An excellent, varied and impressive selection of shots. Thank you for sharing the event that you captured, virtually from beginning to end, with awesome camera work.
It certainly is great to see her out, stretching her legs again. Thanks very much! Was skeptical as the platforms began to get busier, but glad with how it turned out.
I'm quite surprised that Netley ended up being so busy; as I said on the day, I probably should have stopped at Hamble. Nicely put together video as always.
Can I ask why he was slowed through Netley Station? Was it a signal or speed restriction or just on the grade? Please note that I've seen a number of videos on UA-cam of this tour and yours is the best by a long way, so thanks again regards Ian, Swindon.
Understood to be due to gauging - the track has been relaid a couple of times since a U Class last graced the rails east of Southampton. The kind words are much appreciated, thank you.
The U class was a great sight! I wasnt gonna miss it😅 I was very surprised at the loud bark from this beast, so small, yet so loud! I never saw it at speed, so this video will be my way of seeing it at speed!
From a very pedantic viewpoint, 31806 shouldn't carry Southern livery, since she has a BR front end (type 4 blastpipe and cylinders, outside steam pipes and altered frames) which contributes to the noise she can make. Even still, would love to see it. Really was refreshing to see the U out again.
Smashing video. You certainly got out and about to give us a great show with some impressive speeds. Nice to finish with the squeals from the wheels here at Poole. Ever since I was a little lad in the last days of steam, I’ve reckoned I’d recognise the Poole squeal anywhere.
Great coverage of this trip. Looks like a really impressive performance from 31806. Hopefully I will be able to see 31806 in action on the Main Line in the future. Couldn't make it out for this excursion.
Lovely piece of film and cleverly edited. Occasionally the site was missing, so I spent a bit of time trying to work out exactly where you were, but nice to see little lineside clips. I think that’s the first time I’ve seen a special topped and tailed by a steam locomotive.
Thanks very much! There's a paragraph in the description which references the locations used for filming. However, a specific map refernece can be provided for any particular clip of interest.
She has been fitted with an LMS hooter style whistle. As in the description, "In commemoration of the 55th anniversary of the closure of the Somerset & Dorset Railway, the U Class has been fitted with an LMS hooter style whistle".
At first I was like 🤔 but the Stanier hooter doesn't sound too out of place. Was there a clearance restriction or a signal check thru Netley? Either way it was sounding great. Awesome view of Mayflower coming out of the tunnel on the single track.
It's a strange, but quite welcome combination - as you say, it doesn't sound too out of place. Believed to be a clearence restriction at Netley. Thank you; on a route that's quite limited for scenic locations, the tunnel shot at least offered some variety.
The loco trundles into Netley on an up gradient with the regulator shut. Then it suddenly opens up. The next signal is, I think, E802 at Sholing so it can't have been a signal check. I wonder what happened.
@@Christopher125 Hadn't thought of that. Someone posted some photos of the U at PMH and it looked pretty tight against the platform both buffer beam and cylinders.
@@TheSouthernerYTChannel Although they didnt have any problems there in the 60s of course! Fabulous video but my favourite shot was 31806 LE through Poole at the end-so evocative. many thanks.
My Grandpa build a 5 inch gauge live steam model from scratch of the Mayflower. Would have loved to see the real thing. Aslo how do you know then there passing through Poole??
Thanks very much, it was great to see her out again. Fingers crossed, though it depends on operators hiring the locomotive as well as Swanage's commitments.
what a delight, i chased it all day. fantastic to see the u on the main line, you have done it again well done.
Was a pleasure to see her back out again. Cheers.
Never seen a U class as smart as that. They were the stalwart of the southern region. Happy to be on passenger or freight. Great coverage as usual
Swanage do make a good job of looking after 31806. Thanks very much.
An excellent, varied and impressive selection of shots. Thank you for sharing the event that you captured, virtually from beginning to end, with awesome camera work.
Thanks very much for the kind words. Was a long day, but worth it.
Good to see the U boat out on the mainline looking and sounding great👍🏻Great shot of the lift out of Netley
It certainly is great to see her out, stretching her legs again. Thanks very much! Was skeptical as the platforms began to get busier, but glad with how it turned out.
Lovely film. Many thanks for sharing it.
Thank you
31806 certainly did Swanage and its owners proud. Such a shame I never managed to see her. Fantastic video as per normal.
She really did produce an outstanding performence. She's scheduled to be out again in August.
Brillaint video! Great to see 31806 back on the main line. I saw the B1 at Taplow.
Thanks very much! It sure is
I'm quite surprised that Netley ended up being so busy; as I said on the day, I probably should have stopped at Hamble. Nicely put together video as always.
Certainly was a surprise - though it's good to see that steam still holds a prominent place in the local hearts. Thanks very much.
Great video. Very enjoyable and lovely to see the U on the mainline once more.
Thank you. It really is fantastic to see the U out again.
Can I ask why he was slowed through Netley Station? Was it a signal or speed restriction or just on the grade?
Please note that I've seen a number of videos on UA-cam of this tour and yours is the best by a long way, so thanks again regards Ian, Swindon.
