For all those who are going to ask about the chime whistle, it is an ex-New Zealand Government Railways chime whistle that the locomotive has carried since the 1970s overhaul at Doncaster. Originally carried vertically above the right hand side deflector and very prominent in photos whilst as '532', it was then placed behind the right hand side deflector when overhauled by the North Eastern Locomotive Preservation Group, similar to where the chime whistle on 60163 Tornado was later placed when it was built, and is now currently horizontally mounted just above the same deflector.
@TheSouthernerYTChannel4 ай бұрын
Thanks very much for the information!
@bobingram69124 ай бұрын
Good info, always like a loco with a whistle in a "non standard" position👍👍👍
@angustrains23054 ай бұрын
To me, it sounds more like a nswgr australia steam locomotive whistle than an NZR locomotive whistle. like the c38 whistles. That's just my opinion, though
@TheSouthernerYTChannel4 ай бұрын
@angustrains2305 Both are correct. It is a NZ 5-tone chime. In this overhaul, it's been temporarily tuned to replicate NSWGR C38 Class - 3801, as stated in the video description
@angustrains23054 ай бұрын
Okay thanks i didn't see that. But why did they choose to temporarily tune it to a nswgr locomotive
@trainsacrossthenorth4 ай бұрын
Great to see 60532 Back in Action! I can wait for her Mainline Return! Great shots 😉
@TheSouthernerYTChannel4 ай бұрын
Thanks
@bobnweaver4 ай бұрын
Superb coverage of the test runs, very enjoyable viewing.
@TheSouthernerYTChannel4 ай бұрын
Thank you, the kind words are greatly appreciated
@iankemp11314 ай бұрын
Great to see Blue Peter back in action after so many years.
@TheSouthernerYTChannel4 ай бұрын
Certainly was a sight for sore eyes
@JRussellProductions4 ай бұрын
Well. Dome to you blokes over in the U.K. For getting 60532 'Blue Peter' running again. And absolutely love the Chime whistle it's using. That whistle sounds identical NSWGR C38 class loco 3801 here in Australia. I recognise that fine tone to it. Music to my ears.😙🎵
@MrP4nАй бұрын
The whistle is from 38 class loco 3811
@SouthernRailSpotter4 ай бұрын
I’ll be honest, A2s don’t look bad in blue. Whistle sounds slightly unhealthy though. Great video my friend!
@jayyy3_yt2954 ай бұрын
Compared to when it sounded amazingly loud in the 90’s
@TheSouthernerYTChannel4 ай бұрын
It does suit the blue well. During the overhaul, the whistle has been tuned to produce a slightly different sound than before. Thank you very much
@jayyy3_yt2954 ай бұрын
@@TheSouthernerYTChannel Yes it does sound deeper but it actually does sound worn out like it needs work done ..
@SouthernRailSpotter4 ай бұрын
@@TheSouthernerYTChannel No problem!
@thebrummierailenthusiasts53294 ай бұрын
I saw her 6 days ago whilst I was here and this is the first for me to see her and the Severn valley is new for this loco she’s never been on the Severn valley railway at all
@crompton330224 ай бұрын
Thanks, you capturing some great action. I also enjoyed the class 46 departure.
@TheSouthernerYTChannel4 ай бұрын
Thanks very much
@geordieceltic24 ай бұрын
Great location footage , thank you for sharing. Blue Peter has always been a majestic loco , but in the BR experimental blue, it is just pure magic.
@stestepney4 ай бұрын
Great video and great to see her back again
@TheSouthernerYTChannel4 ай бұрын
Thank you
@colinb504 ай бұрын
Lovely this locomotive 👍👌
@steamtothewest-trecanrail4 ай бұрын
Fantastic stuff. I’m looking forward to a Summer seeing BP on the Kingswear tours with the Mayflower.
@TheSouthernerYTChannel4 ай бұрын
Thanks very much. No doubt in seeing you down there this year.
