Swanage Railway 23/07/2022

[@bobingram6912]

Bit of a risky move having clocked that piece of burnt trackside, they could save some of that expensive black gold for later🤔?? A good old Southern summer scene, well groomed stations, top spec locos - stop hiding in that shed T9!!!! Also there's a top cameraman lineside shooting excelent memory jogging scenes, cheers Matt👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

As I understand it (though please don't quote me), the U is being used on services for the sake of mileage accumulation. Having had some work done on the valve gear, Swanage are aiming for it to be fettled and running fit, should its scheduled use on the DCE go ahead. It really doesn't get much better, does it? It's good to see the T9 undercover at least. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@bcu567obzx]

Beautifully prepared and a credit to the mechanics and engineers who worked on her.

[@IowaTrainGay]

Simply amazing! Swanage Railway is so beautiful. It was what really got me into British steam! Stunning equipment and amazing views! Thank you for sharing!

[@robnewman6101]

You're a really useful railway.

[@brianbunn3604]

Excellent filming 👍 Good to see the SR rotating their magnificent locos, 34072 “257 Squadron” was also in service on Wed 25, sharing the timetable with “Eddystone”

[@davidfisher5263]

Lovely to see a double steam operation. Nicely filmed and very relaxing - thank you for posting it

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@adamtravers856]

haha brilliant, my first day volunteering and you were filming, brilliant!

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Decent coincidence Best of luck with the volunteering, I'm sure you'll love it

[@robturner5168]

Great video as usual well done

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Thank you

[@manchesterplanespotter1343]

Fab video very big like and subscribe

[@timvandiepen8373]

Awesome

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Cheers

[@SimonTog]

Super video :)

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Cheers

[@thomascame3582]

Defiantly will be a challenging year for the railway, higher fares again on top of a 20% decline in passengers year to date.

[@martinbradshaw7877]

And a lack of coal. Although GWSR managed 8 in steam a few weeks ago

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Things like 'The Royal Wessex' recreation are something of an answer to this. I think it's clear the railway are trying to broaden the travel experience, rather than settling for it just being a 'train ride', to make it more attractive as a day out rather than just the odd trip. Services with the Pullman Observation Coach did well to fill that gap. Fingers crossed it works well for them.

[@jakemcallister34]

Hi southerner I haven’t been feeling well this past three days food poisoning

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Hi Jake Sorry to hear that. Hope you're recovering well

[@Keyswiz71]

While is always lovely to see steam engines in action, I do have to seriously question the decision to run locomotives that have the potential to cause wildfires that destroy wildlife, property and homes all in the name of "leisure". North Norfolk Railway have made the decision to stop steam services until at least the 29th July 2022, running with heritage diesels instead. Of course it's disappointing for steam enthusiasts, but this is a very sensible move given the extreme fire risk right now.

[@aidanmoore8314]

Bs. It’s steam or nothing. Doesn’t harm the environment

[@laurahorswill95]

Your microphone is pretty sensitive, must remember this 😂

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Yes, mind the language when within earshot 😂