Beefsteak 305 Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Courtesy of Brian Marshall whom I know through one of my aviation sites (On-Target Aviation) Many thanks Brian. Here's a link to his site http://bamarshall.co.uk/ Aparently she will be up and running next year Quote Link to post Share on other sites
firbeck 859 Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 No wonder the previous owners got rid of it, it was clearly in a bad state, you can see where the cracked frame around the cylinders has been replaced, apparently the rest of the frame was twisted and the boiler knackered too. Looks like a lot of work to do over the next few months if it's going to be ready in time. Here's I picture I took of it at Grantham when still running in normal service, just prior to withdrawal, must have been 1962:- I know Brian Marshalls pictures, very good aviation photographer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,580 Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 They don't seem to have made much progress since I took this picture in August 2008, except maybe bring the wheels in from the main hall Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlebro 234 Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Comare these images with the others already posted- ad these were taken in October 2007! Tender being used as a skip Quote Link to post Share on other sites
firbeck 859 Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Not wishing to knock their enthusiasm and expertise, but clearly York Museum hasn't the heavy engineering equipment or staff to deal with such a massive overhaul within a short timescale and should have known that, when the loco, with all it's known problems, was purchased. It should have been out sourced to a proper engineering company, assuming that we have any left, I can't believe we have'nt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
firbeck 859 Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Just watching the BBC News (6:50am) and they were live from Bury where Flying Scotsman is currently raising steam for a test run up the East Lancs Railway shortly. This will be it's first run in 10 years ( at a cost of £4.2m ). They will be returning live to Bury at about 7:50, worth watching, it looks impressive in it's black livery, under lights and simmering gently. Incidentally, just been outside to watch the International Space Station pass right over my house, looked like a jewel in the sunrise. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
firbeck 859 Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Thanks Fynger,trust the BBC to get the facts wrong, claiming it was just about to make it's first run when it actually happened a few days ago!! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Merthyr Imp 729 Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Incidentally, just been outside to watch the International Space Station pass right over my house, looked like a jewel in the sunrise. I bet it didn't sound as good as the Scotsman. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Saw it on the news tonight, got to say it looked really good............sounded fantastic too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 An A3 at full throttle doing about 90 MPH on the ECML(just north of Newark) sounded fantastic. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Now BW don't get all technical on me, I know next to nothing about railways and loco's. I just like steam power be it a loco or a good static like Papplewick pumping station. Its the engineering involved that fascinates me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.L 1,088 Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 I remember seeing it pass the level crossing at South Muskham back in the 80s. I'd just bought a motorwinder for my Pentax SLR so gave it its first test. Those photos may still exist, but if they do, sadly they're in my first wife's possession. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 My late Dad,using me as a sympathy angle cadged us a footplate ride on 4472. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,079 Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 What is it about steam trains? I Just love the sound, noise and smell, when I was young I used to go with a friend and stand on the bridge at Victory Station so when the train went under the bridge you got covered in smoke. My uncle was a train driver and gave me a ride on the footplate of his train. I just think steam trains were MAGIC !!!!!!! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 I last saw it during the early nineties at Derby and then nearly missed it. I decided to avoid traffic and nip through Ilkeston and along to Horsley and got caught up in water pipes being re-laid. What a carry on that was. When I worked at Derby sidings, we used to be involved in preparing heritage steam locos for the main line. If the right driver was involved he would let me have a wee drive across the sidings (strictly supervised of course). I had a go with The Great Marquess, Union of South Africa and various black fives etc but unfortunately never The Flying Scotsman. It was great to help the footplate men to prepare the engines for steaming, doing a bit of polishing etc. What a privilege. After work (2pm finish) I would drive like mad to see whatever steam loco it was going through Shipley Gate on a test run. Happy Days. If I had the time to get the hang of this photobucket thingamy then I would post some of my pics. Maybe after I retire in April....... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Bury is only half an hour away for me, but I suspect that due to local TV near hysteria it will be 'heaving' with folk today. Saw the Scotsman on static exhibit at York a couple of years back. Think I'll do a bit of research and see what plans are for next week. Failing that, maybe catch it when it goes on a national tour after the 'shakedown' and final paint job. TBH, I'd sooner see Royal Scot which I believe is back in steam but can't remember where. I well recall it rusting in the sidings at Nottm Midland for ages. It was a sad sight for such an illustrious engine. Col Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 [ Indignant mode on] I wish BBC reporters would stop calling it a 'train' It is an engine, or a locomotive. I also wish that they would at least make reference to the earlier claimed (but sadly not proven) 100 mph by GWR 'City of Truro', which I saw in the early 60s as it made stately progress to York via Bulwell Common. [/indignant mode off] Col Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Enigma. 1,533 Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Bulwell Common A3 4472 Flying Scotsman - Doncaster to Marylebone c1963 - St Albans Road in the background running parallel with the train 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,580 Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 This is a pic of the last time I saw her at York,28/05/2006 Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Can you railway chaps confirm the answer to a question, is the second loco there just in case of problems? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Yes it is. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Although I call it a locomotive (as opposed to a train), technically, if it were on the main line as a light engine (what a misnomer) it would be described as a train as is any unit in movement on the main line. However, The Royal Scot? That was the last engine my grandfather ever drove in 1961 before he had the year off work for civic duties with Nottingham City Council. When he returned for his last couple of years before retirement, all steam had gone from 16A. They wanted him to learn to drive diesels. I can't print here what he told them to do. He ended up spending his last railway years at Derby as a sort of caretaker sorting and cleaning all the artifacts taken from closed railway locations preparatory to them being sold at the many famous Derby auctions. This was before Collector's Corner was established at Euston. Derby at the time was a true Aladdin's Cave of everything railway. Including all the used and collected Edmonson tickets we used to find in abundance littering the floor at the west end of platform one. I remember getting told off by a porter for picking them up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BulwellBrian 107 Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Re #14, two separate occasions, in the top photo the train has come down the main line (over the viaduct), in the lower the train is on the branch from Bestwood Junction. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Thanks Fly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Merthyr Imp 729 Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Regarding 'Royal Scot', a reminder that its initial location after preservation was at Butlin's at Skegness where it spent several years. I remember it was visible from the road. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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