60532 ‘Blue Peter’ loaded test runs on the Severn Valley Railway

LNER A2 pacific 60532 ‘Blue Peter’ on the Severn Valley Railway undertaking loaded test runs.
The A2 recently returned to steam following overhaul at Crewe and was transported to the Severn Valley Railway to begin light engine test runs the week before. This week was the loaded test runs with the air braked Mk3s.
Filmed over 2 days I managed to get a few shots of 60532. My personal highlight being the climb up Hay Bridge from the 5mph slack at Sterns. Bonus footage of 4930 Hagley Hall and 75069.
0:00 60532 Blue Peter Hampton Loade
1:13 60532 Blue Peter Tenbury Wall
2:07 60532 Blue Peter climbs away from Sterns at Hay Bridge
4:45 60532 Blue Peter climbs Eardington Bank
5:51 60532 Blue Peter Crossing Cottage
6:15 75069 powers away from Little Rock
7:10 4930 Hagley Hall waterworks crossing
Filmed in 4K
26-27/3/24
#steamtrain #railway #bluepeter #severnvalleyrailway

[@joebeasant5056]

That moments slip climbing away from Hay Bridge must have set a few hearts aflutter on the footplate, beautiful to see her out and about again.

[@SimonTog]

Nice done video :)

[@XxBec3509]

Nice

[@doctordave12]

Great video! Can't wait to see this engine...whistle gives me Big Jim vibes from the KWVR.

[@blackcountrysteamvideos8021]

I’m keen to see it at speed with that whistle. The whistle does sound similar

[@KingsviewModelRailway]

@@blackcountrysteamvideos8021 Ex NSWGR 3801's whistle!

[@LiamsLocos]

Brilliant stuff mate!
Look forward to her being out on the mainline, that chime whistle is something else, good to catch up with ya today
Liam

[@blackcountrysteamvideos8021]

You’ll be down at penkridge then lol. See ya there

[@LiamsLocos]

@@blackcountrysteamvideos8021 yea haha😂

[@thomasspencer2649]

I can imagine this being a popular demand loco for galas, wont be surprised if it goes to NYMR given NYMR used to have it based there for a short time

[@KingsviewModelRailway]

Glad to see it has 3801 (NSWGR) old 2003 whistle! Finally, you poms can hear a good one!

[@ballbag]

It sounds terrible!

[@WestCountrySteamVideos]

Great video as always mate! Was good to see you again as well, kind regards Tom

[@James_Trains]

Great Video mate I was out for Blue Peter today as well and I caught it at Arley, Highley, Bewdley and Kidderminster. My video is currently uploading and should be up shortly.

[@blackcountrysteamvideos8021]

I will check it out

[@JakeBSteam]

Great video footage as always Luke. Kind regards, Jake.

[@blackcountrysteamvideos8021]

Cheers Jake.

[@GreatBritishRailways1]

Luke, Excellent coverage albeit the coaching stock looks a bit naff but that can't be helped. I was going out tomorrow to see it but the weather does not look favourable. Regards, John

[@blackcountrysteamvideos8021]

Thanks John. If previous tests are anything to go by I’m guessing 60532 will return in the near future with appropriate stock. I’ll keep my eyes peeled for your video if you go out for it.

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

3:51 This is the heritage line that blue Peter never went so the Severn valley railway is new for blue Peter

[@blackcountrysteamvideos8021]

Hopefully it comes for a gala one day scott

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

@@blackcountrysteamvideos8021well will soon find out