British Loco Films | Coronation returns - Eastleigh Lakeside Railway 7th May 2023 @BritishLocoFilms | Uploaded May 2023 | Updated October 2024, 2 hours ago.
Bullock 2000 class no.2011 Coronation returns to public traffic after 50 years in storage & display. Part of the 10 1/4 gauge built by H. C. S. Bullock for the 2000 class 4-6-2 engines.

Last used 50 years ago, after period of storage Royal Victoria Railway brought Coronation during 2000's and re-steam again after another period of static display about a year ago it was for sale and the owner of its sister 2005 Silver Jubilee brought Coronation and place on loan at Eastleigh Lakeside Railway where it reunited with its other Bullock sisters including its 2000 class sisters.

Over the 7th & 8th May weekend, after a few repairs and a new boiler ticket it returned to passenger use.

Locos in use for the day:-
H. C. S. Bullock 2000 class 4-6-2 no.2011 Coronation
H. C. S. Bullock 2000 class 4-6-2 no.2005 Silver Jubilee - does not feature in this video
H. C. S. Bullock 2000 class 4-6-2 no.2006 Edward VIII - running as 2023 King Charles III - does not feature in this video

This video filmed on the lineside where its out of bounds however as an active volunteer i do have permission to film on the lineside.

Enjoy!