I've been looking at the A1 Steam Locomotive site today and they have some very good photos of last weekend's Gala. There is also mention of the programme shown last night on BBC4 (as part of their steam season), and a link to watch it again.
The programme, entitled "Well Chuffed: The Men Who Built a Steam Engine", told the story - so far - of the men who had the dream and the drive to build Tornado. Part of the story I already knew but it was fascinating to hear the story being told, from the beginning, by the men involved.
For me, the most poignant moment was when Tornado had left to start her journey to Loughborough, when they showed the empty shed at Darlington. From a hive of activity to silence....
Anyway, the Tornado "roadshow" (should that be "rail show"?) will be moving on to York soon, for painting and display, and then to start the Main Line trials. And I know that I've been wittering on about seeing Tornado for myself, but that is still at the very top of my to do list for this year. I still have some time off left to take so there will be no guesses as to where I'll be wanting to spend it (I believe that York is lovely at this time of year.....).
Have a great weekend,
Sarah
The programme, entitled "Well Chuffed: The Men Who Built a Steam Engine", told the story - so far - of the men who had the dream and the drive to build Tornado. Part of the story I already knew but it was fascinating to hear the story being told, from the beginning, by the men involved.
For me, the most poignant moment was when Tornado had left to start her journey to Loughborough, when they showed the empty shed at Darlington. From a hive of activity to silence....
Anyway, the Tornado "roadshow" (should that be "rail show"?) will be moving on to York soon, for painting and display, and then to start the Main Line trials. And I know that I've been wittering on about seeing Tornado for myself, but that is still at the very top of my to do list for this year. I still have some time off left to take so there will be no guesses as to where I'll be wanting to spend it (I believe that York is lovely at this time of year.....).
Have a great weekend,
Sarah
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