There's no denying how elegant both of these locomotives are. Sounds like it was a momentous occasion, wish I was there. There is also the prospect of a third returning to steam before too long as well!
It's strange. As a child I didn't like the spam cans. I dismissed them as not looking like a 'proper steam locomotive' and yet now I appreciate them for the stunning machines that they are.
My first encounter with a mainline steam loco was with 34051 Winston Churchill at Andover junction when I was about 6, I've loved spam cans ever since! However the rebuilt Bulleids are really magnificent locos!
Well Matthew, I think you must know my thoughts on this subject matter by now (this going backwards business, tut, tut😃😃😃😃!!!!!) Your atmospheric "stills" always add that extra special feel 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Probably a very simple answer for this but why does Eddystone pass through a stop signal at 18:05? Is it not in use at the moment? Also, thanks for another great video👍
The usual fantastic work from yourself! And what a magical day, given the Bulleid Pacifics are one of my favourite locomotives of all time I kinda wish I'd known that this was happening and would've made the journey down! Also, what's the coach at the end of the rake of coaches Eddystone brings in at 2:54? Definitely not a BR Mk1 like the rest of the rake, I don't think? :)
However, hopefully only a year before we can see an even older engine back working on the line - the Adams T3 563! If the Drummond T9 and the M7 can then be repaired, what a historic combination that would make! (Maybe one day even with the O2 from the Isle of Wight to complete the double set! And there's also 488 at the Bluebell).
It is more difficult for the crew but at 25mph it’s manageable. The driver has to continually turn to keep an eye on the track and signals. Sometimes a 3rd man is on board to assist and relay information.
As mentioned, particularly with a large express loco like these, visibility is a hindrance - much less of an issue on most mixed traffic designs. The other notable issue, is the positioning of the controls.
There's no denying how elegant both of these locomotives are. Sounds like it was a momentous occasion, wish I was there. There is also the prospect of a third returning to steam before too long as well!
It's strange. As a child I didn't like the spam cans. I dismissed them as not looking like a 'proper steam locomotive' and yet now I appreciate them for the stunning machines that they are.
My first encounter with a mainline steam loco was with 34051 Winston Churchill at Andover junction when I was about 6, I've loved spam cans ever since! However the rebuilt Bulleids are really magnificent locos!
Great Video of the Swanage Bulleid Pacific Steam Locomotives
Thank you
Super video with some previously unused filming locations. Thanks for filming and uploading.
Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed
Another great video. Good to see some station shots as well
Thanks very much
Beautifully ‘filmed’’, excellently edited and compiled. Sound plus stunning scenes & sense, Vista & vibrancy. Very professional. Thank you
Thank you, Peter! The kind words are greatly appreciated.
Great video, well filmed.👍🎥👍👍👍😊
Thank you
Well Matthew, I think you must know my thoughts on this subject matter by now (this going backwards business, tut, tut😃😃😃😃!!!!!) Your atmospheric "stills" always add that extra special feel 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Probably a very simple answer for this but why does Eddystone pass through a stop signal at 18:05? Is it not in use at the moment? Also, thanks for another great video👍
Fixed distant signal.
Thanks very much!
The usual fantastic work from yourself! And what a magical day, given the Bulleid Pacifics are one of my favourite locomotives of all time I kinda wish I'd known that this was happening and would've made the journey down! Also, what's the coach at the end of the rake of coaches Eddystone brings in at 2:54? Definitely not a BR Mk1 like the rest of the rake, I don't think? :)
It's a Maunsell Open Third
@@thomasdeeley2901 Brilliant! thank you :)
thanks !
Cheers
Hermoso vídeo y bellos detalles , y la suavidad de las locomotoras sólo existe en UK , gracias.
Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed the video!
Was there on Easter Saturday lovely place. Video is first class (sorry no pun intented. Looks like a nice day
beautifull stuff thanks for posting
Thank you
How I would have loved the Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust to have relocated to Harmans Cross.
Great footage! How did you get to the location at 22:50?
Cheers!
A walk through the woods.
Start here: 50.611653, -1.992800
End here: 50.616109, -1.990911
Very good video Matthew :)
Cracking filming
Thank you
Eddystones nameplates need the red background as the black does not show very well
Great video of the two Pacific locomotives also is the m7 still in running order.
I'm sorry to disappoint you, but the M7 is currently under overhaul.
@@RailRocketRicky thanks I remember it when it first returned from the U.S
Thank you.
M7 is under overhaul, as mentioned, and is actively being worked on.
However, hopefully only a year before we can see an even older engine back working on the line - the Adams T3 563! If the Drummond T9 and the M7 can then be repaired, what a historic combination that would make! (Maybe one day even with the O2 from the Isle of Wight to complete the double set! And there's also 488 at the Bluebell).
Does the Swanage Railway still use it's T9 for runs?
The T9's boiler ticket expired in 2020, so it's not currently serviceable.
@@TheSouthernerYTChannel Ahh okay. I wasn't aware of this. Thanks for informing me.
No worries
Does running tender first pose any issues for loco crews? Are they limited in any way compared to running "normally"?
It is more difficult for the crew but at 25mph it’s manageable. The driver has to continually turn to keep an eye on the track and signals. Sometimes a 3rd man is on board to assist and relay information.
As mentioned, particularly with a large express loco like these, visibility is a hindrance - much less of an issue on most mixed traffic designs. The other notable issue, is the positioning of the controls.
I've been to swANAGE for my Holliday