Loved going across to Carlisle from Newcastle John in the day to capture these types of locos, 79 -82 it would of been. Think it took me that long to finally see 87101 haha I'm sure though she wasn't just called Stevenson as many photos show but had his full name of Robert Louis Stevenson 🤔
The ultimate in flexibility in railways, extend or short form rakes of coaches as needed, switch engines around due to operational requirements, and a hobby to keep kids and adults alike entertained for a day without spending huge amounts of money. Today's railway is one big step backwards and ruined by H & S.
Ah, Great memories. Thanks for posting John. Always love'd the AC loco's, especially the 85's. Super sounds. 👍
Brilliant. Stood on those platforms as a spotter many times.
I loved the 80s - locomotives and decade!
Another classic 👌
Loved going across to Carlisle from Newcastle John in the day to capture these types of locos, 79 -82 it would of been. Think it took me that long to finally see 87101 haha I'm sure though she wasn't just called Stevenson as many photos show but had his full name of Robert Louis Stevenson 🤔
The ultimate in flexibility in railways, extend or short form rakes of coaches as needed, switch engines around due to operational requirements, and a hobby to keep kids and adults alike entertained for a day without spending huge amounts of money.
Today's railway is one big step backwards and ruined by H & S.
Lovely AC locos, sadly replaced by Pendolino monstrosities.