34053 "Sir Keith Park" | Spa Valley Railway - 'Farewell Weekend' 14/05/2022

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Owned by Southern Locomotives Ltd, 34053 "Sir Keith Park" has reached the end of its first boiler ticket in preservation, with the Spa Valley Railway holding a 'Farewell Weekend' for the locomotive before its withdrawn for an overhaul.
34053 emerged from Herston Works, the base of SLL, as a complete locomotive for the first time in preservation in 2012. After periods as a resident on the Severn Valley Railway, and subsequently the Swanage Railway, the Bulleid pacific entered service on the Spa Valley Railway as a resident in the autumn of 2020. Over the following years, the locomotive has proved immensely popular with the public and crews alike, and became the first Bulleid to operate over the route in preservation.
There is a plan in place for 34053 to make a return to steam in 2023, involving a boiler swap with 34010 "Sidmouth" - also a member of the SLL fleet. Regardless, the restoration and overhauls of their fleet could not be achieved without support.
More infomation about, and any donations to, the society can be found/done here:
www.southern-locomotives.co.uk/
Locomotives:
Ex-SR Rebuilt 'Battle of Britain' Class - 34053 "Sir Keith Park"
BR Class 31 - 31430 "Sister Dora"
All footage filmed on Saturday the 15th of May 2022.

Пікірлер: 24

@Pjs75 2 жыл бұрын

If I have one observation on your presentations, it is IMMERSIVE. More than most, wherever you film, the gentle, lingering, even unhurried shots evoke an impression that you bring viewers your focussed and considered work. This video should stand as a testament to your care and attention. It celebrates what could be thought as a sad passing of time: the last time - for a while - that ‘Keith Park’ will run on this delightful preserved railway. But it captures a sunny Southern spring day, with all the verve and delight that deserves. For those who missed the event : it provides a monument to the moment. Thank you for your generosity, in sharing your skill and dedication.

@TheSouthernerYTChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words as always, Peter. It nice to hear that the filming and editing style that this channel has adopted goes appreciated.

@oldgittarist 2 жыл бұрын

Another delightful video Matthew. "Sister Dora" was a welcome bonus.....

@TheSouthernerYTChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mark! Was good to see the 31 out again

@lauriefielder8762 2 жыл бұрын

Very impressive loco

@TheSouthernerYTChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Sure is

@SimonTog 2 жыл бұрын

Well done video :)

@TheSouthernerYTChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@GregSloman 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent photography. Thank you.

@TheSouthernerYTChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@gunterbartsch9284 2 жыл бұрын

🚂 ❤ 👍

@stuartaaron613 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video, very well done.

@TheSouthernerYTChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much

@bobingram6912 2 жыл бұрын

You made it there in the end Matthew, well done!!!👍🏻 Was there a competition to see how many different head codes she could wear🤔 I'm sure you're in league with al the diesel drivers, you always seem to get them to stop right where you're standing so that we get that lovely spooling up eargasm as they get underway!!! Another 31, you're spoiling me, so underrated and rare for us gentle southern folk who never had the privilege - all that old electric stuff, we was robbed!!!!!! Still loving your gentle "mindful" moments and the close ups👍🏻👍🏻 All the best☺

@TheSouthernerYTChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Finally got back over, and worth it in the end. The crew certainly seemed to be enjoying themselves with the route codes, and I can't say I blame them - have fun while it's there to be had. Can't say I'm a huge fan of 31's, but I appreciate the effort that goes into keeping that one as a shining example of the class. Now now, to see a 71 'on the juice' would be a dream come true. Thanks, Bob! Glad you enjoyed it!

@bobingram6912 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSouthernerYTChannel Now there's a thought. Didn't even see any of them!!! You're right though - it's a bit of a trip to NRM just to imagine☹

@TheSouthernerYTChannel 2 жыл бұрын

@@bobingram6912 We're a lottery win away

@OnTheMoveTransport 2 жыл бұрын

did you do Romney's gala today? Goodbye 34053, good to see her farewell.

@TheSouthernerYTChannel 2 жыл бұрын

May have done...

@OnTheMoveTransport 2 жыл бұрын

It's a mystery....

@winco68 2 жыл бұрын

Beautifully filmed sequences of an outstanding loco sad to hear she’ll be out of traffic for a while. Enjoyed the 31 too. Slightly confused does the Spa Valley share part of it’s route with Network Rail?

@TheSouthernerYTChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! For a section between Groombridge and Eridge, the railway runs parallel to the national network, but at no point are they linked yet.

@nigelstride6158 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely video, again, Matthew. Very enjoyable. Sad to read on a previous vid that your Panasonic V770 gave up the ghost. Can I ask what you have moved up to ? Obviously we and you are now benefiting from superior 4K output ! Thanks and best regards, Nigel.

@TheSouthernerYTChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Nigel! It was inconvenient, but ultimately gave me the shove to upgrade, so silver linings etc. By all means you may. I'm now using a Panasonic HC-X1500E - a lot to get used to, but a great improvement so far. Cheers!