Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway 15/09/2022

[@bobingram6912]

Oh here we go again, heart in mouth moment, those rails!!!!! I'm glad you find yourself drawn back here it's always a pleasure to watch. Enjoyed this one, cracking loco shots and lots of your usual in between moments. Excellent half hour enjoyment, thanks Matthew👍👍👍

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Glad you enjoyed it, Bob! It's always a pleasure to visit, and for once with a slightly more relaxed approach.

[@bryanerde2564]

Thank you so much; this brought back many memories, most of them happy; my Mother's family came from Saltwood and some stayed in the area - one of my aunts had a garden that backed onto the railway at Hythe and so from about 1933 onwards I spent much of the summer holidays there. When services resumed after the war I was about fourteen and made friends with the manager who arranged for me to spend a day with Driver Bob Hobbs on Hercules - a mighty 4-8-2 - -and what a dream for a schoolboy in 1946. Really happy memories, thanks again.

[@IowaTrainGay]

Idk what KZbin has done but it never gave me a notification for you video! (and I have the bell on!) but I'm so glad I found it! Omg! Black Prince is stunning! This is such an amazing railroad and your videos always are amazing! Thank you for sharing!

[@dirks.4172]

Thank you for another fine video of the R.&H.D.R., my favourite 15"-gauge line. Best wishes Dirk

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Glad you enjoyed it, cheers

[@keithe.1928]

Thank you. Just found this and looking forward to much more. I am unable to travel these days so this brought back happy memories

[@robnewman6101]

All Aboard. All Aboard. Enjoy the ride.

[@robnewman6101]

You're a really useful railway.

[@robnewman6101]

You're a really useful engine.

[@Locos-del-oeste]

Brilliant video my friend like and Greetings 🙋🏽‍♂️

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Thank you

[@rogerhuber3133]

I first heard of the RH&D way back around the 1960's but have never had the pleasure of seeing any videos until this one. I really love the railway and the beautiful little Pacifics, especially Black Prince and Southern Maid. I was surprised by the long trains, the speed and the horrible track. Is the railway on it's last legs and under financed? I noticed most cars ran empty so assume there's little financial aid.

[@robnewman6101]

Sir Topham Hatt the Railway Controller.

[@timtozer3509]

Looks fun but with rails like that i shudder to think what injuries a derailment at those speed would cause

[@TrainLoverHimu]

Thumbs up 👍👍👍

[@richardandrews6754]

So Sad to see the line is such poor condition overgrown permanent way so distorted and worn out the engines have a job to stay on the line, Captain Howey would turn in his gave to see his great creation in this state. Sign of the times I suppose.😪

[@YsanneOshea]

Some fantastic filming here, watched it several times and enjoyed every moment! But....echoing previous comments.....I think they are playing with fire running so fast on that track. Its in a shocking state, apart from the greatly increase threat of potential derailment, I hate to think of the unnecessary damage it does to loco springs, drive gear etc....I really surprised that they are allowed to run in this condition...

[@Northerner_Transport_Hub]

What I find ironic about this is that the American locomotive is named Winston Churchill. Not an American president? Anyways great video full of very useful little engines. Subscribed about 3 years ago and don't intend to unsubscribe ever.

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

As ironic as it is, it is with good reason. The renaming of No9 from "Doctor Syn" to "Winston Churchill" took place in 1948, for the locomotive to attend an exhibition in Canada; at a time when post-war patriotism and national pride were high. Couple that with the fact that the locomotive was representing Britain having been built in the UK, rather than commemorating the North American effort. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@AndreiTupolev]

It was actually built by Yorkshire Engine Co

[@robinpeterson7418]

Actually based on a Canadian Pacific design, nothing to do with the USA at all.

[@DandamanV]

Those rails are in an appalling state. I hope it's not an issue of money. Hope they sort them out soon.

[@sunilchitravanshi1328]

What must be the top speed of these trains?? Can anyone answer please..

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Regular line speed of 20-25mph, which equates to a scale speed of 75mph.

[@sunilchitravanshi1328]

@@TheSouthernerYTChannel Thnx for this info.

[@bowlerstuff9589]

Hunting for parade spots??