The Bulleid Double | Swanage Railway 30/04/2022
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Published 2022-05-01
The pair, owned by Southern Locomotives Ltd, have long been residents of the Swanage Railway home-fleet, with both now in their second boiler tickets in preservation. Despite this, it's the first time they've rubbed shoulders in steam on a standard operating day in preservation, having only worked together previously for the 'Steam and Lights' services in the winter. Similarly, it's believed to be the first time in over 8 years that any two Bulleid pacifics have operated together on the Swanage Railway on a standard timetable day.
Given that four years ago, SLL were facing a locomotive crisis with no operating Bulleid pacifics, with their only hire revenue coming in from 4MT Tank - 80104, the sight of two of their Bulleids steaming through the Isle of Purbeck was a very welcome one.
Locomotives:
BR(S) 'Battle of Britain' Class - 34072 "257 Squadron"
Ex-SR Rebuilt 'West Country' Class - 34028 "Eddystone"
All footage filmed on Saturday the 30th of April 2022.
All Comments (21)
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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!
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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.
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Great Video of the Swanage Bulleid Pacific Steam Locomotives
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Great video, well filmed.๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐
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Super video with some previously unused filming locations. Thanks for filming and uploading.
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Another great video. Good to see some station shots as well
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Beautifully โfilmedโโ, excellently edited and compiled. Sound plus stunning scenes & sense, Vista & vibrancy. Very professional. Thank you
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Well Matthew, I think you must know my thoughts on this subject matter by now (this going backwards business, tut, tut๐๐๐๐!!!!!) Your atmospheric "stills" always add that extra special feel ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป
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beautifull stuff thanks for posting
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thanks !
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Very good video Matthew :)
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Was there on Easter Saturday lovely place. Video is first class (sorry no pun intented. Looks like a nice day
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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? :)
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How I would have loved the Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust to have relocated to Harmans Cross.
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Cracking filming
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Hermoso vรญdeo y bellos detalles , y la suavidad de las locomotoras sรณlo existe en UK , gracias.
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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 video๐
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Eddystones nameplates need the red background as the black does not show very well
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I've been to swANAGE for my Holliday
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Great video of the two Pacific locomotives also is the m7 still in running order.