Understood to be due to gauging - the track has been relaid a couple of times since a U Class last graced the rails east of Southampton. The kind words are much appreciated, thank you.
Brilliant Video of 61306 TnT 31806 I would certainly like the opportunity to see 31806 myself
Thanks very much. It's well worth a trip to see 31806.
The U class was a great sight! I wasnt gonna miss it😅 I was very surprised at the loud bark from this beast, so small, yet so loud! I never saw it at speed, so this video will be my way of seeing it at speed!
Im also glad they refitted the deflectors, br livery u class with no deflectors doesnt look right, in southern livery it would, but without...
From a very pedantic viewpoint, 31806 shouldn't carry Southern livery, since she has a BR front end (type 4 blastpipe and cylinders, outside steam pipes and altered frames) which contributes to the noise she can make. Even still, would love to see it.
Really was refreshing to see the U out again.
Saw this through Fareham, thank you for a nice video
Cheers
Excellent Video - you even caught me nodding off on the seat at Beaulie Rd station heading back East....lol
Thanks very much, Bryan! Was good to see you again.
Fantastic video my friend ✌😎
Thanks very much
excellent shots 👍
Thank you
Smashing video. You certainly got out and about to give us a great show with some impressive speeds. Nice to finish with the squeals from the wheels here at Poole. Ever since I was a little lad in the last days of steam, I’ve reckoned I’d recognise the Poole squeal anywhere.
Thank you! It was good to be out again. The shot at Poole was quite a surprise - was fully expecting a crawl through the platforms.
@@TheSouthernerYTChannel I bet. That was a good pass and a real squealer. Cheers!
Great coverage of this trip. Looks like a really impressive performance from 31806. Hopefully I will be able to see 31806 in action on the Main Line in the future. Couldn't make it out for this excursion.
Thanks very much!
The U is due out again later in the summer, for a few 'Dorset Coast Express' runs.
Wonderful
Cheers
A cool pairing of locomotives
Lovely piece of film and cleverly edited. Occasionally the site was missing, so I spent a bit of time trying to work out exactly where you were, but nice to see little lineside clips. I think that’s the first time I’ve seen a special topped and tailed by a steam locomotive.
Thanks very much! There's a paragraph in the description which references the locations used for filming. However, a specific map refernece can be provided for any particular clip of interest.
One thing I notice is the u class has got a whistle sounding like a black 5 not a regular whistle like the King Arthur class
She has been fitted with an LMS hooter style whistle. As in the description, "In commemoration of the 55th anniversary of the closure of the Somerset & Dorset Railway, the U Class has been fitted with an LMS hooter style whistle".
I can see why mate
Made my Day, thank you.
Cheers
Superb!!
Thank you
At first I was like 🤔 but the Stanier hooter doesn't sound too out of place. Was there a clearance restriction or a signal check thru Netley? Either way it was sounding great.
Awesome view of Mayflower coming out of the tunnel on the single track.
It's a strange, but quite welcome combination - as you say, it doesn't sound too out of place. Believed to be a clearence restriction at Netley.
Thank you; on a route that's quite limited for scenic locations, the tunnel shot at least offered some variety.
The loco trundles into Netley on an up gradient with the regulator shut. Then it suddenly opens up. The next signal is, I think, E802 at Sholing so it can't have been a signal check. I wonder what happened.
most likely a speed restriction due to tight clearances through the platform
@@Christopher125 Hadn't thought of that. Someone posted some photos of the U at PMH and it looked pretty tight against the platform both buffer beam and cylinders.
Had a brief look at the route notes yesterday. Believe it was due to gauging.
@@TheSouthernerYTChannel Although they didnt have any problems there in the 60s of course! Fabulous video but my favourite shot was 31806 LE through Poole at the end-so evocative. many thanks.
Since then, the track has been relaid more than once, so may be a bit tighter than it used to be.
Thanks very much!
Awesome footage Matthew, Much better having 31806 on this instead of the originally planned Black 5 imo.
Thanks very much. She certainly produced a great performence.
What camera do you use for filming? The quality is great!
Panasonic HC-V770. Looking to upgrade.
@@TheSouthernerYTChannel Ok thanks!
@@harryc2210 No worries
My Grandpa build a 5 inch gauge live steam model from scratch of the Mayflower. Would have loved to see the real thing. Aslo how do you know then there passing through Poole??
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Amazing footage, let's hope it isnt another 3 years before '806 gets to stretch her legs again!
Thanks very much, it was great to see her out again. Fingers crossed, though it depends on operators hiring the locomotive as well as Swanage's commitments.
I’m in the thumbnail!
omg i was there too
Spotters spotted
Why did the U have a LMS Hooter??
Commemoration of the 55th anniversary of the closure of the Somerset & Dorset Railway
@@TheSouthernerYTChannel Oooh ok thanks for answering ✌🏻
No worries
Amazing sight. Looks like a great day out! :-)
Was great to see the U out again. It really was, if very long.
Very nice :)
Thanks
Why has 31806 got an LMS whistle?
Commemoration of the 55th anniversary of the closure of the Somerset & Dorset Railway
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