34070 "Manston" hauls a demonstration freight set on the Swanage Railway 12/07/2024
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- čas přidán 6. 08. 2024
- It’s not often a steam hauled freight set graces a preserved railway outside of galas and events, so the chance to witness the phenomenon is always bound to raise some interest. This would be the case at the Swanage Railway, with a demonstration freight set appearing for two return trips through the Isle of Purbeck between Swanage and Norden.
The demonstration freight set would be hauled by Southern Locomotives Ltd stalwart 34070 “Manston”. The purpose of the working would be for guard training on the freight set, therefore ensuring enough volunteers remain actively signed off in order for the freight set to make public appearances at future events. The use of 34070 “Manston” came about by fortuitous circumstance. The freight set had been booked for one of the resident Class 33s to work. However, the Bulleid pacific had been undergoing a steam test the same morning, and it was seen as economical to use 34070 as the coal was already burning, rather than have to prepare another locomotive. “Manston” is currently presented in a wonderfully weathered condition, providing a welcome and authentic reminder of 34070's working life; 34070 spent its final years allocated to 72A Exmouth Junction, appearing in a similarly rundown state.
The freight runs would be laced between the passenger services operating on the SR’s Blue timetable, hauled by 34028 “Eddystone”. This would see two SLL pacifics operating together in the Isle of Purbeck for the day; even after a month has passed since “Strictly Bulleid II”.
Locomotives:
Ex-SR 'Battle of Britain' Class - 34070 "Manston"
Ex-SR Rebuilt 'West Country' Class - 34028 "Eddystone"
00:00 - 34070 Swanage
00:32 - 34070 Haycrafts Lane
02:00 - 34070 Norden Common
03:24 - 34070 Afflington Farm
04:54 - 34070 Dickers Crossing
06:04 - 34070 Townsend Bridge
07:17 - 34028 Corfe Common
08:37 - 34028 Townsend Bridge
All footage filmed on Friday the 12th of July 2024. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
enjoyed watching your awesome CZcams video today.
Thank you
Love that Manston was left in a dirty state after restoration. Love it. And that Devon Belle Observation car always looks amazing! 😍😍
Beautiful scenery, good filming 🎥
@@glennwoods2462 Thank you
A grotty SpamCan. Just as I remember them - nice to see an "authentic" liveried loco!
Down and dirty, superbly authentic, what a great way to save on diesel!!!! Thanks Matthew👍
Shame, she should be up and shining!😂
@@johnlunnun9769 Each to their own
@@TheSouthernerYTChannel of course, or it would be a very dull world!
@bobingram6912 Thanks very much, Bob! Strangely, this was one of the most frustrating days I've had behind the camera for months.
Very glad to see the weathered look being kept and embraced.
@@johnlunnun9769 Nah, there's too many of THEM!!😂😂😂😂
Not the cleanest B0B class but always a joy to see a working engine.
Very good video. Thank you.
@@robertbester Glad you enjoyed it
@@TheSouthernerYTChannel It is the only way now. Can never afford to travel anywhere. Sorry.
I fully appreciate that. The long distance trips are becoming much more of a luxury these days, and one that I can ill afford. Hence a lot of the recent videos have been localised to the south coast.
Very noble
Good video of the freight steam :)
Thank you
Super. Would have paid good money to travel in the brake van. Missed a chance there.
It was a special turn for freight guards exams so unfortunately it would not of been possible. Though normally van rides are available during the winter warm up events.
Why was it freight demonstating
@@Trainguy_spotter
As in the description, "The purpose of the working would be for guard training on the freight set, therefore ensuring enough volunteers remain actively signed off in order for the freight set to make public appearances at future events"
Excellent loco 😊 what a brilliant idea to keep one in work-stained condition, truly nostalgic 👍👍👍