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Visiting from the Swanage Railway, courtesy of Southern Locomotives Ltd, 34070 “Manston” received its first daylight runs on the Mid-Hants Railway ‘Watercress Line’ this week, as it took charge of services over the school half term break.
“Manston” is currently presented in a wonderfully weathered condition, with dirt and grime building up nicely across the air-smoothed casing. Its work-worn appearance has been applied to provide a welcome and authentic reminder of 34070's working life; 34070 spent its final years allocated to 72A Exmouth Junction, appearing in a similarly rundown aesthetic.
The services were running in conjunction with the lines’ ‘Magic of Locomotion’ event taking place over the school half term break. This would see a few theatrics taking place across the railway.
Locomotives:
Ex-SR 'Battle of Britain' Class - 34070 "Manston"
00:00 - On shed at Ropley
01:21 - Alresford
03:07 - Horse Lane
04:55 - Northside foot crossing
07:24 - Turk Street
08:57 - Bishop’s Sutton
10:14 - Rookwood Lane
11:30 - Hampshire Hunt
All footage filmed on Friday the 16th of February 2024.