Flying Scotsman

Heritage Railway Facebook posted a few moments ago that its test run is tonight. Pics had it in steam.

 

https://www.facebook.com/HeritageRa...9645862806492/767520400019032/?type=3&theater

Everyone should be able to see this, Heritage Railway have just posted a picture of it in steam ready for the test run.

James

 

The test should be at night, so it can't be seen until it's official unveiling. Crazy to think it's only 2 weeks away from it's light test run up north !

 

Light test run in two weeks? Isn't it doing runs this weekend?

 

hello
i would like to know which way it will be facing for the weekend
if anyone can help it will be much appreciated
regards

 

I think you will find it doing 'running in' turns on the ELR, the 'light test run' will be on the main line in a couple of weeks ish...

 

Well, a picture on FB shows it's got at least as far as Heywood.

 

Sounds good. Which way is it facing?

 

Facing Heywood it would appear.

 

Ah Ok, I got my "running in" and my "light test runs" mixed up.

 

Sorry I meant light mainline test run.

 

She moves! You have to wait a while for it to come by - pulled by a class 31 - but Flying Scotsman is moving.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/hughesfowler/24108233282/

 

Thank you so much for posting that. Sad I know, but I genuinely have tears running down my face. Very much overjoyed to see her back. Thank you for posting!

 

A few photos on Heritage Railway Mag's Facebook, this should work if don't use FB https://www.facebook.com/HeritageRailway/posts/767602170010855

 

Welcome back old friend.

 

No problem - can't wait to see it myself at some point.

Couple more photos appearing on Twitter too:
https://twitter.com/DuncanWilliam17/status/684844282801483776

 

Indeed, its good to see FS back in steam, heres to a successful programme of light and loaded test runs, and a return to the big railway,

 

Ever get the feeling RH have the "exclusive"?..........

Still, really, really good to see her turn her wheels in anger once again!

 

Agreed! Kinda spoils the party for 'Royal Scot' I suppose. But it's not the first time that's happened

 

I'm sure that isn't the first time that 31 has run in the last 10 years