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Tornado

Discuție în 'Steam Traction' creată de Leander's Shovel, 20 Oct 2007.

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  1. Sheff

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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?
     
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    the site may be open so that people can see the A1, more info to follow!
     
    504, 21 Ian 2010
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  3. RalphW

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

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    So do they do rooms by the hour Ralph? ;-)
     
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    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!
     
    Sheff, 22 Ian 2010
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    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?????
     
    RalphW, 23 Ian 2010
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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.
     
    504, 23 Ian 2010
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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.
     
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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
     
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  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
     
    Pete Thornhill, 25 Ian 2010
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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.
     
    Muzza, 26 Ian 2010
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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
     
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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)
     
    Matt35027, 26 Ian 2010
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    It hasn't pulled THE Royal train but has hauled A Royal train if you catch my drift!
     
    Pete Thornhill, 26 Ian 2010
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    It hauled the Queen Mum to open North Woolwich museum in 1984. Pullman stock, no royal crest.
     
    tfftfftff86, 26 Ian 2010
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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?
     
    No.7, 27 Ian 2010
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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.
     
    williamfj2, 27 Ian 2010
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