34070 "Manston" emerges from Herston Works - Swanage Railway 02/11/2022

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  • Having been out of steam for 5 years, 34070 "Manston" has emerged following the completion of its latest overhaul inside Herston Works; the main heavy engineering workshop of the Swanage Railway.
    First steaming in preservation in 2008, 34070 was withdrawn from its last stint in service in August 2017, following a minor collision with 4MT Tank - 80104. The Bulleid made its way to Tyseley for repairs to the frames and for the overhaul to begin, with 34070 returning to Dorset in 2021; entering Swanage Railway's Herston Works for the completion of its overhaul.
    34070 was not repainted during this overhaul, with attention instead being given to preserving its current coat of paint, and prioritising the mechanical integrity of the locomotive. As such, "Manston" appears wonderfully weathered for its return to the Swanage Railway, and stands testement to the tireless dedication and hard work demonstrated by all those involved in its overhaul; not least the volunteers and staff of the owners, Southern Locomotives Ltd.
    Once 34070 graced the metals of the Swanage Railway, the same low-loader would take 34053 back to Herston Works. 34053 is going in for its own overhaul to commence. This switch involved 34070 regaining its tender from 34053: When 34053 came back to Swanage after the Great Dorset Steam Fair in the summer, it was coupled to 34070's tender to ease shunting. 34053's own tender is still on the Spa Valley Railway.
    Locomotives:
    Ex-SR 'Battle of Britain' Class - 34070 "Manston"
    BR Class 08 - 08436 "Beighton"
    BR Class 33 - 33111
    Ex-SR Rebuilt 'Battle of Britain' Class - 34053 "Sir Keith Park"
    All footage filmed on Wednesday the 2nd of November 2022.
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  • @pierremartini2229
    @pierremartini2229 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I used to travel up to school from Woking to Waterloo in the 1960s behind these lovely machines. Great to see so many in preservation thanks to people like you.

  • @chrisowen8664
    @chrisowen8664 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I remember watching the Golden Arrow coming through Forest Hill as a boy ,train spotting what a sight it was with its Pullman coaches . I'm 74 now

  • @lescalverley8335
    @lescalverley8335 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    MANSTON was the loco that hauled our portion of the Atlantic Coast Express from Exeter to Ilfracombe in 1962. Great to see she is still operational.

  • @winco68
    @winco68 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent record of this move and great to see 34070 returning to action. We really do owe a debt of gratitude to the people at SLL and Swanage for keeping these amazing machines alive.

  • @songsmith31a
    @songsmith31a ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A magnificent reminder of the sheer majesty of an express steam.locomotive.

  • @rivergladesgardenrailroad8834
    @rivergladesgardenrailroad8834 ปีที่แล้ว

    very nice to see Manston back.

  • @mickboakes7023
    @mickboakes7023 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    There’s something about a Bullied. It’s great to see them still around and being looked after. Am old enough to remember the Golden Arrow, The Night Ferry Thanet Belle and the like, always a Bullied Pacific turn. Thanks for the video. Nice close ups of the running gear. All the best. Mick.

    • @TheClockwise770
      @TheClockwise770 ปีที่แล้ว

      They're really distinctive looking engines. I went on the Golden Arrow and also on the train to Bournemouth pulled by these. They were very reliable over the years.

  • @AndreiTupolev
    @AndreiTupolev ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That always seemed to be one of the best unrebuilt Bulleids. Ran like a sewing machine. Particularly impressed on its visit to the NYMR.

    • @TheSouthernerYTChannel
      @TheSouthernerYTChannel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Really does seem a favourite - same impression gathered from crews at Swanage.

  • @bobingram6912
    @bobingram6912 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bulleid heaven!!!! Glad you got this in the bag, really interesting behind the scenes shots. There's always good stuff coming out of that Herston Works door👍👍👍👍 And I've learnt something - never knew preserved locos had TOPS numbers, presumably for mainline working, so thanks for that cab shot Matthew🙂🙂

    • @TheSouthernerYTChannel
      @TheSouthernerYTChannel  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks very much, Bob. Was something of a happy accident / reluctant compliance on my end, to be available on the day and film it.
      Steam locomotives do have TOPS numbers allocated, when they have either ran or been towed on the mainline.

  • @stephenfryer3654
    @stephenfryer3654 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Worked on Manston's restoration at Richborough Power Station in the 80s. Never had a ride behind her!

  • @chrisshields1775
    @chrisshields1775 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was taken as a small boy in 66 and 67 by my late father to mp 31 between Brookwood and Farnborough just after the Alton branch left the main line. We saw the last of the Bulleids and class 5's. I am still interested in railways.

  • @devonmoors
    @devonmoors ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those were the days,I fondly remember West Country class and Merchant Navy class at Exeter Central😮

  • @gs425
    @gs425 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Strictly Bulleid 2.
    The time has come to plan to repeat the most successful gala event ever. We have a good start here back at base already !

  • @jamiesmithgoingloco
    @jamiesmithgoingloco ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice work Mathew, glad you made it today, good to see you again 👍🏻

    • @TheSouthernerYTChannel
      @TheSouthernerYTChannel  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks very much for the heads up, it's appreciated. You too mate!

