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As Green Arrow as been mentioned --
E5001 undergoing restoration at Locomotion, Shildon. Glencairn

The E5000 had the same power rating as a Class 47, i learnt them mid 70's they worked the Golden Arrow, Night Ferry (14 french coaches) and freight and did they go bang when the overhead line came down......

Walkingthedog wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2019 4:50 pm After that they can put it on a plinth.

If they put it on a plinth in Cardiff, would that be "The Plinth of Wales"??

Quickly ducks for cover!

And take a tin helmet! R-

Visited 'Locomotion' with the Granddaughter on the 2nd Aug 2019

60103 Flying Scotsman (not on a plinth)
Glencairn

08911 'Matey'
Number 5000
APT-E

I have fond memories of 5000 being based at my local locoshed (8E Northwich) for a few days en-route to the Rocket 150 celebrations in May 1980.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/156719969 ... 751034011/

Other locos there at the time were A4 Sir Nigel Gresley, Merchant Navy Clan Line and Standard 4 Tank 80079.

Although I missed it myself, they even had 5000 pilot one of the ICI hopper trains up the viaduct between Northwich and Oakleigh sidings.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/38136824@ ... cihoppers/
The Area Manager at Northwich at the time was a steam enthusiast, including being a volunteer driver on the Severn Valley Railway.

Very realistic Brian. You are giving Steve a run for his money.

Walkingthedog wrote: ↑Sat Aug 10, 2019 3:36 pm Very realistic Brian. You are giving Steve a run for his money.

Just wait......