With the festivities well underway, the Mid Hants Railway's 'Steam Illuminations' would return for a fourth consecutive year on the 24th November. The event has become a popular addition to the Railway's calendar, following its introduction back in 2020.
For the 'Steam Illuminations' of 2023, the Railway would bring in a visiting loco, in the shape of SR Unrebuilt Battle of Britain No. 34070 'Manston', which arrived in late November from the Swanage Railway. The Pacific will be on long term hire to the Watercress Line until the Summer of 2024.
Providing the motive power on Sunday 3rd December were resident SR S15 No. 506 and 34070 'Manston', with the pair handling one round trip each, departing Alresford and Alton respectively.
In this video, both locos are seen passing each other at Medstead & Four Marks Station.
WARNING:
This video does contain flashing images and strobe lighting effects, so it may not be suitable for those who suffer from epilepsy.
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