Britannia bark on the Dover Seawall | Steam Dreams 'Garden of England' circular - 15.08.23

With perfect sunshine due along the Kent coast, 70000 Britannia took charge of the antepenultimate Steam Dreams Garden of England circular from London Victoria to Dover.
For this trip I embarked on a chase with four shots planned. Beginning at Bickley, Britannia is seen thundering her train up the bank through the station, captured from St George's Rd. The next shot at Selling was always going to be tight, but unfortunately I was beset by road works near Bickley costing me valuable minutes, not helped with Britannia running early. As I pulled in I heard the words 'look its coming' from the spectators on the platform, and the whistle as I ran onto the bridge. Leaving it in more for the audio value, my 'better than nothing' handheld shot sees the Brit pounding through the station as it approaches the Canterbury East water stop.
The next shot and highlight of the day would see the Brit along the Dover seawall shortly after departure from Dover Priory. The weather conditions were perfect for the occasion as the engine is heard barking her train away from the restriction on the curve and onwards towards Folkestone. Finally, having overtaken the train during its stop at Paddock Wood, Britannia is seen cruising past Filston Lane near Dunton Green, on its final leg back to the capital.
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[@callumthornelow2936]

Brilliant as always Thomas. That Dover cliff's shot is perfection, surely a candidate for your 2023 highlights. 😉

[@themodster]

Thanks Callum. Indeed, picked the best day for it. Thomas

[@Godzilla_maker]

Britannia as great as ever and an amazing train to watch it's tours around the UK. Well done Thomas 👏

[@themodster]

Thank you. She sounded on top form today! Thomas

[@locomotive6727]

Hi Thomas , Great video and locations .....Dave😄👍👍👍🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃

[@themodster]

Thanks Dave.

[@locomotive6727]

Hi Thomas , Your welcome, Thanks for reply ........Dave 😄👍👍👍@@themodster 🚂🚂🚂🚂

[@floridarailfan]

Well done!

[@andykimpton7877]

Great work, marvellous to watch.

[@themodster]

Cheers Andy. Thomas

[@HenrysAdventures]

Brilliant video Thomas!

[@themodster]

Thanks Henry.

[@railwayhonza]

Nice video I saw it at Denmark hill

[@themodster]

Thanks! Thomas

[@joelightrailway2362]

Excellent & super brilliant video of Britannia in action today 👍

[@themodster]

Thanks Joe. She was on top form. Thomas

[@joelightrailway2362]

@@themodster Indeed. I’ve just recently become an member of the Spa Valley Railway.

[@SimonTog]

Very nice video Thomas :)

[@themodster]

Thanks Simon. Thomas

[@nickbartlett5928]

I love your shot on the sea wall at Dover.
Did you know that the section with the new concrete walls was originally on a wooden trestle viaduct?
I've read that a few years ago a member of staff was working there and demonstrated to his colleague that the ground was hollow underneath, by banging his shunting pole down hard on the ground, and it went straight through and disappeared!!

[@paulrandall9705]

Very good the way you have put the film together … building tension by hearing the engine for 20 odd seconds before it comes into view etc. Thanks.

[@themodster]

Glad you enjoyed it Paul. It's always good when you can hear the loco well before it appears. Thomas

[@johnbird6797]

Your choice of locations and composition are superb. Love to know how long you spend researching those positions!

[@themodster]

Thanks John. This is the second time I've done the Dover seawall and both times the weather's been perfect! Thomas

[@nathanswales828]

I've seen her at Rainham today!

[@themodster]

Sounded good along there! Thomas