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Swiss Toni
23rd of December 2008 (Tue), 12:59
"Tornado" (http://www.a1steam.com/) now painted and ready to run on Network Rail next year, nameplates will be fitted later.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/stubro2000/6532small.jpg
scamptrus
23rd of December 2008 (Tue), 13:21
is this the engine they built from scratch stuart shes lovely, l think it would be better
still with white walled wheels
Stargazerfrank
23rd of December 2008 (Tue), 13:32
Beautiful!
Swiss Toni
23rd of December 2008 (Tue), 16:08
is this the train they built from scratch stuart shes lovely, l think it would be better
still with white walled wheels
That's the one, LINK HERE. (http://www.a1steam.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=60&Itemid=83)
morepower4me
23rd of December 2008 (Tue), 17:16
Wow, lovely train and great shot!
Woolburr
24th of December 2008 (Wed), 03:19
Nice shot Stuart....that is a real beauty. Can't wait to see shots of her at work.
butchielad
24th of December 2008 (Wed), 05:21
Fantastic.
chrispons
24th of December 2008 (Wed), 06:30
Magnificent Loco,great shot.
Chappy
24th of December 2008 (Wed), 20:58
Real nice loco and a great shot of it.
BTR_FTW
24th of December 2008 (Wed), 23:35
woah just looked at the link, badass train!
Mike R
25th of December 2008 (Thu), 07:57
Nice machine, and shot. I checked out the link ahd noticed the speedometer is in MPH, not km/hr, any idea why??
Swiss Toni
25th of December 2008 (Thu), 09:16
I checked out the link and noticed the speedometer is in MPH, not km/hr, any idea why??
We still use mph over here.
Mike R
25th of December 2008 (Thu), 11:26
We still use mph over here.

I'm clueless. Many years ago there was a push here towards metric but like many things the goverment gets involved in, it failed.

I hope you post shots of it running.
Ballen Photo
25th of December 2008 (Thu), 11:34
It sure is a beauty Toni. Thanks for sharing this, and feel free to keep us updated. :cool:
-Bruce
Swiss Toni
25th of December 2008 (Thu), 15:01
Can't wait to see shots of her at work.
I hope you post shots of it running.
Thanks for sharing this, and feel free to keep us updated. :cool:-Bruce
"Tornado" makes it's debut in January so watch this space. ;)
Woolburr
27th of December 2008 (Sat), 08:14
And watch we shall. ;)
Anke
27th of December 2008 (Sat), 08:38
Wow, it looks amazing. Thanks for posting.
Ballen Photo
27th of December 2008 (Sat), 09:07
"Tornado" makes it's debut in January so watch this space. ;)
With great anticipation. ;)
-Bruce
canon rookie
28th of December 2008 (Sun), 11:03
Swiss Tony.
Your train pictures are the BEST!! I love seeing British trains-keep em coming, and you do such a good job.
Paul