The Bulleid Double | Swanage Railway 30/04/2022

[@pannierprairie7884]

There's no denying how elegant both of these locomotives are. Sounds like it was a momentous occasion, wish I was there. There is also the prospect of a third returning to steam before too long as well!

[@GWRFan281]

It's strange. As a child I didn't like the spam cans. I dismissed them as not looking like a 'proper steam locomotive' and yet now I appreciate them for the stunning machines that they are.

[@oldgittarist]

My first encounter with a mainline steam loco was with 34051 Winston Churchill at Andover junction when I was about 6, I've loved spam cans ever since! However the rebuilt Bulleids are really magnificent locos!

[@moxon2313]

Great Video of the Swanage Bulleid Pacific Steam Locomotives

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Thank you

[@oldfart6318]

Super video with some previously unused filming locations. Thanks for filming and uploading.

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed

[@Pjs75]

Beautifully ‘filmed’’, excellently edited and compiled. Sound plus stunning scenes & sense, Vista & vibrancy. Very professional. Thank you

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Thank you, Peter! The kind words are greatly appreciated.

[@grahamferris3765]

Another great video. Good to see some station shots as well

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Thanks very much

[@TrainLoverHimu]

Great video, well filmed.👍🎥👍👍👍😊

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Thank you

[@bobingram6912]

Well Matthew, I think you must know my thoughts on this subject matter by now (this going backwards business, tut, tut😃😃😃😃!!!!!) Your atmospheric "stills" always add that extra special feel 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@keithchowney6190]

Was there on Easter Saturday lovely place. Video is first class (sorry no pun intented. Looks like a nice day

[@daan7330]

thanks !

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Cheers

[@franciscoantonio4321]

Hermoso vídeo y bellos detalles , y la suavidad de las locomotoras sólo existe en UK , gracias.

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@uries15]

How I would have loved the Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust to have relocated to Harmans Cross.

[@HeyItsAJOmega]

The usual fantastic work from yourself! And what a magical day, given the Bulleid Pacifics are one of my favourite locomotives of all time I kinda wish I'd known that this was happening and would've made the journey down! Also, what's the coach at the end of the rake of coaches Eddystone brings in at 2:54? Definitely not a BR Mk1 like the rest of the rake, I don't think? :)

[@thomasdeeley2901]

It's a Maunsell Open Third

[@HeyItsAJOmega]

@@thomasdeeley2901 Brilliant! thank you :)

[@thomasdeeley2901]

Probably a very simple answer for this but why does Eddystone pass through a stop signal at 18:05? Is it not in use at the moment? Also, thanks for another great video👍

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Fixed distant signal. Thanks very much!

[@duncwoodbridge7152]

beautifull stuff thanks for posting

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Thank you

[@SimonTog]

Very good video Matthew :)

[@JJ-nm8sh]

Cracking filming

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Thank you

[@anglingsteve]

Great video of the two Pacific locomotives also is the m7 still in running order.

[@RailRocketRicky]

I'm sorry to disappoint you, but the M7 is currently under overhaul.

[@anglingsteve]

@@RailRocketRicky thanks I remember it when it first returned from the U.S

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Thank you. M7 is under overhaul, as mentioned, and is actively being worked on.

[@iankemp1131]

However, hopefully only a year before we can see an even older engine back working on the line - the Adams T3 563! If the Drummond T9 and the M7 can then be repaired, what a historic combination that would make! (Maybe one day even with the O2 from the Isle of Wight to complete the double set! And there's also 488 at the Bluebell).

[@lauriefielder8762]

Eddystones nameplates need the red background as the black does not show very well

[@philbailey5184]

I've been to swANAGE for my Holliday

[@nichtvorhanden1857]

Great footage! How did you get to the location at 22:50?

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Cheers! A walk through the woods. Start here: 50.611653, -1.992800 End here: 50.616109, -1.990911

[@chrisdee5032]

Does running tender first pose any issues for loco crews? Are they limited in any way compared to running "normally"?

[@winco68]

It is more difficult for the crew but at 25mph it’s manageable. The driver has to continually turn to keep an eye on the track and signals. Sometimes a 3rd man is on board to assist and relay information.

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

As mentioned, particularly with a large express loco like these, visibility is a hindrance - much less of an issue on most mixed traffic designs. The other notable issue, is the positioning of the controls.

[@TheeSethCage]

Does the Swanage Railway still use it's T9 for runs?

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

The T9's boiler ticket expired in 2020, so it's not currently serviceable.

[@TheeSethCage]

@@TheSouthernerYTChannel Ahh okay. I wasn't aware of this. Thanks for informing me.

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

No worries