WW1 Steam Event Staffordshire 12th, 13th 14th September

[Mine Explorer]

Originally Posted by staffordshirechina

...Your photos make it look deserted (well done!) because it was anything but...

Indeed - it was packed out with people, so hopefully the organisers have safely covered their costs.

Shots devoid of visitors (or at least so they're very much in the far distance) just requires patience and being prepared to wait until that moment when you get a clear view.
...or else finding quiet corners whilst something more interesting is drawing everyone else's interest elsewhere!

[Coal Miner]

As an Apedale Railway volunteer who has been assisting in digging trenches and laying track for some considerable time I can confirm that a considerable amount of work and planning has gone into this event. The success has no doubt been due to starting early, over 18 months ago, even so; the ruined French chateau went up the night before the opening. It was undoubtedly a great success and anyone who wasn't there missed a real treat. Whilst there was an element of 'theatre' and keeping the family entertained; there was also a strong education element, a case of trying to keep all of the people happy all of the time. Congratulations to the committee for having the vision to put on an event of this scale.
Barry.