Engine Sheds at Swanage Railway │ Morning prep and movements at the Swanage Spring Steam Gala 2023

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25 atmospheric minutes covering the morning preparations, shed area and loco movements at the start of the Swanage Railway Spring steam gala 2023

[@michaelricks1618]

Amazing steam scenes at Swanage engine shed - so busy with a rich variety of powerful Southern steam power and a Brittania Pacific - No 7000! Somewhat different from 60 and more years ago when I used to ride to school, at Swanage, in a 2-coach Maunsell push-pull set (Plus an extra carriage as required) with a venerable Class M7 loco providing the motive power. Thanks so much for filming and sharing these fantastic scenes at Swanage! Absolutely brilliant!

[@brmh1667]

Thanks for sharing. I was there on the very windy Friday, first time I've ever seen Britannia, my favourite engine, and was fortunate enough to be invited into the cab, truly an honour and a privilege for me! An unforgettable day, many memories brought back with this superb video. Nice steady hand, BTW.

[@Beatlefan67]

Had a great time with our Grandson on the Saturday. I think we did every train we could in the time! To ride up the branch to the river was a real thrill. I haven't done that since about 1965. Massive thanks to all who made it happen.

[@Kanawha]

largely unseen to the general public, maintaining and running the steam heritage fleet takes a lot of volunteer work

[@BorisLu]

Awesome video!

[@jonesthesteam]

Fabulous video!

[@briantitchener4829]

Excellent video. Some great shots of Southern steam. Brings back boyhood memories. Thanks

[@terrier_productions]

Manston's livery's looking a bit tired

[@mikeyp2777]

I believe it's intended to look that way, give it a weathered look like it might have had, opposed to pristine for a change

[@terrier_productions]

@@mikeyp2777 ah ok

[@ChrisJohnson-lt2dw]

Beautiful

[@elijahglasser1421]

Incredible and awesome

[@jcmgt]

Fabulous stuff!