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34053 "Sir Keith Park" powers 'The Purbeck Piddler' on the Swanage Railway 22/06/2024
There was every intention to take a break from Bulleid pacifics and the Swanage Railway, for fear of saturation. But this was a perfect storm. The Isle of Purbeck, clear skies with a strong sun, and an evening steam service near to the summer soltice. Resistance proved futile.
A new addition for this year, the Swanage Railway would operate a real ale train under the title of 'The Purbeck Piddler', making two return trips over the line between Swanage and Norden during the sunset hours. 34053 "Sir Keith Park", owned by Southern Locomotives Ltd, would provide the traction for the evening.
Locomotives:
Ex-SR Rebuilt 'Battle of Britain' Class - 34053 "Sir Keith Park"
00:00 - On shed at Swanage
00:27 - New Barn
02:06 - Townsend Bridge
03:26 - Dickers Crossing
04:51 - Woodyhyde Crossing
All footage filmed on Saturday the 22nd of June 2024.
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Mid-Hants Railway 'Watercress Line' 22/06/2024
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The school holidays are fast approaching, but summer comes soonest in the south. The Mid-Hants Railway ‘Watercress Line’ would front their Green timetable, One Train Service Plus Ropley Shuttle, with two locomotives in service. Ivatt tank - 41312 would be in charge of the services between Alresford and Alton. 1788 "Kilmersdon", owned by the Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust, would provide tract...
"Strictly Bulleid II" after party | 35006 & 34072 in service on the Swanage Railway 14&17/06/2024
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Carrying on the Bulleid spam. "Strictly Bulleid II" may have passed, but there would still be plenty of Bulleid action on the Swanage Railway, as 35006 and 34072 would see action over SR metals. The "Strictly Bulleid II" Gala, held over the weekend of June 7th-9th, saw the largest gathering of working Bulleid pacifics since 1967 descend on the Isle of Purbeck and the Swanage Railway. After the ...
34059 "Sir Archibald Sinclair" | Rededication Ceremony - Bluebell Railway 15/06/2024
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A week on from "Strictly Bulleid II" at the Swanage Railway, it would be the turn of the Bluebell Railway for a Bulleid celebration, with the rededication ceremony of 34059 "Sir Archibald Sinclair". Rebuilt 'Battle of Britain' Class - 34059 "Sir Archibald Sinclair" was the 108th locomotive to be rescued from Woodhams Scrapyard in south Wales. Owned by the Bulleid Society, 34059 first returned t...
Swanage Railway - "Strictly Bulleid II" Gala 07-09/06/2024
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The Swanage Railway would break preservation records with their "Strictly Bulleid II" Steam Gala, as they played host to 8 Bulleid pacifics; held over the weekend of June 7th-9th. The original "Strictly Bulleid" took place back in 2017, with 5 pacifics descending on the Isle of Purbeck. For this second edition, the Swanage Railway managed to gather 8 Bulleid pacifics for the event. Representing...
Swanage Railway - "Strictly D-Day" Gala preview day 06/06/2024
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Ahead of their "Strictly Bulleid II" Gala scheduled for the weekend of June 7th-9th, the Swanage Railway would hold a preview day with the theme "Strictly D-Day"; held on the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings. The D-Day landings at Normandy, codenamed Operation Neptune, formed the immediate assault as part of Operation Overlord; the allied effort to liberate western Europe during World ...
35018 "British India Line" arrives onto the Swanage Railway 05/06/2024
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The final pieces of the puzzle have fallen into place, as all the visiting locomotives have now arrived on the Swanage Railway ahead of their "Strictly Bulleid II" Gala scheduled for June 7th-9th. The pair of Rebuilt ‘Merchant Navy’ Class pacifics would be the last to arrive, with 35006 and 35018 arriving in the Isle of Purbeck less than 48 hours before the event is scheduled to begin. 35018 “B...
Kent & East Sussex Railway - '50th Anniversary Gala' 02/06/2024
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The Kent & East Sussex Railway would celebrate their half-century in style, as they held their '50th Anniversary Gala' over the weekend of June 1st-2nd. The K&ESR opened as a fledgling heritage railway in June 1974, with operations limited to a short section of track. 50 years later, thanks to the continued efforts of their volunteers and staff, the public can now enjoy a journey of 10½ miles b...
D213, 61306, D1015, 37703, & 7827 power across the south-west 01/06/2024
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It would be a busy day for heritage traction in the south-west, with two railtours gracing the Dartmouth Steam Railway alongside their own intensive timetable. Operated by the Locomotive Services Group under their Saphos Trains banner, the ‘English Riviera Express’ would work between Crewe and Kingswear and return; via Stafford, Birmingham New Street, Cheltenham Spa, and Bristol Temple Meads. C...
34072 "257 Squadron" arrives onto the Swanage Railway 30/05/2024
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Another day, another Bulleid pacific. 34072 "257 Squadron" has arrived on the Swanage Railway ahead of their "Strictly Bulleid II" Gala, and "Strictly D-Day" preview day, scheduled for June 7th-9th and June 6th respectively. 34072, owned by Southern Locomotives Ltd, is a previous resident of the Swanage Railway having been based on the line between 1990-2022. The Bulleid pacific left the railwa...