  • @chriskrebill1842
    @chriskrebill1842 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a stunning locomotive! 😍💚💚💚

  • @Nightmare_52
    @Nightmare_52 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    always nice to see another engine coming out of overhaul
    but also surprised to see the brakevan, been a long time since i saw one of those used

  • @kevinmills3690
    @kevinmills3690 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As a child I remember travelling to Weymouth from West Sussex catching the Brightonto Bristol train at Barnham and almost every time it was pulled by either a Battle of Briton/ WestCountry Light Pacific,we had to change at Southampton to a Schools class pulled train for the remainder of the journey Happy Days

  • @brianyoung5532
    @brianyoung5532 ปีที่แล้ว

    Many thanks for the video

  • @barrythedieselelectricstea5217
    @barrythedieselelectricstea5217 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    excellent shots manston 34070 use run between ramsgate & Victoria pulling the thanet belle Pullman train starting on the 31st may 1948 and was also at richbrough nr sandwich being overhauled i wish they would bring back the days when it did trips to Victoria

  • @Nate0493
    @Nate0493 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely loco! Had the pleasure of travelling on a West Country class (city of wells) at east lancs last week,she has an amazing story behind her

  • @BrickishRail
    @BrickishRail ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lovely video, might have to give Swanage a visit sometime in 2023, can't say no to another un-rebuilt Bulleid!

    • @TheSouthernerYTChannel
      @TheSouthernerYTChannel  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cheers, James
      Well worth it, with three Bulleids on the books now. Will help with locations as well.

    • @rachelsmith2850
      @rachelsmith2850 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello there I think that my uncle Julian walther helped with that steam train it is a lovely train from Rachel

  • @rivergladesgardenrailroad8834
    @rivergladesgardenrailroad8834 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    remember seeing them thunder up the Parkstone Bank....full Steam!

  • @derekdee9592
    @derekdee9592 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All good nice loco well done guys !

  • @TheClockwise770
    @TheClockwise770 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video and great camera views thank you.

  • @TrainLoverHimu
    @TrainLoverHimu ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video 👌👌

  • @mattflaneur407
    @mattflaneur407 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely! Great to see 3 Bulleid pacifics in one shot @7:00 !

  • @lappylappy7269
    @lappylappy7269 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sad what’s happening at Manston at the moment. We need more compassion in the world . ………Having said that ….what a great locomotive. Superb skills by the Transport crew.

  • @virginiamontoya2685
    @virginiamontoya2685 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow it's beautiful and magnificent I restore the train can't wait to see it on the tracks steaming along

  • @GreatBritishRailways1
    @GreatBritishRailways1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    An interesting video. Regards, John

  • @keithwilliams7379
    @keithwilliams7379 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Travelled behind TAW VALLEY on the SVR a few weeks ago . Couldn't get up into Highley station . Eventually arrived in Bridgnorth over an hour late. Would have been quicker with a G.W.R. Pannier tank on the front

  • @camperp195
    @camperp195 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an absolute beauty!

  • @SomersetTrainspotter
    @SomersetTrainspotter ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yay ❤ do you know when it will be being tested please?

  • @spencerhardy8667
    @spencerhardy8667 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They've got to share a tender. Reminds me of my old Triang layout.

    • @TheSouthernerYTChannel
      @TheSouthernerYTChannel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      34053 does have its own, currently at the Spa Valley Railway. That said, the SLL Bulleids have swapped theirs around a fair few times when necessary.

  • @barrytillman2818
    @barrytillman2818 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I used see spot theses locos when I was kid I’ve still got my abc British Railways Locomotive book 10’6 (521/2p) used to run up the embankment to get bits of coal 😂

  • @lukeslocomotives
    @lukeslocomotives ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So Manston will be using SKP's tender I'm guessing? Will she be repainted once she has been run in?

    • @TheSouthernerYTChannel
      @TheSouthernerYTChannel  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Other way around. The tender that was behind 34053, is 34070's. When 34053 came back to Swanage after the Great Dorset Steam Fair, it was coupled to 34070's tender to ease shunting. 34053's tender is still on the Spa Valley Railway. I have since updated the description with this information.
      It will be repainted at a later date.

    • @lukeslocomotives
      @lukeslocomotives ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ah ok, thank you for taking time to reply =)

    • @TheSouthernerYTChannel
      @TheSouthernerYTChannel  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lukeslocomotives No worries

  • @johndavey72
    @johndavey72 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pardon my ignorance but is this magnificent machine a "Battle of Britain " Class ?

  • @montyzumazoom1337
    @montyzumazoom1337 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What’s the weight of that engine?

  • @uries15
    @uries15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    TOPS number in the cab. Going main line?

  • @liammcgrath2306
    @liammcgrath2306 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where’s the tender?

  • @callumdarling4298
    @callumdarling4298 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    that good the 34092 Bulleid 4-6-2
    Pacific ‘City of Wells’ form the ELR is having a boiler ticket that good i just life 2 minutes from the heywood station i allway see it all the time is good to go in the works

    • @Nate0493
      @Nate0493 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      West Country class! I was just riding on her last week! Lovely locomotive

    • @callumdarling4298
      @callumdarling4298 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Nate0493 did you go to the ELR last week

  • @tonypope9206
    @tonypope9206 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hmm. Steam loco coming by road..

    • @TheSouthernerYTChannel
      @TheSouthernerYTChannel  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Herston is not rail linked to the Swanage Railway. Taking locomotives by road is an operational necessity.