Steam Train: 70000 "Britannia", Cathedrals Express 10 Dec 2011, Chertsey

Preserved ex-BR Britannia class steam loco, no 70000 "Britannia", pulls Steam Dreams' "Cathedrals Express" steam excursion on 10th December 2011. The train was running from Southend-On-Sea to Winchester, and is seen here at Chertsey.

The Britannia Class was a powerful 4-6-2 Pacific design, built by British Railways in the 1950's as part of their standardisation programme, and designed for mainline passenger express traffic. The loco 70000 ""Britannia" was the first of the class, and for the first months of her life she ran in black livery, without nameplates, before being repainted into green. That black livery is what she currently carries, though she is due to be repainted into green shortly, if rumours are to be believed.

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[KINGANDCASTLE]

Oh why does it only run at 5 mph when I film it?

[MoiUnMouton]

@KINGANDCASTLE

Well I know the answer to that today - because you went to Virginia Water and they all run at that speed round the curve through there, and then you went to its Brookwood water stop!

[bkendlerA4]

In your 2nd clip you had some lovely contrast with light and shade. Great sound from Brit. That's pretty nifty acceleration for an old-timer. Nice video, Barry

[KINGANDCASTLE]

@MoiUnMouton VW does have some advantges!