60007 to York Sat 29 March

Brookmans Park 07:36

 

Brilliant shot! Great to see 60007 back where she belongs. Looking forward to seeing her at Didcot next weekend.

 

On the climb up Gamston Bank accelerating up towards Askham Tunnel after the water stop at Retford taken from the foot crossing at Eaton Lane.

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At Cromwell Moor after the pathing stop in Carlton loop

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Going well. Reported 7 early through Arlesey.

 

It really is good to see SNG back where she belongs, forgive the slow timing if it means the objective is achieved, i.e. getting this proud locomotive back on home metal pulling a special. I just hope that it was an uneventful journey which will encourage more outings. The shots do her justice, thanks everyone.

 

Nice pic.

 

Nice pic. from Spamcan81..... Thank you and your comment is much appreciated,cheers Simon

 

Indeed. 60007 ran faultlessly yesterday, made easy work of the schedule, running early most of the way home despite various signal checks etc. 67 mph into Stoke tunnel after the climb out of the Trent Valley from a standing start, very good indeed. Very good day.

 

Great photo. As we went over the viaduct I said that I really hoped somebody was out taking this shot!

I'm sure the editor of 'Chime' would love to see this in his inbox...

 

Bravo for SNG and her crew.

 

Great to see SNG back on the mainline where she has sadly been absent for a while.

Also great to see an operator having enough faith in her capabilities not to latch "security" on the back.

Well done to all operating her, and lets see her become a mainline fixture in the next 18 months.

 

My video of 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley speeding through Newark Northgate with The Cathedrals Express to York yesterday:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHaXsvl47Ho

James

 

Great to see SNG back on the mainline again. I made the pilgrimage to York Station to see her arrive and depart. I'm glad everything went OK with the trip. I very much enjoyed looking at the video clips posted on here and over on U Tube.
Anne

 

Looking at the milepost times it looks like I may have done 60007 and crew a disservice, speed into Stoke tunnel more like 68 or 69 mph, actually accelerating on the final 1/2 mile.