The 28 November 2023 'Steam Dreams' run, to Bath from London Victoria via Wimbledon and Salisbury, is seen pounding down the fast line at Hersham, Surrey. Please visit my channel for more steam and various other films.
LOL I was going to comment on that person so occupied in their virtual mobile world they never glanced at the fantastic sight in the real world Sign of the times. Great video
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Hmm. The safety valves were lifted, but, on a very busy main line such as this, to fit in with service trains effectively, steam workings need to be smartly operated. There was a diesel at the rear anyway to take the train from its reversal at Salisbury to Bath, and some assistance to get up to speed is sometimes needed, especially as it was four minutes late on an intensively-used line. We all wish that all steam runs were unassisted but the reality is that it can only be achieved under some circumstances. At least the diesel was a green 47 which used to work with Bulleids in 1966 and 1967 on the SWML. Shortly after this scene, the 47 cut out and 34046 was on her own (with, let's not forget, the equivalent weight of 15 coaches).
