{"id":11912,"date":"2024-09-06T13:40:11","date_gmt":"2024-09-06T12:40:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/?p=11912"},"modified":"2024-09-06T13:40:11","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T12:40:11","slug":"more-august-shenanigans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/?p=11912","title":{"rendered":"More August Shenanigans"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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I rather like this video screenshot of LSL Class 47 No. 47805 ‘Roger Hosking MA 1925-2013’ as she opened up while passing through Branksome during a heavy rain storm heading “The Dorset Coast Statesman” 1Z48 0416 Nantwich to Weymouth – 24\/08\/2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

North Dorset Railway<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Class 62 No. 30076 and the Shillingstone signal box – 26\/08\/2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

On Bank Holiday Monday, the North Dorset Railway operated behind the scenes guided tours at Shillingstone allowing visitors to get a close up view of the projects currently being worked on by railway volunteers. This included the signal box and Project 62 which is working towards the restoration of Yugoslavian built Class 62 USA type 0-6-0 tank steam locomotives No.’s 30075 and 30076.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Yoshi enjoyed his tour of the replica signal box at Shillingstone – 26\/08\/2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Yoshi on the steps to the signal cabin – 26\/08\/2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Project 62 represents the owners of Yugoslavian built Class 62 USA type 0-6-0 tank steam locomotive No. 30075 (formerly JZ 62-669 acquired from Store Steel in Slovenia in 1990) which, having been most recently operational since June 2004, was\u00a0out of service pending firebox repairs and full overhaul – 26\/08\/2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The group is also involved in the current project to construct No. 30076 from 62-521, which was acquired from ArcelorMittal Zenica in Bosnia & Herzegovina in December 2006 – 26\/08\/2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Class 62 “Yankee Tank” steam locomotives are a pattern build of the World War II USATC S100 Class 0-6-0T Switcher\/Shunters designed by Colonel Howard G Hill. Many of these locomotives saw service in the UK – including 14 on the Southern Railway plus a number in industrial service with Austin Motors\/BMC at Longbridge, the NCB in the North East and on the Longmoor Military Railway. Four original US built and two Yugoslavian built locomotives are preserved in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Some of the impressive retired wagons at the North Dorset Railway – 26\/08\/2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0 Diesel Loco ‘Ashdown’ was built by Hudswell Clarke, Leeds in 1959 for the Manchester Ship Canal Railway.\u00a0 After working at several locations, it arrived at Shillingstone in Sept 2020 – 26\/08\/2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Shillingstone station running board – 26\/08\/2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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It’s the small detail! – 26\/08\/2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Reconstruction of the embankment and trackbed at Shillingstone is going well by the looks of things and it is hoped they can soon commence tracklaying on the northern extension towards cattle creep over Haywards Lane bridge – 26\/08\/2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Haywards Lane bridge which one day soon may see trains running over it once again – 26\/08\/2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We had a lovely weekend at Shillingstone, everyone we spoke to was friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable and we look forward to more visits to see developments in the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shieldhall<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Yoshi takes a look at Steamship Shieldhall – 28\/08\/2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Yoshi took the opportunity to pop down to Poole Quay to see the Steamship Shieldhall, the largest working steamship in Britain, on her annual visit to the town. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to Shieldhall, PHC and Caroline, I had a look around the impressive vessel, visiting the engine room with its original steam engines and the bridge, with its traditional instruments and gleaming brasswork. You can discover more about how you can see Sheildhall here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Onboard Steamship Shieldhall – 27\/08\/2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Onboard Steamship Shieldhall – 27\/08\/2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Onboard Steamship Shieldhall – 27\/08\/2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Onboard Steamship Shieldhall – 27\/08\/2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Onboard Steamship Shieldhall – 27\/08\/2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Onboard Steamship Shieldhall – 27\/08\/2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Onboard Steamship Shieldhall – 27\/08\/2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Onboard Steamship Shieldhall – 27\/08\/2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Onboard Steamship Shieldhall – 27\/08\/2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Dorset Movements of Note<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

15\/08\/2024<\/strong> – “Weymouth Harbour – The Dorset Coast” and “The Dorset Coast Express” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Class 57 No. 57313 ‘Scarborough Castle’ at the stops in Weymouth having arrived with The Northern Belle operated “Weymouth Harbour – The Dorset Coast” 1Z82 0743 Birmingham International to Weymouth – 15\/08\/2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

With two railtours scheduled to visit Weymouth on Thursday 15th August, it was set to be a busy afternoon in the Dorset seaside town. First up was The Northern Belle operated “Weymouth Harbour – The Dorset Coast” special which originated from Birmingham International and was top and tailed by two West Coast Railway Company (WCRC) Class 57 locomotives. I intended to catch train to Weymouth to see the ensemble arrive, but problems with crossing gates in the Wool area resulted in my train being delayed and I arrived in Weymouth over 15 minutes late and behind the arrival of the “Northern Belle”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Class 57 No. 57315 prepares to depart Weymouth station and head to Jersey Sidings with the ECS of The Northern Belle operated “Weymouth Harbour – The Dorset Coast” 5Z82 1340 Weymouth to Weymouth Jersey Sidings – 15\/08\/2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Following the arrival and shifting into the sidings of the “Northern Belle”, around an hour later we saw the arrival of The Railway Touring Company’s “The Dorset Coast Express” hauled into Weymouth by another WCRC locomotive, this time Class 47 No. 47848. This excursion, however, enjoyed the sight and sound of a steam locomotive on the return working in the form of London Midland Scottish (LMS) Stanier Class 5 No. 44871. I stayed in Weymouth to watch the steam locomotive being serviced and the stock being shunted out to Jersey sidings to rest alongside that of the earlier arrival from Birmingham International.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Class 57 No. 57313 ‘Scarborough Castle’ rests in Jersey Sidings, Weymouth with the ECS for The Northern Belle operated “Weymouth Harbour – The Dorset Coast” while Class 47 No. 47848 passes leading The Railway Touring Company’s “The Dorset Coast Express” 1Z91 0845 London Victoria to Weymouth – 15\/08\/2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 No. 44871 in Jubilee Sidings, Weymouth awaiting coaling and watering in preparation for hauling “The Dorset Coast Express” to London Waterloo – 15\/08\/2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Close up of the “Dorset Coast Express” headboard carried by LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 No. 44871 – 15\/08\/2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 No. 44871 in Jubilee Sidings – 15\/08\/2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Class 57 No. 57313 ‘Scarborough Castle’ with Class 47 No. 47848 alongside in Jersey Sidings, Weymouth – 15\/08\/2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For the return steam hauled “Dorset Coast Express”, I opted for Parkstone bank. I was disappointed with my photographic efforts, but the sound of the LMS Black 5 climbing the bank made it worthwhile all the same. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 No. 44871 makes the climb to the top of Parkstone Bank at the head of “The Dorset Coast Express” 1Z96 1736 Weymouth to London Waterloo – 15\/08\/2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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