Clan Line on the Royal Train to Cardiff 7/12/18

Don't know how true it is but didn't his dad manage to get the SR to swap their regular Schools for a Bulleid on the annual trips to Epsom for the Derby because he thought they were a bit puny?

 

Is it the right shade though?

 

Oh, don't you start!

But Kudos to the MNLPS for getting the gig.

You never know he may request 60009 before she bows out......... now wouldn't that be a fitting finale?.....

 

I'll say what I always say about 35028 'you can set the tea by Clan Line' it's a great accolade for the MNLPS, and another feather in their cap, as an aside knowing that Charles has a thing for Steam I do wonder if he made the request?!

 

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All aboard! Prince of Wales stuns commuters by arriving at Cardiff station on the royal train pulled by a STEAM locomotive that dates back to 1948 - the year he was born

Commuters were left doing double takes today when the Prince of Wales arrived at Cardiff Central station in the royal train - pulled by a steam locomotive.
As locals hurried to work on Friday morning, Charles began his tour of the Welsh capital in style, before strolling down Platform 3 to meet the driver.
The heir to the throne climbed into the cab of Clan Line, which was built the same year he was born - 1948.
Driver Vince Henderson, 58, chatted to the prince and said afterwards: 'He was asking odds and sods about the engine and about the coal, and he wished us all merry Christmas.
'The train is 70 years old, it was made the same year he was born and he knew that, he said so.'



Travelling in style: The Prince of Wales arrived at Cardiff Central station on Friday morning in the royal train - pulled by a steam locomotive which was built in the year he was born




All aboard! The heir to the throne climbs into the cab of Clan Line, which was built the same year he was born - 1948. It was pulling along the royal train transporting the prince to Cardiff




The heir to the throne travelled in the royal train which was pulled along by the Clan Line locomotive (pictured) which was built the same year he was born - 1948
On the platform, Charles met a group of young people who have taken part in a Prince's Trust Cymru programme to equip them with skills for the rail industry.
Phil Jones, director of the Prince's Trust Cymru, introduced Charles to the group who had completed the Get Into Rail project.
He said after the visit: 'Employers can teach them the specific skills needed to do the job but Get Into Rail helps them develop what we call soft skills, motivation, self-confidence, teamwork.'




A right royal surprise! Commuters were left doing double takes today when the Prince of Wales arrived at Cardiff Central station in the royal train - pulled by a steam locomotive (pictured)




Meeting the locals: On the platform, Charles met a group of young people who have taken part in a Prince's Trust Cymru programme to equip them with skills for the rail industry.




The Prince of Wales arriving in Cardiff this morning. Charles will later attend a special celebration performance staged by the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, which the prince supports as patron



Charles arrived in Carfiff in style before climbing into the locomotive cab. During his day in Cardiff, the prince will visit the City Hospice to meet patients and families as well as staff and volunteers.

Note: The remainder of the report gives a details about the visit. Click on the link to read more. <BJ>

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6471271/Prince-Charles-arrives-Cardiff-steam-train.html​

 

In case you missed it in the article, Clan Line was built the same year Charles was born.

 

But was Charlie rebuilt 10 years later?! So so far we have 6233, 6201, 6024, 60163 and 70000 and 35028 to have hauled the Royal Train, that's rather impressive.

 

Ah, I'd forgotten about 70000! I could think of the other 4, plus 35028. Just checked, it was nearly 7 years ago. Time flies!

 

Where did 35028 haul the royal train from ?

 

Newport. It went down to East Usk Yard the night before and was back in Stewarts Lane last night to be prepared for today's Belmond. An expensive exercise for a half our trip and quite a commitment for a society run entirely by volunteers

 

Her Majesty the Queen enjoyed a trip behind 60009 to open the Borders Railway in September 2015. Not the traditional stock but surely still a 'Royal' train?

 

As an aside, I've never understood the use of the word 'dragged' in these circumstances. The word has strong implications of unwillingness to move on the part of the 'dragee' and, in the case of vehicles, wheels not turning! What's wrong with 'hauled', 'pulled' or 'towed'?

 

Did 35028's driver actually say the "train" was 70 years old?!

 

If they are going to keep calling it " The Clan Line" why are they not calling him "The Prince Charles"


Anyway what's he done with it, it's disappeared off RTT

 

Yes I though that too. Surely not!

 

I knew I'd miss one out! Still an impressive list though.