34053 "Sir Keith Park" first light test runs | Swanage Railway 29/05/2024
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Two years and two weeks since the Bulleid pacific was last withdrawn, 34053 "Sir Keith Park" has steamed once more on the Swanage Railway as it completed its first light test runs after an overhaul. 34053, owned by Southern Locomotives Ltd, was withdrawn from service on the Spa Valley Railway in May 2022 following the expirey of its boiler ticket. This overhaul has seen the locomotive receive a...
50008 "Thunderer" & 66509 "Josiah's Wish" top and tail 'The Millbrook Meander' 26/05/2024
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Battling blustery conditions, Hanson & Hall Class 50 - 50008 “Thunderer” would top and tail with Freightliner Class 66 - 66509 “Josiah’s Wish” to power ‘The Millbrook Meander’, chartered by the Branch Line Society. The tour would start out of Eastleigh, with 50008 leading the consist south down the South West Mainline to Redbridge, via deviations to explore the Freightliner terminals at Southam...
34053 "Sir Keith Park" emerges from Herston Works - Swanage Railway 20/05/2024
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It's been less than 13 weeks since Ex-SR Rebuilt 'Battle of Britain' Class - 34053 "Sir Keith Park" entered Swanage Railway's Herston Works. At the time, the Bulleid pacific comprised of little more than an overhauled boiler resting on a partially stripped chassis, and a kit of unrefurbished parts resembling an Airfix kit. Following a whirlwind of work by both the Swanage Railway and 34053's ow...
7827 "Lydham Manor" powering on the English Riviera | Dartmouth Steam Railway 19/05/2024
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Pride of the Dartmouth Steam Railway's locomotive fleet, 7827 "Lydham Manor" is settling back in to service on the English Riviera, having recently returned to steam following an extensive overhaul. 7827 was only the 5th locomotive to be saved from Woodhams Scrapyard in south Wales when it was rescued in 1970, first steaming in preservation in 1973. Over the following 5 decades, the 'Manor' has...
Swanage Railway 17/05/2024
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Summer is on the horizon, but as the Southern Railway poster once stated, summer comes soonest in the south. Hot ambient temperatures would be combined with a cool sea breeze, as the Swanage Railway fronted their Blue timetable. T3 Class - 563 would provide the traction for the day, as it worked 6 return trips through the Isle of Purbeck between Swanage and Norden. 563 is still being trialled a...
Bluebell Railway - 'Branch Line Gala Weekend' 12/05/2024
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Bluebell Railway - 'Branch Line Gala Weekend' 12/05/2024
Swanage Railway - 'Diesel Gala' 10-11/05/2024
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Swanage Railway - 'Diesel Gala' 10-11/05/2024
Drama on Hemerdon Bank | 7029 "Clun Castle" stalls on 'The Great Western Railway (1Z48)' 11/05/2024
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Drama on Hemerdon Bank | 7029 "Clun Castle" stalls on 'The Great Western Railway (1Z48)' 11/05/2024
Swanage Railway - 'Diesel Gala' Preview Day 09/05/2024
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Swanage Railway - 'Diesel Gala' Preview Day 09/05/2024
Swanage Railway - 'Diesel Gala' locomotive convoy 08/05/2024
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Swanage Railway - 'Diesel Gala' locomotive convoy 08/05/2024
44871 spearheads the 'The Royal Duchy' 05/05/2024
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44871 spearheads the 'The Royal Duchy' 05/05/2024
D5054 "Phil Southern" being unloaded onto the Swanage Railway 03/05/2024
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D5054 "Phil Southern" being unloaded onto the Swanage Railway 03/05/2024
Watercress Line - 'Spring Steam Gala' 26&28/04/2024
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Watercress Line - 'Spring Steam Gala' 26&28/04/2024
The Flying Merchant | 35028 "Clan Line" storms the '50th Anniversary Pullman' 27/04/2024
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The Flying Merchant | 35028 "Clan Line" storms the '50th Anniversary Pullman' 27/04/2024
35005 "Canadian Pacific" on display at Alresford | Watercress Line 26/04/2024
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35005 "Canadian Pacific" on display at Alresford | Watercress Line 26/04/2024
35028 "Clan Line" returns to the mainline | Loaded test run 22/04/2024
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35028 "Clan Line" returns to the mainline | Loaded test run 22/04/2024
Spring steam in the Purbecks | Swanage Railway | April 2024
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Spring steam in the Purbecks | Swanage Railway | April 2024
Swanage Railway - Class 121 'Bubble Car' Drivers Experience 18/04/2024
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Swanage Railway - Class 121 'Bubble Car' Drivers Experience 18/04/2024
T9 Class - 30120 leaves the Swanage Railway 18/04/2024
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T9 Class - 30120 leaves the Swanage Railway 18/04/2024
44871 & 45407 "The Lancashire Fusilier" spearhead 'The Great Britain XVI' | Day 1 13/04/2024
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44871 & 45407 "The Lancashire Fusilier" spearhead 'The Great Britain XVI' | Day 1 13/04/2024

