Swanage Railway - 'Autumn Steam Gala' 11-12/10/2019

Having suffered a locomotive shortage in recent months, the Swanage Railway demonstrated a return to strength during their annual 'Autumn Steam Gala', fielding six steam locomotives over the course of the event. The gala was held over the weekend of Friday the 11th - Sunday the 13th of October, featuring a variety of services with regular passenger services bolstered by demonstration freight runs. Each day also included four return trips 'over the road' to the River Frome bridge - the current limit of SR metals, as part of the passenger service.
The visit of Standard Class 5MT - 73156 from the Great Central Railway was the result of an agreed exchange with the Swanage Railway, with T9 - 30120 visiting the GCR for their 'Autumn Steam Gala' a week prior. 30120 only recently returned to service, having been sidelined since May for maintenance. In addition, the gala also marked a return to service for 34053 "Sir Keith Park" as well as U Class - 31806, both receiving Axlebox repairs.
Locomotives:
BR Standard Class 4MT Tank - 80104
BR Standard Class 5MT - 73156
BR(S) 'Battle of Britain' Class - 34072 "257 Squadron"
Ex-SR Rebuilt 'Battle of Britain' Class - 34053 "Sir Keith Park"
Ex-LSWR T9 Class - 30120
Ex-SR U Class - 31806
All footage filmed on Friday the 11th, and Saturday the 12th, of October 2019.

[@robmasterman]

Excellent footage, despite the atrocious weather, a very enjoyable watch...Bob

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Thanks very much! Worth getting soaked for.

[@NorbertRoll]

Absolutely wonderful.

[@timetogoproductions]

Been waiting for your footage! Great stuff, thank you !

[@timetogoproductions]

planning on braving the weather whatevr it is tomrorow. Love the "return to strength" in the description!

[@juleshathaway3894]

Superb footage, thoroughly enjoyed it, quality camera work as ever. Just a shame about the weather, my brother Danny didn't bother going out on Friday as the rain was that bad and he lives in Corfe!! Almost as good as being there.

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@SimonTog]

Very nice video from the Autumn Steam Gala :)

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Thank you very much

[@nigelstride6158]

Superb footage. Hats off to you for achieving such great output in atrocious conditions. Would you mind sharing your camera and microphone set-up ? It certainly coped very well ! Thanks.

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Thanks very much, and apologies for the late reply. Camera: Panasonic HC-V770 Mic: RODE Stereo VideoMic Pro Rycote + Windbreak

[@Locos-del-oeste]

Super video 😉✌

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Cheers