Royal Scot Swansong | 46100 Royal Scot bows out on 'The Chairmans Train' round Kent

Royal Scot Swansong | 46100 Royal Scot bows out on 'The Chairmans Train' round Kent - 03.12.24

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With the expiry of her boiler ticket looming, LMS Royal Scot Class No. 46100 Royal Scot would haul her final passenger train, taking charge of LSL Chairman Jeremey Hosking's annual private Christmas trip.
The engine returned to steam in 2015, and the mainline in 2016, hauling various tours with DB Cargo and West Coast Railways, before eventually joining the pool of steam locomotives with Locomotive Services Group. Her ticket was due to expire in March 2022, but an extention was granted to the end of this year. As of this moment, it is not known when, or if, the locomotive will return to the mainline, meaning it'll be a very long time before she graces mainline metals again. As such, a final farewell to the iconic locomotive was to be made.
Travelling round the usual Kent circuit, from London Victoria to Dover via Newington, before returning to the capital via Dover, Ashford and Godstone, the chase begins at Beckenham Hill, where a last minute reposition to the safe side had to be made to prevent being bowled by a Thameslink service. Overtaking the train during a pathing stop at Newington, Royal Scot is next seen digging into the 1 in 100 climb at Selling, approaching the Canterbury East water stop. This stop allowed another overtake, where we headed to Aylesham as the engine powers through towards Dover. Finally, with the sun setting on her final run, Royal Scot is captured powering away from Redhill with some excellent smoke effects, on the final stretch back to the capital.
A massive thank you to the crews on the engine for the performance given throughout the day. It certainly made for a grand send off for what will be a long while before she is seen in steam again. Farewell old girl.
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@ldegmtrainspotter 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic rail video, lovely images with trains and steam locomotives, good work! Thumbs Up All the best from Romania Andrew

@themodster 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Andrew!

@allan5919 2 ай бұрын

Excellent filming at all locations. Super video of Royal Scot. 👍

@themodster 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Allan

@AnthonySimpson-t7f 2 ай бұрын

461oo excellent footage

@ncs8730 2 ай бұрын

High quality. And thank you for giving details on the loco in the description to the video.

@themodster 2 ай бұрын

My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it

@TheStephengthompson 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic Thomas , great to hear a Scot again working well with your choice of location and the right platforms paying you big time 👍👍

@themodster 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Stephen. Would've liked to have been able to do the risky side at Beckenham but it is what it is. The Scot performed excellently, hard to believe it was its last run.

@OfficiallyCharles 2 ай бұрын

Great shots as always, nice to see Royal Scot back on southern metals

@themodster 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Charles, glad it came this way one last time.

@EWAAAR 2 ай бұрын

Great shots! I caught her as she came through Gillingham.

@themodster 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@callumthornelow2936 2 ай бұрын

Excellent footage Thomas. Considering Royal Scot has been a solid performer for LSL I wouldn't be surprised if she's stripped down for an overhaul soon rather than being taken for storage in Margate. Wishful thinking I admit.

@themodster 2 ай бұрын

Cheers Callum. We can hope, but I understand it'll be a long while before she steams again.

@railfreightdrivergallagherGBRf 2 ай бұрын

You wish should be granted. She is due for short term storage before overhaul. JG.

@Geo46115 2 ай бұрын

"Pure Music" good friend. As a spotter during late 50's & early 60's, Scots were regular performers on the St.Pancras expresses from M/C Central, and from my location just 4 mikes out 'they'd' be 'warming' for the climb over Peak Forest. Since they've always been my firm favourite LMS class. Lovely footage too.👍

@themodster 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Geo. I've not seen as much of Royal Scot compared to other engines, but when I have, she's always been a fine performer. It's a pity to see her go.

@BrianSeaman 2 ай бұрын

I knew it was coming, but couldn't get to see it as I was busy yesterday. Great to see your footage as always Thomas!

@themodster 2 ай бұрын

And as always Brian, great to see your kind comments. Thanks!

@locomotive6727 2 ай бұрын

Hi Thomas, Very good video, First remember her at Bresingham Gardens giving footplate rides. ... Dave 🚂 😊

@themodster 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Dave. First time I saw her was in 2017 on the British Pullmans, which seems so long ago now. A pity to see her go but that's always the way with steam engines.

@SimonTog 2 ай бұрын

Great video Thomas :)

@themodster 2 ай бұрын

Cheers Simon

@JBTEvans 2 ай бұрын

Great captures of her final run. Sad she won’t be getting overhauled soon but so many locomotives out there, they all have their times!

@themodster Ай бұрын

Thanks. Yes quite so, we can't have all engines running at once and LSL already have had Blue Peter return which will no doubt fill in where Royal Scot would.