great northern 127,133 Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 Who could resist a loco called Luckie Mucklebackit? 4 people couldn't, and it won, beating Somme with 3. There are some comparably wonderful names in classes D29 and D30, so we'll go for those today. If you aren't familiar with the locos, just get out your old Ian Allans and remind yourself. And if you don't have any, why not? 2 Link to post Share on other sites
New Haven Neil 58,239 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Oh, Jingling Geordie of course! Why aye man. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
jollysmart 195 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 The Pirate. Link to post Share on other sites
2750Papyrus 1,076 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 No problem with being whimsical today. Tempted by Wandering Willie (I have a dear old friend to whom this might apply) but I think Jingling Geordie has to take it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
3rd Rail Exile 433 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Not being an aficionado of Sir Walter Scott, these names (and some of the previous ones discussed) don't mean anything to me, but "Madge Wildfire" sounds silly enough to deserve a vote... Link to post Share on other sites
JamieR4489 1,732 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Kenilworth. Link to post Share on other sites
FarrMan 613 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 What an interesting selection of names for this poll! Sadly they had all gone before I started serious spotting. My choice will have to be Wandering Willie - It is such an appropriate name for a loco. Lloyd 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RMweb Gold Market65 6,543 Posted January 13 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 13 I’m also going with Wandering Willie for today’s poll. Rob. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
St Enodoc 27,514 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 (edited) Wandering Willie, because it reminds me of a former boss - that's wasn't his name but it described him quite well. Edited January 13 by St Enodoc 2 Link to post Share on other sites
David Bell 2,568 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 As a name I rather like The Dougal Cratur Link to post Share on other sites
Metropolitan H 1,100 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 The Walter Scott novels are a rich seam of names for locos - and I'm torn, but will plump for "Jingling Geordie". Regards Chris H Link to post Share on other sites
69843 1,997 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 As I missed it for the Peppercorn A1 vote, Hal O' The Wynd. Just such a lovely name when you hear it. Link to post Share on other sites
Clive Mortimore 35,539 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 (edited) 4 hours ago, great northern said: Who could resist a loco called Luckie Mucklebackit? 4 people couldn't, and it won, beating Somme with 3. There are some comparably wonderful names in classes D29 and D30, so we'll go for those today. If you aren't familiar with the locos, just get out your old Ian Allans and remind yourself. And if you don't have any, why not? Being far too young to see many steam engines I have gone and done some research and discovered D29 and D30 were old 4-4-0 classes. Sorry my early Ian Allan ABCs only have a few steam locos (not D29 and D30 classes) but have all the diesels. Edited January 13 by Clive Mortimore Link to post Share on other sites
great northern 127,133 Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 11 minutes ago, Clive Mortimore said: Being far too young to see many steam engines I have gone and done some research and discovered D29 and D30 were old 4-4-0 classes. Sorry my early Ian Allan ABCs only have a few steam locos (not D29 and D30 classes) but have all the diesels. I am sure you will fill this glaring gap in your library very quickly Clive. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
60027Merlin 2,898 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 (edited) Many of them seen in the west of Edinburgh on local trains to and from Fife and one of the regular visitors was THE PIRATE. In one of the Scottish Railway videos of about 20 years ago by Stuart Sellar he has a lovely colour sequence of this loco on one these local trains taken in the western suburbs with a panoramic view of Arthurs Seat in the background. Edited January 13 by 60027Merlin 12 Link to post Share on other sites
LNER4479 19,969 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 11 hours ago, great northern said: There are some comparably wonderful names in classes D29 and D30, so we'll go for those today. If you aren't familiar with the locos, just get out your old Ian Allans and remind yourself. And if you don't have any, why not? 62411 'Lady of Avenel' One of those odd-ball post-war / early BR locos that got such a livery. This an old GEM kit, hacked about a bit, with a scratchbuilt chassis of mine, for service on my Dad's layout. She's since acquired her name as the final touch. Lovely runner. 18 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post great northern 127,133 Posted January 13 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 13 Now to photos taken on a day when I wondered if there was enough light for photography. Of course if one has to wonder about it, there probably isn't, and the next few images aren't up to the standard I now expect. I hope you will agree though that they are better than no photos at all. Here is Heaton rarity 60126 arriving with the 7.43 Sunderland. Those who insist on blowing these pictures up will find that Sir Vincent has a nasty case of dandruff. I forgot my brush, again. 32 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post great northern 127,133 Posted January 14 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 14 Monsoon here this morning, and there won't be any light all day. Still, I have plenty I could be doing, if I can kick myself into getting started. A broadside look at Sir Vincent Raven to get the day under way. 27 Link to post Share on other sites
RMweb Gold Market65 6,543 Posted January 14 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 14 (edited) At the moment I’m unable to post you a like for that photo’, Gilbert, for this site has developed some kind of fault. I’ll try again later on. Rob. P.S. the site has immediately gone back to normal.... Edited January 14 by Market65 Link to post Share on other sites
jazzer 1,317 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 21 hours ago, Metropolitan H said: The Walter Scott novels are a rich seam of names for locos - and I'm torn, but will plump for "Jingling Geordie". Regards Chris H I agree . Scott’s novels have produced a number of names that superficially could be said to be among the most charismatic steam locomotive names in the country. However , a few years ago I decided that in order to be a “ proper “ LNER fan I ought read a few of Scott’s novel, to find out something about the characters behind the name. HUGE mistake ! Scotts novels are dull as ditchwater, boring beyond belief. So dull they even make Moby Dick seem interesting, And worse still , some of these characters , such as Guy Mannering only have small parts in the story. So now I tend to not look too closely behind the names. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
great northern 127,133 Posted January 14 Author Share Posted January 14 A fishy emergency this morning, but now sorted, and I have counted the votes. If the words "I agree" in Jazzer's post above refer to Chris H's choice of Jingling Geordie, then it beat Wandering Willie 4-3. If however it was agreement generally, it is a 3-3 draw. I wonder if World Cup Willie was a descendant of the wanderer? I think we have now run out of LNER names, so today we will consider the Jubilee class 4.6.0s of the London Midland and Scottish Railway. Any suggestions for classes from other railways that we could look at? Not things like Halls though. Village Hall, Community Hall, Booking Hall, Harry Hall, that sort of thing. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites
St Enodoc 27,514 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Just now, great northern said: I think we have now run out of LNER names Not going for the V4s then? 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites
St Enodoc 27,514 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 3 minutes ago, great northern said: Jubilee class 4.6.0s of the London Midland and Scottish Railway New South Wales. Much better than Shovell. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
great northern 127,133 Posted January 14 Author Share Posted January 14 4 minutes ago, St Enodoc said: Not going for the V4s then? Rejected, for the same reason as Clauds. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
2750Papyrus 1,076 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 I think we have now run out of LNER names How about the Sentinel steam railcars? A good eclectic mix, maybe requiring a little research for some? 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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