The crowds came out today to see the two "King" class locomotives meet for the first time in 49 years. It was certainly a spectacular event, apart from the small problem that No.6023 "King Edward II" had this morning.
For the first part of the morning, No.6024 "King Edward I", visiting Didcot between Mainline Engagements, ran single headed on the main demonstration line and I managed to get several good shots. These were achieved by lifting the camera and tripod over the fence. The sound was very loud and ruffled the hairs on the back of my neck today!
At around about 2:00-2:30, 6023 was finally in action. She was lined up with No.6024 for half an hour and at 3:00, she was turned on the turntable. Finally, at 3:30, much later than planned, they were Double Headed for the rest of the day. There were cameras everywhere at this point in the proceedings.
On several of the shots, both "Kings" opened their regulators for the cameras, resulting in a sound that had to be heard to be believed. It was around 25 degrees celsius today, so by the time I finished gathering all of the material, which took me nearly 4 hours, possibly more, I was very hot indeed.
This material will go into "New Romney Productions Steam Magazine, Issue 1", which covers the most notable events from January to April 2011, including the launch of No.6023 "King Edward II" and "The Two Working Kings Event", filmed at the railway centre today. This material will be a special supplement to the programme.
Regards,
Chris Neson,
2nd Cameraman
NB No.6024 will not be running tomorrow as running repairs need to be carried out. It is hoped that she will be out again during the "Steam Railmotor Weekend" on 28th May, before she makes her debut apperance on the 2011 season of "Torbay Express" trains.
The two surviving "King" class locomotives No.6023 "King Edward II" and 6024 "King Edward I" will be meeting for the first time in 49 years at Didcot Railway Centre this coming Saturday, 23rd April. I have had the camera charged up and ready, so it's all in hand.
I will be filming material there for the first edition of our "New Romney Productions Steam Magazine series", which covers sme of the most notable events in the period from January to April 2011, culmintating with extensive footage celebrating the return of "King Edward II." There will be plenty of footage of the "King" class locos Double Heading.
This material will go into the DVD as a special supplement which includes:
Footage of 6023 on Sunday 2nd April after its public launch
Extensive coverage of "The Two Working Kings" Event
The first issue is expected to be released in early May 2011. The full programme includes:
New Year Gala at the Swanley New Barn Railway
"Birch Grove" at the Bluebell Railway in Late January
The West Somerset Railway Spring Steam Gala, celebrating its 35th Anniversary
Update from the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway
Plus the special supplement celebrating the return to steam of "King Edward II"
There'll be plenty more to come from Didcot in September 2011, when the Great Western Railway Preservation Society will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary with a special Gala event. Our production, "GWS 50" will cover the events there.
So as you can see, there's plenty of Great Western action to come from New Romney Productions.
Regards,
Chris Nelson,
2nd Cameraman
We have just recently released our first two productions from the backlog of material that was filmed last year. These are available for a minimum of £3, and the money goes to Demelza House as we are a company that produces railway productions for charity and we do not seek to cover any of our costs.
The first production covers the return of Canadian Pacific No.10 "Doctor Syn" at the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway on Sunday 19th September 2010. The second, covers the RH&DR Autumn Steam Gala, which took place on a very wet Sunday 2nd October 2010. If you wish to place an order for either of these programmes please contact the following address:
newromneyproductions@hotmail.com
This will be up and running shortly. You must include your name and home address and your copy will be sent to you by post or given to you personally.
Regards,
Chris Nelson,
2nd Cameraman
The very first issue of our NRP Steam series is currently in production, with one more peice of material to be gathered. This programme covers the period from January to March, with several notable events included.
In this issue:
The Swanley New Barn Railway New Year Gala
Recent RH&DR Action (including "Doctor Syn" on service trains and action from last year's Autumn Gala)
A major feature covering the West Somerset Railway 35th Anniversary Spring Gala
Plus a special supplement:
"6023 Returns" covers the return to traffic of newly restored GWR "King" class locomotive No.6023 "King Edward II" at Didcot Railway Centre. In this special issue:
6023 on some of the first workings on 3rd April 2011 with scenes of the "King" working hard
The "Two Working Kings" Event with 6023 & 6024 Double Heading
A detailed look at both "King" class locomotives on the Demonstration Line
Camera: Chris & Steve Nelson
Narration: Chris Nelson
In the sunset at Didcot, 6023 has a blowdown after her final test run.
A special edition of NRP Steam is in production covering the return to steam of 6023 "King Edward II". The programme will cease filming on April 23rd. In this programme we feature round the clock coverage of 6023 working on the Demonstration Line on Sunday 3rd April. For one day only on Saturday 23rd April, 6024 "King Edward I" will join forces with 6023 for a specially arranged Enthusiasts Gala event. We will be returning to cover this historic event. The really good part is that several Double Headed runs have been organised to allow us to see the sight of the two king class locomotives working together. This sight has not been seen for over 49 years! More details will be posted as we get them.
Camera: Chris & Steve Nelson
Narration: Chris Nelson
Regards,
Chris Nelson,
2nd Cameraman
