Tornado Paddington/Penzance 29/05/17

Seen at Twyford in the gloom running well on the down main. Twyford station not was it was. Platform 1, one of the best vantage points and a fence preventing access to the down middle platform, also a brilliant vantage point. Not to mention the installed overhead pylons. Shame really.

 

Possibly an additional coach added. Can anyone advise?
Stock reported as 60163 + support coach 21249, 4946, 4927, 1832, 3123, 3068, 3097, 1691, 3066, 3120 and 21269. <BJ>

 

Caught on the hop. 4 early, Tornado races through Twyford on the down mainline!

 

Certainly 11 on when observed passing Twyford.

 

I guess most people will be more interested in the outward leg but as you ask 59.202 is at present running 0Z64 Westbury to Exeter Riverside. <BJ>

 

I know this may not be of interest to the died in the wool steam men,but the use of any 59 West of Exeter on passenger is well rare and although the 59/0-1 have been down to PZ on staff charters before I cannot REMEMBER any /2's being that far ever

 

I wonder when was the last time that a steam locomotive departing a London terminus put in an appearance at Exeter 187 minutes (or so) later? Remarkably close to the early 60's down ACE overall schedule of 185 minutes (to Exeter Central) inclusive of intermediate stops. So maybe that would have been the last time?? Perhaps the on-board Southern fraternity could help with this one. But meantime, this must have been a real barnstormer of a run for all to enjoy this morning. You lucky people!!!

 

A couple of views at Hamstead Level Crossing this morning - a bit murky but looking good, regardless!

 

Two clips of Tornado with Cornish flags climbing towards White Ball .

 

Does anyone know the timings for the tender first run from Penzance to Bodmin Parkway later today? Any information most appreciated.

 

1805 Penzance
1852 Truro
1944 Bodmin Parkway

 

http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/U55235/2017/05/29/advanced
Dep PZ 1722/1805 Arr Bodmin Parkway 1944

 

Yet again, does what is said on the tin, another performance to add to the long list.
DBS certainly seem able to get the most out of her at all opportunities.

 

Steerage class was at the front leaving Paddington. Result!
Some superb sounds from Tornado today. Hard to pick a favourite but the climb out of Par to beyond St. Austell was pretty tasty.
Nice to have met R. Mellish Esq. and Big Al on the way down.

 

Cheers, will see both.

 

Look forward to seeing the result.
Currently plodding our way through Cornwall on an HST. Time to get the headphones out and relive Tornado's performance from earlier today.