1 is next along.
Oaktree Halt
Harrogate No. 1 is seen at Oaktree. Dougal departs for the loop at the end of the line. Irish Mail and Jack Lane doublehead a passenger train. Isibut is seen next and then Dougal returns with the slate wagons. We see various other movements including Howard out on the Farm railway.
Approaching the station
Trangkil No. 4 aproaches the main station at the end of a run. The Model T is turned using its built-in turntable and Jack Lane arrives and Dougal departs. Irish Mail arrives light engine and Dougal returns.
Loco lineup
All the steam locos are lined up for a raucous whistle-up at the end of the day.
Credits
Footage was shot Roy Brooks with additional footage by Chris Yapp. Alan Bowler provide still images and the footage was edited by John Raby. Music is by Kevin MacLeod http://incompetech.com
Late Summer
This footage was shot in widescreen 16:9 format.
Beginning
Opening credits
Locos
Sragi No. 1
Jerry M
Trangkil No. 4
Pakis Baru No. 1
Pakis Baru No. 5
Jack Lane
Statfold
Harrogate No. 1
Isibutu
Howard
Badger (diesel)
Assorted traction engines
Getting ready for the day
We see various locos on shed as they get ready for the day.
First trains
Badger leads a procession of locos as the first train is headed by newly rebuilt Sragi No. 1.
Morning trains
The locos in use are seen at various lineside locations.
The Garden Railway
Howard was operating on the garden railway. This loco has now left Statfold.
Traction engines
For the first time, a large and active contingent of steam road and farm vehicles descended on the SBR. Although there have been small numbers in the past, this was by far the most impressive display and was quite successful at distracting people from the railway at times especially when double-headed engines were moving the loaded low-loader. Some engines ventured down the field to Oak Tree Halt where they could be seen with the railway locomotives.
Afternoon trains
The afternoon trains were viewed around Oak Tree Halt and then back towards the main station.
Credits
Footage was shot and edited by John Raby. Music is by Kevin MacLeod http://incompetech.com
Friends’ Day
This footage was shot in widescreen 16:9 format.
Beginning
Opening credits
Locos
Sragi No. 1
Statfold
Charley (WWI Simplex diesel)
First trains
After a light engine shuffle Sragi No. 1 takes out the first train.
Train riding
This ride around the system seen from the end coach is behind Sragi No. 1.
Morning trains
Sragi No. 1 and Statfold both take their turns on the passenger and demonstration freight trains.
Afternoon trains
These scenes are of and around Oak Tree Halt.
Latest arrival
We see the recently arrived Matheran Light Railway 0-6-0T (O&K 2343 of 1907) No. 740 being shunted by Sragi No. 1.
Credits
Footage was shot and edited by John Raby. Music is by Kevin MacLeod http://incompetech.com
Apologies for the somewhat minimalist commentary on some of the events above. Much of what you see on the DVD will be self-explanatory if you have been to Statfold Barn. However, I would be happy to try to answer any specific questions that you may have.
John Raby
Nottingham