Swanage Railway - 'Diesel Gala' locomotive convoy 08/05/2024

A heritage convoy has arrived on the Swanage Railway ahead of their 'Diesel Gala', scheduled for the weekend of May 10th-12th. Class 52 'Western' - D1015 "Western Champion" would lead the consist, having travelled down light from Kidderminster to Eastleigh to pick up 50021 "Rodney", and the Class 20 pair of 20302 and 20311; owned by the Harry Needle Railroad Company.
50021, privately owned and based at Eastleigh, has been the subject of some frantic and thorough work over the past few months. A previously unclear ultrasonic test result on one of the axles spiraled into a full bogie replacement. The owners carried out a full overhaul on a spare bogie, with the swap taking place less than a week before the move to Swanage. A huge credit to all involved in getting the 50 ready for the event.
Locomotives:
BR Class 50 - 50021 “Rodney”
BR Class 52 'Western' - D1015 "Western Champion"
HNRail Class 20 - 20302
HNRail Class 20 - 20311
00:00 - On shed at Eastleigh
00:48 - Campbell Road
02:15 - Creech Bottom
04:08 - Harmans Cross
05:20 - Swanage
All footage filmed on Wednesday the 8th of May 2024.

[@jonathanpyle1375]

simply stunning, brilliant video, epic camera work as the Western gingerly came around the corner out of the woodlands, sooooo enjoyable, thanks for a brilliant watch

[@SimonTog]

Super video :)

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Thank you

[@frasercottrell2184]

Superb ❤

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

Thanks

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

Looks like western champion is giving a helping hand to the locos behind it

[@Scottchilliwhile]

A primo pepper in the gut buster chilli oil?

[@That_trainguy]

Superb video!
that’s me polishing up the engine think I spoke to you on Campbell Road!!

[@RailroudHobby]

Great Video I Am Departing Tonight WIth Night Bus From Rotterdam To U.K For Tomorow Diesel Gala Seems We Have Great Weather Ahead Of US 😀

[@user-gk8gg1zt7l]

Great video. Like me

[@bobingram6912]

Gala looking healthier by the minute👍👍 Good to see "Rodders" out and about. Whatever colour a 20 is in it still doesn't hide that that big brutal nose!!! Thanks Matthew.

[@TheSouthernerYTChannel]

They have pulled together a very good concise line up for the weekend.
The group behind 'Dave' have really done a fantastic job making sure it was ready in time.
Glad you enjoyed it, Bob!

[@bobingram6912]

@@TheSouthernerYTChannel Good to see we're on the same page!!👍👍🤣🤣