34046 "Braunton" heads to Weymouth | Steam Dreams Excursion 27/06/2023

Operating under the Steam Dreams banner for the Locomotive Services group, Ex-SR Rebuilt 'West Country' Class - 34046 "Braunton" would be joined by BR Class 47 - 47614 to provide the traction, as the pair headed for the seaside at Weymouth.
The tour started out of London Victoria behind 34046, travelling via Feltham to Byfleet & New Haw, where the excursion joined the South West Mainline as far as Worting Junction. The tour then ventured onto the West of England Mainline, working through Salisbury to Yeovil Junction. BR Class 47 - 47614 would then take control, working the tour to Weymouth via a reversal up to Yeovil Pen Mill. Meanwhile, the Bulleid pacific was turned and serviced at the Yeovil Railway Centre, prior to chasing the tour to Weymouth. With 34046 back in charge, the consist would make a dash up the SWML back to Byfleet & New Haw, working onward to London Victoria.
After the brief passenger stop at Woking, 34046 laid down the power as it accelerated the tour around the curve west of the station, before passing beneath St John's Hill Road. Moving westward, the Bulleid pacific was now up to speed, hauling the consist through Grateley. Facing tinder-dry conditions, it wasn't a massive surprise to see the Bulleid take a cautious approach to the gradient at Semley. The cameras then took some time out to witness the Bulleid being turned at Yeovil Railway Centre. Setting up at Bincombe, the Bulleid pacific is seen gliding towards the seaside in the deep cutting between the tunnels. After rumours of a lineside fire near Upwey, though not caused by "Braunton", it was only to be expected that 47614 would be providing assistance to the Bulleid as the consist climbed Upwey bank. Finally, and in a similar manner, the consist departed Northam Junction on its way up the SWML, passing beneath Horseshoe Bridge.
All footage filmed on Tuesday the 27th of June 2023.

[@njhffc1]

Another superb montage video to give a good flavour of the trip….. you cant beat a Bulleid on home turf trumps the Flying Scotsman for me every time. 34046 looked and sounded great 👌

[@7fonshed61]

Lovely shots of one of my favourites! Saw her on the bank out of Templecombe . Saw her on the S&D as a little boy on a holiday express hammering through Wincanton . Have a b&w photo somewhere. Must find it out and get a copy framed. Any way thanks yet again for your time and skill . Always look out for your videos

[@johnbird6797]

That was so enjoyable. I had been sorry not to go out and see the trip but having watched this I have had maximum vicarious enjoyment. Great work.

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Glad you enjoyed the video, thank you

[@barrythedieselelectricstea5217]

excellent shots at different locations👍 loved the turntable a very rare sight indeed brings back the old days saw it at chart leacon last Thursday seeing it at headcorn on the 4th July

[@johnkerr1953]

A trimendous video of a Steam engine, also to see the engine being turned around on the turn - table was just so great to see, again many thanks for sending this video, l have thurly enjoyed it, also a great big thank you to all those who have taken the time to make this wonderful video 👍👍👍.

[@SimonTog]

Super great video :)

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Thank you

[@bobingram6912]

Bulleid for breakfast, that's me set up for the day😂😂 Loving your detail turntable shots. First time I think I've heard a 47 tail gunner working for its living😂😂

[@MegaPikachu5]

I didn't even realise it was happening but i had just got home from a long work day and suddenly hearing a whistle echo through my town brought me back to life

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Nor did I until someone reminded me two days before. Fortuitous circumstances gave me the day off work at the last minute.

[@AndreiTupolev]

I didn't notice that was on. Still, 47614 has been down here this year already.

[@nickbannister775]

Backwards from Yeovil to Weymouth for this size engine is no mean feat, it’s a long way to turn an engine but sadly in the south west triangles are almost non existent since Beeching. ❤

[@LukeAlfordUKsteam]

Shame the shoveduff on the back was doing almost all the work up Upwey bank.

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Reasons are explained in the description.

[@johnbird6797]

As a banker would have done in steam days of course