72 "Fenchurch" returns to public service on the Bluebell Railway 11/02/2023
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- The oldest surviving 'Terrier' has made a return to public service, as 72 "Fenchurch" was put through its paces during its first day of public running on the Bluebell Railway, following an extensive overhaul.
Built in 1872 to the original A1 spec and later upgraded to A1X, "Fenchurch" is the oldest surviving LB&SCR 'Terrier', and one of two based on the Bluebell Railway. The locomotive was bought for preservation by the fledgling Sussex heritage line on its withdrawal in 1964, proving itself to be a stalwart on services over the succeeding years. Though 72 is still classed as an A1X mechanically, "Fenchurch" has received some cosmetic alterations to appear more in line with the original A1's, the most obvious of which is the shorter smokebox.
Due to engineering work taking place north of Horsted Keynes, services on the Bluebell over February Half Term are exclusively between Sheffield Park and Horsted Keynes. While 72 was in charge of the standard passenger service for the day, O1 - 65 took charge of the 'Golden Arrow' Luncheon service. Services were heavily delayed over the course of the day due to sheep on the line.
Locomotives:
LB&SCR A1X 'Terrier' Class - 72 "Fenchurch"
SE&CR O1 Class - 65
All footage filmed on Saturday the 11th of February 2023
Superb videography, as always.
Thank you
Great to see her back again, credit to all concerned, they've done a great job on her. Always makes me smile seeing these little workhorses being overshadowed by "big" coaches!! Super gentle little film Matthew, thankyou 👍👍👍
Really is a credit to the railway. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Reminds me of my childhood when I was just old enough to remember them on the Hayling Island branch dwarfed by the standard BR/Southern coaches behind. Truly authentic.
Lovely. Thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you for this fine video.
I do like the sound of this smallish loco.
Very impressive !
Best wishes
Dirk
Their performance for their size was very impressive when built and later, and that really shows up here! As you say, a lovely sharp sound.
That’s how they got their nickname of ‘Terriers’, because of their exhaust note - I sure you know this of course it’s just in case and for those that don’t know :)
Great video. Made me want to get my old train set down from the loft!
Great to see and hear these old beauties in steam
Always nice to see Fenchurch, and she looks immaculate. Fond memories of a footplate ride on her on a wintry Spring day when she was just 99 years old, though she was not as well turned out in those days.
What a lovely looking little engine. A real tribute to the railway.
Wait. Fenchurch now has a chime whistle? Sounds just like the one fitted to 78019
I wondered about that as well! Great video shots, as ever.
Very good camera work as usual great to see it back in work
Thanks very much. Always good to see another one return.
Great video. I really enjoyed watching.
Thank you
Brilliant video, lovely to see this.
Thank you
I’m not sure what the head codes mean, but I love those discs @2:23 @5:41 @11:37 engines wear during the daytime. 👍 Wonderful to see "Fenchurch" brought to life once again! 😊
The LBSC had some famously complicated headcodes
Terrier! So cute. I love how on the builder's plate they used an inverted 2 to make a 7.
I have ridden behind this little engine when visiting the Bluebell Railway
Not bad for a 150 year old
151 year old
Truly special for her 150th birthday 🥳
Great to see the little beauty in action is there any word on when Stepney might be back?
They should've kept it in Marsh Umber to be honest. It looked much more distinct from the other surviving Terriers.
Makes a nice change though.
Lovely video keep up the good work. Also why does he/she have a chime whistle?
Sometimes the works fit a different whistle for fun but this time it's stayed. 80152 had a bulleid whistle for a short period during testing.
Ok thanks
Because its funny
A big, strong, deep, loud whistle... On a terrier
Super video :)
Thank you
Very nice
Cheers
She looks beautiful!
Even better in person
For a very old machine, she's quite shiny :3
Gt Ol Train Tks yere lucky in England to have lov sounds as train thuds under bridge
Have the rails subsided looks like they need lifting at the station entrance
🚂🚃🚃🚃 I LOVE IT 🚂🚃🚃🚃
Thank you
I love the bluebell locomotive, because it looks like stepney from Thomas and friends.
If you're refering to "Fenchurch", then it's the same broad class as "Stepney". If you're refereing to 323 "Bluebell", then that's still a fair comparison to make.
Why does Fenchurch now have a chime whistle?
Owners choice
Great video! 👍 What camera do you use?
Thanks.
Panasonic HC-X1500E
Sheep on the line - that seems rather fittingly Isle of Sodor
What service were they used on during working life? They seem so small.
They were built to work local passenger trains but have also been used as shunters
Pog
In a few days she’s gonna be 151 edit happy 151th late birthday
Excuse me, asked rusty do you like bluebells? The engine looked startled. Yes bluebells are beautiful, then your soon going to see lots of them because I’m getting you out of here