This short video shows the brand new A1 class loco, 'Tornado' storming through Durham station on Tuesday 18th Nov 2008 on a fully loaded 'test run', 75 mph with 550 tonnes.
@TyneBridge56 see the fruits of all those years of work! I second what you said to the builders, and also, I thank them for allowing me to experiance a steam locomotive I'd have never seen in the flesh before without them. Fantastic job, and with that all in mind, it makes seeing it fly past that bit more special.
@chrisb6538
3 жыл бұрын
Here it comes!
@drawwithdan5821
3 жыл бұрын
I would have so loved to have been there to see this.
@ashbytimuk
13 жыл бұрын
@XXXIRXXX In this clip it was doing about 75 mph but its top speed is 100 mph. Sadly she will probably never be allowed to do that due to main line restrictions on steam locos, new built or otherwise. Having said that she was reported to be doing over 90 mph through Thirsk on the return leg of this trip.
@TeamBombersportsUK
14 жыл бұрын
@TyneBridge56 Could'nt agree with you more! When my dad told me the story of Tornado, I was absolutely gobsmacked that something like that had been done, not only that a group of enthusiasts had gone to the time and money to do so, but that it hadnt somehow been banned under some health and safety juristiction! Not that I believe it shouldve of course, its just that you know how things are nowadays, any sort of fun or free spirit or imagination is frowned upon...but what a fantastic way to
@Pete4000uk
16 жыл бұрын
WOW! they really did it!
@darrowby1972
14 жыл бұрын
Makes you proud to be British. Made the hairs stand up on my neck too!
@ble643
12 жыл бұрын
Wow thats the first time I've ever heard the americans 2 longs a short amd a long witch we do for grade crossings on an english locomotove it sounded good nice job guys
@taublix315
2 жыл бұрын
that is in Britain
@sandynathan
2 жыл бұрын
It's not an American thing in any way. Us british were running steam trains a long time beforehand
@UBIQUEROL
15 жыл бұрын
You can't beat steam!
@ashbytimuk
13 жыл бұрын
@43055875 National Express funded this test run, hence they get their name on the tender. Only fair really.
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