70000 Britannia draws the crowds hauling Steam Dreams 'Garden of England' circular - 22.08.23

The penultimate run of Steam Dreams Garden of England circular to Dover and back took place in some stunning sunshine, as 70000 Britannia took the reigns of the trip once again.
With this being my last opportunity to see this trip, I opted for a plan that resulted in five shots total, beginning at Beckenham Hill as the Brit climbs the gradient towards Bromley. The next shot came at Selling, where unlike last week I had time to setup, as the locals came out to see the engine. A similar crowd was present at Bekesbourne as the Brit powered away from the Canterbury East water stop.
While the engine headed for Dover we headed for Sandling, as Britannia exits the tunnel taking it steady before opening up having sighted the green signal. Finally, with another water stop at Paddock Wood, the final shot came at Knockholt, where unfortunately my camera struggled to zoom out, but nonetheless the Brit sounded excellent, as it had done all day, as she approached the summit of the incline on her way back to the capital.
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[@MalcolmCrabbe]

Nice polished production - Loved it

[@themodster]

Thank you Malcolm. Thomas

[@callumthornelow2936]

Excellent footage Thomas as always. Good to hear that Steam Dreams have confirmed that these trips will be returning in 2024.

[@themodster]

Cheers Callum. Certainly look forward to what it brings. Thomas

[@johnbird6797]

Such excellent shots (esp Sandling Tunnel) but nothing compares with the old lady at Selling edging forward on to the yellow line to try and see round the typically oblivious photter determined to get his photo but what a reward when her wave was replied to with a toot on 70000's whistle! Priceless

[@bluewhitepete]

And a wave ! Must have made her day......lovely.

[@themodster]

Thanks for the kind words John. Thomas

[@martinplatt5928]

The elderly lady at Selling feels so at home seeing the train and engine driver sound the whistle. Her wave was moving to watch. Imagine 70 years ago and seeing her as a young lady doing the same wave to the steam trains of the day. Wonderful.

[@OfficiallyCharles]

Nice one Thomas, saw this myself at Ravensbourne and Sydenham Hill

[@themodster]

Thanks Charles.

[@kipsome45]

Absolutely love that shot at Sandling Tunnel!

[@themodster]

Thanks! It's been a spot on my to do list for a while, looked lovely head on. Thomas

[@ivorwhitecar]

That's Saltwood Tunnel, but agree that's a nice shot. The lens making the tunnel look shorter than it's 954 yards.

[@MossdaleNGaugeRailway]

Great video, never considered Beckenham Hill before as a location. Five sites in one day is a good day out. Dave

[@themodster]

Cheers Dave. Beckenham Hill is always good with the incline. Certainly proved to be a good day out to see this trip a final time. Thomas

[@SimonTog]

Nice video Thomas :)

[@themodster]

Thanks Simon. Thomas

[@locomotive6727]

Hi Thomas,Gret video and locations ....Dave 😄👍👍👍🚂🚃

[@themodster]

Thanks Dave.

[@DavidParkerlocomotive67]

Hi Thomas , Thanks for reply ....Dave 😄👍👍🚂@@themodster