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @davidhowlett400
    @davidhowlett400 День тому

    I always enjoy your videos. You capture the moment and takes us back to the 1960s again. Thank you

  • @haroldpearson6025
    @haroldpearson6025 День тому

    The little green 0-4-0 is magical😊❤

  • @malminstral
    @malminstral День тому

    Just wonderful, thank you.

  • @SSccaanniiaa
    @SSccaanniiaa День тому

    Do you know how long the other Bullied Pacifics will be there for? 🤔

    • @benjenden4997
      @benjenden4997 День тому

      35018, 34081 and 34092 have all returned to their homes. Unsure about 35006 but it probably be this week. 34072 also leaves this week for Mid Norfolk

    • @SSccaanniiaa
      @SSccaanniiaa День тому

      @@benjenden4997 😮 I'm going up to Norfolk this summer! Might hopefully catch it! 🙂

    • @bobingram6912
      @bobingram6912 День тому

      You can't have too much of a good thing Matthew!!! Dorset - it's so laid back even the cows don't move😂😂

    • @benjenden4997
      @benjenden4997 День тому

      ​@SSccaanniiaa It's only there for a week or two. It'll be back at Spa Valley for the Summer Gala then it's at Mid Hants for the rest of the year

    • @TheSouthernerYTChannel
      @TheSouthernerYTChannel День тому

      @@benjenden4997 35006 has already gone too

  • @frasercottrell2184
    @frasercottrell2184 2 дні тому

    enjoyed watching your awesome UA-cam video today.

