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This page contains links for downloading Audio Clips of 73082 Camelot, taken whilst working on the Bluebell Railway.

1. Two clips of 73082 Camelot, taken at Sheffield Park Station, on 15 December, 2002. On that day, BR Standard Class 4 tender locomotive 75027 was in charge of a "Golden Arrow" dining service; "Santa Specials" were being powered by SR West Country Class 12C123 "Blackmore Vale" and BR Standard Class 4 tank locomotive 80151; and LBSCR Terrier Class Tank "Stepney" was the Station Pilot. Camelot was reserve locomotive but ran to Horstead Keynes to collect an ECS train for "Santa" duties.

Recording from the observation area at the north end of Platform 2. 75027, at the head of the "Golden Arrow", can be heard simmering in the background, waiting for 73082 to clear the section from Horstead Keynes. Suddenly, 73082's Standard chime whistle warns of her approach with the ECS movement. chime whistle

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A few minutes later, at the south end of Platform 2. 73082 has been uncoupled from the ECS train, which is now ready for a "Santa" duty, and is waiting to go on shed. After being told by the fireman that he has the road, the driver checks that the Web Master is ready to record; then, after a crow on the chime whistle, 73082 moves off towards the locomotive yard. 80151, now at the north end of the "Santa Special" is heard at the end of the clip. on shed

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2. Five clips of 73082 Camelot, taken from on board a service train on the Bluebell Railway, on 14 May, 2003.

Leaving Sheffield Park. Voices of platform staff sound in the background, before the driver cautiously opens the regulator. The six coach train, which is well within the Standard Five's capabilities, departs from Sheffield Park quietly and without fuss. ex Sheffield Park

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Climbing Freshfield Bank. Once the 1-in-75 climb up Freshfield Bank begins, the regulator is opened and the sound increases in volume and sharpness. freshfield bank

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Leaving Horsted Keynes. As departure is made from Horsted Keynes, the preliminary chime whistle is this time caught on the clip. ex horsted

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Climbing past Horsted House Farm. 73082 Camelot is now heard working hard, and accelerating up the bank, another 1-in-75, past Horsted House Farm. hh farm

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Into Sharpthorn Tunnel. After a warning on the chime whistle, the train enters the tunnel as the sound echoes off the walls. tunnel

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