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Tornado

Rasprava u 'Steam Traction' pokrenuta od Leander's Shovel, 20. Listopad 2007..

  1. Sheff

    Sheff Resident of Nat Pres

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    http://www.a1steam.com/index.php?op...rain-into-mosi&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=123

    Doesn't say where it starts from though?
     
  2. 504

    504 New Member

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    the site may be open so that people can see the A1, more info to follow!
     
  3. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    You could always book into that new hotel on the end of Deansgate, good view from up there..
     
  4. Sheff

    Sheff Resident of Nat Pres

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    So do they do rooms by the hour Ralph? ;-)
     
  5. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    What makes you think I might know the answer to that.... :confused1:
     
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    Well you wouldn't want to splash out for a whole night just for a sneaky peek!
     
  7. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    Oh I see, an innocent answer........... Anyway I don't think it's 'that' kind of hotel, but you never know?????
     
  8. 504

    504 New Member

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    nearly £5 a pint in there sky bar !!! and you have to Q outsiide if its full ! ive not been its to posh for me nice JW Lees pub round the corner.
     
  9. gwr4090

    gwr4090 Part of the furniture

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    News latest is that A1 "Tornado" will be available for viewing by the general public from around 11.30am until its departure time at 12.15pm. (However, MOSI stresses that this may be subject to change due to any unforseen changes that may occur stemming from Network Rail or The Royal Train operation)

    The viewing time is only a short window but "Tornado" will be right by the main gate in the platform for ease of viewing, actually visible from Lower Byrom Street.

    "Planet", fresh from winter maintenance will also be in steam in the Powerhall Yard area. Visit to see "Tornado" but also take the opportunity to see "Planet" ex works and freshly painted by Railway Volunteers (mostly couretesy of "504") "Agecroft No.1" will also be on display inside the powerhall, showing off work recently undertaken by Railway Volunteers.
     
  11. Petwall

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    Just a thought

    Is it possible that Tornado has eclipsed Scotsman and is now the most famous locomotive in Britain ?

    Pete
     
  12. Pete Thornhill

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    I think it would be in the top 3 TBH. When I ask non entusiasts which engines they've heard of the top answer is usually Scotsman, Mallard or Tornado
     
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    good point maybe but scotsman not helped by the fact its not in the public eye at the moment. if it were running and was going to do a KX-Edinburgs trip or a royal train then i think it would be scotsman. could also ask the same question of Mallard. Tornado pretender to the throne lol. it'll look fab when you have an A1, A2, A3, A4 all together!
     
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    Yes, I'm shallow - I'll admit it. But I would like to talk livery.
    Wouldn't it be great to see all four line up in apple green? Maybe Bittern could do the honours as "Golden Eagle" or perhaps even as herself. She's already been blue, grey, silver and brunswick green in preservation.
     
  15. Petwall

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    You set me thinking has Scotsman ever hauled the Royal Train. I have no idea, but I hope someone can say if it has. The date and route would also be interesting if anyone knows.

    Pete
     
  16. Matt35027

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    I believe Scotsman hasn't pulled the Royal Train. That honour has gone to Edward I, Tornado and Sutherland (twice, I think)
     
  17. Pete Thornhill

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    It hasn't pulled THE Royal train but has hauled A Royal train if you catch my drift!
     
  18. tfftfftff86

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    It hauled the Queen Mum to open North Woolwich museum in 1984. Pullman stock, no royal crest.
     
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    Other 'Royal' engines still around include 60007 and 5051, both before presevation of course. I suspect some others might qualify as well, did Royal Scot ever pull the Royal Train?
     
  20. williamfj2

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    If my memory serves me correctly Lambton Hetton & Joicey Collieries No.29 and the NER J27 No.68594 hauled a Royal train for the opening of the NYMR.
     

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