  • @SimonTog
    @SimonTog 2 дні тому

    Good video :)

  • @ATrainspottingPicture
    @ATrainspottingPicture 2 дні тому

    Is it true the Ivatt is limited to 4 Coaches and a BY Van? As it is in the last year of boiler ticket?

  • @bobingram6912
    @bobingram6912 2 дні тому

    Percy's alive!!!! Oh come on lad, grow up!!!!😅 Great little vid, a nice little trickle through the 'ampshire countryside on a Saturday afternoon, although a bit more fraught in your case I expect🤔 Good to see the unsung industrial showing what they can do.👍👍👍

    • @TheSouthernerYTChannel
      @TheSouthernerYTChannel 23 години тому

      Thanks very much, Bob! A little more fraught. I'm still trialling and trying to get used to a new tripod head, again. This day served as a good test for a few different scenarios which are hard to replicate elsewhere. Was very glad to finally catch Kilmersdon in general use.

  • @alyro-ls1dv
    @alyro-ls1dv 2 дні тому

    thank you for the video which again shows this impressive technology in use. thanks to your talent of taking beautiful shots of trains in the landscape these scenes are having a hughe impact for the fascination of steam powered transport and technological heritage in sound with the cultural landscape. you are a really talented photographer picking the right views. thank you, albrecht

  • @derekdee9592
    @derekdee9592 2 дні тому

    Good to see really like that preserved railway

  • @ashleyjiscool
    @ashleyjiscool 4 дні тому

    I’m more so surprised about the 7 carriages with the bullied than anything else.

  • @SSccaanniiaa
    @SSccaanniiaa 4 дні тому

    Do you know why those two are still there? 🤔

    • @TheSouthernerYTChannel
      @TheSouthernerYTChannel 4 дні тому

      Depends on the negotiated contracts involving SR, SLL, and the 35006 group, as to agreed operating days and therefore the length of hire period.

    • @SSccaanniiaa
      @SSccaanniiaa 4 дні тому

      @@TheSouthernerYTChannel Alright then! Hope everything down South is well! 🙂 Clan Line should be coming down soon to Yeovil! 😄

  • @Sepur_klutuk
    @Sepur_klutuk 4 дні тому

    Keretanya rusak lagi di perbaiki

  • @elijahglasser1421
    @elijahglasser1421 4 дні тому

    Green train coming

  • @stephenater9687
    @stephenater9687 5 днів тому

    Mother loved the IOW. Now I know why! Thank you!

  • @elijahglasser1421
    @elijahglasser1421 6 днів тому

    totally amazing trains

  • @frasercottrell2184
    @frasercottrell2184 7 днів тому

    enjoyed watching your awesome UA-cam video today.

  • @bobingram6912
    @bobingram6912 7 днів тому

    Half an hour of Mr Bulleid's finest spectacularly bought to us by crews of dedicated restorers and volunteers, yes, we know you like playing trains but thank you all for your appreciated efforts!!👍👍 What do all those differing head codes mean anyone, there was nearly a different one at every pass?!!! It's funny seeing 563 in the shed instead of 120 after all this time!! Thanks Matthew👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @TheSouthernerYTChannel
      @TheSouthernerYTChannel 7 днів тому

      Thank you very much, Bob! For the headcodes, this is the best source of information. sremg.org.uk/headcodes/sheadcodes/04.html The use of the headcode discs these days has deviated away from their original use, with a lot of crews using them to inject a slight personal touch while on the footplate, rather than recreating any accurate code for the Swanage branch.

