Two Pacifics around Salisbury. 4492 Dominion of New Zealand and 70000 Britannia. 31st Aug 2011
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- The last day of summer heralded the mid-week appearance of two steam tours through Wiltshire: The Bristol bound "Bath Spa Express" hauled by 60019 Bittern dressed in full LNER streamlining and masquerading as 4492 Dominion of New Zealand, and 70000 Britannia at the head of a "Cathedrals Express" tour to Salisbury. Deep in the heart of the Wyle valley wheatfields, even the Roe deer hind and foal seem undisturbed by the streak as she purrs along the track giving a splendid view of the fully streamlined panels and an impression of the Art Deco style these gorgeous locos typify. Next, a farm crossing at Porton on the Waterloo mainline, where 70000, running just a little late, surprises me with what must surely be well in excess of 75mph! and proving that I should have slackened the pan head a little more!! Salisbury Central next for the departure of 70000 where, after reversing the train into platform 4, the crew have to be careful with the regulator as the full load of 14 coaches (increased by the effect of the curved track) is eased away, with just a couple of small slips before the big pacific gets into her stride. The empty platform is soon filled with the returning Bath Spa Express, allowing me a quick close-up glance before rushing off across town to catch the A4 rounding Tunnel Junction, accelerating head-on and taking the sharp curve at Milford. Note: this shot was taken on private property for which I was kindly given permission by the owners.
Outstandingly good video. Great panning, zoom and sound and locations/editing. I was on Britannia that day, but missed D of NZ at Salisbury. Extra thanks for capturing the deer in the field, as I saw some when speeding along on Britannia (not sure if they're the same ones of course!) Many thanks for sharing this.
Excellent shots.
Hi and thank you for commenting. Glad you enjoyed. Alan
This NZ viewer congratulates you on a great clip!
Hi Pete: thanks for your comments and glad you enjoyed. Alan
Hi and thank you for your very kind comments. I envy you your trip to Salisbury, 70000 put in a very fine performance, a little too good for me at Porton in fact!! Alan
Hi and thank you for the nice comment from "down under", glad you enjoyed. Alan
Steam Supreme
I'm sure many of you have heard of these words. Alan Steamclips was wondering at first what Steam Supreme was. He found out one day.
Alan was standing by the gates of a level crossing, which had not been used since Covid had turned everything upside down. Restrictions had been lifted and the young man was happy he could once again enjoy chasing steamies. All was eerily quiet.
"I wish something would...." he began. The last word was drowned by a shrill Swindon whistle. Alan jerked his head up in surprise. Standard 4 tender engine, no. 75069, and 7819 Hinton Manor swept by in full Swindon cry, at the head of The Cambrian Coast Express. Both steamies were on loan from the Severn Valley Railway. An unusual double header to be sure. The steamies and coaches disappeared round a corner behind a wall of trees, to the right. If that wasn't enough already, the smoke of a third steamy appeared. Alan's gaze was fixed to that spot. What would emerge next?
"Peep!" came another shrill whistle. It belonged to LNER B1 Mayflower. Mayflower was hauling a West Coast Railways Express. Alan stood where he was, stunned into silence. This was more than he'd first expected to see. A joy to watch nevertheless.
To finish off, Alan visited one of the preserved railways: the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. A Railway Children scene was in full swing. Three children were waving red flannel petticoat flags, and yelling for all they were worth. Their efforts saved a 57xx Pannier Tank Engine and her train from crashing into a real landslide. Oh the joys of special events. Alan was happy to watch. He would always love steamies.😂🙃