Memory Lane.......

GERFIX · 9th March 2009, 05:57

Here's a couple of photos I took on Saturday at Prestonpans in East Lothian of the new Steam Train, Tornado on it's way through to Newcastle, from Edinburgh Waverley. Should get a lot of you old timers slavering!!!

This, as most of you will probably know already, is the first steam train to be built in Britain for almost fifty years.

That last one is a pure lucky shot as I wasn't 100% ready and the Tornado is coming past the platform at speed!

And a wee zoom shot....

It really was a wonderful sight and Mrs G stood on the footbridge overlooking the track and felt the heat from the steam as the train passed below.

lady zed · 9th March 2009, 07:04

Aww that is gorgeous! Great pics Ger.

StevenWilliams · 9th March 2009, 08:13

I like the look of the train. I'm often taking the kids to the Bluebell railway to have a look at steam engines. They love it.

GERFIX · 9th March 2009, 08:24

It really was a terrific experience, short though it was.

I'm not sure what the train is going to be doing as a "job" - perhaps touring the country, evoking memories of the past?

I said at the time that at least parents who were there with their kids could explain clearly why we say things to them like "choo-choo train"

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briantilley · 9th March 2009, 11:11

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Originally Posted by GERFIX

I'm not sure what the train is going to be doing as a "job" - perhaps touring the country, evoking memories of the past?

60163 Tornado is booked to haul a number of mainline steam rail tours this year, in many parts of the country, and will also be spending time at a couple of preserved lines like the North York Moors Railway and the West Somerset Railway. The current mainline schedule can be viewed at the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust website:

http://www.a1steam.com/index.php?opt...154&Itemid=149

GERFIX · 9th March 2009, 11:59

Thanks Brian, for the info and the great link.

Tatts · 9th March 2009, 12:25

On the fourth photo...

You can see the name TORNADO - but whats the crest above it? Looks kinda military (RAF) plus the blue colour is very similar to the blue used on RAF Crests.

9th March 2009, 05:57	#1
GERFIX I really should get out more....... MINI COOPER S Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tranent, East Lothian, SCOTLAND Posts: 2,834 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Memory Lane....... Here's a couple of photos I took on Saturday at Prestonpans in East Lothian of the new Steam Train, Tornado on it's way through to Newcastle, from Edinburgh Waverley. Should get a lot of you old timers slavering!!! This, as most of you will probably know already, is the first steam train to be built in Britain for almost fifty years. That last one is a pure lucky shot as I wasn't 100% ready and the Tornado is coming past the platform at speed! And a wee zoom shot.... It really was a wonderful sight and Mrs G stood on the footbridge overlooking the track and felt the heat from the steam as the train passed below. __________________ .......................................Colin http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...Cooper-S-2.jpg

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StevenWilliams This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 British Racing Green. 81,000 miles and counting Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Crawley, West Sussex Posts: 6,183 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I like the look of the train. I'm often taking the kids to the Bluebell railway to have a look at steam engines. They love it. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Rover 75 2.5 2000 Club SE. British Racing Green. MEMBER NUMBER: MMMDCCXXVI Looking for: 7 seater

9th March 2009, 08:24	#4
GERFIX I really should get out more....... MINI COOPER S Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tranent, East Lothian, SCOTLAND Posts: 2,834 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It really was a terrific experience, short though it was. I'm not sure what the train is going to be doing as a "job" - perhaps touring the country, evoking memories of the past? I said at the time that at least parents who were there with their kids could explain clearly why we say things to them like "choo-choo train". __________________ .......................................Colin http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...Cooper-S-2.jpg

9th March 2009, 11:59	#6
GERFIX I really should get out more....... MINI COOPER S Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tranent, East Lothian, SCOTLAND Posts: 2,834 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Brian, for the info and the great link. __________________ .......................................Colin http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...Cooper-S-2.jpg

9th March 2009, 12:25	#7
Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	On the fourth photo... You can see the name TORNADO - but whats the crest above it? Looks kinda military (RAF) plus the blue colour is very similar to the blue used on RAF Crests. __________________ http://www.wcgsig.com/115562.gif