    • @bobingram6912
      @bobingram6912 7 днів тому

      @@TheSouthernerYTChannel I seem to remember it's a bit of a minefield subject. You've answered the question though - I thought it might have been driver's discretion. Thanks for the link.👍👍

    • @TheSouthernerYTChannel
      @TheSouthernerYTChannel 7 днів тому

      No worries

  • @SimonTog
    @SimonTog 7 днів тому

    Nice video :)

  • @johnmilner0859
    @johnmilner0859 7 днів тому

    Beautiful shots as usual. That shot of 35006 leaving Swanage going past the engine shed especially so.

  • @RB-hx7rd
    @RB-hx7rd 7 днів тому

    The Southerner always brilliant videos..

  • @chriskrebill1842
    @chriskrebill1842 7 днів тому

    Such a cool event! Thank you for sharing!

  • @TroublesomeSlateTruck
    @TroublesomeSlateTruck 7 днів тому

    Good Job. 👍🏼

  • @bobingram6912
    @bobingram6912 8 днів тому

    Remember seeing her way back in the eighties parked down the end at SP after rescue and again last August before final artwork. Now she looks absolutely stunning. Full marks to the dedicated team on a fantastic job. Thanks Matthew👍👍👍

  • @chriskrebill1842
    @chriskrebill1842 8 днів тому

    OMG! TIM!! 🎉🎉 Glad to see him again! Loved him with Chris and Geoff in their RH&DRy video!

  • @chaileystowe3026
    @chaileystowe3026 8 днів тому

    Great work as always mate 🙌

  • @nigelstride6158
    @nigelstride6158 9 днів тому

    A superb record of a wonderful weekend, Matt. You did well to cover so many different locations on what was a very busy weekend. An event that will live along in the memory - hats off to all the organisers and volunteers who made it such a success!

  • @robertbester
    @robertbester 9 днів тому

    Another excellent video. Another loco I have never seen. Another preserved line I have never been to.

  • @elijahglasser1421
    @elijahglasser1421 9 днів тому

    cool trains in this railway

  • @LaZoucheCustomshop
    @LaZoucheCustomshop 9 днів тому

    Lovely to see history in motion, excellent videography and to finish on a true English icon the Majestic Oak brought a lump to my throat. I at 53yrs have done my bit, small as it is, by planting and tending for a Majestic Oak in my garden, whilst in my shed Lego trains do run. We are but custodians of this world and all we build so let it be said a persons worth is not measured in their lifetime but by the good legacy we leave on history.

  • @chrisfrost8456
    @chrisfrost8456 9 днів тому

    Great footage as always 👏 👍 well done to everyone involved with Sir Archibald Sinclair 😅😂❤

  • @fenderac3049
    @fenderac3049 9 днів тому

    Nice to see a Bulleid pulling a rake of Bulleid coaches, something sadly lacking at Swanage, which I hope they will rectify if a Strictly Bulleid 3 event ever takes place. As for the paint work on SAS that is very good but not as good the paintwork on recommissioned Clan Line, that has to be seen to be believed.

    • @juleshathaway3894
      @juleshathaway3894 9 днів тому

      The first two coaches were Bulleids, the others in the rake were mkI's. Swanage's two require work so are out of traffic, a Bulleid and Maunsell rake would be really good.

    • @jackchatfield5464
      @jackchatfield5464 9 днів тому

      Swanage has 4 bulleid coaches, Bulleid Semi-open Brake Third S4365S Bulleid Composite Corridor S5761S & Bulleid Semi-open Brake Third S4366S I'm guessing that they could build a restaurant kitchen third, as they could loan S1456S (Bulleid Restaurant Third Open) & an open third, then you'd have a Bournemouth line set.

  • @SimonTog
    @SimonTog 9 днів тому

    Looks great :)

  • @chrisbailey9331
    @chrisbailey9331 9 днів тому

    Superb footage as always. Sir Archibald sounds crisp and sharp, and not a leaky valve or rivet anywhere to be seen! Indeed a credit to all of those involved in the restoration. Thank you for posting this video 😀

  • @Hard-Boiled-Bollock
    @Hard-Boiled-Bollock 9 днів тому

    Arise Sir Archie. May you reign your full boiler ticket this time ❤👍

  • @SimonTog
    @SimonTog 11 днів тому

    Great video :)

  • @robertbester
    @robertbester 11 днів тому

    Another very good video Sir. Thank you.

