Admin phantom Posted February 25, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 For those of a certain age or a certain interest will be delighted to know that the Flying Scotsman has it's first major journey this morning since it's £4.2m makeover Already delayed due to people trying to get photos trackside, so it's had to stop a few times You can track it here http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U59844/2016/02/25/advanced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Give me a Castle any day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Shame some people had to stray onto the tracks. Good too see it on the mainline.. does it have to have an orange stripe along the top of it for mainline running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted December 23, 2016 Author Admin Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 I once saw the "City of Truro", on a low loader, driving along the M42. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted December 23, 2016 Author Admin Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 44 minutes ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: I once saw the "City of Truro", on a low loader, driving along the M42. Bit like this @Mike Hunt-Hertz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 Magnificent steam engine. The Flying Scotsman and The Mallard were my favourites. My paternal grandfather started on the railways as a track layer in the 30s and worked his way up to management over his career. His genes might be why I find steam engines so fascinating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 2 hours ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: I once saw the "City of Truro", on a low loader, driving along the M42. We saw the Flying Scotsman on a low loader (the locomotive not Scott Murray) on the way back from THAT game at Mansfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 2 hours ago, phantom said: Bit like this @Mike Hunt-Hertz? Yup! I saw it about 20 years ago, although that looks more recent. Does it still steam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted December 23, 2016 Author Admin Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 1 hour ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: Yup! I saw it about 20 years ago, although that looks more recent. Does it still steam? Appears that it is in the National Railway Museum in York http://www.nrm.org.uk/OurCollection/LocomotivesAndRollingStock/CollectionItem?objid=1978-7025 Not sure what use they get out of it now? Certainly has an interesting history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GWR_3700_Class_3440_City_of_Truro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 Amazing that we tore thousands of these machine up to make way for the new diesels - museums were still a thing back then, that suggest they did not realise what an attraction / importance to the future these great machines they worked on had/would have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 On 23/12/2016 at 10:04, phantom said: bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 On 23 December 2016 at 17:11, Fiale said: Amazing that we tore thousands of these machine up to make way for the new diesels - museums were still a thing back then, that suggest they did not realise what an attraction / importance to the future these great machines they worked on had/would have. The steam preservation movement ironically owe a huge debt of gratitude to woodham brothers in Barry who kept lots of steam trains and processed as much other scrap they had. Over 300 engines were saved from them as a result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted December 30, 2016 Author Admin Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 12 hours ago, Tomarse said: The steam preservation movement ironically owe a huge debt of gratitude to woodham brothers in Barry who kept lots of steam trains and processed as much other scrap they had. Over 300 engines were saved from them as a result. The name escapes me now, but saw a programme on this a few weeks back, agree if it wasn't for them it would be a lot worse Notice a James May programme is about the Flying Scotsman too - set the Sky+ to record it, think he builds one of his infamous giant models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 25 minutes ago, phantom said: The name escapes me now, but saw a programme on this a few weeks back, agree if it wasn't for them it would be a lot worse Notice a James May programme is about the Flying Scotsman too - set the Sky+ to record it, think he builds one of his infamous giant models There was a documentary that I`ve seen a couple of times on the various UKTV channels about some enthusiasts who wanted to start a heritage railway somewhere in the Midlands and that was where they got their rolling stock. There were interviews on that with the son(?) of the original Mr Woodham about how it all came together. I think Pete Waterman was in it too - he`s a huge steam fan and puts a lot of money into restoration projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Super Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 Bit worried when I saw this thread title. Glad Gary Anderson is still alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted January 5, 2017 Author Admin Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 1 hour ago, Super said: Bit worried when I saw this thread title. Glad Gary Anderson is still alive. LOL, @Super am pleased to confirm Gary and Rachel both returned safely from the Ally Pally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 I was expecting a thread about a pub in Kings Cross... wrong forum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Bill Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 On 23/12/2016 at 12:23, Robbored said: Magnificent steam engine. The Flying Scotsman and The Mallard were my favourites. My paternal grandfather started on the railways as a track layer in the 30s and worked his way up to management over his career. His genes might be why I find steam engines so fascinating. In 1958 (or threreabouts) I travelled by train from Leeds to Kings Cross. I was delighted to see that the loco was an A4, the Dominion of Canada. Sadly the engine, which looked very tatty, must have been steaming badly as we never exceeded 60 mph at any time. A huge disappointment. Being brought up in the sarf, my favourite engines were the Schools Class 4-4-0s and the wonderful Bullied Pacifics. Oliver Bullied was, at one time, assistant to Sir Nigel Gresley so he had the finest tutor. Happy days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 22, 2017 Author Admin Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 Passing through the region Tuesday 23rd May Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Fastard Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 It went past our house! Bloody wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 On 05/01/2017 at 07:55, phantom said: Sold out in hours !! so I understand from someone who works on West Somerset Railway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 Going on one of the Autumn trips from Bishops Lydeard - can`t wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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slartibartfast Posted May 24, 2017 Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 7 hours ago, phantom said: Great pics...but don't understand why they fitted German-type smoke deflectors. Never had them on when she was"alive" ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted September 29, 2018 Author Admin Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 In the area again soon http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U54526/2018/10/08/advanced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 7 hours ago, phantom said: In the area again soon http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U54526/2018/10/08/advanced I tried to book last week for the runs down this way in Devon & Cornwall but nothing left apart from the expensive dining packages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Thought I'd bump this tonight as I guess a few of you will be out and about with your cameras … just a timely reminder for Flying Scotsman spotters... In our area tomorrow … Monday 8th. Hope to see some pics here.. good luck getting some good vantage points.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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