The Chesham Flyer: 65 Years On | Bluebell Railway - Branch Line Gala Weekend 2025 - 16/03/25

The 11th September 1960 saw the final scheduled steam service on the the Chesham branch of the Metropolitan Line, hauled by LMS Ivatt Tank 41284. 65 years later, and "The Chesham Flyer" is recreated once more, with the Isle of Wight Steam Railway's Ivatt 2MT Tank 41313 visiting the Bluebell Railway, appropriately coupled with the railway's Metropolitan coach set as part of the 2025 Branch Line Gala Weekend.

Running alongside the guest Ivatt was a selection of the Bluebell's home fleet, including new build LBSCR H2 Atlantic 32424 'Beachy Head', LBSCR A1X Terrier No.72 Fenchurch and SECR O1 Class No.65. Sadly, failure of second guest loco 68067 shortly before the event saw the Austerity swapped for Southern Bulleid Battle of Britain Class 34059 'Sir Archibald Sinclair', with 68067 displayed static in the yard at Sheffield Park.

LINKS
Facebook:   / brickishrailyt  
Instagram:   / brickishrail  

LOCOS & STOCK
LBSCR H2 Atlantic 32424 'Beachy Head'
BR Standard 4MT Tank 80100
LMS Ivatt 2MT Tank 41313
SECR O1 Class No.65
SR Bulleid Battle of Britain Class 34059 'Sir Archibald Sinclair'
LBSCR A1X Terrier No.72 'Fenchurch'
SR Schools V Class 928 'Stowe' (Under Overhaul)
Hudswell Clarke Hunslet Austerity 68067

VIDEO CONTENTS
0:00 - 32424 - Horsted Keynes Station
1:10 - 41313 - Horsted Keynes Footpath
2:10 - 65 - Horsted Keynes North Bridge
3:35 - 34059 - Horsted Keynes Station
4:00 - 72 - Horsted Keynes Station
5:45 - 928 & 68067 - Sheffield Park
6:12 - 72 - Sheffield Park Station
7:43 - 41313 - Three Arch Bridge
8:57 - 34059 - Horsted Keynes Southfield

Filmed on 16th March 2025.