Flying the flag for the Standard classes developed under British Railways, 78019 and 80078 would rub shoulders on the Spa Valley Railway, to deliver their 'BR Standard Steam Weekend' held over the weekend of February 17th-18th.
The pairs' visit to the south-east stems from the 'Winter Steam Gala', held the previous weekend, with the pair remaining on the line for a further weekend. This would allow the Spa Valley to feature them in a further themed event, celebrating their nature as members of BR's Standard classes.
78019 would appear at the event from its usual home of the Great Central Railway. 80078's visit is courtesy of the current owner, Stewart Robinson. Complimenting the pair, BR(S) 'Battle of Britain' Class - 34072 "257 Squadron" would be on display outside the engine shed at 75F Tunbridge Wells West.
Locomotives:
BR Standard Class 2MT - 78019
BR Standard Class 4MT Tank - 80078
00:00 78019 Harrisons Rocks
00:52 80078 Harrisons Rocks
01:30 80078 Harrisons Rocks
02:23 80078 Lealands Farm
03:45 78019 Lealands Farm
04:56 78019 High Rocks Lane
05:47 78019 Poke Hill Farm
07:10 80078 Poke Hill Farm
08:28 78019 Cold Bath Bridge
09:30 78019 Tunbridge Wells West
10:55 34072 Tunbridge Wells West
Footnote: A thank you must be given to Tim, a Spa Valley Railway volunteer, for the assistance and accommodation in helping to make this video.
All footage filmed on Saturday the 17th of February 2024.