{"id":13048,"date":"2026-01-08T23:26:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T23:26:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/?p=13048"},"modified":"2026-01-08T23:26:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T23:26:32","slug":"september-2025-round-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/therailwaydog.co.uk\/?p=13048","title":{"rendered":"September 2025 Round-Up"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SR West Country 4-6-2 No. 34028 \u2018Eddystone\u2019 returns to the main line<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SR West Country 4-6-2 No. 34028 \u2018Eddystone\u2019 returns to the main line - 03\/09\/2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EtskRYZCAzQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Southern Locomotives Limited\u2019s SR West Country 4-6-2 No. 34028 \u2018Eddystone\u2019 returns to the main line. This was the first time the locomotive has travelled on the National Network under her own power since 1964. We saw the Bulleid Pacific passing Hamworthy in the company of Class 33 No. D6515 \/ 33012 \u2018Lt. Jenny Lewis RN\u2019 working 0Z28 1026 Swanage to Southall WCR &#8211; 03\/09\/2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Great Central Railway Diesel Gala featuring Deltic No. 55019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Great Central Railway Diesel Gala featuring Deltic No. 55019 - 06\/09\/2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jE9gArVULCI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A look in at The Great Central Railway diesel gala from the afternoon of 6th September 2025 featuring Deltic action &#8211; 06\/09\/2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SR West Country Class 4-6-2 No. 34028 \u2018Eddystone\u2019 returns to the Swanage Railway &amp; other trains!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SR West Country Class 4-6-2 No. 34028 \u2018Eddystone\u2019 returns to the Swanage Railway &amp; other trains!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0eJXnOfgGGg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Locomotive workings in Dorset are a rarity at present. Here are some from w\/c 08\/09\/2025: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monday 8th September saw Class 33 No. 33012 \/ D6515 \u2018Lt. Jenny Lewis\u2019 return to the Swanage Railway as 0Z33 1013 Southall Wcr to Swanage. We saw the light engine movement crossing Holes Bay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wednesday 10th September found us in Sherborne to see one of GBRf\u2019s light engine movement with Class 66 No. 66702 \u2018Blue Lightning\u2019 passing through the station working 0Z84 0820 Eastleigh East Yard to Honiton. This was one of a number of GBRf engineers trains and light engine movements between Eastleigh and Honiton in September. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rain continued as SR West Country 4-6-2 No. 34028 \u2018Eddystone\u2019 made a quick return visit to the Swanage Railway working the Railway Touring Company \u201cSwanage Belle\u201d railtour 1Z11 0845 London Victoria to Swanage. WCRC Class 47 No. 47812 provided support at the rear and hauled the return working 1Z12 1635 Swanage to London Victoria away from Swanage with \u2018Eddystone\u2019 on the back of the train.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Swanage Railway 2025 Autumn Steam Gala Action!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Swanage Railway 2025 Autumn Steam Gala Action! \" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/54Wd6xVmK1s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Video from the 2025 Swanage Autumn Steam Gala filmed on Saturday 13th September. Guest locomotives were Southern Railway Schools Class 4-4-0 No. 926 \u2018Repton\u2019 and London &amp; South Western Railway Urie S15 Class No. 30506 alongside the home fleet of LSWR Adams T3 No. 563, SR 2-6-0 U Class No. 31806, SR Battle of Britain Class 4-6-2 No. 34070 \u2018Manston\u2019 and SR Battle of Britain Class 4-6-2 No. 34072 \u2018257 Squadron\u2019 &#8211; the day was often wet and windy, but enjoyable all the same!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Locomotive Services Ltd locomotives in Dorset and bonus Class 73\/9 test train &#8211; September 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Locomotive Services Ltd locomotives in Dorset and bonus Class 73\/9 test train - September 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ed8jBDuL9Ks?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The regular Colas operated Plain Line Pattern Recognition test train was in the hands of GBRf Class 73\/9 No.&#8217;s 73963 and 73964 on Monday 22nd September 2025 reporting as 1Q51 1115 Derby R.T.C. (Network Rail) to Eastleigh East Yard via Weymouth <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saphos Trains \u201cThe Golden Arrow\u201d which started and finished in Poole on Tuesday 24rd September 2025 with LSL Class 57 No. 57311 \u2018The Institution of Mechanical Engineers\u2019 and Class 47 No. 47593 \u2018Galloway Princess\u2019 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LSL Class 47 No.\u2019s 47805 (D1935) \u2018Roger Hosking MA 1925-2013\u2019 and 47810 (D1924) \u2019Crewe Diesel Depot\u2019 top and tailed Statesman Rail\u2019s \u201cDorset Coast Statesman\u201d on Wednesday 25th September 2025 which originated in Nottingham and travelled to Weymouth for a few hours at the seaside before returning <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WARNING: Video may also include SWR Class 444 Desiro EMU\u2019s on regular workings!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DCR Grids &#8211; Double headed Class 56 locomotives at Darlington<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"DCR Grids - Double headed Class 56 locomotives at Darlington - 26\/09\/2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AHUEMACjnZ4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Class 56 No. 56103 leads classmate No. 56045 and a single JNA wagon working Willesden DC Rail Sidings to Darlington North Road through Darlington railway station &#8211; 26\/09\/2025 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>LMS Black 5 No 44871 working \u201cThe Rail 200 Special\u201d over the historic Skerne Bridge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"LMS Black 5 No 44871 working \u201cThe Rail 200 Special\u201d over the historic Skerne Bridge - 27\/09\/2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4F6hWJxudKQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LMS Black 5 4-6-0 No. 44871 + Class 47 No. 47746 working The Railway Touring Company \u201cRail 200 Special\u201d passing over the historic Skerne Bridge reporting as 1Z16 0622 Carnforth to Stanhope. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The return train; 1Z19 1732 Newcastle to Carnforth, is seen in fading light at Bridge LEN3\/145 Stockton-On-Tees near Eaglescliffe followed by DB Cargo Class 66 No. 66129 at the head of 6E26 1151 Knowsley Freight Terminal to Wilton Efw Terminal &#8211; 27\/09\/2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The restored replica of Locomotion No 1 on the main line celebrating 200 years of the railways!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The restored replica of Locomotion No 1 on the main line celebrating 200 years of the railways!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HY4vYhVkMKw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the first passenger railway journey, a newly renovated replica of Locomotion No. 1 and the passenger carriage &#8216;Experiment&#8217; travelled along sections of the original S&amp;DR line, cheered on by spectators along the route &#8211; Friday 26 September 2025 to Sunday 28 September 2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SR West Country 4-6-2 No. 34028 \u2018Eddystone\u2019 returns to the main line Southern Locomotives Limited\u2019s SR West Country 4-6-2 No. 34028 \u2018Eddystone\u2019 returns to the main line. This was the first time the locomotive has travelled on the National Network under her own power since 1964. 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