Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway - 'Black Prince Returns' 04/09/2021

[@eddiewonfor2182]

I have followed this amazing railway now since it reopened after WW2 ( I am 83 ) I saw Laurel & Hardy , Tommy Handly from Itma and others . It is really great to see the Stunning Black Prince up and running again . But like others have mentioned having recently travelled to Dungeness felt that at times the track was a bit scary so I think that there needs to be a serious upgrade along the line !

[@gomezadams9900]

I agree with your comment Eddie. I was just going to submit a comment comment myself on the condition of the line at certain points throughout this video where the tracks seem to be in disrepair. I don't know if it was just a case of poor maintenance, or if it is just due to the fact that this is a light rail system and subject to faster decline than full scale rails.

[@haroldwilkes6608]

The nervous Nellie's in the US would have kittens if they saw those twisty-turvy rails, I just giggle. It's a little scary until you realize it's 15" gauge and and only going about 25 mph because the valve gear looks like it's going 100 mph. This is a gem...

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Scale speeds, low angle, telephoto lens - all adds up, making it look far worse than the reality of the situation.

[@FoxIslandRailroadCo]

Great video!! Thanks for sharing.

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Thank you

[@transportinkent5279]

Great video! I was lucky enough to be hauled by her a few times since she has come back, beautiful loco

[@bobingram6912]

Love the rock and roll of the locos, it's always a heart in mouth moment to watch😨 but never noticeable on board!!! You certainly moved around a lot, I was almost out of breath. Triple header - magic stuff, plus all the coaching stock by the look of it!!! Thumbs up once again.

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Glad you enjoyed the video, Bob! It's amazing how the camera makes the situation look far worse than the reality - won't help that there's an "RH&DR at speed" video in the works. The triple header was certainly a highlight!

[@wharris302]

@@TheSouthernerYTChannel excited for that at speed video!

[@petercook6383]

The triple header was a bonus. There is a bus rally today at New Romney.

[@northstar1950]

A lot of this footage was shot through a telephoto lens, the foreshortening effect these lenses produce always magnify any undulations of a moving object. Just watch and note the time difference between seeing the whistle steam and hearing the whistle.

[@grahamknight8994]

Good to see her back and in fine form. Interesting to see how much more Germanic in outline Black Prince has become since ariving on RH&DR especially when compared to her siblings at Bressingham, smaller German style smoke deflectors, high running plate and changes to the front end interestingly show some comparisons to No 9 Winston Chuchill and 10 Dr Syn.

[@GrrMeister]

2:20 *For the most **-dangerous-** Exhilarating **_ride of your life_** - visit and take a death defying trip on the Romney, Hyde & Dymchurch Railway - Money Back if not fully satisfied, track inspected every 3 years and assured safety is {ok} However did you sign the waiver that the RH&DR are relieved of all responsibility in the event of Death, Severe Injury or Physical Impairment ? Can't Wait to get on it again !*

[@stuartcambell-frazer8863]

It reminds me of a comment I made a short while ago with me raising concerns over the state of the track, It looks very unnerving to those not in the know and it still makes me cringe when I see how the ride is going. I honestly think that if a train was to go a little too fast on this line, I am almost sure it's going to tip over. But looking at the response by harold Wilkes below, I can understand just what it takes to keep these wonderful machines going.

[@locowerke]

Good to see Black Prince back in action again, great video! Thanks for posting your efforts!!

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Thanks very much! Glad to have another loco back.

[@petercook6383]

Nice to bump into you yesterday and see you make this video. It was a good day.

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Was a pleasure meeting you, thanks very much!

[@SimonTog]

Great done video :)

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Thank you

[@CustomiZe_]

Thats awesome I love black prince but never seen it in real life unfortunately, will definitely have to visit RHDR now.

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

I can't recommend a visit enough - the RH&DR is well worth it.

[@mlp-hot-rod5824]

Those rails are long overdue a service

[@Jxshua100]

The Black Prince ' s whistle is my new favourite !! Sorry Hurricane ( no.8 )

[@Mason58654]

@19:28 That Black Prince is a nice looker, German 🇩🇪 or not!

[@leah-mariefisher8162]

My son says: I saw that at sea view road with Northern Chief and Southern Maid

[@GrrMeister]

*At **19:14** (not a good date) We are in pure Kamikaze Territory - God help all those in Carriages behind 3 Massive Engines !*

[@gunterbartsch9284]

I LOVE IT ❤🚂👍

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Glad to hear it :)

[@winco68]

Fantastic! What is the speed limit on this line? If like other heritage lines it’s 25 MPH then it must feel like 100 MPH in the small coaches so close to the ground. Excellent filming in great locations btw. Never been I must visit!

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Thank you! Limit of 25mph, though it is lower on some sections with frequent level crossings. The kind words are greatly appreciated.

[@donotwantahandle1111]

Is the Black Prince a 4-6-0?

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

4-6-2 'Pacific'

[@WesternRailway1592]

​@@TheSouthernerYTChannel 4-6-0s are Ten-Wheelers.

[@the_retag]

I have to (unless i myself am mistaken) correct you description. Fleißiges lieschen translates not to "little flower" but to "busy lizzy", which is obviously a much more fitting name for a loco

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Admittedly, the translation confused me when I ran it through Google Translate and got "Busy Lizzy", since I'd got "Little Flower" from the RH&DR Association website.

[@the_retag]

@@TheSouthernerYTChannel maybe its time to write to the rh&dr association to clear things up ; )

[@charlestellis7021]

Awesome 👏👏 but them rails need plenty of attention me thinks?

[@AndreiTupolev]

Be nice to reunite it with its near sister Whillan Beck on the Ravenglass & Eskdale

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

One day, we can hope... was good to see Whillan Beck when it last visited.

[@rogerredding5269]

Great video thanks but looking at the state of the tracks ? A derailment awaiting to happen? Just slow down the speed a bit ? Locos looking as they could jump the tracks at anytime? Track needs upgrading for these speed's very soon 🔜. Otherwise a serious accident awayting to happen very soon ?loved the video 📷 though thanks 👍.

[@leah-mariefisher8162]

I mean Sansom

[@04clemea]

OME MORE JIM! 😛

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Much obliged!

[@questforalex9539]

haaaaaaaaaaaa james and alex 6:13

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

They were great sports. Asked them, that if they saw the camera, to give a proper flail.

[@Will-ux9nh]

I saw me 🤣