Tornado

I quite agree, the lipped version looks much nicer.

Jim S

 

Does anyone know if Tornado is actually on display this week?

Thanks

 

Yes she is on display.

 

I would be surprised if it didn’t have that effect on everyone. She look’s stunning!

 

Thanks for that. Will probably go for a look tomorrow.

 

Is there a reason for the duplicate set of gauges on the tender?

 

A new albeit short feature on the BBC website about Tornado, also circulating on the BBC News channel.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7810296.stm

 

You on about the brake gauges. There only there to make running tender first easyer on the driver, 6233 has the same thing.

 

There is also the tender water level there as a proper gauge rather than the pipe with holes in.

 

Any news of a naming ceremony?

I presume it will be before the first trains at the end of the month, but I've heard nothing yet.

 

Nope she will be named in march and will run without her plates for a time. i was disapointed when i heard this as i wanted a shot of them but thats how it is

 

News on wsr.org says that she is due to visit the wsr gala at the end of March.

 

Sounds like quite a line up.

From www.wsr.org.uk

"The organising group for the Spring Gala has announced today that, subject to availability, the following locomotives will be working during the event. LNER A1 no 60163 Tornado (this loco will appear at the first weekend 21 and 22 March 2009 only); LNER A4 no 60019 Bittern; LMS no 46100 Royal Scot; GWR 4-6-0 no 6024 King Edward I; SR 4-6-2 no 34046 Braunton; SDJR 7F 2-8-0 no 88; GWR 0-6-2T no 6695; GWR 2-8-0 no 3850; GWR 2-6-2T no 5553; WSR 2-6-0 no 9351. Negotiations are on-going with the owners of a further two or three visiting engines representing the "Big Four". The organising group hopes that this mouth watering line up of engines will get the West Somerset Railway's 2009 season off to a flyer. The leaflet should be available within the next two to three weeks but those who wish to book in advance can do so by downloading the Booking Form or contacting 01643 704996 between 9am and 5pm seven days a week."

 

Tornado now no longer going to be at WSR! #-o

http://www.wsr.org.uk/news.htm#0833

 

Unfotunately not. But she may be coming in June!

 

i've heard she is also booked for the first 4 torbays

 

Nice rumour, and sounds plausible! What's your source? Not saying you're wrong, just wondering how reliable a witness you are... ;-)

 

Already (sort of) mentioned here. viewtopic.php?f=36&t=17124&start=105

 

could anybody confirm if loco is still on display at nrm,

thanks