It's too easy to forget this is a NEW loco. Steam engines used to work outside of their usual expectations regularly. What we have lost is the skills to do it. These guys did well to make it happen. A 9f once went 90 mph. They were never expected to do more than 45. The crew is the key. Well done boys. Excellent.
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@Jayson Derek Thanks so much for your reply. I found the site thru google and I'm trying it out atm. I see it takes quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.
Just watched the video again, David! I'm puzzled, though, by one thing. The Stock seemed to comprise a rake of mostly Mk. 3 coaches? I didn't think that they were compatible with Steam haulage - or have new features been incorporated into Tornado's design and build to make her 'Mk 3 friendly'?
I think the coaches comprised of what ever rolling stock West Coast had available at the time....although looking at it again, I dont think they are West Coast's carriages.. Someone out there more knowledgable than I will know Im sure..
Tornado was designed with a dual vacuum and air brake system already in place, whereas most other big engines fitted to run on the mainline are retrofitted with a dual-brake system. I believe that this would make the difference regarding the mk3s; can't see why a steam-driven air brake system would be too different to one powered by diesel since the principle is identical. Hope this helped :)
Might be a while till then as the engine was completed in 2008 and it wasnt until 2017 (9 years later) that she was allowed to undertake the high speed test run. Her inaugural 90mph railtour wasnt a success either as everyone will know.
Absolutely fantastic
thanks for uploading
I finally got Part 2, David - absolutely brilliant videos! Thank you very much!
Your welcome Ron, glad you got to see it ok..
David Robinson And 'well worth it it was too David, thank you!
It's too easy to forget this is a NEW loco. Steam engines used to work outside of their usual expectations regularly. What we have lost is the skills to do it. These guys did well to make it happen. A 9f once went 90 mph. They were never expected to do more than 45. The crew is the key. Well done boys. Excellent.
you probably dont give a shit but does any of you know of a tool to get back into an Instagram account??
I somehow lost my account password. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer me.
@Blake Case Instablaster :)
@Jayson Derek Thanks so much for your reply. I found the site thru google and I'm trying it out atm.
I see it takes quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.
@Jayson Derek it did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. Im so happy!
Thank you so much you really help me out !
@Blake Case you are welcome =)
AC/DC, hold me back. Perfect combination.
So how about it. Does this thing now do passenger excursions regularly at 90 miles per hour at least between those two farthest stations?
She's certified to run at 90mph
Darlington AGAIN!!!! why through the station.?
any clue on what's playin' at 0:06 and 8:25?
Just watched the video again, David! I'm puzzled, though, by one thing. The Stock seemed to comprise a rake of mostly Mk. 3 coaches? I didn't think that they were compatible with Steam haulage - or have new features been incorporated into Tornado's design and build to make her 'Mk 3 friendly'?
I think the coaches comprised of what ever rolling stock West Coast had available at the time....although looking at it again, I dont think they are West Coast's carriages.. Someone out there more knowledgable than I will know Im sure..
David Robinson Fair enough, David - that will have to wait for more knowledgeable counsel to advise!
Tornado was designed with a dual vacuum and air brake system already in place, whereas most other big engines fitted to run on the mainline are retrofitted with a dual-brake system. I believe that this would make the difference regarding the mk3s; can't see why a steam-driven air brake system would be too different to one powered by diesel since the principle is identical. Hope this helped :)
59n1tr0n72 Thanks for the explanation!
What channel is this on?
It was on BBC1 but only in the Yorkshire region, I understand that it can be found on the BBC iPlayer..
Just think, when prince of wales is born, she could go 100 aswel.
:)
I'm looking so forward to that day! Imagine a double-headed special! :O
Yeah that would be amazing
2 Great locomotives together what a sight
Might be a while till then as the engine was completed in 2008 and it wasnt until 2017 (9 years later) that she was allowed to undertake the high speed test run. Her inaugural 90mph railtour wasnt a success either as everyone will know.