Perfect end to a perfect day - STEAM TRAIN DUE AT PRESTON PARK STATION @18:10

[Deleted User X18H]

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[John Bumlick]

edit: haha think the point is still made....

 

[Garage_Doors]

Oh goody, a steam train, how exciting don't how I'm going to contain myself.

 

[swindonseagull]

Someone needs to get a life...

 

[BN9 BHA]

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You love seeing a steam train at Preston Park Station

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

I think HB&B is a train spotter , he should change his name to Nigel , Timothy doesn't suit him.

 

[Cold Gettin Dumb]

Now't wrong with that....
Me, the mrs and our 7 year old watched it go by the bottom of our garden.
Pulled by two steam engines. Always very atmospheric when they do this every December.
Much louder than the regular trains. Quite a sight.

 

[theboybilly]

I have to say that when I'm down my depot in Battersea there is no finer sight than a 'steamer' coming onto shed on a misty December night. These things are wonderful pieces of engineering and deserve all the love and attention they get from time-served enthusiasts. Try to get a footplate ride on one....you'll be hooked, or you've no soul

 

[British Bulldog]

I think HB&B is a train spotter , he should change his name to Nigel , Timothy doesn't suit him.

In fairness steam trains do look good though.

 

[Beach Hut]

In fairness steam trains do look good though.

Good ? They are magnificent spectres of engineering

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Superphil and I saw it at Chichester. TWO locomotives hauling the train. And passengers enjoying what looked like a nice lunch, with beautiful white tablecloths.

 

[Norman Potting]

As a service to all of you who like steamy things, and to HB&B who seems to spend a worrying amount of time loitering round Preston Park Station, I post this link to a web site that details all uk steam specials. I note that today's was a Southend to Chichester and return trip hauled by the same two locos that passed through last Saturday. It even has a link to the timing - Preston Park seems to be the usual water stop for these journeys. Doesn't seem to be any more scheduled for this year.

http://www.uksteam.info/tours/trs13.htm

 

[Train Spotter]

 

[Danny-Boy]

As a service to all of you who like steamy things, and to HB&B who seems to spend a worrying amount of time loitering round Preston Park Station, I post this link to a web site that details all uk steam specials. I note that today's was a Southend to Chichester and return trip hauled by the same two locos that passed through last Saturday. It even has a link to the timing - Preston Park seems to be the usual water stop for these journeys. Doesn't seem to be any more scheduled for this year.

http://www.uksteam.info/tours/trs13.htm

Is it okay on here to call them "Black 5's"?

 

[Norman Potting]

Is it okay on here to call them "Black 5's"?

You may, I didn't want people thinking I was some sort of anorak who likes trains.

 

[Danny-Boy]

You may, I didn't want people thinking I was some sort of anorak who likes trains.

I am...there I've come out and admitted it.

 

[Beach Hut]

There was some sort of steam train event as we approached York on the adjacent track - loads on a bridge with cameras etc

 

[brightn'ove]

There was some sort of steam train event as we approached York on the adjacent track - loads on a bridge with cameras etc

There are always people with cameras in and around york station, its a hot bed for train spotters.

 

[Beach Hut]

There are always people with cameras in and around york station, its a hot bed for train spotters.

I know but there a steam train of some sorts getting everyone ecstatic

 

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