  • @roysimmons3549
    @roysimmons3549 11 днів тому

    Excellent.

  • @keithjackman8886
    @keithjackman8886 12 днів тому

    31806 having a short holiday away from it's home in Swanage.

  • @Tenshi962
    @Tenshi962 12 днів тому

    The Bug makes me smile i like the Bug

  • @user-on3yo2fk8o
    @user-on3yo2fk8o 13 днів тому

    Outstanding video and composition!

  • @HenryKelsall
    @HenryKelsall 13 днів тому

    Top video! Perfect record of the weekend, a shame 92 failed given its vibrant Malachite but hey these things happen. Thanks for putting together such a brilliant film of the event.

  • @user-ld7ru7kz3n
    @user-ld7ru7kz3n 13 днів тому

    In my eyes, without doubt, the best video record of bullied pacifics at work&rest since 1967. Simply magic.THANKYOU.

  • @malminstral
    @malminstral 13 днів тому

    Love the video, thank you. I'm guessing you have a more then one person doing the shooting for you?

  • @benjenden4997
    @benjenden4997 13 днів тому

    The video I've been waiting for to see the most out of anyone's over the weekend. It's a fantastic watch as per usual. Best hour I've spent watching a video. Might have seen you once or twice over the weekend .

  • @chrisfrost8456
    @chrisfrost8456 13 днів тому

    Great Video as ever nice 1,went down on the Sunday as only day I could great to see Bi Line at last and Double Heading fantastic ❤7😮

  • @ceanothus_bluemoon
    @ceanothus_bluemoon 14 днів тому

    Top notch, particularly the shot at 35 mins Townsend Bridge with evening light and great exhaust!

    • @TheSouthernerYTChannel
      @TheSouthernerYTChannel 14 днів тому

      Thank you Though it looks like evening light, it's actually very early morning - somewhen before 6am (the previous clip at Haycrafts Lane was taken at 5am).

  • @bobingram6912
    @bobingram6912 14 днів тому

    That was worth the wait Matthew, so glad I didn't go over to the datk side and watch some of the other offerings. What a sight, especially the headboards and Fleche D'or, they stirred up a few grey cells!!! A couple of new locations?? One thing missing - Q1, that would have made a proper Bulleid extravaganza, but don't think that'll happen again?? Thanks as usual for your dedication, hope the pollen count stayed low and the tripod behaved itself.

    • @TheSouthernerYTChannel
      @TheSouthernerYTChannel 14 днів тому

      Thank you very much, Bob! The kind words are always appreciated! Having missed out on the titled trains 7 years ago, and feeling quite regretful about it, it made sense to take full advantage this time around. A couple of lesser used locations, especially those between Norden and Wareham. The Q1 would make a wonderful addition. Fingers crossed for one of the future editions. Since filming the West Hill clips for "Strictly D-Day", the tripod simply hasn't worked smoothly. The legs suffering torsion during panning, while the tilt axis of the head has kept jamming mid-shot. It's resulted in a lot of frustration and second-guessing while filming, which ultimately has led to quite a few mistakes in this video. As for the hayfever, it was awful all weekend.

  • @djburland
    @djburland 14 днів тому

    It was a great weekend I loved it. Your film was also great

  • @AndreiTupolev
    @AndreiTupolev 14 днів тому

    Far removed from what was hoped for? I think it's one of the best of the weekend. We'll done for recognising that the most important thing is that the locos are working hard, and not eschewing tender-first shots if the sound's good. 8:45Now that's quite a challenge; 6 coaches plus two locos on the other end! 😂