Steam Train 34027 Taw Valley | Portcreek 7th March 1999 | Portchester, Hilsea, Havant 2nd May 1999
*Sunday 2nd May 1999* – The Southern Railways West Country Class 4-6-2 'Pacific' is seen charging through Portchester, and then on the rear at Hilsea with Class 73 73101 ‘The Royal Alex’ at the front. This was a VSOE steam train special service from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbour which had to run to Fareham first, and reverse back to Portsmouth Harbour due to no turntable facility. Finally, it’s seen on it's way back to London Victoria at Denvilles (just outside Havant) climbing a gradient of 1 in 147.
00:00 Portcreek Junction
01:32 Portchester
02:11 Hilsea
03:10 Denvilles
This video captures two steam train services from 1999. On March 7th, locomotive 34027 Taw Valley is seen departing Portcreek Junction heading towards Farlington Junction as part of a VSOE special service. On May 2nd, a Southern Railway West Country Class 4-6-2 Pacific is shown passing through Portchester and Hilsea, accompanied by Class 73 73101. The train travelled from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbour, with a detour to Fareham due to operational constraints. The footage includes scenes at various locations including Denvilles near Havant.
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