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Tornado

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by Leander's Shovel, Oct 20, 2007.

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  1. osprey

    osprey Resident of Nat Pres

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    Oh dear...if I had a few million I'd be building one. I think it would be in great demand. There was something about the J50, which I can't put my finger on, that endeared me to them.
     
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    Where do I send my money?
     
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    Jamessquared Nat Pres stalwart

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    Meanwhile, back at the plot ...

    566336330_1234061948759887_3255122813649611270_n.jpg

    (Not my photo).

    Tom
     
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    Wild to think that, 20 years ago, none of these engines existed.

    (at least, not in that form. I struggle to think of assemblages of older engines as "new" even though I think it's a perfectly valid -and quite efficient- way to represent lost classes)
     
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    Indeed, and very satisfying that we helped make it happen. :)
     
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    A few of the papers have a photo of Tornado in today, with Kemi Badenoch in the cab. Taken during the opening of Beaulieu Park station on Sunday.
     
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    DismalChips, Feb 28, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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    My thoughts too!
     
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    I'm a member of the Hornby Railway Collectors Association (the real Hornby, not that Margate set up) and someone turned up with an example of the far-too-short Dublo "Deltic" re-painted in LNER Apple Green and given the number 6701, IIRC - and it looked really good! I might do one in Garter Blue...
     
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    Tornado and Flying Scotsman to be reunited at the GCRN in May - https://www.facebook.com/foxandedwa...DS59jaBpfWJt5js5xAbQj3cQvy7dg1ZkbwdhvTsDa2jCl
    In Summary for those without facebook Access - Tornado running at the GCRN on May 16/17 while Scotsman is on static display.
    Scotsman running May 23/24/25/30/31 with Tornado on static display - A1SLT indicate she will be in steam for this as well https://www.facebook.com/A1SLT/post...TR7V29poPjHqyjNuohLSvPtc4eVoNofo9RKoz3mMUsj5l
    Tickets available from Fox and Edwards - £29.50 to ride behind Tornado or £60(!) to ride behind Scotsman
     
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