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Steam train to make London tripThe first new mainline steam engine to be built in Britain for nearly five decades is due to make its first long-distance passenger trip into London.The train will set off from Darlington at 0745 GMT and arrive in London King's Cross station at 1347 GMT. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7876162.stm |
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| Spokesmann |
I fear Ill only be a trackside watcher for now . . . It really makes you forget the doom and gloom when you see this beast, or and steam loco for that matter. | ||
| MFSteam |
Lets hope the weather doesn't scupper its trip today.
Did I mention its only one week to go before I'm travelling behind Tornado? |
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| Spokesmann |
Several times . . . .  
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| MFSteam |
On its way even with the snow 
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| Spokesmann |
Chime whistle makes an impressive sound! No gricers with their bonces outta the window!
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| MFSteam |
It has a sad sounding A1 whistle to 
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| Spokesmann |
Well it looks good! maybe a dual tone GWR whistle instead?
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| SillyBilly |
One of the FfR Fairlies has one fitted. |
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| MFSteam |
Well it made it
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