Cathedrals Express King's X - York 29/03/2012

60163 about right time passing Harringay. Stock mainly SRPS maroon with a couple of choc and cream coaches in the middle, and a blood and custard one towards the rear.

 

Through hitchin at 09:10 going well on the down relief

 

On time Huntingdon

 

Whistle sounding awful though! Does anyone know what the wreath on the smokebox is for?

60163 Tornado on the London-York Cathedrals Express 29/3/2012 - YouTube

John

 

And for those who dislike the things, no box on the back when I saw her near Arlesey this morning.
As for the wreath, I think one of her supporters passed away recently.

 

Perhaps something to do with Mr crawley? Looks marverlous back on the ECML again! Heres to a terrific 2012!
Matt

 

Wreaths?
Thursday 29th March - to York!
Mr Crawley and Alan Pegler - vale, gents.

 

Nice touch that they're remembering Alan Pegler as well.
Like the little bit of Latin by the way.

 

Indeed...........

 

Not a trace of exhaust, still it's the only shot I've got showing the new livery. LINK

 

Feels strange seeing Tornado on a different rake of stock on the mainline. The maroon looks better with the Brunswick Green. The whistle does sound a bit off in that video though.

 

Anyone know how she is doing on the return plan to pop down to hitchin again.

Many thanks in advance

 

Will arrive Peterborough on time - just left Eastfield to run in.

 

Six o'clock in the evening, lovely light, excess steam but still no exhaust :frusty:......... LINK

 

Thanks Yorkshire Exile

 

Anybody else noticed that the Cathedrals Express Headboard is different to the one normally used by Tornado.

 

Two shots taken last Thursday evening of 60163. The first taken at Eaton Lane crossing near Gamston and with a pathing stop in Carlton UL a quick race down the A1 trunk road to jump in front for a second shot at Cromwell.

A1 60163 Tornado at Eaton Woods | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

A1 60163 Tornado at Cromwell ECML | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Thanks for looking. Simon

Flickr: FlyingScotsman4472's Photostream

 

Twin Wreaths | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Harringay on Thursday morning. Not a bad way to start the day before work.