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britannia standing in for tornado on the vsoe

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by fish7373, Oct 12, 2011.

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    britannia being pulled by 67003 through south acton at 2345 to Stewarts Lane standing in for Tornado due to being failed. is this a first for a britannia on the vsoe in preservation.fish7373 81c fitter
     
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    More than likely. It'll probably be the first time a Britannia has hauled an all-Pullman train (excluding heritage line wine and dine services) since the 'Golden Arrow' was hauled by 70004, which was in turn deputised by 70014 (unless anyone knows different, that is) in the 1950s.
     
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