Swanage Railway - 'Roads to Rail' 26/06/2022

Returning after its inaugural holding last year, 'Roads to Rail' at the Swanage Railway has grown significantly from its previous iteration. Held over the weekend of June 24th-26th, the 2022 edition would see a variety of spectacles on offer, as a number of heritage vehicles descended on the Isle of Purbeck.
This year saw the implementation of a display arena, with traction engines, classic cars and other vintage machinery taking to it over the course of the weekend; providing demonstrations to the public. The volume of trade stands had increased healthily, largely consisting of local crafts and charities. Among them, David Ensor - photographer and volunteer with Southern Locomotives Ltd - was selling prints of some of his spectacular images in order to raise funds for SLL. In addition, adjacent to the display field at Norden, U Class - 31806 was positioned on display with the cab open for members of the public to view.
On the rails, the railway were offering a three train service to supplement the event, with two steam locomotives bolstered by the Class 117 DMU. Steam services were in the capable hands of the SLL stalwarts, 34028 "Eddystone" and 34072 "257 Squadron".
Locomotives:
BR Class 117 DMU - W51356+W59486+W51388
Ex-SR Rebuilt 'West Country' Class - 34028 "Eddystone"
BR(S) 'Battle of Britain' Class - 34072 "257 Squadron"
Ex-SR U Class - 31806
All footage filmed on Sunday the 26th of June 2022.

[@bobingram6912]

What a great selection, Eddy, 257, Tractions, Sprog eyed frights, Seddy Atky and I think Matt likes the big blue yankee motor???🤔🤔 Good to see people about and suporting the railway, looked like a typical gentle British country event.

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it, Bob! It was great to see how the event had developed for this year - a very enjoyable visit. I do have an affection for the American brutes. That said, the modified Midget ranked highly with me. From a personal observation, it appeared to be the best attended, non-enthusiast driven, event I've seen on the SR. Lots of locals came out for it.

[@bbkeyseeker2230]

Thank you so much for these excellent captures! Such great scenes were almost as good as being there 🙂. Took me back to the 60's and 70's when I used drive all around the UK (the old Atkinson trucks were a real so 'n so to drive!). Thank you again 🙂

[@bobingram6912]

Proper truck you had to drive, not sit behind the wheel😧😥

[@definitelytransport484]

Very nice matey, I was gonna pop down to Swanage for this event but 1 forgot to book a place to stay 😂 and 2 I was ill 😭😭😂

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Thanks, Sam! Shame you couldn't make it. Hope it's nothing serious, and that you're feeling better soon

[@AndreiTupolev]

Quite a varied collection of stuff. Nice parade of Sprites, Midgets & Healeys.

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

It was a great event, all in. Was good to see the collection in use.

[@SimonTog]

Nice video :)

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Cheers

[@oldfart6318]

Wonderful video. Goode to see the scene from some new angles.

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Thanks very much. Was nice to try something a little different.

[@oldgittarist]

Excellent scenes!!

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Thank you