Front Window Steam - 45690 Leander | Mid Hants Railway - 28.04.24

The star attraction of the Watercress Line's "Spring Steam Gala" would be LMS Jubilee No. 45690 Leander, nearing the end of her boiler ticket. Capturing the engines 3 cylinder beat from the front window was certainly a must before it disappears for overhaul.
Filmed on the Sunday of the Gala, we take a ride behind the Jubilee from Alton to Meadstead which sees the Jubilee tackle the lines steep gradients of 1 in 60 tender first. The noise from the single chimney was certainly a soundtrack to remember, a performance that wouldn't make many think the locomotive was close to being withdrawn.
The wreath on the engine was in memory of Craig Potter, a member of Leander's support crew and a WCRC fireman who sadly passed away in the week leading up to the Gala.
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[@user-ie5ro8fn3i]

Hi Thomas , Wreath that's a nice touch Great video .....Dave 😃👍👍👍👍🚂

[@themodster]

Thanks Dave. Indeed it was

[@user-ie5ro8fn3i]

@@themodster Hi Thomas ,Thanks for reply. What's with Edward he has stopped filming ?....😀👍👍👍👍🚂

[@callumthornelow2936]

Nice work Thomas. I've just watched your Bahamas front window video after this, the difference in exhaust noise is pretty noticeable.

[@themodster]

Thanks Callum. A lot has changed since that video haha. I am slightly biased to Leander, but it is good to compare the two on the same stretch of line.

[@SimonTog]

Nice ride Thomas :)

[@themodster]

It certainly was Simon