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Well, it's still got the same name, so that's something, I suppose.....

Probably the frames and thats about it! 

How much of the original would have existed if LNER and Steam had survived this long?

It's a case of Trigger's broom, isn't it? (If you used to watch Only Fools & Horses).

It's a case of Trigger's broom, isn't it? (If you used to watch Only Fools & Horses).

 

I love that sketch!!!!

 

Can someone please enlighten me what is so important about the 'Scotsman?  Perhaps I cannot see it having lived in Swindon for 30 years!!

Hi all, the LNER like most railway companies had a works policy that meant anything that needed repair during a works visit was swapped with another refurbished item. This went as far as having spare sets of frames, cylinders, wheels, boilers etc. If you look at the motion parts of any preserved engine you should find several loco numbers stamped into them. Even the nameplates were known to crack and replacement sets be cast. What we should be grateful for is that ONE A3 pacific escaped for us to see today. At least now it is in BR green, with double chimney, deflectors and an A3 boiler (as opposed to the A4 one it did have). It should also have a non corridor tender, but it is as close to the condition it was in at withdrawal since Feb 1963.

 

Best wishes to all steam enthusiasts.

Can someone please enlighten me what is so important about the 'Scotsman?  Perhaps I cannot see it having lived in Swindon for 30 years!!

 

Its probably the most famous locomotive of all time.

Its probably the most famous locomotive of all time.

I think he was being sarcastic

Must get that Finney A3 underway.....