@SunshineArsenal4 ай бұрын
Such a amazing year so far for preserved steam & new builds with (here’s only a few I’ve seen) BP back in service The bluebell’s Atlantic nearly ready the GWR grange near ready BUZZING isn’t the word🎉 Also I’m sure there will be a gathering of an A1 A2 A3 & A4 at some point soon?
@bobingram69124 ай бұрын
Great sounds (even the 46!!) It's so good to see these "forgtten" locos re-emerging into preservation, but she's a bit blue😂😂😂😂 but love the tweaked chime. What I love with your vids is your ability to make even a trackside weed interesting👍👍👍👍
@TheSouthernerYTChannel4 ай бұрын
Thanks very much, Bob! The microphone doesn't do the chime justice. It echoed through the valley, a long time before BP ever came into view. All the weeds and other lineside niches do well for framing the surroundings
@elijahglasser14214 ай бұрын
Very magnificent blue train
@Pjs754 ай бұрын
Another stunning collection of angles, sights & sounds. Your productions add value - let alone the comments and connections. Thanks for sharing.
@TheSouthernerYTChannel4 ай бұрын
Thanks very much for the kind words, it's greatly appreciated
@AndreiTupolev4 ай бұрын
First time I've seen 60532 at speed (relatively speaking) in this manifestation. Six Mk 3s + a Mk 1 hardly make it break sweat 😓. Nice show from the Peak too! 🤠
@conceyullena4 ай бұрын
Beatiuful video, greetings 🚂👍🙋♂️
@TheSouthernerYTChannel4 ай бұрын
Thank you
@kineticrail4 ай бұрын
Nice to see blue peter back. I wonder if the bbc tv program will do a piece on its return they always used to feature the loco mainly on its returns to service
@donniblanco52394 ай бұрын
Crystal Clear Pics and Sound - Absolute Quality 👌🏻
@TheSouthernerYTChannel4 ай бұрын
Thank you
@GreatBritishRailways14 ай бұрын
Nicely captured. Regards, John
@TheSouthernerYTChannel4 ай бұрын
Thank you
@SimonTog4 ай бұрын
Super video :)
@TheSouthernerYTChannel4 ай бұрын
Thank you
@acersalman82584 ай бұрын
Beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@SharposWorld4 ай бұрын
Great action shots there, makes my filming at Kidderminster look very tame in comparison.
@SARailways6214 ай бұрын
Finally a UK steam locomotive with a proper sounding whistle! Now to get to work on those diesel horns😬😅
@warrentravis86404 ай бұрын
Blue Peter’s whistle sounds very much like a New South Wales 38 class in Australia.
@TheSouthernerYTChannel4 ай бұрын
It is a NZ 5-tone chime. In this overhaul, it's been temporarily tuned to replicate NSWGR C38 Class - 3801.
@warrentravis86404 ай бұрын
@@TheSouthernerYTChannel It sounds amazing and nothing like I have ever heard before on a British steam locomotive. It’s wonderful to see Blue Peter back on track again.
@trainman70844 ай бұрын
what kind of whistle does she have? it's almost reminiscent of NSWGR whistles like the ones on the 38 class lol
@TheSouthernerYTChannel4 ай бұрын
Believe it is a South African Railways three tone chime. Correction, see BR69843's comment. Information now added to the description.
@trainman70844 ай бұрын
@@TheSouthernerYTChannel interesting, thanks
@JacobDreamWorks9212 ай бұрын
It sounds like the NZR whistle from class A4 Dominion Of New Zealand
@jayyy3_yt29528 күн бұрын
That’s because they are both NZR 5 chimes but who has ever heard the sound of Dominion of New Zealand’s ??
@PutraWaras4 ай бұрын
🏭🏭🏭🏭👍👍👍👍
@LauncestonCastle4 ай бұрын
How long will Blue Peter be at the SVR?
@TheSouthernerYTChannel4 ай бұрын
It's scheduled to be on display at Kidderminster during their 'Spring Steam Gala', so it's unlikely to leave before then.