A glorious sunny Saturday chasing after the beautiful 'A4' class steam locomotives Dominion of New Zealand (aka Bittern) and Sir Nigel Gresley. Also featuring Newcastle Fire and Rescue service as a fire broke out at the south end of the King Edward VII Bridge, and a short compilation of previous trainspots.
Railtour: The Great Britain IV
Locations:
- Broompark Junction, Durham
- From the top of a carpark overlooking the King Edward VII Bridge, Newcastle
- Newcastle Central Station for some close ups
- Redheugh Bridge, Newcastle/Gateshead
Weather: Sunny with hazy cloud. Warm!
Locos:
4492 - Dominion of New Zealand (aka 60019 Bittern)
600007 - Sir Nigel Gesley
Timekeeping:
5 late in Durham, Gresley on time in Newcastle, Dominion early in Newcastle on the reverse, away on time.
Steaminess: Variable.
Speed: Okay in Durham, perhaps slowing a little to cross Durham Viaduct. Slow over the King Edward Bridge.
Wobbliness: Very wobbly.
Wind noise: Could be worse.
Number of other spotters: Loads of people at all spots.
Things to note: The fire doesn't seem to be train-related...
I've included some random previous trainspots at the end. Try to identify the locos!
Негізгі бет Steam and Fire: Dominion of New Zealand and Sir Nigel Gresley
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