Black 5 44871 creates havoc on the SWML hauling "The Swanage Belle" - 26.06.24
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- Chaos would ensue on the SWML as Black 5 44871 took charge of Railway Touring Companies “Swanage Belle” from London Victoria to Swanage. With an amber fire severity across the south after a few weeks of no rain and endless sunshine, it was almost a surprise to see the Five let out on the mainline, but ever the optimists, a chase was made.
With perfect sunshine forecast for the day, there would be no missing capturing the engine glinting in the sun, beginning at Egham where 44871 powers away from the Staines pickup. However, this wouldn’t last, with the engine starting a lineside fire near Fleet. The next shot, coming from Totters Ln, sees the train getting away from the Winchfield water stop, during which it had been requested by Network Rail that 44871 would not provide power from hereon. It was therefore no surprise to see the engine glide past with the Class 47 on the rear at full power.
Heading into the new forest, we next capture the train through Ashurst New Forest station, now nearly an hour late from the late departure from the Winchfield water stop and being held at Millbrook to allow service trains to pass. The final shot comes from Corfe Common on the Swanage Railway, where 44871 continues to take it easy.
With 34053 Sir Keith Park working the Swanage Railway services, we head to Dickers Crossing to capture her shortly after 44871 had arrived at Swanage. While we were waiting, news came through that 44871, despite not providing the power, had started another lineside fire near Hilton Admiral, which had ended up destroying vital signalling cables, resulting in the SWML between Brockenhurst and Weymouth coming to a complete stand. Following this, it was confirmed that 44871 would not be returning with the charter.
We next head to the viewing area at Swanage to see the grounded Black 5, before capturing 34053 departing on her next service. After a few more stills of both 44871 and the WCRC consist sitting in the platform, we head to New Barn to see 47826 hauling the returning charter, minus the Black 5. Around 15 minutes later, 34053 passes with her last service of the day.
The original plan would’ve seen the Class 47 take the train as far as Southampton, where 44871 would regain control to take the train back via Dean & Andover, but with no need to reverse, and to make up time, the train headed directly up the SWML. To say it was a challenging day for all involved, would be an understatement.
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Could do with a few lineside fires to reduce the vegetation throghout he whole network,
Here's what I don't understand: How did the second fire start, if 44871 was providing zero power? Surely, if the regulator is shut, and the engine is simply coasting along, the sparks from underneath that would cause a fire would never appear?
Sparks will always find a way 😂🤣
Be it out the chimney or through the damper doors in the ash pan. With the amount of weeds around too, it's not impossible to start a fire. Even if she was just sat still, 44871 could've probably still started a fire.
Then again...., WCRC doing WCRC things and ruining it for everyone else haha 😂🤣
Need to have the regulator slightly open to provide lubrication.
Open enough to get the same kind of sparks, though? Either way, not much they could do.
Somehow I doubt this is a WCRC problem, the same thing would've happened had it been 45231 out there.
Incorrect not an S&T cable fault but the fire burnt through the high voltage cables causing a power failure
Speaking from experience, all it takes is a couple stray hot embers from the ashpan to fly out the damper doors and bam, nice sleeper fire that could spread a lot further!
I was on that train. The first fire of the day that we were supposed to have started. We hadnt even got to that ststion. We were four ststions away filling up with water.
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Great video as always, shame about the lineside fires that 44871 caused, but hey ho, just one of those things. Kind regards, Jake.
Yes, thanks for the excellent coverage of the day .
Thanks Jake
@@edmundbrain456 cheers Edmund
Someone’s got to take the blame. All part of steam operations.
It’s very sad, but with absolutely no need for Network Rail to spend on or even care about lineside husbandry in the 2020s the risk of fire from flying cinders is as high now as it’s ever been. With our increasing emphasis on health & safety going forward we might even be looking towards a ban on steam specials during the so-called ‘Summer months’. Further restrictions are bound to follow, as if automatic locking requirements on old slam door stock wasn’t enough!
Are MK1 carriages banned from mainline charters now ? Must be a big demand for Mk2s now !! Perhaps the mainline companies could do a swap with preserved lines ? Their MK1s in exchange for any Mk2s on preserved lines ? f
Mk1s are still allowed in the mainline and operators like Locomotive Services Limited use them regularly. However, WCRC have to run with stock fitted with CDL, which none of their Mk1s have currently, thus, they have to run with the shown Mk2 set.
Excellent video 👍 but in your summary ….. “endless sunshine” ??? I think not ! Apart from 3 days it’s been permanent cloud, cool and windy every day here on the South Coast this year. A rubbish Spring and Summer all round
Thanks Brian. As regards to my statement, in the week leading up to the tour, the sun was almost constantly out with rare cloud intervals, and on the day in question we saw no cloud at all. This, along with no rain, and the high temperatures, resulted in the amber fire risk and the dry conditions that allowed these lineside fires to be so severe. It has cooled down since with more cloud, but some decent rain is required to dampen the ground a bit now.
Very nice video Thomas :)
Cheers Simon
Hi Thomas , Very good video.....Dave 😀👍👍👍👍🚂🚂🚂
Thanks Dave
@@themodster Hi Thomas N/P, Thanks for reply ....Dave 😄👍👍👍👍🚂🚂🚂
Time to look at DLM's light oil firing system.